Resources on Mother's Day

Topical Study on Mother's Day Typically celebrated in the Spring, Mother's Day is a secular holiday centered on gratitude to mothers.

An Invocation for Mother's Day Prayer by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/04/invocation-for-mothers-day.html Prayer by Christine Longhurst Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , God's Love , God's Will Source: Re-Worship Written specifically for Mother’s Day, this invocation is also suitable as a pastoral prayer for that day.

Celebration and Lament for Mother's Day Prayer by Sarah Agnew https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2017/04/celebration-and-lament-for-mothers-day.html Prayer by Sarah Agnew Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Lament , Thanksgiving Source: Re-Worship A prayer of celebration and lament for Mother's Day that engages many different experiences with mothers and motherhood, both good and bad.

Mother's Day Prayer in a Pandemic Prayer by Carol Penner https://leadinginworship.com/2020/05/mothers-day-prayer-in-a-pandemic/ Prayer by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Family , Prayer , Children Source: Leading in Worship "This Mother’s Day is different, God." Carol Penner offers a poetic prayer for Mother's Day, mentioning many ways in which a pandemic complicates relationships with family members.

Mother's Day Song/Hymn by Donna M Cox http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=209 Song/Hymn by Donna M Cox Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Family Source: The African American Lectionary This Mother’s Day resource encourages worshippers to celebrate women who have made a difference in their lives. This article is full of planning resources: responsive reading, prayer, music suggestions, and poems.

Mothers' Day Liturgy Prayer by Helen Richmond https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2017/04/mothers-day-liturgy-for-two-voices.html Prayer by Helen Richmond Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Liturgy , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship This is a responsive liturgy for Mother’s Day for two voices that acknowledges the various emotions and circumstance that are present on this day.

Prayer - For Mother's Day Prayer by Carol Penner https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21804 Prayer by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Love , Prayer Source: Together in Worship Carol Penner writes a prayer for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Stacey M Floyd-Thomas http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=85 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Stacey M Floyd-Thomas Topics: Mother's Day , Family , Love Source: The African American Lectionary This sermons starter provides commentary on Exodus 1:15-2:10 for Mother's Day, as well as poems and other resources that could be used in a worship service.

Mother's Day Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Brandon A Boyd http://theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=269 Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Brandon A Boyd Topics: Mother's Day , Worship , Worship Planning , Music Source: The African American Lectionary Worship planning notes, a responsive reading, and hymns and songs to use for a Mother's Day worship service.

Mother's Day Prayer Prayer by John Ballenger https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/05/mothers-day-prayer.html Prayer by John Ballenger Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Prayer , Women Source: Re-Worship John Ballenger writes a prayer for mothers and grandmothers on Mother’s Day. Thinking of the roles of mothers and grandmothers, the prayer shares their maternal care for others and prays to bless them.

Alternative Lessons on the Church for Mother's Day Sermon Preparation or Illustration by James C Howell https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/8166/weekly-preaching-mothers-day Sermon Preparation or Illustration by James C Howell Topics: Mother's Day , Prayer , Mercy , Jesus Source: Ministry Matters In addition to referencing Mother's Day, this commentary by James C. Howell on John 14, Acts 7:54-60, and 1 Peter 2 discusses both the value of mercy and how Jesus continues his ministry through the disciples.

Mother’s Day Children’s Sermons Children's Sermon by Mimi Patrick https://ministry-to-children.com/mothers-day-childrens-church/ Children's Sermon by Mimi Patrick Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Discipline , Children Source: MinistryToChildren In this resource, Mimi Patrick provides Mother's Day children's sermons. An Exodus 20:12 sermon promises life for honoring mothers. A Proverbs 29:15 sermon encourages obedience. Finally, a James 1:17 sermon reminds children that mothers are precious....

Mother's Day Call to Worship Call to Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/05/mothers-day-call-to-worship.html Call to Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Mother's Day , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship Here are two possible calls to worship for Mother’s Day, based on themes from Psalm 139 that can be easily revised and adapted.

Mother's Day: Music and Worship Resources Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Courtney-Savali L Andrews http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=407 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Courtney-Savali L Andrews Topics: Mother's Day , Hope , Love , God's Deliverance Source: The African American Lectionary Courtney-Savali Andrews, for Mother's Day, compiled this grouping of music and worship resources. Included is an invocation, litany, and hymns/songs.

Mother's Day Poems Poetry by Mimi Patrick https://ministry-to-children.com/mothers-day-poems-kids-crafts/ Poetry by Mimi Patrick Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Children , Worship Planning Source: MinistryToChildren A collection of three Mother's Day poems for incorporating a time of celebration and recognition of the relationship between mothers and their children into a Mother's Day worship service.

Selfishness or Sacrifice? Rethinking Mother's Day Article about Church Leadership by Kristin Kobes Du Mez https://reformedjournal.com/blog/2013/03/01/selfishness-or-sacrifice-rethinking-the-second-sunday-in-may/ Article about Church Leadership by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Selfishness , Sacrifice Source: Reformed Journal In this article, Kristin Du Mez shares her discomfort with the church’s celebrations of Mother's Day and challenges the church to strive for a more authentically biblical understanding of motherhood, sacrificial love, and the gospel call.

Mother's Day Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=148 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Justice , Worship Planning Source: The African American Lectionary This sermon starter and commentary on Judges 5:7 offers worship resources from an African American perspective for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Litany: Nurturing God Prayer https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2014/04/mothers-day-litany-nurturing-god.html Prayer Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , God , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship This is a simple candle litany for Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday) that highlight's God's nurturing qualities.

Mother's Day Call to Worship by Carol Penner https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21807 Call to Worship by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Gentleness , Rest Source: Together in Worship This call to worship for Mother's day is based on Matthew 11:28-30, extending Jesus' invitation to all for whom Mother's day holds meaning, both good and bad.

Mother's Day Grief - Compassion in Your Children's Ministry Children's Sermon by Kristin Charles https://ministry-to-children.com/mothers-day-compassion/ Children's Sermon by Kristin Charles Topics: Mother's Day , Grief , Compassion , Family Source: MinistryToChildren Kristin Charles offers suggestions for children's ministry in approaching Mother's Day with compassion for children and families who experience grief for a mother's death, absence, etc.

Mother's Day is complicated Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson https://worshipwords.co.uk/mothers-day-is-complicated-thandiwe-dale-ferguson-usa/ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Love , Worship Source: Worship Words When using this reflection by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson, 'Mothering Sunday' may replace 'Mother's Day' throughout. It is suitable for use as a call to worship and/or pastoral prayer or as part of sermon series on mothering/motherhood.