Daddy

Did you know that Jesus called His Heavenly Father, “Daddy?”

As Jesus prayed before going to the cross in the Garden of Gethsemane, He called out to God using the Aramiac term for “daddy” – “abba.”

“‘Abba, Father,’ He said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.’” (Mark 14:36, NIV)

Within a day, in keeping with God’s will, He sacrificed His life for us, so that we too can call God, “Daddy.”

The word “Daddy” implies so much…a safe refuge to run to, a gentle and loving protector, a proud and kind encourager, an affectionate Father that wants more than anything for us to climb into His lap and hear His heart for us.

This Father’s Day, whether your earthly father is a good man, a terrible one, or just plain absent, know that your Heavenly Father loves you infinitely and wants to be the one you call Abba - Daddy.

"For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'" Romans 8:15 (NIV)

"Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father.'" Galatians 4:6 (NIV)

Announcements

• Families can pre-register their kids early for Kidfest! Look out for pre-registration forms at the Kidfest Kiosk this weekend!
• HD is co-hosting a fall preview night with Radiant Student Ministry. Bring the entire family to Radiant, Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. for “The Kickoff” an exciting inside peek at our Preschool, Elementary, and Youth areas. This will be an awesome opportunity to learn about our different ministry areas before promotion weekend, August 1 &2. Fun activities for the whole family will round out this event. You don’t want to miss it!
• Our Boarding Passes are a huge success! Please let kids in your ministry area know that if they go out of town this summer they can still get punches on their Boarding Passes by bringing a bulletin from another church. We will also have more Boarding Passes to hand out this weekend.
• During the summer months kids in HD can now take a little of HD with them when they travel. We'll be providing HD logo signs, "Mr. HD," for kids to bring with them on their trips. As they venture out and take photos we're asking them to include their HD sign in the picture then email the photo to HD. You can participate too, be sure to pick up your own Mr. HD to take with you as you travel. We'll post the photos you email on our website and in our HD ministry areas. It's Roadtrippin' with HD!
• HD Kidfest KaleidoscopeVolunteer Sign-ups continue this weekend! We need you to make Kidfest a success. There are many different ways to help out, come check out our Kidfest Kiosk in the lobby and fill out a volunteer form!
• During Radiant's new Fusion service Saturday nights at 6:15pm, 1st-5th graders will be teaming up for their own combined service in Elevate, called Jelevate! This special summer service will include new, fun elements along with our great weekend curriculum! All 1st-5th graders will check-in to Elevate at 6:15pm from now through the end of summer.
• Mark your Calendars!Our next HD FIT will take place Thursday, August 20th at 6:15 p.m. in The Garage. The theme will be “Hillbilly Showdown!” Our next HD Team Time Out will be our “Annual Pie & Cider Night “Sunday, November 15th – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Surprise Park. There will also be an HD Jr. Crew Only event Sunday, September 20th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - details TBA.