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Mother's Day Sermon: Celebrating the Unsung Heroines
Mother's Day. A day dedicated to celebrating the incredible women who have shaped our lives, nurtured our spirits, and offered unwavering love and support. But how can we truly capture the essence of motherhood in a sermon? This post offers a comprehensive guide for crafting a powerful and resonant Mother's Day sermon, touching on key themes, inspirational stories, and practical applications. We'll explore various approaches to ensure your message connects deeply with your congregation, leaving them feeling inspired and grateful.
H2: Understanding the Depth of Motherhood
Before crafting your sermon, it's crucial to understand the multifaceted nature of motherhood. It's not just about biological mothers; it encompasses adoptive mothers, foster mothers, grandmothers, aunts, mentors, and any woman who has played a motherly role in someone's life. Your sermon should acknowledge this breadth, celebrating the diverse expressions of maternal love and sacrifice.
H3: Beyond the Hallmark Card: Avoid clichés and superficial platitudes. Focus on the real struggles, triumphs, and unwavering dedication inherent in motherhood. Consider highlighting the sacrifices mothers make – both big and small – and the often-unseen labor of love that sustains families.
H3: The Spiritual Significance of Motherhood: Connect motherhood to spiritual themes. Explore biblical examples of mothers like Mary, mother of Jesus, and other significant women in scripture. Analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and faith journeys to illustrate enduring lessons about love, faith, perseverance, and sacrifice.
H2: Structuring Your Mother's Day Sermon
A powerful sermon needs a strong structure. Consider these elements:
H3: A Compelling Opening: Start with a captivating story, a poignant quote, or a relevant anecdote that immediately engages your audience and sets the tone for the message. Think about relatable experiences that resonate with the diverse experiences within your congregation.
H3: Developing Central Themes: Choose 2-3 key themes related to motherhood that will form the backbone of your sermon. Examples include: the enduring power of a mother's love, the sacrifices mothers make, the importance of intergenerational connection, the spiritual role of mothers in shaping faith, or overcoming challenges as a mother.
H3: Using Powerful Illustrations: Use biblical passages, real-life stories (with permission, of course), or compelling analogies to illustrate your central themes and make your message relatable.
H3: A Call to Action: Conclude with a clear call to action. Encourage your congregation to express their gratitude to their mothers, to support mothers in need, or to reflect on their own role as mothers or mother figures in the lives of others.
H2: Incorporating Diverse Perspectives
To ensure your sermon resonates with everyone, consider the diverse experiences of mothers within your congregation. Acknowledge the challenges faced by single mothers, working mothers, mothers of children with special needs, and mothers from different cultural backgrounds.
H3: Empathy and Understanding: Approach the topic with empathy and understanding. Avoid judgment and instead offer support and encouragement to all mothers, celebrating their unique journeys.
H2: Delivering a Moving and Memorable Sermon
The delivery of your sermon is just as critical as its content.
H3: Authenticity and Passion: Deliver your message with authenticity and passion. Let your genuine appreciation for mothers shine through.
H3: Emotional Connection: Aim to create an emotional connection with your audience. Speak from the heart, and allow your own experiences or observations to enrich the message.
H3: Visual Aids (Optional): Consider using visuals, like photos or short videos, to enhance the emotional impact of your sermon, but ensure they are tastefully done and support the overall message.
Conclusion:
Crafting a truly impactful Mother's Day sermon requires careful thought, planning, and a deep appreciation for the profound role mothers play in our lives. By focusing on relatable themes, using powerful illustrations, and delivering your message with authenticity, you can create a sermon that inspires, uplifts, and leaves a lasting impression on your congregation. Remember, this is a celebration of the unsung heroines who shape our world, so let your message reflect that deep respect and gratitude.
FAQs:
1. How can I make my Mother's Day sermon relevant to a multi-generational congregation? Include stories and examples that resonate with different age groups. Address themes like intergenerational relationships and the passing down of values and faith.
2. What if I don't have a strong personal connection to motherhood? Focus on the universal themes of love, sacrifice, and nurture that transcend personal experience. Use biblical examples and stories of others to illustrate your points.
3. How can I avoid clichés in my sermon? Instead of generic statements, use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate your points. Focus on the unique challenges and triumphs of motherhood.
4. How long should a Mother's Day sermon be? Aim for a length that feels appropriate for your congregation, usually between 15-25 minutes. It's better to be concise and impactful than long and rambling.
5. What are some good resources for finding inspirational stories about mothers? Look for biographies of notable mothers, books on motherhood, and personal essays. You can also draw inspiration from the lives of women in your own congregation (with their permission).
