Might spark some interesting conversations. I was honored to have known her, and to have been able to claim her as my own. Im sure that attendance in RS would be higher on that day though. Through this ordinance, Church members renew the covenants they made with God when they were baptized. I would love to avoid Mothers Day meetings, just because they are usually tedious, but I love to go for the sake of seeing my kids sing. Ive taken as the Ward Music Chair person and conductor to pick hymns and have a couple special musical numbers, but does anyone have any ideas for a small token we could pass out to the men? We changed the lines to "Mother Do You Love Me". It is Mother's Day and yet the day is supposed to about everything about women EXCEPT being a mother. It was the service ofthe sisters that made the talk memorable. Our HC speaker will be talking about forgiveness this Sunday at the special request of our Leadership. Part of this ordinance is a promise to remember Him always and a witness of individual willingness to take upon oneself the name of Jesus Christ and to keep His commandments. To all of you giving talks, good luck on navigating the mine fields! Because school is out in June, Fathers get the bum end of the deal when it comes to recognition. The second is about a mother who diligently loved her son as he struggled with same-sex attraction and labored him through his despair. I am infertile, though I now have three children through adoption. THAT is what non-denominational Christian churches do :). At first I was wishing that I wasnt, but after thinking and praying about it for a few weeks and speaking with friends and family, Im rather excited about it. I would expect him to give a talk like that because he is so utterly black and white in his thinking and he never heard a strict utterance over the pulpit that he did not love. 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. That bishop that moved his ward away from elaborate gifting was doing the right thing. Set them up outside the chapel, or in the kitchen or sometime. 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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. Just to be clear - I meant 'written/given' by women (aka musical number "O My Father" written by Eliza R Snow, conf talk by Reeve/Oscarson/Okazaki). But I see where you are coming from. The story of Martha and Mary each bringing important and valuable things, even though they were very different. Excuse everyone after Sacrament meeting to spend the time with their mothers. Sometime in the mid-1990s, I went to the ward library after sacrament meeting to obtain materials for teaching a lesson. Father's Day Talk in Sacrament Meeting June 21, 2009. Honoring Fallen Parents: The Fifth Commandment and Romans 3:23 The Fifth Commandment enjoins: "Honor thy father and thy mother." Maybe we should do it eucharistic-like so I dont have to feel guilty? Too much idealism masks reality and can quickly become propaganda and lies. Gospel Q&A: I Feel Guilty That I Cant Fast Because of Medical Reasons. . They always see what they havent done instead of what they have because they are constantly reminded of what they should be doing. Some of the stories were simple acts of kindness and some were extraordinary examples of love and sacrifice. Have a young child, a teenager, husband and elderly father take you through the different phases of motherhood in their own point of view. Oh, and my husband is speaking in our ward this Mothers Day. He invites mothers to count the debits and credits in your role as a mother. President Hinckley then goes through a number of important gospel teachings mothers should focus on. 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. 10 years after my first child was born, I still detest Mothers Day. I actually think its good to celebrate both Mothers and Fathers Days with the caveat to be sensitive to the feelings of those who have difficulty with that celebration. The kids sang the first verse and the adults the second. This talk by Sheri Dew focuses on how motherhood is for all women, regardless if they have children or not. Check out our selection of LDS church programs for baptisms, church activities, and sacrament meetings. Thanks for thinking of me, my youngest bishop son! at all.. Im even okay when they hand out plants. I have been given mostly free reign on my message. After church we can give dear old dad a cookie in a baggie and a kick in the pants, call it good for another year, and send him home. and read for the dayLOL, isnt that a nice dream?? Feelings of guilt, shame, loneliness, anger, disappointment, abandonment, and not measuring up to impossible expectations are prevalent. This talk was named after a phrase from Victor Hugo who gave all her food to her children, not because she is not hungry, but because she is a mother. Elder Holland talks about the central role motherhood plays in the gospel of Jesus Christ and gives many principles of comfort and courage for mothers who may be struggling. Weve gathered this collection to help you study, write talks, and share powerful LDS quotes about mothers. Questions & Answers: What am I supposed to think about during the sacrament? Then they would close by saying that it was the most wonderful blessing imaginable. Men tended to speak about angel mothers who bore no resemblance to mine. 