Good morning, and happy Father’s Day to all our fathers and father figures in the congregation this morning. Thank you for all you do to shape our lives, and for the example you provide us in managing the ups and downs in life. I hope that you feel honored and loved today for all your hard work.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan posted on Twitter, “My 4-yr.-old gave me a handmade card for Father’s Day. Maybe for Christmas I’ll draw him a picture of some toys.” A man named Mike Primavera tweeted, “Get your dad what he really wants this Father’s Day by turning off the lights when you leave a room.” And a tweet from username Dad and Buried reads, “Called my dad to wish him a happy Father’s Day and we spent the whole time discussing back pain and ibuprofen. The circle is now complete.” (1)

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