Resources on Mother's Day
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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
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Mother
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God's Love
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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
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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
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Family
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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
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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
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Mother
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Liturgy
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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
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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
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Worship
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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
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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
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Prayer
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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.
Full Text Hymns on Mother's Day
Faith of Our MothersPD
For the Beauty of the EarthPD
My Mother's PrayerPD
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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
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Hope
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Love
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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
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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
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Mother
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Selfishness
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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
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Mother
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Justice
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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
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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
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Mother
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Gentleness
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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
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Grief
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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.