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. It is the essence of who we are as women. Especially for those women that aren't mothersbut, a big but, these women are mothers to villages, pets, and extended family all the time! There are a number of other conference talks on the subject (righteous traditions, family traditions, etc.). Not wordingthat well. Mark, very good advice IMO. I find women in general to be compassionate and sensitive to other people and a joy to be around. It appears that this phenomenon is growing and becoming even more common everywhere in the US church. This post should be required reading for all Mothers Day speakers. She only did half the things a good mother would have done. It hits pretty close because Im one of those lucky people who get to speak on Mothers Day this year. Variations included a verse for when mommy comes home stoned, with descriptions of bratty violent Mormon children and a terrible version only whispered with stifled giggles including titillating, lolita overtones. We do need to have some kind of an ideal, even if we may not measure up to it occasionally, or even ever! especially when there are clear re-phrasings and clarifications. Im thankful for ideals even when I dont measure up not even often let alone all the time. Yet, we have a tendency to go to extremes, particularly culturally, forgetting that we are worshiping God, and that we are not God nor expected to be God in this, our mortal state. We already talk about the topic, motherhood, every Sunday. May 6, 2017 This might be a useful reference in terms of stories about Christ and women (not saying to cite it, just to get scripture references and helpful context): http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/2015-fairmormon-conference/christs-emancipation-of-women-in-the-new-testament. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Many said not to assignmother or female focused messages in sacrament meeting, others said to keep your effortssimple as long as it is sincere. first adult speaker: Motherhood is like a roller coaster: there are lots of ups and downs, and sometimes you just have to close your eyes and scream., second adult speaker, quoting a Native American proverb: The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears., benediction, by a former Bishop: Heavenly Father, we speak with thee every day, and we look forward to the day when we can renew our relationship with Heavenly Mother.. 3. Talking to other grownups while nice doesnt belong in 3rd hour. LDS Sacrament Meeting Talks - 34 Ideas - Nat Harward My preference is for a talk focusing on women of the scriptures. I should clarify that my mother (and father) are wonderful and I have no complaints. Questions and Answers about the Sacrament, Remember Jesus Christ during the Sacrament, The Restoration of the Sacrament (Part1: Loss and Christian Reformations), The Restoration of the Sacrament (Part2: A New and Ancient Covenant), Sharing Time: Be Grateful for the Sacrament, Viewpoint: The Sacred Ordinance of the Sacrament, Young Men, Teach about the Sacrament, Brother Beck Says. Thats the last thing a mother needs, responsibility for yet another living thing. lol! Thanks. EOR, I would venture to say, even with being fairly new to BCC that few here mean to give offense. JUST kidding. Its never the men. LDS Ministering Message Mother's Day Printable - Jonesing2Create Sacrament meeting is for honoring and remembering the Savior, its not Fathers Day or Mothers Day, its the Saviors Day! Mother's Day is a special time to say thanks to the women in your life. For those who disagreed with my thoughts (above) about our needing ideals to aim at in our lives, I fell upon a quote from C.S. After a lot of thought and prayer I called two sisters to speak on some of the blessings and also the challenges of raising children in the gospel. Just plant a tree and name it after our mothers! Teach Me to Walk in the Light - Mother's Day Song Since my mom has unacknowledged mental health issues, this is my oldest sister and a lady in L.A. who I still keep in contact with. ), Miriam his sister who obeyed her mother and stayed with him and suggested her mother be his nursemaid, and the daughter of Pharoah, who raised him. I haven't a clue about how to interact at times. April 24, 2016 in General Discussions. Why is that or is that just in my ward? 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. We can only celebrate the nonentity because we are afraid of hurting those who are not being celebrated "today". She talked about how her convert mother negotiated church attendance with her inactive husband, how she brought the gospel into the home to the extent she could while maintaining close family ties and coping with her own faith struggles, and how her example and choices blessed her home. 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. Our old ward in NY would take the funds normally used to purchase flowers, chocolate, etc. The Problem with Mother's Day Gifts at Church - LDS Living Examples? I just pray that the spirit can convey the message that seems so exciting in my heart. The primary children sing and we are making a mothers day gift in primary. Honest! Isnt it reasonable to think that Abe is trying a little too hard, and might be overcompensating for something? I hope none of you mind if I quote from this. This year in our ward we are having a missionary farewell for Mothers Daynot the old kind where the new missionary and all his/her family speak, but the new kind where the new missionary will be given a topic. Please add to the possibility of what LDS women are dealing with: they didnt have the best mothers themselves, they are the adoptive parents of mothers who, for whatever reason couldnt be a mothers, (adoptees and foster children or adults that have been in foster care could be particularly vulnerable as well); they work outside the home and love it, they work outside the home and hate it, they cant stand being mothers, the list could go on and on. She was not worthy of any review from me. 