Luke Judge

There is nothing small about Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, particularly on Easter.

Not the choir, not the congregation, and not the charity, either.

“We don’t apologize for being large, we don’t apologize for packing out a place, but our largeness has got to turn into something for someone else,” the Rev. Alyn E. Waller told thousands of congregants Sunday at a special service in the 10,200-seat Liacouras Center.

Each Easter the Cedarbrook church picks three charities to receive donations from congregants. The service typically generates $50,000 to $75,000 for the organizations, said Waller’s wife, Ellyn Jo.

Waller calls it sowing.

“Today we come to sow into these organizations,” he said.

This year, Enon selected the child-services organization Wordsworth, the antiviolence Father’s Day Rally Committee, and a pair of doctors providing care to street children in Nairobi, Kenya.

Sowing, Waller said, is part of being involved in “real ministry” rather than simple “religiosity.”

“The real test of what we do is when we give the benediction, and when we get up out of here, are you going to love somebody? Are you going to help somebody? Are you going to get involved in the community?” Waller asked his congregants.

As an example, he pointed to the Father’s Day Rally Committee, which describes itself as “a responsibility movement.” The money collected for the organization Sunday will be used for its Rites of Passage Program for African Americans ages 10 to 17.

“It’s manhood development. We have sessions on male-female relationships, health issues. We take them to Harlem historical sites,” said Bilal Qayyum, president of the Father’s Day Rally Committee.

He did not know how much in contributions his organization would receive.

“I have no idea, but every penny counts for a group like ours,” Qayyum said.

An Enon congregant who is the social worker for a foster mother employed by Wordsworth recommended the organization for the charity drive.

Wordsworth offers a wide array of services, including a residence and a school, for 1,700 special-needs children in the Philadelphia area.

“We are thrilled to be a recipient. We’re really honored,” said Madeleine Kessler, Wordsworth’s corporate director of community relations. “Everything we get will be used to help the children and families that we serve.”

The final recipients of the congregation’s contributions are Michael and Kay Johnson, former Philadelphia residents affiliated with an organization called World Gospel Mission.

The Johnsons, who were not at the service, provide medical care for thousands of homeless and orphaned street children in Nairobi.

“We’re praying for our young people in the streets of Philadelphia and the challenges that are facing them, and we’re praying for those in the streets in the cities of Africa,” Waller said at the 21/2-hour service.

The ceremony was a classic example of Enon’s style. It featured a reenactment of the Resurrection in song and dance, a performance from a drum troupe, remarkable music, a slickly produced video urging young people to look out for one another, and a teleconference prayer with congregants in South Africa.

Like many pastors, Waller was intent on using the unusually large Easter crowd to try to win a few new congregants.

“I’m not one of those who likes to beat up on people who only come on Easter. If it’s the only shot I got, it’s the shot I got,” he said.

Contact staff writer Patrick Kerkstra at 215-854-2827 or .

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It is easy for us to feel the love of mom and it seems that dad is a bit cool and hard to be close to. But as a matter of fact, dad’s love is never less than that of mom. They just do not have the talent to express their love, you know. And with the coming of 09 Christmas, you do need to choose a wonderful Christmas gift for your dad to express your full-hearted appreciation and to tell him that how deeply you love him.

The following is a list of the top Christmas gifts for dad in 2009, and I sincerely hope that you can get some tips from it.

To tell the truth, it is hard for me to understand why my dad is so crazy about these tools. And he just said that these tools are “something practical” with which he can do some repairs and other things himself. Besides, these tools cold stay with him for years. So if you get excellent tool sets and power drills for your dear father as Christmas gift this year, he will be very glad. And do not forget to wrap this great gift with nice packaging to give him a big surprise!

Digital products bring people a lot of convenience. Therefore, people are often crazy about them. Our dads are not an exception; they also love these digital products. And these choices, such as GPS weather instrument gadgets are good for dad as Christmas gifts. While iPods, digital cameras, automatic car starters, etc. are perfect Christmas gifts for them. You have to choose suitable gifts according to your dad’s need, preference, and your budget, of course!

You may send some jewelry to your boyfriend, but I believe few of you have ever chosen jewelry for your dear father. Why? Why not get some jewelry for your father? He always wants to be fashionable and admirable. And a pair of distinctive jewelry will spark big smile on his face. And this brand jewellery, such as Cartier jewelry, Tiffany jewellery, etc. is the top choice since they could well show the quality, personality, and masculinity of your father. So just spare some time to choose a pair of jewelry for your dad as Christmas gift this year.

Your dad has worked hard the whole-year and nearly has no time to have a good rest. Then give him two concert tickets and ask him to enjoy a wonderful concert as well as a romantic night with your mom. Just make sure that the concert is his favorite. Surly, this gift will give your father a big surprise.