| mothers day sermon: Experiencing God (2008 Edition) Henry T. Blackaby, Richard Blackaby, Claude V. King, 2008 A modern classic--revised with more than 70 percent new material--is based on seven Scriptural realities that teach Christians how to develop a true relationship with the Creator. |
| mothers day sermon: God of Freedom - Bible Study Book Jen Wilkin, 2022-01-03 Every book of the Bible tells us what is true about God. In Genesis we see Him as Creator and Covenant Maker. In Exodus we see Him as our strong Deliverer who sets us free from sin and death. In this 10-session study of Exodus 19-40, journey through the story of how God shepherds His newly-liberated children into an understanding of what their freedom means: lives consecrated for service to God and to one another. Revisit familiar scenes of the giving of the Ten Commandments, the idolatrous worship of a golden calf, and of the intricate details of the tabernacle. And with fresh perspective, ask what these stories teach God's children today about how to live as those set free. In every page of the Bible, learn to see Christ through the stories of His people. And discover how the God who created you and made a covenant with you will deliver you from death to life, for His name and renown. Additional purchase or renting of the video teaching sessions is recommended for the best experience of this Bible study book. Features: Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete among 10 weeks of group sessions Ten essential teaching videos, approximately 30-45 minutes per session, available via redemption code printed in Bible study book for individual streaming access Benefits: Learn the deeper theological implications of stories you may have known for years. Understand how the freedom God gives His children is meant to lead us to lives of glad service to God and our communities of faith. Explore how we understand the character of Christ, even through Old Testament accounts. |
| mothers day sermon: Hope for the Hurting Tony Evans, 2022-01-11 Life is painful. Everyone's story comes with unique challenges, difficulties, bumps, and bruises that leave you lost and drowning in their wake. It could be a financial disaster, a health issue, a broken relationship, or the loss of a loved one. Dr. Tony Evans, bestselling author and pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, understands life's hardships firsthand. In a span of less than two years, he lost his brother, sister, brother-in-law, two nieces, father, and wife. At the same time, both of his daughters received cancer diagnoses. In the wake of all this pain, Dr. Evans had to put into practice, at the deepest levels, the truths he has preached about God for more than forty years. God's Word doesn't promise us a life free from pain and trouble. It promises us something else—Someone else. Someone who will walk with us through all of life's trials and troubles. There is hope for the hurting: His name is Jesus. |
| mothers day sermon: Prodigals and Those Who Love Them Ruth Bell Graham, 2008-05-01 Ruth Bell Graham knew about prodigals--two of her five children were spiritual wanderers. This is not a how to book that dispenses easy advice on ways to win back a prodigal. Instead, it is a collection of readings one woman turned to for comfort when her children wandered from God. It shows how Graham's faith persevered and grew regardless of the outcome of her prodigals' stories. Part One introduces readers to five prodigals who returned to the father. Part Two offers comfort and encouragement through Scripture, poems, hymns, prayers, and more. Readers will be touched by the honest feelings of pain, frustration, and uncertainty Graham expresses so eloquently. And they will share in the lessons she learned about God's sovereignty and ultimate peace. Now beautifully repackaged, Prodigals and Those Who Love Them brings peace and hope to all parents of wayward children. |
| mothers day sermon: 1500 Illustrations for Biblical Preaching Michael P. Green, 2000 Now in paperback, this book offers 1,500 of the best quotations available today. The illustrations deal with contemporary subjects such as abortion, drugs, and divorce, as well as the timeless subjects of faith, commitment, and Christian living. |
| mothers day sermon: Hope When It Hurts Sarah Walton, Kristen Wetherell, 2017-04-01 Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Hurt is real. But so is hope. Kristen and Sarah have walked through, and are walking in, difficult times. So these thirty biblical reflections are full of realism about the hurts of life-yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life. This book will gently encourage and greatly help any woman who is struggling with suffering-whether physical, emotional or psychological, and whether for a season or for longer. It is a book to buy for yourself, or to buy for a member of your church or friend. For anyone who is hurting, this book will give hope, not just for life beyond the suffering, but for life in the suffering. Each chapter contains a biblical reflection, with questions and prayers, and a space for journaling. |
| mothers day sermon: Why Men Hate Going to Church David Murrow, 2011-10-31 “Church is boring.” “It’s irrelevant.” “It’s full of hypocrites.” You’ve heard the excuses—now learn the real reasons men and boys are fleeing churches of every kind, all over the world, and what we can do about it. Women comprise more than 60% of the adults in a typical worship service in America. Some overseas congregations report ten women for every man in attendance. Men are less likely to lead, volunteer, and give in the church. They pray less, share their faith less, and read the Bible less. In Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow identifies the barriers keeping many men from going to church, explains why it’s so hard to motivate the men who do attend, and also takes you inside several fast-growing congregations that are winning the hearts of men and boys. In this completely revised, reorganized, and rewritten edition of the classic book, with more than 70 percent new content, explore topics like: The increase and decrease in male church attendance during the past 500 years Why Christian churches are more feminine even though men are often still the leaders The difference between the type of God men and women like to worship The lack of volunteering and ministry opportunities for men The benefits men get from attending church regularly Men need the church but, more importantly, the church needs men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of church health, growth, giving, and expansion. Why Men Hate Going to Church does not call men back to church—it calls the church back to men. |
| mothers day sermon: Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Mothers and Fathers Day Sermons Rob Westbrook, 2014-02-28 Prepare for These Two Important Sundays The world we live in today pulls at and attacks the very fabric of the family. Mothers and fathers are under constant pressure to be all that the world tells them they should be. In contrast, the Bible gives us pictures of true mothers and fathers, true men and women of God. Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Mothers and Fathers Day Sermons gives the busy pastor 11 sermon outlines for those days when we celebrate our families and those God has set to lead our families: the mother and father. Prepare yourself for these important days in the life of your church. Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Mothers and Fathers Day Sermons. Sermon Titles and Scripture References: 1. The Influence of Mothers - 2 Timothy 1:1-6 2. A Father’s Key Relationships - Ephesians 5:25-33 3. Being a Woman of Integrity - Proverbs 31:25-31 4. One Eye on the Enemy and One on the Wall - Nehemiah 4:13-17 5. The Woman God Blesses - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2 6. Men on Fire - Colossians 1:3-8; 4:12-13 7. Mighty Men - 2 Samuel 23:8-19 8. Steps to Commitment - Matthew 4:18-22 9. Lydia: A Godly Woman - Acts 16:11-15 10. Burning Men - Daniel 3:1-30 11. A Woman Who Makes a Difference - Acts 9:36-42 Keywords: bible,expository,outlines,pastor,sermon,sermon helps,sermon outlines,sermon prep,old testament,new testament,preach,preaching,mothers day,fathers day,mother,father,holiday |
