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.

Mother's Day Element of Worship https://worshipwords.co.uk/mothers-day/ Element of Worship Topics: Mother's Day , Prayer , Worship Planning Source: Worship Words This worship planning resource focuses on Mother's Day, and offers several sample resources from the Progressive Christian perspective.

Mother's Day Service Outline by Donna M Cox http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=209 Service Outline by Donna M Cox Topics: Mother's Day , Family , Worship Planning , Music 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.

Mother's Day Song/Hymn by Brandon A Boyd http://theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=269 Song/Hymn 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.

Alternative Lessons on the Church for Mother's Day Commentary/Exegesis by James C Howell https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/8166/weekly-preaching-mothers-day Commentary/Exegesis 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: Commentary on Exodus 1:22-2:10 Commentary/Exegesis by Elvin J Parker III http://theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=269 Commentary/Exegesis by Elvin J Parker III Topics: Mother's Day , Worship Planning , Sermon , God's Deliverance Source: The African American Lectionary For Mother's Day, Elvin J. Parker III presents this commentary on Exodus 1:22-2:10. He includes a description of the liturgical moment, a biblical interpretation, and other sermon recommendations.

Mother's Day Prayer in a Pandemic Element of Worship by Carol Penner https://leadinginworship.com/2020/05/mothers-day-prayer-in-a-pandemic/ Element of Worship by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Family , Prayer , Children Source: Carol Penner "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 Call to Worship Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/05/mothers-day-call-to-worship.html Element of 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 Prayer Element of Worship by John Ballenger https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/05/mothers-day-prayer.html Element of Worship 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.

Mother's Day Music and Worship Resources Element of Worship by Kimberly Knight http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=85 Element of Worship by Kimberly Knight Topics: Mother's Day , Music , Worship Planning Source: The African American Lectionary This resource suggests various elements of worship for the occasion of Mother's Day, including litanies, music, and prayers. It also identifies ways outside of worship that a congregation might celebrate mothers, such as a brunch.

Mother's Day is complicated Sermon Starter/Outline by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson https://worshipwords.co.uk/mothers-day-is-complicated-thandiwe-dale-ferguson-usa/ Sermon Starter/Outline 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.

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

On Mother's Day Element of Worship by Carol Penner https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21805 Element of Worship by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Forgiveness , Grace Source: Together in Worship Carol Penner offers a prayer for Mother's Day, including thanks "for all who mother us, biological or adoptive mothers, caregivers, relatives and friends."

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

A Prayer for All Women on Mother’s Day Image by Amy Young http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/160594713480/a-prayer-for-all-women-on-mothers-day Image by Amy Young Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Prayer , Women Source: Global Worship Originally by Amy Young and adapted by Heidi Carrington Heath, this is a prayer for all women on Mother's Day. Included are several paintings by Ganesh Patil of Pune, India.

Mother's Day Element of Worship by Carol Penner https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21807 Element of 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.

Does God Care About Mother's Day? Devotional by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/does-god-care-about-mothers-day Devotional by Mark D Roberts Topics: Mother's Day , Mother Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Discussing the liturgical significance of Mother's Day, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 128 describes God's desire to bless families. Roberts prays for mothers, children who lost mothers, mothers who lost children, and others.

Selfishness or Sacrifice? Rethinking Mother's Day Article by Kristin Kobes Du Mez https://reformedjournal.com/blog/2013/03/01/selfishness-or-sacrifice-rethinking-the-second-sunday-in-may/ Article 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.

Intercessions for Mother's Day Element of Worship https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/intercessions-for-mothers-day.html Element of Worship Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Prayer , Intercession Source: Re-Worship This is a prayer of intercession for Mother’s Day that is inspired by Julian of Norwich's description of God as our merciful mother.

Prayers of the People: Mother's Day Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/03/prayers-of-people-mothers-day.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Prayer , Intercession Source: Re-Worship This resource features a prayer of intercession for Mother’s Day from the Lutheran Church of Australia. It acknowledges the joys and difficulties of being a mother and a woman, and it invites God into it all.

Mother's Day Sermon Starter/Outline by Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=148 Sermon Starter/Outline 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.