1. Celebrating Fathers, Faith and FamilyDeuteronomy 11:18-25Acts 16:16-34

2. Key Thought: Christian faith was meant to be a family affair and fathers play a key role!

3. Family Faith is the most effective way to pass faith on to the next generation. We learn best by example. Values are caught through clues and reinforcement in daily life. The most effective teaching opportunities happen naturally in the home.

4. Those who practice faith together as families inherit positive promises. Families of faith generally prosper. Family faith is good for you! Family faith strengthens family ties.

5. The father plays a key role. OT instructions addressed originally to fathers. Father’s influence critical. Jailer’s example – Acts 16 Fathers influence our view of God.

6. Practical ideas for Parents Ask questions that require more than a one word answer. This vacation, do something that makes a memory; express your faith on vacation too. Accept responsibility for your issues; it is a model. Use TV shows or movies you watch together as teaching opportunities. Express your faith in holiday traditions. Let your kids know you pray for them, and hear you do it, however old they are.

7. websites christianfathers.com peopleoffaith.com crosswalk.com focusonthefamily.com/parenting.aspx familylife.com