| mothers day sermon: Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Colossians Series Rob Westbrook, 2014-12-07 An Expository Sermon Series through the Book of Colossians Today's church is under constant pressure from society to change. Change our message. Change our ways. Within the church, some are pushing for compromise. Change the message. These pressures to change and compromise are not new to the church. Almost two thousand years ago, the Apostle Paul wrote to a church facing similar circumstances. What Paul wrote to the Colossians is just as relevant to today's church of the 21st century. Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Colossians Series presents a verse-by-verse, expository sermon series that speaks to today's church that faces pressures from both outside and inside the church. Encourage, strengthen, and prepare your church with the sermons in Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Colossians Series. Sermon Titles and Scripture References: 1. Introduction to Colossians - Colossians 2:1-4 2. Resist - Colossians 1:1-14 3. Supreme - Colossians 1:15-23 4. Mystery Revealed - Colossians 1:24-2:5 5. Jesus is the Answer - Colossians 2:6-23 6. Your Identity - Colossians 3:1-11 7. The Church the World Should See - Colossians 3:12-17 8. Relationships Reflecting Jesus - Colossians 3:18-4:1 9. A Plan for Bringing Change - Colossians 4:2-18 Keywords: bible,expository,outlines,pastor,sermon,sermon helps,sermon outlines,sermon prep,old testament,new testament,preach,preaching,colossians,paul |
| mothers day sermon: When God Created Mothers Erma Bombeck, 2005-03 When it first appeared in Erma Bombeck's Mother's Day column in 1974, When God Created Mothers was an instant success, clipped from newspapers, tucked into purses, and tacked onto refrigerators all over America. Now in this beautiful keepsake edition, Bombeck's moving words are paired with original art that bring to life the warm portrait of motherhood contained within.An angel marvels at the detail and overtime that the good Lord is putting into his creation of mothers. Despite the six pairs of hands and the three pairs of eyes that every mother needs, the angel thinks she has discovered a flaw:There's a leak, she pronounced. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.It's not a leak, said the Lord. It's a tear.What's it for?It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride.You are a genius, said the angel.The Lord looked somber, I didn't put it there.Every mother will treasure this moving tribute, penned by America's most beloved expert on motherhood. |
| mothers day sermon: Missional Motherhood Gloria Furman, 2016-05-13 There's no such thing as “just” a mom. Despite the routine tasks and mundane to-do lists, motherhood is anything but insignificant. God has designed motherhood as part of his greater plan to draw people to himself—instilling all women, whether called to traditional mothering or not, with an eternal purpose in nurturing others. In this book, Gloria Furman searches the Scriptures for the mission of God in motherhood. She opens our eyes to God's life-giving promises—promises intended to empower each and every woman as she makes disciples in her home, in her neighborhood, and around the world. |
| mothers day sermon: There is Hope Paul Beasley-Murray, 2021-12-16 250,000 people die in the UK each year, and almost half will have a Christian funeral service. Preaching at a funeral is a vital part of pastoral ministry, but too often funeral sermons consist of generalities and platitudes used for multiple services rather than illuminating the hope gifted to us by the resurrection. In There is Hope veteran pastor Paul Beasley-Murray offers practical advice to help Christian leaders craft meaningful, biblically driven sermons and preach with confidence and compassion at funeral services. Drawing on his years of experience, he offers a sensitive, pastorally rich exposition of twenty key Bible passages, exploring how preachers can draw on them to show the hope beyond death that the Gospel offers. Alongside are funeral sermon examples that he has preached himself, as well as ideas, outlines and guidance for writing your own. There is Hope is the perfect book for ordinands and preachers who are new to giving funeral sermons, as well as for experienced preachers and pastors wanting to improve and grow in their pastoral ministry and are looking for new ideas for funeral sermons. Full of biblical depth, this guide will equip priests and pastors with all the tools they need to deliver comforting funeral sermons that truly deliver the message that even in death, in the Gospel there is hope. |
| mothers day sermon: Ruth: Poverty and Plenty Tim Chester, 2008-02 Pack of 25 short full-colour evangelistic tracts for adults based on Acts 10v39-43. It explains the meaning of Jesus' resurrection and gives a clear call to respond. the tract is written in clear English, so it is accessible to the widest range of adults and those with English as an additional language. |
| mothers day sermon: The Meaning of Tradition Yves Congar, 2016-12-13 Some Christians claim to reject Tradition in preference to a supposedly Bible only Christianity. Catholics, on the other hand, venerate Tradition, yet often without adequately understanding it. In this masterful book, the great theologian Yves Congar explains why Tradition is an inescapable aspect of a fully biblical Christian faith. He explores the various forms of Tradition and discusses the relationship between Scripture and Tradition, as well as the role of the Magisterium of the Church. The Meaning of Tradition clears up misconceptions held by many Evangelical Christians and even some Catholics on this important subject. Congar's study of Tradition greatly contributed to the teaching of Vatican II and to a deeper appreciation of the Church Fathers. |
| mothers day sermon: How the Bible Actually Works Peter Enns, 2019-02-19 Controversial evangelical Bible scholar, popular blogger and podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, and author of The Bible Tells Me So and The Sin of Certainty explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom. For many Christians, the Bible is a how-to manual filled with literal truths about belief that must be strictly followed. But the Bible is not static, Peter Enns argues. It does not hold easy answers to the perplexing questions and issues that confront us in our daily lives. Rather, the Bible is a dynamic instrument for study that not only offers an abundance of insights but provokes us to find our own answers to spiritual questions, cultivating God’s wisdom within us. “The Bible becomes a confusing mess when we expect it to function as a rulebook for faith. But when we allow the Bible to determine our expectations, we see that Wisdom, not answers, is the Bible’s true subject matter,” writes Enns. This distinction, he points out, is important because when we come to the Bible expecting it to be a textbook intended by God to give us unwavering certainty about our faith, we are actually creating problems for ourselves. The Bible, in other words, really isn’t the problem; having the wrong expectation is what interferes with our reading. Rather than considering the Bible as an ancient book weighed down with problems, flaws, and contradictions that must be defended by modern readers, Enns offers a vision of the holy scriptures as an inspired and empowering resource to help us better understand how to live as a person of faith today. How the Bible Actually Works makes clear that there is no one right way to read the Bible. Moving us beyond the damaging idea that “being right” is the most important measure of faith, Enns’s freeing approach to Bible study helps us to instead focus on pursuing enlightenment and building our relationship with God—which is exactly what the Bible was designed to do. |
