In most families the father is the disciplinarian. Children are expected to accept direction from their parents. Failing to do so, brings corrective discipline from a loving father. Our Heavenly Father does the same thing. Earthly fathers might make a mistake sometimes but our Heavenly Father never does. His discipline is always appropriate, in proper measure, without error and done for our good. (Please read Heb. 12:5-10.) As a father who loves his children will discipline them; our Heavenly Father will do the same.

ABA Meeting - The 84^th annual messenger meeting of the American Baptist Association will be held in Springfield, Missouri this week. Please pray for travel mercy for the messengers, as well as the deliberations of the meeting. Brother Wayne Snider will be preaching in the pastor’s absence here at Lakeside tonight. Brother Darren Evants will bring a devotion for us here on Wednesday evening.

Men’s Fellowship - The monthly meeting of the Men’s Fellowship will be on Monday, June 29^th.

Ladies Auxiliary Cook Books - Advance sales for the Ladies Auxiliary cook books are being accepted. The books will be $12.00 each. You will find coupons on the vestibule table. Money for the cookbooks may be turned in to Sister Faye or Sister Brenda.

Looking for a few "Sound Men" - The Men’s Fellowship has committed to the purchase of a multi-functional (CD/DVD) duplicator for the sound room. To use a play on words; all of our men are invited to take part in being "sound men" for Lakeside in helping to purchase this equipment. (The cost is @ $800.00). Checks should be made out to the church and clearly marked on the memo line where the offering is to be used.

Youth Meeting - Brother Scott Addison would like to meet with all of our youth that go to Budd Creek. It will be a very brief meeting (5 minutes) concerning raising funds for the new tabernacle. Anyone interested can just stay in the auditorium following the AM service this morning.

Vacation Bible School - Lakeside will conduct a Bible School August 3-7, 2009. You can help out, even now, to make the 2009 VBS a great success. First, pray for the school. Second, mark your calendar and make plans to help out on that week. Third, get commitments now; from grandchildren, neighbor kids and any other children you know. Fourth, remind them regularly when the VBS will take place.

Church Lawn - The mowing season is here and some have already volunteered to help with this work. There is a sign up sheet on the vestibule table for those who would like help mow here at the church

Building Fund Special Offering Today - There will be a special offering for the building fund today. Ushers will receive the offering at the auditorium doors following the morning service.

Note: The next major project for the FLEC building will be the kitchen island counter and window counter.

Sunday Morning Father’s Day 6-21-09

The best home life is one patterned from Biblical examples. There is a chain of command with God at the top. A faithful father is next, who is subject to God and follows His commands in all things. A good father needs a supportive wife who also obeys God in all things.

God’s Man for the Family - Eph. 6:1-4

A. Live as a moral example before them

B. Administer discipline when needed (Heb. 12:9-10)

1. Teach reverence for God and His Word

2. Teach responsibility

C. Provide for them financially (I Tim. 5:8)

1. Fathers who do not, are living worse than unbelievers

2. Must take care of your own family

A. Wives obedient to God’s Word in this (Titus 2:5)

B. Training children right has benefits in later life (Prov. 22:6)

C. Illustration of Absalom’s lack of respect for David

1. Led to rebellion and a broken family

2. Lack of respect for father will cause entire family grief

D. Lot did not have the respect of his family- caused tragedy

A. He may draw from examples of his own upbringing

1. Good or Bad: parents leave examples behind

2. Good father will do right by his own family

B. Leadership of the Holy Spirit (present in all believers)

1. Must know Christ as Savior to have this

2. Fathers w/o God are severely inadequate for the task

C. He has the Bible as his guide book

D. Church is a source of strength and encouragement

E. Prayer will put the family in the hands of God

1. Jairus prayer to save his child (Luke 8:41-42)

2. Job prayed for his grown children (Job 1:5)

Con. Although there are glaring exception, more good dads are found in churches than anyplace else on earth. A good father will recognize his roll and live it. He will raise his children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.