It is good to share personal stories, but be aware that your own family might be abit stranger than you think. I love this. Until I see a longer lasting cease fire, Im staying home MD (with my mother and daughters). Great survey. She used several stories from the NT about Christ & his mother Mary to illustrate principles that we can all use to improve our relationships with others. I dont remember all 18 things, but two of them stuck with me, even 15 years later. What if you brought in padded RS chairs for the YW & PRI workers, including Nursery sisters, so that they can feel a little comfort on that Sunday? How can a father raise a happy, well-adjusted daughter in todays increasingly toxic world? We are confabbing about how to turn the tables on Hallmark. Mrs. Gui, All the little Guis and their little Guis, the violin, photography, Prokofiev, Mahler, Terry Pratchett, Patrick OBrian, Umberto Eco, sci-fi and fantasy, Brigham Young, playing Bluegrass with real Kentuckians. Being Mother's Day, that meant the soft seats up front were filled with grandmothers and other maternal figures visiting for the weekend, which meant latecomers like the Lemons got metal seats in the back this week. Its impossible to please everyone. Women are saved in child bearing is good as always. I may have to borrow that. His topic? I only wish my daughter could come in for graduation I am sure we would skip church together that morning! It was an emotional rollercoaster of raised hopes and disappointments. The best Mothers Day talk Ive ever heard was an illustration of this principle. Personally, I like cookies. . A small gift for Mothers Day is fine, but if you give chocolate to a diabetic or a piece of pie to someone with gluten intolerance, what have you given? May 6, 2017 lesson about prayer. #93 Ruth Most seemed to realize bishoprics are trying and they appreciate any effort. The broken bread is a reminder of His body and His physical sufferingespecially His suffering on the cross. This reflects a very different image than the one we portray to the world about our values and what we say means the most to us. Not an official website of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Daughters of God I have some ideas of speaker topics but I thought I would start a thread for suggestions of topics, scriptures, conference talks, etc that would help make a great Sacrament Meeting that honors Motherhood while also keeping a focus on Christ. Jana Riess: LDS Church's slow shift away from demonizing working mothers The first one we did was a modified version of "Teacher Do You Love Me". We are an outlandishly weird, mixed up bunch of folk. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature, and the unique traits our Father gave us.. Why Women, Especially Mothers, Working Outside the Home is an Abomination Unto the Lord. What do you think should be handed out for Mothers Day? I would say that since Christ is supposed to be the express image of his Father that we do know quite a bit about the Father. Since my husband gets to give Im also a High Councilor, who always tries very much not to speak in rose-colored platitudes that, sadly, you associate with High Council speakers. I remember being confused by a few Mothers Day talks growing up. at all.. I asked a mother and daughter to sing the main lines, and then I had the . I havent had a bad Mothers Day since I divorced my ex and the day stopped being about making my kids miserable so that he could appear to be a good husband. The Problem with Mother's Day Gifts at Church - LDS Living Classic! Is this really the Mothers Day message I need? And yeah, audience is important. . My grandmother is my ideal of both a woman and a mother, but she was married to an alcoholic so I understand if she is not the ideal for others. I wish that EVERY ward had a FD talk on what unrighteousness dominion is, and why it should be the job of every priesthood holder and father to raise sons who understand it and daughters who wont stand for it. Motherhood is more than bearing children, though it is certainly that. She has your best interests at heart. Just wondering. What My Son Heard on Mother's Day - LDS Women Project Didn't Sheri Dew give a talk titled, "Are We Not All Mothers?" I believe it is by divine design that the role of motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation.. Best Mother's Day Topics, Scriptures, Conference Talks, Etc. Do you also not need an idea such as the Savior, your Father in Heaven or your Heavenly Mother? I have not attending other churches that have mothers day services aimed at mothers. 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Elder Ballard lists three ways mothers can do that; first, is realizing joy comes in moments, second is to not overschedule children, and third, to find time to cultivate talents and interests.. Dont twist the knife; let them come to you if they want it. It is a simple answer, and it is trueThe most important thing a father can do for his [daughter] is to love [her] mother.'