| mothers day sermon: A Gentle Thunder Max Lucado, 2012-08-27 A meditation on the Gospel of John uses parables from everyday life to illuminate the many ways Christians can bring their lives closer to God. |
| mothers day sermon: The Feminine Mystique Betty Friedan, 2001-09-17 The book that changed the consciousness of a country—and the world. Landmark, groundbreaking, classic—these adjectives barely describe the earthshaking and long-lasting effects of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique. This is the book that defined the problem that has no name, that launched the Second Wave of the feminist movement, and has been awakening women and men with its insights into social relations, which still remain fresh, ever since. A national bestseller, with over 1 million copies sold. |
| mothers day sermon: Mysterium Paschale Hans Urs Von Balthasar, 2012-09-19 This is an account, at once rigorously theological and warmly devotional, of the death and resurrection of Christ, and their significance for the Christian life. Von Balthasar offers sharp insights into some current controversies-for example, the 'bodiliness' of the Resurrection-and spiritual inspiration for the year round. This scholarly reflection of the climax of the Christian year is an established classic of contemporary Catholic theology. |
| mothers day sermon: Mom, You're Incredible! Linda Weber, 1999 Using touching stories from mothers who have battled hard times as well as a lighthearted look at her own mothering years, Linda Weber helps readers discover the secrets of giving their family not merely a higher standard of living, but a higher standard of life. |
| mothers day sermon: Weak Enough to Lead James C. Howell, 2017 The Bible's understanding of leadership is decidedly different from that of the business world! |
| mothers day sermon: Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (Revised Edition) John Piper, Wayne Grudem, 2021-01-11 A Guide to Navigate Evangelical Feminism In a society where gender roles are a hot-button topic, the church is not immune to the controversy. In fact, the church has wrestled with varying degrees of evangelical feminism for decades. As evangelical feminism has crept into the church, time-trusted resources like Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood help remind Christians of what the Bible has to say. In this edition of the award-winning best seller, more than 20 influential men and women such as John Piper, Wayne Grudem, D. A. Carson, and Elisabeth Elliot offer thought-provoking essays responding to the challenge egalitarianism poses to life in the church and in the home. Covering topics like role distinctions in the church, how biblical manhood and womanhood should work out in practice, and women in the history of the church, this helpful resource will help readers learn to orient their beliefs with God's unchanging word in an ever-changing culture. |
| mothers day sermon: The Confident Mom Joyce Meyer, 2014-01-21 Coach, cheerleader, confidant, chef and chauffeur -- the job description of a mom is as broad as the horizon. Perhaps this is why so many mothers deal with insecurity and uncertainty as they do their best to raise their children in a challenging and ever-changing world. If you've ever gone to bed disappointed with yourself, if you've ever felt like you weren't measuring up, or if you've ever wished there was a manual for motherhood, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer has just the book for you. In The Confident Mom you will be encouraged that you are not alone -- God is with you and He wants to help you with the challenges you face each day. Through inspiring stories, Biblical principles and Joyce's own valuable life lessons, there is no doubt you will discover the path to a new confidence and joy in motherhood. No matter your age, the size of your family, or the circumstances you find yourself in, The Confident Mom will help you become the joyful, confident mother God created you to be! |
| mothers day sermon: She Reads Truth Raechel Myers, Amanda Bible Williams, 2016-10-04 Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life. |
| mothers day sermon: You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It Rachel Jankovic, 2019-01-15 If Who am I? is the question you're asking, Rachel Jankovic doesn't want you to find yourself or follow your heart. Those lies are nothing to the confidence, freedom, and clarity of purpose that come with knowing what is actually essential about you. And the answer to that question is at once less and more than what you are hoping for. Christians love the idea that self-expression is the essence of a beautiful person, but that's a lie, too. With trademark humor and no nonsense practicality, Rachel Jankovic explains the fake story of the Self, starting with the inventions of a supremely ugly man named Sartre (rhymes with blart). And we--men and women, young and old--have bought his lie of the Best Self, with terrible results. Thankfully, that's not the end of our story, You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal with It takes the identity question into the nitty gritty details of everyday life. Here's the first clue: Stop looking inside, and start planting flags of everyday faithfulness. In Christianity, the self is always a tool and never a destination. |
| mothers day sermon: Mother Tongue Leonard Sweet, 2017-04-18 No one shapes our heritage or affects our legacy like our mother. Most people know Leonard Sweet, one of the world’s most influential evangelicals, as a sharp cultural critic who helps us see how to get in front of the future rather than be bowled over by it. One of his greatest influences was his mother, a groundbreaking (and sometimes controversial) minister who defied convention while honoring tradition. In this exceptionally personal work, Len Sweet opens his mother’s memory box, and in the process he helps us all embrace the future with confidence while tethering us to a faith that transcends time. Through Len’s experience, we all will better understand and process how our own heritage affects our legacy. An ideal resource for mothers, adult children, and families seeking resources to set up their kids to flourish. |
| mothers day sermon: Mended Blythe Daniel, Helen McIntosh, 2019-04-09 “An amazing resource for anyone who desires to deepen their mother-daughter relationship in a biblical, healthy, and healed way.” —Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries You can be restored even when your relationship is frayed Ever wonder why mothers and daughters can be so different and even seem to speak different languages? Mended gives you conversation starters to speak life into your relationship with your mother or daughter. Discover powerful words that usher in healing for wounded hearts and rebuild, restore, and reconcile your connection. Set new patterns going forward as you… find common ground and put your relationship ahead of your differences learn what to say when you don’t know what to say grow closer when you do hard things together If you have a difficult history with your mother or daughter, you don’t have to continue patterns of brokenness. No matter how worn you feel, you don’t have to become unthreaded. God wants to mend your heart to His and to hers. |
