Father ’ s L o ve L etter My Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you (1)

I know when you sit down and when you rise up (2) I am familiar with all your ways (3)

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (4) For you were made in my image (5)

In me you live and move and have your being, (6)

I knew you even before you were conceived (7) I chose you when I planned creation (8)

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book (9)

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live (10) You are fearfully and wonderfully made (11)

I knit you together in your mother's womb (12) And brought you forth on the day you were born (13)

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me (14)

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love (15)

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you Simply because you are my child and I am your Father (16)

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (17) For I am the perfect father (18)

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand (19) For I am your provider and I meet all your needs (20)

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope (21) Because I love you with an everlasting love (22)

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore (23) And I rejoice over you with singing (24)

I will never stop doing good to you (25) For you are my treasured possession (26)

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul (27) And I want to show you great and marvelous things (28)

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me (29)

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart (30) For it is I who gave you those desires (31)

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine (32) For I am your greatest encourager (33)

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. (34) When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. (35)

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. (36)

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. (37)

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. (38) For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. (39)

He is the exact representation of my being. (40) He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. (41)

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. (42)

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. (43) I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. (44)

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. (45) And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. (46) Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. (47)

I have always been Father, and will always be Father. (48) My question is… Will you be my child? (49) I am waiting for you. (50)

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Bradford high school april 6

Blood drive announced

Make a difference in the local hospital blood supply during the challenging Easter holiday season by donating at the Bradford High School community blood drive Thursday April 6 3-7 p m at 750 Railroad Ave Bradford

Make an appointment online at www DonorTime com; call 937461-3220; or use the new Donor Time app Everyone who registers to donate will receive a “Blood Donor – Difference Maker” T-shirt

The Easter holiday period is a disruptive time for maintaining the regional blood supply because of spring breaks, vacation travel, and holiday closings

Hop in and Donate with Community Blood Center March 31 thru April 7 and you will be automatically entered in the drawing to win a 35-pound Esther Price chocolate bunny

Save time when you donate by downloading the Donor Time app You can also use “DonorXPress” to complete the donor questionnaire before arriving at a blood drive Find DonorXPress on the Donor Time App or at www givingblood org/donorxpress

Grandma’s Kitchen re-Opens april 12

Grandma s Kitchen of Hoffman United Methodist Church, 201 S Main West Milton will again be serving dine-in meals in their Activity Center starting Wednesday, April 12, 5-6:15 p m Carry-out meals are also available The menu for April 12 includes Beef and Noodles Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Corn and Cream Puffs

Beverages include coffee, iced tea, and lemonade Meals are $8

Future meals will be served the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month thru October 25 Please check hoffmanumc org for upcoming menus Enjoy a home-cooked meal and lots of conversation Proceeds are used to support the meal delivery service to local families in need as well as local, national, and international food ministries Extra food from each meal is taken to the Family Abuse Center in Troy Grandma s Kitchen has been providing meals for over 20 years

They prepare approximately 240 meals each week and welcome guests from West Milton, Potsdam, Laura, Ludlow Falls, Pleasant Hill Englewood Union Troy Tipp City and Darke County They look forward to seeing you again!