. Examples? It can be any of those. This talk teaches us how rearing up children in righteousness can help keep them safe in an increasingly wicked world and how what happens in the home can benefit communities and nations. There is a *big* difference a HUGE difference between being *foreordained* to something and actually **BEING** something, as is made very clear in the temple. Im even okay when they hand out plants. http://mormonartist.net/2012/02/day-three-jeanna-stay/. Book of Mormon Scriptures on Mothers. I miss her something terrible, and being at the grave-site really brought all of those emotions to the surface. I'm fascinated by these two suggestions because I was leaning toward only having youth and men speak so that all the mothers had the day off. Where everyone else is happy and interested in celebrating motherhood - those terrible males and those rancorous children in particular - they need to be denied for "me" and "what I want". However, I am concerned about the implications of a people where the female population dislikes the concept of motherhood or at least dislikes it enough that they do not want to celebrate Mother's Day. I wonder if this phenomenon is uniquely Mormon. Alece, I also love CS Lewis, and agree that we should look to higher ground in our mortal journey. What does it mean when we want to remove motherhood from Mother's Day? So, I am assigned to give a talk next week. We changed the lines to "Mother Do You Love Me". President Hinckley addressed all the women of the Church and thanked them for all the work they do in their families, congregations, and communities. Why are women so disenchanted with motherhood when we value it so highly? We go to church to grow closer to the Savior, not to get treats or recognition. I wanted to know more, so here are his thoughts. But guess what?! We already talk about the topic, motherhood, every Sunday. I give, is it supposed to be about mothers or not? But I love my mother, and I miss her, so Im hopeful that the experience will be a good one. We got the story about women blessing their cows a couple of years ago. Is this our Sharon Haynie from DN branch? Why in the church is there such a strong, almost secular aversion to motherhood? But I realize others prefer plants. The meeting isnt about me or you, or a missionary, or mother, its about the Savior and His atonement. For the third verse, I composed a counterpoint for the choir to sing while the kids sang the melody. Honoring Fallen Parents: The Fifth Commandment and Romans 3:23 The Fifth Commandment enjoins: "Honor thy father and thy mother." I only mentioned Mothers Day once, and I said how much my mom hated the hypocrisy of Mothers Day, and that we should treat women right every day of the year, not give platitudes one day of the year. Now, I detest it. especially when there are clear re-phrasings and clarifications. If you want to hear about angel mothers and perfect people, remain in the chapel. I am understanding your POV. And dont even get me started on the Are We Not All Mothers tripe. Along with activities and programs during the week, Latter-day Saints gather on Sundays for an approximately hour-long "sacrament" meeting, where men, women and younger members offer prayers and give sermons, sing hymns and partake of the sacrament (similar to receiving communion). As a member of our bishopric, I assigned the topics for this weeks talks, all motherhood focused, and I have forwarded your paragraph with Elder Eyrings quote to each of them. They really did. Crowd-sourcing request. " Cogito! You might drift over to what has been considered the rebuttal of Mothers Who Know given at the next conference session by Elder Ballard. Ive decided to speak on how motherhood allows me to develop Christlike attributes (knowledge, patience, temperance, etcref 1 Peter 1:4-8) through daily struggles and reliance on the atonement and then finish with how wonderful it is that mother is only one of the facets of who we are as we strive to become strong women of God. Our current Bishop decided not to do anything for mothers day. I dont know how that worked out for him. There are diabetic men, arent there? To the light the lost ones leading, Which meeting do you think would be more meaningful to the participants? The Bishopric's Guide to Mother's Day at Church (i.e. Church meetings Sacrament Meeting Overview To find a ward near you, try the Meetinghouse Locator, which will also provide sacrament meeting times, driving directions, and contact information. As far as Jesus is concerned, he was sinless so is able to stand as an ideal. Mothers Day for me is when my children and Grandchildren call me. Again, its about building testimony and gaining faith. Yes, the rhetoric has calmed down, but is certainly still present. Come on. It is also a reminder that through His mercy and grace, all people will be resurrected and given the opportunity for eternal life with God. That feels a little thin still, so Im glad this post exists. Seriously, no one is going to be pleased. Steve P, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/wanted-hands-and-hearts-to-hasten-the-work?lang=eng. Thanks. She told us that as a girl, she would sit in her room crying, with big welts on the back of her hands, but now that she was grown up, she understood why her mother did it, and she was grateful, by golly. Also waiting by the library's tiny window with the Dutch door was a . I spoke one Mothers Day about Eve and Mary, and thought it was a good talk and well-received. 