| mothers day sermon: God's High Calling for Women John MacArthur, 2009-03-01 The subject of women in the church is both important and controversial—John MacArthur is not afraid of either. In this revised work, MacArthur examines what the Bible teaches in I Timothy 2:9-15. He discusses topics ranging from the attitude and appearance of women to their role in and contribution to the church. God’s High Calling for Women can be used alongside or apart from the audio series available from Grace to You in either a personal or group study. Unique features: -Corresponds with the audio message series available from Grace to You -Features revised content and study questions -For personal or group study use |
| mothers day sermon: Being Human Rowan Williams, 2018-09-04 What is consciousness? Is the mind a machine? What makes each of us a person? How do our bodies relate to our minds? In this deeply engaging exploration of what it means to be human, Rowan Williams addresses these frequently asked questions with lucid meditations that draw from findings in neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and literature. Then he presses on to ask, Might faith be necessary to human flourishing? If so, why? And how can a traditional Christian practice—namely, silence—help us advance on the path to human maturity? The book ends with a brief but profound meditation on Christ’s ascension, inviting readers to consider how, through Jesus, our humanity in all its variety and vulnerability has been transfigured and taken into the heart of the divine life. Being Human is a book that readers of all religious persuasions will find both challenging and highly rewarding. Questions at the end of each chapter encourage personal reflection or group discussion. |
| mothers day sermon: A Call to the Unconverted to Turn and Live Richard Baxter, 1830 |
| mothers day sermon: The Great Divorce C. S. Lewis, 2010-10-07 C.S. Lewis’s dazzling allegory about heaven and hell – and the chasm fixed between them – is one of his most brilliantly imaginative tales, as he takes issue with the ideas in William Blake’s ‘The Marriage of Heaven and Hell’. |
| mothers day sermon: The God of Peace C.H. Spurgeon, 2016-02-16 The God of Peace is one important bible study about the faith in Jesus Christ. A book that will bring growth and knowledge about faith, and invite him to live with greater intimacy with God. Written by Charles Spurgeon, important preacher Christian. |
| mothers day sermon: Captivating John Eldredge, Stasi Eldredge, 2022-08-16 What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating is doing for women. Setting their hearts free. This groundbreaking book shows readers the glorious design of women before the fall, describes how the feminine heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power, freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she was meant to be. |
| mothers day sermon: How to Read Proverbs Tremper Longman III, 2009-08-20 While many proverbs speak to us directly, we can gain much greater insight by studying the book of Proverbs as a whole. In How to Read Proverbs Tremper Longman III provides a welcome guide to reading, studying, understanding, and savoring the Proverbs for all their wisdom. Most important for Christian readers, we gain insight into how Christ is the climax and embodiment of wisdom. |
| mothers day sermon: Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God C. J. Mahaney, 2018-04-30 This book will help husbands understand God's intentions for romance and sex as presented in the Bible, teaching them how to cultivate the intimacy with their wives that God intends. |
| mothers day sermon: Keep Believing: Finding God in Your Deepest Struggles (2019 Edition) Dr. Ray Pritchard, The biggest barrier to faith is life itself. Divorce. Cancer. Infertility. Death. There are times in our lives in which God seems very far away. We don't understand His silence. We only feel the intensity of our pain and the echoing question of 'why?' The Bible declares that God is good, but can we still believe this when our lives are falling apart? In Keep Believing, Dr. Pritchard affirms what the Bible declares: that God is good and His mercy endures forever. This is true regardless of our moment-by-moment experience. God has provided comfort in our times of struggle and healing in our times of hurt through the balm of His Word. You believed in the light of day; will you still believe at midnight? Search the Scriptures with Dr. Pritchard for words of encouragement and hope. Put your confidence in the God who sorrowfully watched His Son suffer at Calvary for your benefit. Know that the same loving heavenly Father has everything completely under control. He is with you and longs to comfort you as you struggle through your hard times. Take a tell-tale look at your devotion to the Lord and His never-ending love and commitment to you in Keep Believing. You served God in the sunshine; will you now serve him in the shadows? |
| mothers day sermon: The Family You Want John Huffman, 2005 In an age of broken homes and disintegrating family structures, John Huffman investigates the real issues at stake in the family and helps you to live in the best family that you are able to have. John takes us through the issues associated with work, spirituality, emotions, children, parenting, the extended family, divorce, sex and marriage. With chapters entitled What Jesus can do for your family and Why work should be your fourth priority the book is an enjoyable and easy read, with a much-needed message. John's advice is practical and comes with solid biblical foundations; it is precisely what is needed for the Families of the 21st Century. |
| mothers day sermon: Grandparenting with a Purpose Lillian Ann Penner, 2010-11 Maybe your grandchildren are living with you. Maybe they're thousands of miles away. Their parents may be spiritually rebellious or simply neglectful of the family's spiritual life, failing to make prayer and church attendance a regular part of their routine. But even if your grandchildren's parents have established a strong Christian home, busy schedules, jobs, parenting, and all the distractions of today's world conspire to distract or even destroy the family. How can you, as a grandparent, help? God gives grandparents a sacred trust an opportunity to imprint another generation with the message of his faithfulness. You can stand in the gap by being a godly example for your grandchildren and by praying for them. Even grandparents who already pray regularly for their grandchildren will discover creative suggestions for making the practice even more meaningful. From cell phones to photo prayer journals, you'll find tools that work for you and for your grandchildren. Author Lillian Ann Penner provides specific examples of prayers to help you get started, such as alphabet prayers, prayers based on special scriptures, and prayers for certain holidays. You may even widen the circle, praying for other children in your life, for children who have parents in the military, and for the adults who influence your grandchildren. Regardless of how far away your grandchildren are, praying for them can bridge the distance between you and leave them with an inheritance more precious than gold. |
