YOU'RE THE GREATEST... A Very Special Tribute To You... "Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding." Proverbs 4:1 What are your special memories of your dad?? When you see or hear something in particular....does it ring a bell? And does it bring a smile to your face??? Does it make you sit up and take notice?? Because, remember when DAD spoke --- that was the FINAL authority. "Wait til your Dad gets home" Or "When your father hears that, he's going to be furious." Or. "That will make Daddy so happy and he'll be so proud of you." Whatever your remembrance this Father's Day, we must remember one thing--God places the Father in a very special place in our homes. As our own fathers and for the fathers of our children--They are to be respected, honored and given their rightful place in our lives because they are--- OUR FATHERS!!! First and foremost there is a Father who DOES care and LOVES us beyond all imagination. That is, of course, our Heavenly Father. He loves us more than we can even think. John 3:16 reads "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life." He gave us His very best. His only Son. Romans 5:8 "But God commendeth His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." The ultimate sacrifice of love. We have an opportunity to fellowship with the Creator of the Universe and yet He deems to allow us the privilege of coming boldly before His throne and to call him "Daddy" Romans 8:15, 16 "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." Thank you, dear FATHER for allowing us to be your children. Now, the only way you can be an effective, loving father is to have a relationship with the Heavenly Father and that comes through His Son Jesus Christ. If you're a father today and you're reading this page saying "Well, I'm a good dad". "I don't need any of that wimpy, pansy God stuff". "Who does SHE think SHE is telling me I need religion?" Well, first of all, it's not me that's doing the telling. It is God Himself who tells us we are in need of a Saviour. ALL OF US!! That is why He sent His Son. Please, Dad, read these verses and really think about it and know there is a wonderful reward in this life and eternally when we trust this great and awesome God of the Bible. Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:10 "There is none righteous..no not one." Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 5:8 "But God commendeth His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us....." Romans 10:9 "That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shall believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead..thou shalt be saved." Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord Shall be saved." John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son..that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life." Revelation 3:20 "Behold I stand at the door and knock..If any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and sup with him and he with me." I John 5:13 "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God: that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." IT'S THAT SIMPLE If you've made this life changing decision...please drop me a line and let me know..and I'll get you in touch with some very good Bible material that can help you learn and grow in His marvelous grace...Lord bless you! Sit back relax---take your shoes off and stay a while. THE SAWHOOK KIDS REMEMBER DAD--- The very unique and unusual inventions including the "bikemobile", the toggle switches in the old car that ran everything, the "gas chamber" shower stall... Dad's memorable bedtime story about "Tony And The Jungle" (scared them to death) The original games---"Human Log Rolling" -- "The Chair Maze" -- "The Repeat The Number Game" Special phrases and words like "No jelly beans for you--hoooo". Learning manners at the kitchen table (especially passing the salt and pepper) The look and the shake of the head that Dad gave when 'another' car had to be repaired or he had to make a 'middle of the night' rescue. BUT MOST OF ALL WHAT WENDY, LISA, MARK, TIM, JON, BECKY AND DAN REMEMBER IS--- A Dad that loved them and was there for them and who took the time to lead them to a personal saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus. A Dad that prayed individually with them every night (asking especially that the Lord would send them a mate just right for them). A Dad who played countless games of basketball (even when there was something else he wanted to do). A Dad who would wrestle on the living room floor--a Dad who would go out EVERY Friday night for Family Night and get special treats for everyone (including Mom) and most of all a Dad who loved the Lord Jesus and prayed daily in the field behind the house as the moon shone late above and preached God's Word with conviction. THANK YOU, DAD. WE LOVE YOU!!!! Wonderful Links For Children.. For DAD!! DLTK's Father's Day Crafts For Kids Wonderful printable poem for daddy, too! Billy Bear's Happy Father's Day Wonderful cards, awards, promise cards and more.. FamilyCorner.com Page Of many Father's Day page links.. Family Fun Homemade Father's Day Gift A Very Special Memory.. My dear precious daddy, Michael Oczypok, was born August 28, 1915...His mother and father settled in Ambridge, Pennsylvania where they raised four boys. The way my mom and dad met was really unique and strange. The churches always met on Memorial Day at the cemetery