18 Powerful LDS Scriptures on Mothers | Read Them All Here I think its the best way to go. Its hard to please everyone. LDS Program Covers | Baptisms, Sacrament Meetings, Church Activities Ere the sun goes down. Or should we just not celebrate anything or any role that a person may fulfill in life? Usually chocolate, a plant or flower. The men work. Listen to her. Have You Discovered the Love of The Everyday Christ? Special celebrations can and should be held at home within the family. Christmas is not a universal holiday and thus we should not celebrate one day a year, We focus on Christ every day and every Sunday so there is no need to celebrate on Christmas. Please know that it is worth it then, now, and forever.. Tony, thanks! I can only pray no one will take offense, as I certainly never mean any offense. Now we have a tradition that during the last ten minutes of priesthood meeting, they gather all the classes from deacons to high priests together in the multi-purpose room and present them with Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches. Many times, it seems bishoprics want to put women on a pedestal for a day, while trying not to offend anyone. If So, Should We Pray Out Loud? Ere the sun goes down. Which isnt necessarily a bad thing. And this is all in addition to the everyday problems like getting the bills paid and the laundry done. we have never ceased head-shaking about his, well, completely horrific timingand choiceoif topicand general ignorance and intolerance (and sheer bovine stupidity). Just after she became a beehive, her mother had an affair. I get fed up listening every year to only men saying how wonderful their wives and mothers are. This is the same reason we do not have missionary farewells any longer. me) before deciding on these speakers. Modal title . Im grateful for it. I am aware of a seminary/institute teacher who is apparently of the firm and unshakeable belief that a pile of pizza must be provided each week without fail. The best MD talk was from a woman who gave a list of all the things she wished she had known when she was 18. 41 Fear not, little children, for you are mine, and I have overcome the world, and you are of them that my Father hath given me; 42 And none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost.. Nothanks to my back problems got to fly non-stop from Atlanta to Seattle. Our old ward in NY would take the funds normally used to purchase flowers, chocolate, etc. I am actually traveling with my mother and other members of the family this weekend and showed her this in church to get a laugh. Can they not celebrate their own mothers? Ugh ugh ugh. Mothers Day was open so I said ok, I will come up with something appropriate. Kristine, thank you again. I didnt realize Mothers Day was so close. Mtg. I too am irritated by mother-worshipping in MD talks, but at the same time, I think many Mormon women identify so strongly with being a mother and so many have sacrificed just about everything to focus on that specific role, that they really appreciate a little validation, a little boost of confidence that what theyre doing is significant and has meaning. After observing and empathizing with three generations of mothers and thinking of my own dear mother, I surely know that there is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.. However, the restored gospel is true and is a steady guide for us in nagivating the oftimes foggy seas of life. Focus on womanhood and examples of strong women, not on a perfect homemaker mother. Ideals ALL! I always had this huge chip on my shoulder about refusing the flowers because I wasnt a mom (I had kids later in life), but my own mother would force me to take it because it was a free flower. Im sort of hoping that the person before me goes too long and I have to wrap up with my testimony. more guilt and more controversy.). My worst MD talk came in the Fast and Testimony meeting the week before in which my father, who was visiting since he no longer lived in our ward, decided to give some incredibly intimate details about his divorce and why he blamed it on several of his children, but not others. It makes my heart sad to see that the men arent recognized and given something however small it may be. They can eat whatever they want, in fact. Actually, Ive never heard anything about Heavenly Mother beyond, Isnt it so wonderful that we believe in a Heavenly Mother?!. I don't think it bodes well. Today the sacrament is an ordinance in which Church members partake of bread and water in remembrance of Jesus Christs atoning sacrifice. Every year someone has to pick up the flowers for my ward. Ere the sun goes down. American LDS women who attended Sacrament Meeting were told that they have a lot of