| mothers day sermon: Reposition Yourself T.D. Jakes, 2007-05-08 A bestselling author and leader of a congregation of 30,000, Jakes teaches spiritual principles of prosperity and success. He explains from a Christian point of view how to reconstruct attitudes about giving, sharing, and reaping life's rewards. |
| mothers day sermon: Vertical Marriage Dave Wilson, Ann Wilson, 2019-01-29 For anyone who is married, preparing for marriage, or desperate to save a relationship teetering on the brink of divorce, marriage coaches Dave and Ann Wilson offer hope and strategies gleaned from personal experience and Scripture that really work. Vertical Marriage will give you the insight, applications, and inspiration to transform your marriage into everything you hoped it would be. Honest to the core and laugh-out-loud funny, Dave and Ann Wilson share the one secret that brought them from the brink of divorce to a healthy and vibrant relationship. If you had asked Dave how their marriage was doing on the night of their tenth wedding anniversary, Dave would have rated it a 9.8 out of 10, and he would have even guaranteed that Ann would say the same. But instead of giving him a celebratory kiss, Ann whispered, I've lost my feelings for you. Divorce seemed inevitable for the Wilsons, but starting that night, God began to reveal to Dave and Ann the most overlooked secret of getting the marriage we are looking for: a horizontal marriage relationship just doesn't work until your vertical relationship with Christ is first. As founders of a multi-campus church and marriage coaches with 30 years of experience, Dave and Ann share the hard-earned but easy-to-apply biblical principles that ensure a strong marriage. Written in a highly relatable dialogue between both husband and wife, Vertical Marriage will guide you toward building a vibrant relationship at every level, giving you the tools you need to embrace: Effective communication Fair conflict True romance A deeper connection Through their unique perspectives, Dave and Ann share an intimate, sometimes hilarious, and at times deeply poignant narrative of one couple's journey to reconnecting with God and discovering the joy and power of a vertical marriage. |
| mothers day sermon: Songs in the Night Michael A. Milton, 2024-10-18 “Always preach to broken hearts and you will never lack for a congregation,” an old saying goes. And for that reason, this book is for everyone—because there are many, many things that break our hearts. Sicknesses, spiritual depression, disabilities, painful memories, strained relationships... all of these weigh on Christians’ hearts at one time or another. And even when our hearts feel light, there is a longing that runs through us—a crying of the soul for eternity, for a new heavens and a new earth. Yet even in the midst of our heartache, we know there is a faith that comes from Jesus Christ that not only encourages us through our pain, but can even transform our pain... as long as we let it. And here is a collection of warm, pastoral messages, filled with personal illustration, that does just that: helps the brokenhearted Christian to locate the God of all comfort in the center of all pain. We are not left there, either; Mike Milton takes us a step further to see how the gospel actually transforms our private pain into personal praise. So read and discover how God uses the things that seek to destroy us to become the very things that bring us salvation, bring us hope, bring us to prayer, bring us together, and ultimately bring us to heaven. |
Mother’s Day Sermon by Rev. Melvin M. Newland
May 13, 2012 · A Mother’s Love Mother’s Day Sermon by Rev. Melvin M. Newland Senior Pastor, Ridge Chapel, Kansas A. Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners & mowers of lawns. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows, too.
were survivors of the Amorites; the Israelites had sworn to …
story of a mother’s love and devotion to her sons, but a dark setting for a mother’s day message. I think it’s been 25 years since I talked about this woman. Her name is Rizpah and the bible identifies her as a concubine of King Saul. We think of a …
The Example of Godly Women - Sermon Swap
1. Mother’s Day is a very unique holiday. It is the one day in America we stop to honor and . recognize mothers. The role of the mother is of vital importance, without mothers none of us . would be here. Mother’s often wear many hats, cook, maid, sweetheart, employee, playmate, family organizer, nurse, etc. . . and still never expect any ...
Mothering Persons, Mothering God, Mother Earth
A Mothers’ Day, 2021, Sermon Today is Mothers‟ Day – a day set aside to honour our mothers - and, equally important, to show our appreciation and ... have a considerably different kind of Mother‟s Day observed in the United States. She did this for one reason and one reason only - to honour her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, who spent her
Title: A Mother's Day Sermon Text: Genesis 3: 13-16, 20 …
May 9, 2010 · Title: A Mother's Day Sermon Text: Genesis 3: 13-16, 20 Date: May 9, 2010 Place: SGBC, NJ Throughout scriptures we find the value of faithful mothers. When Paul thought of Timothy's faithfulness, he immediately thought of his grandmother Lois, and his mother Eunice, who taught Timothy the scriptures.
SERMON MAY 10 2015 LOVE FAITH AND MOTHERS
In all three readings today, Mother’s Day, the subject of the readings was love. We closely associate love and mother like in the descriptive phrase “a mother’s love”. “I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life is the way Abraham Lincoln related the two – love and faith.
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Mothers Day 2020 Sermon Handout - South Orlando Baptist
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Sermon for The Fourth Sunday of Easter Mothers’ Day
May 5, 2019 · Mothers’ Day Date: May 12, 2019 Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Austin, MN First Reading: Acts 2:42–47 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:19–25 Gospel Reading: John 10:1–10 Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:19–25 Sermon Title: Special Christian Mothers Introit: Proverbs 31:15ab,20,25,26,28; Antiphon Proverbs 31:30 Hymns: LSB 903 – This is the ...
MOTHER’S DAY DEVOTIONAL - Fairhaven Church
Mother’s Day I’m celebrating a truth that is wrapped up in the Christmas story. The mother is Mary and the baby, called Jesus, was given the name Immanuel, which means “God ... Becky is a sermon series Study Guide Editor, and attends the Northmont Campus. 11. …
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Sermon Mother's Day Jacobed May 9th - irp.cdn-website.com
Sermon: Mother’s Day & Family Celebration (Exodus 2:1-10) May 9, 2021 – Easter 6 Heart Lake United Church Rev. Margaret MacDonald . 2 ... This is the Good News for celebration on this Mother’s Day/ Family Sunday. God has come to visit your house and lives in your heart.
Today is Father’s Day. As most of you know, I am not real big …
Father’s Day Sermon God Chose a Father for His Son Matthew 1:18-25 Today is Father’s Day. As most of you know, I am not real big on special days (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grand Parent’s Day, etc.) But on this Father’s Day I am going …
TBC - 5110198 TWO GODLY MOTHERS 2 Timothy 1: 5
TBC -5110198 a.m. Mother's Day Message TWO GODLY MOTHERS 2 Timothy 1: 5 Intro: There are many wonderful ladies who are spoken of in the Bible. The two about whom I have spoken the most often are Hannah in the OT, and Mary, the mother of our Lord, in the NT. Ladies had a large part in the ministry of our Lord.