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So often in life we hear about the importance of Motherhood and the role that mothers play in their childrens’ lives. We hear of the struggles of single mums, the trials and tribulations of mums going through hard times, and the very special sacrifices that some mums make to give their kids the best start in life. But how often do we hear about the darling daddies and fabulously fantastic fathers that bring such unique strengths to their relationships with their children? There are dads all over the country who work all the hours God sends to bring food to the table. Dads who would do anything to make their kids happy are quite simply everywhere. And in almost every home up and down the country there are dads who were born to be well, quite simply, dads.

All Dads express their love in different ways, and often in subtle ways that you might not even recognise. The ways a dad expresses his love can be very different from the more obvious displays of affection you get from your mum. So when you’re feeling down or things aren’t going your way, you may find that your dad fixes the plug socket in your bedroom, or gives your car a wash. Of course, there’s a lot more to your relationship than that. But whether your dad likes to help you with your homework, support you by cheering in the crowd at those all-important football matches or provide a free taxi service to ferry you here, there and everywhere, you can be sure that what he’s really doing is expressing his love for you.

Most people would agree that it’s time we celebrated Fatherhood and gave all those unsung heros an accolade for their love and dedication. What better time to do this than on Father’s Day, with the ultimate in Fathers Day presents and cards!

Nothing says you love him more than heartfelt words, and luckily there are a range of Father’s Day presents that can say all those sentimental soppy words for you without you having to blush! Dads love anything practical, and they hate to see you spend too much money, which is why coffee mugs make such great Father’s Day presents. They’re simple, practical and sentimental at the same time, and the special hand-painted messages they carry will remind dad of your love every time he puts the kettle on. So by giving him a mug with the message ‘Anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a daddy’ you really are giving him the best of Fathers Day presents. You can even personalise it on the back with your own name for a sentiment that will last forever.

Celebrate Your Relationship

There are so many reasons to make Father’s Day presents an expression of how much your dad means to you, and there’s no better way to do this than by giving special photo frames that express just how fantastic you think he is. How about a luxury polished glass frame with the engraving ‘I love my dad’ or simply ‘daddy’? Or alternatively, take a look at the stunning lacquer-coated frames engraved ‘me and my daddy’ and ‘Number one dad’. Not only are they stylish enough to grace any bedside table or desk, he’ll also have the joy of selecting the photo to put inside. You can be sure that with Father’s Day presents as beautiful as these, the photo he selects will be a very special one of you both.

Give Him A Chance To Show You Off

There’s no measure of the pride he feels when he’s with you, when he talks about you, or when he simply lets other people know that he’s a dad. If he’s the kind of dad that takes pride in his appearance, he’ll appreciate Father’s Day presents that emphasise his sense of style. There’s nothing like a quality pair of cufflinks to give a touch of sophistication to a smart outfit and as Fathers Day presents, they ooze good taste with their subtlety and elegance. As Father’s Day presents go, you really can’t go wrong with the ‘Top Dad’ cufflinks or the cute and colourful ‘I love my dad cufflinks’. What he’ll really appreciate most is the sense of pride he’ll feel when he’s out and about knowing that those around him will know that being a dad really does mean something special to him. If you happen to be a twin, why not get together with your sibling and buy him ‘Twin dad’ cufflinks? Rest assured you won’t find better Father’s Day presents than these if you want to see him beaming with pride.

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With Father’s Day coming up, you will find that there are many options open to you when you are looking for the perfect gift. While different fathers will have different tastes, there are a few parameters that you can use when you go looking for a great present. Shopping for a gift for Father’s Day doesn’t have to be a lesson in frustration and when you are ready to get him something that he will really love, there are just a few things that you should keep in mind.

Let’s start by thinking of your father as a person as well as his role as your father. As you get older, you’ll find that it is much simpler to relate to your father as an adult. Take some time and really consider what his interests are and what you can do to encourage them. Does he love to fish or does he make researching World War II his primary hobby? Is he looking for a new hobby to try and is there anything that you have been meaning to introduce him to? By taking a personal interest in what he is doing and by considering what he would really like, you will soon have some great ideas for Father’s Day gifts.

When you want to get a really good Father’s Day gift, remember that you should start thinking about it well in advance. The more time you have available to you, the better you are going to be able to set up something really wonderful. For instance, is there a trip that you could take together, or are there tickets you would love to get for him? In any case, you are going to discover that by planning ahead, you can do something really special for him. This is far better than getting him some household appliances or a mug that has Happy Father’s Day on it. The more thought and consideration you put into your gift, the happier you are going to be.

Plan an event. When you are ready to really give your dad a great night out, you will find that taking him out for a simple night on the town can do wonders. Take on the effort of planning a good evening; you might want to start out with dinner at a nice restaurant or one that he has been meaning to try, or you might simply leap straight to the main event. Do you like the idea of taking him to a comedy club, or would he prefer an evening at the theatre? No matter what his interests might be, getting out for the evening can be a charming gesture to let him know how much you appreciate him.

If you want to make this Father’s Day something special, it is time for you to start thinking about what you want to do for it. There are so many ways that you can celebrate this event, so take some time to think about how you can make it truly unique and special.

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