{"id":351676,"date":"2026-06-18T18:13:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=351676"},"modified":"2026-06-18T18:18:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:18:47","slug":"sunday-of-our-heavenly-father-with-a-special-fathers-day-blessing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/sunday-of-our-heavenly-father-with-a-special-fathers-day-blessing\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday of Our Heavenly Father With a Special Father\u2019s Day Blessing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1202646586?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Sunday of Our Heavenly Father With a Special Father\u2019s Day Blessing\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big><strong>Sunday<\/strong>, June 21st, is <strong>Father&#8217;s Day<\/strong>, a day dedicated to honoring the men who imparted love, care, nurturing, and protection to their children, grandchildren, and those they embraced as their own to guide. A special prayer will take place at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span> to first honor our <strong>Heavenly Father<\/strong> through the <strong>Lord&#8217;s Prayer<\/strong> and to <strong>bless all who have embraced the role of a father<\/strong> in someone&#8217;s life.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Father Who Never Forsakes Us<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>God is the Heavenly Father of those who <strong>seek Him and surrender to Him<\/strong>. Our Heavenly Father is ready to accept and uphold anyone who comes to Him in sincerity for <strong>an eternal relationship<\/strong> regardless of their past. In Scripture, there is a faithful promise:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 2em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p>And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.\u2019 (Deuteronomy 31:8)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nThis <strong>Sunday at 10 AM<\/strong> at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span>, we will unite in prayer, honoring and seeking <strong>our Heavenly Father<\/strong> first and foremost and <strong>praying for and blessing our earthly fathers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We will seek the Lord to <strong>restore, protect, save, and strengthen<\/strong> the men who, through many trials, gave so much of themselves to nurture their children.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Special Purpose of Faith for Fathers and Families<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Follow these four steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Write the Lord&#8217;s Prayer<\/strong> on a sheet of paper.<br \/>\n<strong>2.<\/strong> On the back of the paper, <strong>write a prayer request<\/strong> for your father or for yourself and your family.<br \/>\n<strong>3.<\/strong> Bring this paper to be <strong>placed on the Altar<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<strong>4.<\/strong> Take part in the united <strong>prayer of gratitude and faith<\/strong> that will be offered for the restoration and blessing of all fathers and families.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Stand in Faith for Your Father<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Perhaps your father has drifted away, fallen into bitterness or self-destructive paths, or is battling serious problems. This <strong>Sunday at 10 AM<\/strong>, unite in faith with us to <strong>fight for his life and soul.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will <strong>surrender him to our Heavenly Father<\/strong>, who alone can restore him and transform this situation into a testimony.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Transformation That Changed Anthony\u2019s Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1202648770?h=04f6a66f0b&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"The Transformation That Changed Anthony\u2019s Life\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sunday of Our Heavenly Father With a Special Father\u2019s Day Blessing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Invite your father, family, friends, or someone in need of this prayer, and join us this <strong>Sunday at 10 AM<\/strong> at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span>. <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Everyone is welcome<\/strong>, regardless of religious beliefs or background. <strong>Come as you are.<\/strong><\/span> For more information, please call<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-332-4141<\/a> <\/span>or text <strong>1-888-312-4141<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\">Click Here for Nationwide Locations of the Universal Church<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\">Call 1-888-332-4141 for More Information<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you live in a city <strong>without one of our locations<\/strong> or cannot commute due to health reasons, we invite you to join our <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/tuc-virtual-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Church<\/a> <\/span>on Saturday at 8 AM CT \/ 9 AM ET<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> via <strong>Zoom and phone conference<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/ulfn.org\/virtualchurch\/\">Click Here for more information on the Virtual Church<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Sunday, June 21st, is Father&#8217;s Day, a day dedicated to honoring the men who imparted love, care, nurturing, and protection to their children, grandchildren, and those they embraced as their own to guide. 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