“A Mother’s Love” Sermon: Year B, Lent 1 Texts: Psalm 25:1 …
Feb 18, 2018 · “A Mother’s Love” Sermon: Year B, Lent 1 Texts: Psalm 25:1–10, Genesis 9:8–17 Preached: February 18, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Evanston, Illinois Grace and peace to you from the God who loves you with a mother’s love, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, whose fierce loyalty to you cannot be shaken. AMEN
The Story Elisha Nothing But A Little Oil The
Actually, he left Mother’s Day open so I could preach whatever I wanted to preach. I decided rather than talking about Hosea and his wife Gomer on Mother’s Day, I decided to go to a story involving a desperate single mother, a widow in fact, and the prophet Elisha. Turn with me to 2 Kings 4 and let’s look at this story.
Mothers’ Union’s service outline for Mary Sumner Day 2024
Mothers’ Union’s service outline for Mary Sumner Day 2024: Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, my soul. I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Psalm 146: 1-2 Welcome Today we celebrate Mary Sumner, the …
Sermon on John 15 - More Precious Than A Mothers Love
Sermon on John 15: 9 – 17 – More Precious Than A Mother’s Love! “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. This is my command: Love each other.”
“PONDERING MARY,” A Mother’s Day Sermon delivered by …
“PONDERING MARY,” A Mother’s Day Sermon delivered by the Reverend Dr. Geoffrey G. Drutchas, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, May 9, 2021 Friends, have you ever been to Rome? As I remember, it’s a beautiful place. Someday, when the Covid-19 pandemic is history for us, maybe we can all take a group trip there. Wouldn’t that be ...
Mother’s Day Sermon Guide - Christ Church Illinois
Worship Read Psalm 16:5-11 aloud. Take a moment to reflect on God’s Word and center in Him. Fe!owship Tell your group about one woman who has positively impacted your life.
Worship Service Theme: Mother’s Day - Spiritual Eldercare
Worship Service Theme: Mother’s Day Helpful Elements: Green table covering (Ordinary Time) Welcome: Welcome! Its so good to be together to celebrate faith and community today. My name is ____ and Ill be leading our worship time today. Happy Mothers Day (today or coming up)! Who here is the child of a mother?
Preach for a Year #6 - Kregel
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Dan Williams Sermon: “Bless Yo’ Mama”
Sermon: “Bless Yo’ Mama” Text: Proverbs 30:11-14 El Dorado, Arkansas Aim: to explain how we bless our parents. Thesis: we bless our mothers through verbal affirmation, practical assistance, and the example of a godly life. Introduction: A 15-year-old young man came home from school, hungry as a bear.
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May 12, 2019 · Mother’s Day Sermon Notes May 12, 2019 Kim Richardson Good morning! Happy Mother’s Day! Mom is one of the shortest titles in the English language. 3 letters. But with it comes some of the biggest responsibility in the world. Here are just some of the things that a mom does, and it’s not a complete list by any means:
Norman Lamm Mother's Day Sermon ^WSJC Behar
Norman Lamm Mother's Day Sermon ^WSJC Behar - Bechukosai May 9, 1955 OUR FATHER IK HBATOJ FOR OUR MOTHERS ON EARTH" It Is a happy coincidence that this year Mothers Day comes In that week which we read the Biblical portion of B8CH0KOSAI. For our Rabbis pointed out that the four initial letters
SERMON: “Other Mothers” - abiblecommentary.com
Sermon: “Other Mothers” Text: Romans 16:13 El Dorado, Arkansas ... Today is “Mother Day,” and we are glad to honor our mothers, not because it is a cultural ... of honoring them on “Mother’s Day”! BUT – while we only have one mother, and no one could ever compete with her place in …
SERMON “A FATHER’S LOVE” - Squarespace
We celebrated Mother’s Day a few weeks ago, as well we should. Mothers deserve all the honor we can give them. But so do fathers, in their own right. ... Father’s Day sermon, of course begins with God’s Fifth Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving ...
Mom: Perfect Woman? Proverbs 31:10-31 - ewumc.org
Mother’s Day There are lots of wonderful moms here today: moms in traditional families, moms in special circumstances, single moms, step-moms, and step-in moms. You ... Sermon by Rev. Dr. Daesun Chung Mom: Perfect Woman? 2 East Whittier United Methodist Church 562-698-2241 www.ewumc.org 10005 South Cole Road, Whittier, CA 90603 Sunday Worship ...
5/14/2023 Momma Knows Best—Mother’s Day Sermon
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Proverbs 31:1–9)
soon do eight loads of laundry or get a root canal than listen to a Mother’s Day sermon! One group says, “I’m tired of getting hammered on Mother’s Day with impossible expectations. I’d like to be the ideal mom, but I’m too busy raising children!” A second group says, “I’m a woman without children. Mother’s Day is hard for me.
Mother’s Day Sermon Matthew 20:20-28 - stpaulamechatt.org
Mother’s Day Sermon (Matthew 20:20-28) 3 spirit of service; working to teach, working, to lead, working to serve. III. This concern caused her to fight for her great expectations. She wanted them to be good at the work that they were to do. It was not …
Sermon on Motherhood Easter 5, Year A - stchriskilleen.com
Sermon on Motherhood Easter 5, Year A Prayer: Open our ears, O Lord, so we may hear your voice in these days and nights of lonely darkness. Speak to us, Lord, and strengthen our wills, that we may serve you and your Kingdom. Amen Sermon: Today is Mother’s Day. Take a moment to say Thank You to your Mother! I am sure that she deserves it…
The Woman God said was Great (2 Kings 4:8) The story takes …
walks into his mother’s arms. In order to be great in the eyes of God, you do not have to be known in the newspaper or have a street or building named after you. You don’t have to invent some great device the world cannot do without. You do not have to live in the biggest house or drive the fanciest car. What can we do to be great? Be a ...
