SUNDAY BULLETIN | June 15, 2025

Our Fathers - Father's Day at The Garden

The observance of Father's Day began nearly a hundred years ago in the United States. Upon hearing a sermon about the newly-recognized (though not yet official, nationally) Mother's Day, Sonora Smart Dodd, daughter of an American Civil War veteran, advocated with the Spokane Ministerial Alliance for a Father's Day. Dodd's mother had passed away when she was only sixteen, so her father raised six children as a single parent. It would be 58 years before for Father’s Day received official national recognition.


For Father's Day this Sunday at The Garden, we'll hear stories and reflections on fathers, fathering, and fatherhood. We look forward to seeing you there!


Some fun facts about Father’s Day:


  • The first known Father’s Day service was held in Fairmont, West Virginia, in 1908, after a mining accident in which hundreds of men died.
  • There was some resistance early on to the idea of a Father's Day holiday, primarily from men who saw it as unnecessary or overly sentimental.
  • Some people observe the tradition of wearing a red rose if their father is living and a white rose if he has passed away.
  • Father’s Day is now celebrated worldwide, though different countries observe it on different dates. In the U.S., it always falls on the third Sunday in June. 
  • Versions of Father’s Day are celebrated differently in countries across the globe, each reflecting cultural traditions and historical influences. 



“The nature of impending fatherhood is that you are doing something that you’re unqualified to do, and then you become qualified while doing it.” 

–John Green


“Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice.” 

–Charles Kettering



"Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father."

–John 14:9


ORDER OF SERVICE
SONG: ""Daddy Could Swear, I Declare" | Written by Gladys Knight, Johnny William Bristol & Merald Knight Caroline Smith
Welcome & Announcements Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes, Betty Brandt, & Rev. Richard Brendan
Stepping Stones Lea Ann Koekenberg
Intro to the Service Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes
Words of Welcome & Centering Rev. Richard Brendan
Centering & Prayer Marci Struble
Harvest Basket Marci Struble
Message part 1 Rev. Richard Brendan
SONG: "Wind Beneath My Wings" | Written by Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar Abby Cole
Message part 2 Matthew Vire
SONG: "Leader of the Band" | Written by Dan Fogelberg Doran Nash
Message part 3 Jolene Moffatt
SONG: "I'l Be There" | Written by Hal Davis, Willie Hutch, Berry Gordy, & Bob West Deb Mullins
Closing Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes

Devotional Moment


I used to believe that God would feed the hungry, 


or do this or that,


but now I pray that God will guide me


to do whatever I'm supposed to do, 


what I can do.


I used to pray for answers,


but now I pray for strength.


I used to believe that prayer changes things,


but now I know that prayer changes us,


and we change things.

 


 –Mother Teresa


OUR SERVING TEAMS:
The Good Earth Band Music Director: Doran Nash; Keyboards - Michael Read; Guitar - Michael Clark; Drums - Mike Kessler
Creative Team Creative Director: Dave Bradley, Betty Brandt, Becky Cheetham, Christina Fidone, Joleen House, Kimberly Morgan, Doran Nash, Marci Struble
Hospitality Team Hospitality Director: Tricia Frye, Kevin & Jessica Young, Konnie & John Schlechte, Tom Ford, Shannon Robinson, Beth Young
Technical Team Technical Director: Scott Carroll, Matthew Vire, Tom Ford, Arcy Clark, Jaco Carroll
Stepping Stones Program Coordinator: LeaAnn Koekenberg

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