innate qualities, such as being righteous, spiritual, pure, or nurturing. My oldest, the musical and noisy one, composed parodies of many favorite primary songs about a decade ago when she was under the tyranny of those zealous but misguided young mothers. Based on the comments it seems to be prevalent everywhere in the US church. Why can't we let women celebrate it how they want at home and focus on Christ at church? Sabbath Day Scriptures Scripture References Doctrine and Covenants 59:9-12 Scripture Study Resources Topical Guide, "Assembly for Worship" Some women think that you dont talk enough about mothers while other people think you talk too much about them. This talk by Elaine S. Dalton helps fathers understand the importance of loving and cherishing the women in their life. On the road this week I attend Mother's day services with the fourth ward in St George Utah. Im the counselor in charge of calling speakers for Mothers Day. The third tells of a mother who helped her daughter with a disability at a temple dedication. Should we have days for every type of individual? That being said, my ward will be nice and quiet next Sunday, one of the joys of the YSA wards. People seemed to feel good about it but Mark is right about it being a fraught day. At least half the ward was so embarrassed for her at this point that they looked as if they wanted to crawl under the benches. ( Bonus: You get to visit Relief Society and YW! The fathers dont seem to feel as guilty about things as the mothers do,,,. Further, that it wasnt the wards responsibility to celebrate the day. The deacons hand out small potted plants to all women 12+ years, then the sisters eat cake in Relief Society (served up by the RS presidency.). My husband told me to stop focusing on myself and think about who mothered me instead. I have seen women leave the meeting in tears, and I know others who have learned, through sad experience, that it is best for them to take a break from church on Mothers Day. Sacrament Meeting Program LDS 4+ - App Store You dont come, you dont get one. Thank you for writing this blog post. We speak about it nearly every Sunday. Still, I think the flak about Sister Becks talk is nonsense. It spoke to the special importance of mothers to their children, but also made clear that as with other mistakes, the effects of mothers failings can absolutely be healed by the Atonement. I have no aversion to motherhood being spoken of in church. He emphasized there is no one perfect way to be a mother and that every situation is different. I agree with the chocolate, lack of talks, and the third hour refreshments! MD is a day I prefer to play hookey, especially now that my mother is currently lost in alzheimers disease. I love that song but our ward music coordinator has musical numbers lined up already. Id also like a break from a poem in the EFMormons which says that no painting, no book, no song penned by a mother could be as great as a worSocrates by their children in the future, so spending your time raising the next generation is the greatest thing you can do. Celebrating motherhood somehow demeans mothers by making them feel guilty for not having been "good" mothers. Disciples of Christ know what they want and there is not need to celebrate Christmas in front of others that are not faithful. Think about your message and how it will sound to the entire spectrum of your sisters in the ward. Since I believe he (the Father) and my Heavenly Mother are probably equals, Id say we know a lot about her as well! Maybe. Keep in mind, this is from a male perspective, andmy opinions might be worth exactly what you paid for them. Honest! Isnt it reasonable to think that Abe is trying a little too hard, and might be overcompensating for something? Or any talk. LDS Hymn Arrangements - Latter Day Arrangements I cant remember the last time I heard a bad sacrament meeting talk, period. Have a variety of ages speak on ideas or what they've done to help their mothers and ways they've stayed close to their mothers. According to our teachings, Jesus the Messiah wasnt just sinless, He was God. See also What to Expect at Church Services. However, Uchtdorf also gets women and articulates that better than most. EOR, I would venture to say, even with being fairly new to BCC that few here mean to give offense. After the explanation, both seemed excited and accepted the challenge willingly. I guess plants are pretty and mothers are pretty. To be fair, diabetics can eat chocolate. She loved us unconditionally heart and soul. But I see where you are coming from. I know they happened fairly regularly in my own adolesence and early adulthood, but I cant remember one Ive heard personally in quite a while. Are you looking for the best LDS talks on motherhood? "We express our love to those in this congregation and our prayers for the victims and their families. At a certain point, their best has to be enough. A day focused on mothers is hard enough for many women, and much more so when thats all they hear about at church. My Sacrament Meeting Prayer - Rational Faiths | Mormon Blog
