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.

Celebration and Lament for Mother's Day Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving by Sarah Agnew https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2017/04/celebration-and-lament-for-mothers-day.html Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving 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.

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.

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 or Hymn by Donna M Cox http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=209 Song or 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.

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.

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.

Giving Thanks for Our Mothers Prayer https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/prayer-litany-for-mothers-day.html Prayer Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Women Source: Re-Worship These Mother's Day resources include both a prayer that expresses gratitude for the mothers and women who raised us and a responsive prayer litany that remembers and blesses a variety of mothers.

Mother’s Day Children’s Sermons Children's Sermon or Lesson by Mimi Patrick https://ministry-to-children.com/mothers-day-childrens-church/ Children's Sermon or Lesson 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 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.

Prayers of the People for Mother's Day Prayer by Gordon Waldie https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2014/03/prayers-of-people-for-mothers-day.html Prayer by Gordon Waldie Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Thankfulness Source: Re-Worship Gord Waldie writes a prayer of intercession for Mother’s Day/Mothering Sunday. Remembering the attributes of God as a nurturer and gracious God, the prayer reminds us of our own relationships with our mothers.

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.

Sermon Resources for Mother's Day Sermon Preparation or Illustration by James C Howell https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/10311/weekly-preaching-may-10-2020 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by James C Howell Topics: Mother's Day , Preaching , Sermon Source: Ministry Matters James C. Howell provides sermon resources for Mother's Day, specifically looking at Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14.

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 Grief - Compassion in Your Children's Ministry Children's Sermon or Lesson by Kristin Charles https://ministry-to-children.com/mothers-day-compassion/ Children's Sermon or Lesson 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.

Opening Prayer for Mother's Day Opening Prayer https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2017/04/opening-prayer-for-mothers-day.html Opening Prayer Topics: Mother's Day , Love , Prayer , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship This is a responsive prayer for Mother's Day that considers love, thankfulness, and peace in Christ.

The Mother's Day Dilemma Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Martin Thielen https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/896/the-mothers-day-dilemma Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Martin Thielen Topics: Mother's Day , Mother , Family , Sermon Source: Ministry Matters Martin Thielen describes the challenges of acknowledging Mother's Day in worship and provides a sample prayer and sermon ideas.

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.