Letters from Dad
All Saints is pleased to welcome the national men’s ministry “Letters from Dad” during 2008. This special ministry teaches men to open their hearts and put into written words their love for their wives, children and parents.
When: 7 p.m. June 2, June 30, July 21 and Aug. 11.
About the program: “Letters from Dad” helps fathers to leave a legacy by saying things they wished to say but lacked the ability to express, such as how much they love and treasure their children and how they will always be there for them. Endorsed by such figures as Ken Canfield, National Center for Fathering; best-selling author Steve Farrar; H. Norman Wright, a renowned author of marriage and counseling books and videos; and former San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky, “Letters from Dad” teaches men not only the value of writing such letters, but also helps them to learn the mechanics of writing them and preservation techniques that will create a special legacy for their families.
From the founder: Greg Vaughn, author of the best-selling “Letters from Dad,” recalls how the project came about: “I was in my garage, cleaning up after the death of my father when I found his rusty tackle box. I realized that he died without leaving me a note or a signature, only this rusty tackle box.
“Then it dawned on me, ‘What if I were to die today, what would I leave for my life and children?’ I concluded that I would be leaving nothing but a rusty tackle box, too. That’s how ‘Letters from Dad’ was born.
“From there, I called 14 other fathers, and we started on a journey to leave a legacy to our families. That group birthed a group of 130 men that turned into a group of 350 men and then a group of 700 men. It is now in more than 700 churches, and nearly 13,000 men have participated.”
Acoustic Tuesdays
Men who enjoy playing acoustic guitar can find fellowship with those who share their passion during Acoustic Tuesdays at All Saints.
Who: Any man who wishes to share his knowledge and love of acoustic guitar. The group is especially interested in giving an outlet for creativity and fellowship to those who might not wish to participate in a contemporary worship team (although those members are welcome!)
When: 7 p.m. every other Tuesday.
For more information/scheduling: Contact group coordinator Mitch Brooks.
