About "Father Abraham"
For all of those reading those lyrics, that might have just unlocked a melody you have long forgotten about; you are welcome. When I first began my ministry journey, I (Ryan Story) was able to serve in the children’s ministry at a church not too far from The River Church. One of the first hurdles I had to jump was having to learn how to lead the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes in worship. While I was up for the challenge to learn motions and embark on the calisthenic work that is children’s worship, the one area I realized quickly was my lack of understanding of the meaning behind the songs. I was not brought up in a Christian household and was new to my relationship with Christ, but the one thing I knew was that I loved working with children. When one of the pastors of this church approached me about serving, I was up for the journey. From that moment, I began learning songs like “Father Abraham” while simultaneously diving into the Bible for a deeper understanding of what these songs actually meant.
As I fast forward some 20 years, I am now married, have four children, and am blessed to be the Family Pastor at The River Church. One thing that has grown in me over the years, is a passion to see families grow in their relationship with Jesus.
In “Father Abraham,” we are going to look at the life of Abraham and Sarah. Abraham is credited with being the “father of many nations.” Children learn and sing about Father Abraham and how he had many sons. This title and prestige were not something easily gained. Abraham and his wife, Sarah, encountered many struggles, battles, difficult decisions, and turmoil, as well as joys, triumphs, and celebrations on the path to becoming known as the “father of many nations.”
