APOSTLE'S PEN
A Special Letter to all Fathers
The date of June 18, 2023, has been
set aside as Father's Day. This is the day Fathers are
celebrated.
Fathers can be compared to a
warship. Warships protect as they move over water. In the
same manner a father protects the family as the family
moves through life.
There are different parts of a
warship, I will compare each part and relate it to the
responsibility of fathershship.
The rudder of the ship is the
primary control surface used to steer the ship, just as a
father should be in control of the family to steer and
lead them in the proper direction.
The anchor is a device made of
metal and attached to a ship by a cable used to hold it in
place. Fathers are the anchors of their family because
they are the people who hold the family in place during
the peaceful and/or rough seas of life.
The propeller creates engery to
move the ship forward. In relation to fathers'
responsibility to move the family forward. Fathers work to
provide food, clothing, shelter, and othe necessities for
the family. There is no age limit for the father to assist
the children of the family. Whenever the father is called
upon by the chilrdren not matter age, you can always call
your father or Dad for assistance. If your natural father
is not available, your backup is our heavenly father.
The bridge is the main control
center of the ship just as the father is the main person
who has control of the family.
Hatch covers are part of the ship
that provides a steel covering that guards the opening of
a cargo hole to prevent the entry of water. Fathers can be
considered as hatch covers for their families because they
prevent the entry of any harmful element that will destroy
the family.
Apostle's Poet-Tree
F - Fathers are th foundation for
the family
A - A strong tower for your family
to lean on
T - Time has come for men to step
up to the plate
H - Heros you should be for your
family
E -Every father has a purpose
R - Remember you are the foundation
for your family
Lastly, I want to wish my father,
Perry Maples, Sr. a Heavenly Happy Father's Day. He was a
great father to me and my siblings, there are so many
things he taught us to prepare us to be the men and women
that we are today.
I would be remissed if I did not
also send out a Heavenly Happy Father's Day to my maternal
Grandfather Monroe King. I admire my grandfather; he had
the vision and forthought to pray and fast for 3 months
for his offspring to be saved.
Grandpa, God heard your prayer and
has answered and is presently answering your prayer and it
has extended to the saints of the Apostolic Deliverance
Temple, who I humbly serve under the leading of God, I am
the Pastor and Overseer.
Yours in Christ,
Apostle Perry Maples, Jr.
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