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Celebrating Fathers at Friendship-West Baptist Church

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Father’s Day service at Friendship-West Baptist Church, led by Reverend Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III. The service includes elements of welcome, musical performances, prayer, and a powerful sermon.

Welcome and Opening Prayer

Aaliyah Early of the Chosen Youth Ministry welcomes the congregation, acknowledging Father’s Day and expressing gratitude to fathers and father figures [06:01].

Musical Performances

The service features uplifting musical performances by the choir and other singers [08:07, 36:06], setting a celebratory and reverent tone.

Honoring Fathers

Pastor Haynes acknowledges the fathers in attendance, recognizing the oldest and newest fathers, as well as the father with the most children present [26:47].

Announcements and Community Initiatives

Several announcements highlight the church’s community involvement:

  • Frederick Douglas Scholarship: The deadline for applications is that evening [18:31].
  • DVAP (Volunteer Attorney Program): A program offering legal assistance, scheduled for June 18th [19:28].
  • Transform Dallas: A partnership event providing for families in need, scheduled for June 21st [20:08].
  • Back to School Giveaway: A church event providing hygiene products and school supplies, scheduled for August 2nd [21:12].

Sermon: “When Black Men Flip the Family Script”

Pastor Haynes’s sermon, drawing from Genesis 46:28-30, explores themes of personal narrative, divine grace, and societal challenges faced by Black men [44:48]. Key points include:

  • The Power of Story: How personal narratives shape identity [46:34].
  • God’s Goodness Amidst Imperfection: Recognizing God’s grace in overcoming negative experiences [48:02].
  • Societal Imprints on Black Men: Addressing systemic challenges and negative perceptions [52:59].
  • The Concept of “Family Imprint”: Discussing the impact of family and societal trauma [55:42].
  • Repentance and Repair for National Healing: Calling for national repentance and reparations [01:04:36].
  • Jacob’s Transformation: Using Jacob’s story as a metaphor for personal transformation [01:17:06].
  • “Let Go, I Got You”: Sharing a story symbolizing God’s care and support [01:41:47].

Invitation and Conclusion

The service concludes with an invitation to embrace faith and begin a new life journey with God [01:45:45], followed by offering [01:58:19] and a benediction [02:05:50]. The video ends with an invitation to engage with the church online and attend “West Wednesdays” for further discussion [02:07:00].

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