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. I love your idea of wearing different color of flowers. I meant to type rebellious children in #90. more guilt and more controversy.). Partaking of the sacrament is a witness to God that the remembrance of His Son will extend beyond the short time of that sacred ordinance. "We express our love to those in this congregation and our prayers for the victims and their families. This is a tradition of man, and sometimes it is just a bad idea. In preparation for the sacrament each week, Church members take time to examine their lives and repent of sins. Ill be checking back! So that no woman felt left out. For years the tradition in my ward was a simple gift for all sisters 18 and older. More importantly, what impact does this conscious attempt to devalue motherhood within our community have on the future of the family? Mothers Day Sacrament Meeting: Impossible to Win A cookie in a baggie? I cant remember the last time I heard a bad sacrament meeting talk, period. Thanks for the reminder. I am on the Speakers Bureau for the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) and we would welcome the donations too. Latter-day Saints in a contemporary congregation partake of the sacrament. Fun Photos of Latter-day Saint Leaders in the Snow! mothers day Archives - LDS Daily It isn't in every country so I don't know why it has to be in just a few. Saw the survey and didnt reply, but one suggestion-Please have enough for EVERY female in the ward or branch. Print out the short questionnaires included in the printable and distribute them to the mothers in your ward a few weeks before Mother's Day. Alece 100 it is a bit rich for you to interpret that your comment and that quote by Lewis mean the same thing. 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. However, like you, I thought Fathers Day was a done and done. Speakers arent assigned to talk on mothers day, there is no gift, no refreshments, no day off from primary. What does that say about the role of motherhood? I would be all for that. http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/daughters-of-god?lang=eng, Ray (#58) Steve Ps post is evidence that a talk from 2007 which has been essentially corrected is still being recycled today. Do you also not need an idea such as the Savior, your Father in Heaven or your Heavenly Mother? May your prayers be answered and your hopes and dreams become realities.. Nuts. I am 70 years old and have never been a mother, but I had one. Im catching up on the comments, but Kristines suggestion in #72 is perfect. LDS Hymn Arrangements. The speaker described how she saw her mothertake stock of the smoking wreckage of her life, humble herself, and begin the heroic and difficult work of transforming her life into something she didnt need to be ashamed of anymore. My best friend (unmarried, childless at 51) has been asked to speak. It will easily demonstrate the weaknesses in the position: The logic is faulty. The Puritans werent big on celebrations, so they dropped it when they colonized Massachussetts. Mormon women are harder on themselves than any other group of ladies I have associated with. So far, so good. Nice post Mark, I think we do need to be careful about how we say some of the things we do in church, and elsewhere. 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. Also waiting by the library's tiny window with the Dutch door was a . Are you looking for the best LDS talks on motherhood? Through this ordinance, Church members renew the covenants they made with God when they were baptized. And home teachers were not comfortable giving flowers or candy to a single sister. Gag. Thats what insulin is for. I wanted to know more, so here are his thoughts. You can guess how well that went over. I spoke one Mothers Day about Eve and Mary, and thought it was a good talk and well-received. I mean big ol gnarly wretch. Today the sacrament is an ordinance in which Church members partake of bread and water in remembrance of Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice. I dont know why that would be, unless people are just assuming we ache for something more to nurture. Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their . I struggled with infertility for nearly a decade. This has been a great reminder to be sensitive to all in the congregation with the Holy Ghost as a guide. Is this our Sharon Haynie from DN branch? If So, Should We Pray Out Loud? I guess mothers also die, just like plants, but not usually at our own hands. Uchtdorf, but you have to admit he gets pretty Hallmark(y) sometimes. For sacrament meeting, we can give the men a sternly worded warning about the danger of tehpernogriffiez. Clap my hands and shout for joy! But from my description, it sounds like the typical platitudinous MD talk. Many times, it seems bishoprics want to put women on a pedestal for a day, while trying not to offend anyone.
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