to pay honor to those who had died defending our country. The choirs would sing at those memorials and that was where my Dad and Mom made their first acquaintance. Love at first sight!!! Dad made many trips from Ambridge to Lyndora in those days just to see his sweet Annie.. Dad and Mom ran away to Quantico, Virginia nearby where my father was stationed in the Marine Corps. To hear my mom tell the story... it was quite romantic. It was so sweet. They kept the wedding a surprise from my grandparents (I think my dad was scared to death). But eventually they did tell them and Grama and Grandpa had a wonderful celebration for them and the family. With that marriage came five children, of which I'm the youngest. There's brother, Chuck, and sisters Patty, Nancy and Sonia. All are still very very special to me and we're very close although the miles separate us. Dad, Ozzie as he was nicknamed, was a "Jack of all trades". There was nothing Dad couldn't do. If he couldn't do it, he'd invent a new way to do it. He had such an amazing, mechanical mind and could outdo any engineer at drafting and planning. One of his most wonderful creations was the World War II Memorial that he designed in our little town of Lyndora, Pennsylvania. Everytime we come home for a visit and drive past, the kids will hear me say.. "There's the memorial your Grandpa designed." Dad fished, bowled, golfed, hunted, gardened, built anything and everything you can think of. Like I said, if he couldn't do it, he'd invent a way to do it. What a mind... always thinking.....always planning. And he loved his girls... When Mom was pregnant.. Dad would say he wanted little girls with curly hair!! Well, sorry, Dad.. we're all as straight as a pin. Ha..Ha.. Well..somewhere along the way, Dad got cancer.. he went through a barrage of treatments.. and the Lord saw fit to give us 7 more wonderful years with him. The year I was pregnant with my seventh child.. my husband sent me home with Mom and Dad for some R & R. (I think he knew I needed it). It was the most wonderful visit I ever had with them. Dad would have my coffee and juice on the table every morning waiting for me. And when we would go out to the store shopping, he would bring both pairs of boots for Mom and me to wear. One day we went for a ride and Dad went in to the corner store and bought a lottery ticket. He said, "Honey, if I win this lottery, I'm gonna buy you a house with four bathrooms..hee.hee.hee..". (With his precious little giggle). Well, time goes on, and it was Mom and Dad's 50th anniversary. We had planned a surprise for them, but Dad wanted to throw a BIG party. He wanted all his girls there so he could dance with them. Cancer...once again claimed my dear dad..and he was only able to attend his big party in a wheel chair in an immense amount of pain. Oh how he wanted to dance with his girls. We gathered around him in the wheel chair and slowly turned him around to the music. His eyes filled with tears. It was not what he wanted, but he appeased us. Not long after, Dad was admitted to the Veteran's hospital where he spent the last 10 months of his life, with his dear wife, Anne by his side every day but one (when she had a cold.). Within that time, Dad sought for answers for his eternal state... not sure that the Lord could ever really love him or ever forgive him for his sins. Through much prayer and love and sharing..he told my sister, Patty, "I know the Lord has forgiven me." Praise God.. he accepted the forgiveness that Jesus had paid for on the cross many years before. There was a peace in my Dad in those last days.. and on one of my visits from Ohio, he whispered to me. "Please sing me the Lord's Prayer". And that I did. And on May 16, 1986... Jesus said.... "Come home, Mike!!". Thanks, Dad...for all those great times.. thank you for letting me curl your hair with curlers while you pretended to sleep on Saturday mornings.... thanks for calling me your "Little Princess" and your "Little Pumpkin". I miss you, sweet Dad.. But I'll see ya later... How about a surprise dinner for that special Dad or hubby in your life..Stop by FATHER'S DAY MENU AND RECIPES For a wonderful taste treat for Dad. A really neat site with LOTS of links.. including fishing, golf, etc. which may be of interest to Dad.. Caddylak Graffix Here's a Father's Day Card site So Dads...What Are Your Favorite Hobbies?? Is itSPORTS??? Or how aboutFISHING??? Or maybe it'sHUNTING??? Oh, I know you loveCAMPING? It could even beHANDY MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE!! Well, you know what, Dad? Whatever you are or whatever you do, YOU'RE A FATHER. With a wonderful privilege and honor of being the most important man in your child's life. And no matter how many of these you get over the years. Each and every year it will mean the world to you because YOU are THE That God wants you to be SO HAVE A HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! Write me a note and tell me what being a father means to you. These lovely graphics by.. Create your own bookmarks for personal use or business as well as Bible Promise cards to share as a witness or encouragement to others. Special CD's available with templates, photographs, Bible verses (even in other languages) to make your creations special. Stop by and check it out, tell Bud that "Georgia sent you.". I know you'll be thrilled at what they have available. 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