“A Mother Called by God” - creekwoodcc.org
May 14, 2017 · 1 “A Mother Called by God” INTRODUCTION: A. Texts: Luke 1:26-38; Proverbs 31:10-31; John 19:25 B. A Review in Pictures 1. [i] Silver Saints Luncheon back in April 2. [ii] Nursing Home Visit was made on May 6 (18 people) 3. [iii] Cook for Ronald McDonald House on May 23rd (see bulletin for more information)
Sermon Tabitha / Dorcas - athelstonechurch.org.au
Page 1 of 9 sermon 12-05-2019 Sermon – In the Footsteps of the Apostles – Tabitha / Dorcas Linda Driver Athelstone Uniting Church #65 12 May 2019 Text: Acts 9:36-43 [NIV] Let’s pray Risen Lord Jesus Draw near.. as we lean into you.. Open our eyes to see Open our ears to hear your Word to us this morning. Amen. Shoes
The Canaanite Woman and Jesus - Campbell United
May 12, 2019 · often used for a Mother’s Day Sunday worship service. Of course, the homiletical attention is given to the woman who pleaded with Jesus for the healing of her daughter who was suffering from a mental illness. Usually, preachers highlight the persistence of the mother who endured humiliation for her daughter’s sake.
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May 10, 2020 · 4 | P a g e The Altar Call Pastor: “Lord in Your Mercy…” People: “…Hear Our Prayer” The Offering 1 Chronicles 29:14; AMEC Hymnal #644 All things come of “ Thee, O Lord, and of hine own, have we given thee.Amen.” The Final Remarks The Affirmation of Faith: The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in …
Seeing God Through Mothers - Campbell United
May 13, 2018 · This is the everlasting, enduring love we celebrate today on Mother’s Day. We honor those women in our lives, on earth and in heaven, who have served as our mothers, remembering their unconditional and sacri-Rev. Ouk-Yean Kim Jueng May 13, 2018 Page 3 of 3 ficial love for us. On this day, we also know that there are those in our midst for ...
LIKE A MOTHER HEN Luke 13:31-35 - Westport Presbyterian …
authority and wisdom. Think of the Sermon on the Mount. Think the Beatitudes. Think lilies of the field and birds of the air! The Jesus of Luke—which is the gospel for this year’s Lent—is a compassionate figure! A friend to outcasts! He is especially sympathetic to women’s concerns! Someone who has come to save people who are lost!
The Influence Of A Godly Mother - II Timothy 1:1-7 - Inman …
a mother’s prayers. As we celebrate and honor our Mother’s today, I want to encourage you mothers with a Biblical perspective of a what a Godly mother is. o We have some who have become Mothers recently, some of you have been raising your children for some time and others of you have seen your children go on to start their own lives.
Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-18 Text: Isaiah 49:15-16 ... - bethel …
Message: God's Love Is Compared to a Mother's Love May 10, 2015; Bethel CRC, Brockville, ON Baptism (Mother's Day) Pastor Jack Van de Hoef People of God: Ah, Mother’s Day. Our hearts and minds are filled with thoughts about the love of mothers and our love for mothers. In front of church we have a happy Mom and Dad and a very cute baby Jayden.
Will the Real Mother Stand Up? - Ambassadors for Christ
Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers are God’s gift to us. They are there to care for us. They are there to support us. Mothers are also there to cheer us on. They are there to listen and to give advice. They are also there to discipline us and tell us when we are not doing right. I thank my mom now for nurturing me and spanking me when I needed it. I
Mother’s Day 2021, John 3:14-21 - St Mary's Church Baldock
Mother’s Day 2021, John 3:14-21 May I speak in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen. Today is “Mother’s Day”! ... When I was preparing to write this sermon, I read that as we go through different stages of our lives, we relate to our mothers differently:
MOTHERS’ DAY 2017, DEUT. 6:4-12, ROM. 12:1-3, 9-21, MAY …
1 MOTHERS’ DAY 2017, DEUT. 6:4-12, ROM. 12:1-3, 9-21, MAY 14/17. James Dobson tells the story of a mother who was sick in bed with the flu. Her little daughter wanted so much to be a good nurse. She brought mom an extra pillow & a magazine to read. She even showed up with a surprise cup of tea.
THE CALL OF 'TO-DAY' - Spurgeon Gems
THE CALL OF “TO-DAY” NO. 3160 . A SERMON . PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1909 . DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON . AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON . ON THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 1, 1873 . Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith) “to-day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Hebrews 3:7 . THE Holy Spirit says, …
Mothers’ Union Liturgy for Mothering Sunday 2019
sermon and invite people to write prayers of thanks for those who have nurtured them on the petals of the rose, and people or places where God’s nurturing love is needed on the thorns on the rose. Children can be invited to colour in their rose and they could all be brought forward to the front here, at the time of communion, or at
Mother's Day 2023 - Home For Good
Mother's Day, or Mothers’ Day, depending on where you prefer your apostrophe, is a. ... be shown in church services or could be used to inspire a sermon delivered. live. Day. Mother's. 2023. Video one: Mothers' Day 2023. Subtitled version. Video two: A …
Mothering Sunday: Colossians 3:12-17
whether this is a day that you really enjoy or really struggle with, whether you are grieving or rejoicing, please know that God is with you and that we’re praying for you. Thank you God that you love each one of us. Thank you for homes and help those who don't feel safe today. Thank you God for all the people who work to take care of us ...
Isaiah 66:13 (NRSV) As a mother comforts her child, so I will …
A sermon preached at North Prospect Union UCC, Medford, MA Date: May 8, 2016 Rev. Dudley C. Rose ... Tom shared with us part of the Mother’s Day declaration of 1870. Still very much in the shadow of the almost unimaginable bloodbath of the civil war, the proclamation declared:
