I know of no better answer to [the] foul practices that confront our young people than the teachings of a mother, given in love with an unmistakable warning.. I haven't a clue about how to interact at times. Use Mothers Day as an example of how a saint can use a tradition of men as an acceptable way to express Gods love and promulgate the Gospel. Why Women, Especially Mothers, Working Outside the Home is an Abomination Unto the Lord. The good news is, most sisters want chocolate from their ward family and most sisters usually get chocolate. LDS Hymn Arrangements - Latter Day Arrangements Tony, thanks! A nod to moms but no pedestal worshiping. We all do., The relationship between mothers and daughters is at the heart of this talk from Elder Ballard. But I love my mother, and I miss her, so Im hopeful that the experience will be a good one. Let us take as self-evident that, in reality, not all women are naturally pure or spiritual. The music . Just after she became a beehive, her mother had an affair. Products; . Motherhood as a path to choose to be a better disciple of Christ by caring for those Christ lives.feed my sheep, etc. No, an inclusive talk will be about current and eternal womanhood, one part of which may including being a biological mother in mortal life. Plus, I thought it was extra cool that the Bish consulted the RS pres. 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. Weve had sermons based on bumper stickers, Willy Wonka, the Grinch, and quite possibly Chicken Soup for the Soul, etc. We once had a bishop hand out frozen TV dinners! She only did half the things a good mother would have done. Saw the survey and didnt reply, but one suggestion-Please have enough for EVERY female in the ward or branch. He also addressed many different groups of women separately with distinct advice for their situation, including women with small children, older women, and women who never marry. Honest! Isnt it reasonable to think that Abe is trying a little too hard, and might be overcompensating for something? This year in my ward the emphasis was shifted slightly from being a mother to our mothers. I was initially surprised he went that way, but I have to say although Ive occasionally heard people say they wish something were did, I heard many complaints every previous year that something was done about what that something was. 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. Gospel Q&A: How Can I Find and Foster Celestial Love? Uchtdorf. I totally agree. lesson about prayer. We are confabbing about how to turn the tables on Hallmark. Well done! It was the service ofthe sisters that made the talk memorable. 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. I know some women get upset because they arent mothers, but it doesnt bother me. 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. And yeah, audience is important. At a certain point, their best has to be enough. I struggled with infertility for nearly a decade. Food is the communication tool of choice for Latter Day Saints. Why are women so disenchanted with motherhood when we value it so highly? It would be much easier for me to hear mothers day talks if they were real instead of ideal, though Id prefer a good sermon on Christ, instead. They do not need to be perfect in order to partake of the sacrament, but they should have a spirit of humility and repentance in their hearts. How could I forget? Actually..mother's day should be everyday. Especially for those women that aren't mothersbut, a big but, these women are mothers to villages, pets, and extended family all the time! I do think it is easy to understand my point and I appreciate it when others understand my position. 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? 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. I find women in general to be compassionate and sensitive to other people and a joy to be around. The Problem with Mother's Day Gifts at Church - LDS Living Also, try to remember that not all the women in the congregation are mothers - which may be because they can't be. #16 They asked him to speak again?! 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Best Mother's Day Topics, Scriptures, Conference Talks, Etc. Although Mothers Day is not fraught for me the way it is for so many, I will be watching with interest next Sunday to see which way our meeitng falls. I have seen, heard and experienced much of the imperfections, joys and sorrows in life, and know that reaching out for and holding on to the Iron Rod brings souls closer to the ideals with every step. It seems like every time theres a church scandaland especially one that concerns moneypeople start arguing that the scandal-ridden church (or even churches in general) should lose their tax exemptions. Mothers Day theme, is the spirit is trying to witness to us at what a dumb idea it is. More than at any time in the history of the world, we need mothers who know. Re-reading my comment (101) it sounds very harsh even though that is not how I mean it to sound. 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. Then it gives them the option to (1) print traditional paper programs, or (2) give members access to a digital version of the program on their phones. 3rd hour had all of the PRI & YW leaders including the YW themselves in RS with homemade lemon cakes from the teacher. As the son of a mother who was destroyed every Mothers Day, and seeing many similar experiences here, I plan to stick to the Christ-centric meeting next year. In order to equally celebrate Fatherhood , the males (12 years+) all get Nachos on Fathers Day (served up by the RS Presidency.). 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. I wonder if this phenomenon is uniquely Mormon. And the Uchtdorf talk on grace from last conference and his talk on the flowers might be good ones. Snickers. Mothers day will likely be about Gods unconditional love for us and how it pains Him to see us struggle And how even mothers cannot quite reach that level of love, but we understand the concept because most of us love our children in much the same way (but n, Focus your talk on how much we ALL need Jesus (even mothers) because we are all sinners (read the Bible It tells us so). This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you (Luke 22:1920). But one thing is for sure, Ill be drawing on much of this. "I am a sociopathic perverted mess emotionally and mentally thanks to the influence of my insane codependent mother.'". I already have felt many of the concerns expressed, and approach this assignment with fear and trembling. Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Evry idle whisper stilling It is even worse when women are so enthused with Father's Day that they want to ignore it completely - as in absolutely not mention it. On the other hand, women tended to speak about motherhood as the most emotionally-exhausting and time-consuming chore imaginable. LDS Ministering Message Mother's Day Printable - Jonesing2Create She never got her kids back and they never forgave her, and she died of some incurable stress induced disease. On this site you will find a variety of arrangements for ward choirs, solo piano, vocal duets and more. I do look forward to handing the kids over to my husband for the day, but Ill take a pass on sacrament meeting. On Sunday Morning my sister and I drove almost 2 hours each way to go visit my maternal grandmothers grave. Im against handing out plants on Mothers Day. Did they not have mothers? Geesh! I know my own mother dislikes being called a good mother because she feels so awful about how she raised us from her perspective. Just a thought. Primary kids singing, oh, 12 songs, and then someone real standing up and talking about the incredible power of hope, even when we feel that we dont measure up, and the wonder of the atonement and Gods love for us. This is something better done away with. I have to say that I was almost offended that there would be an assumption that FD would be a piece of cake. I am not sure what other words I can use to convey my meaning when I rely so heavily on tone. Honestly, considering how touchy this subject is (women w/out kids, abusive moms, separated/divorced men who don't want to be, moms who've passed, etc), I'd focus on Womanhood. I love your idea of wearing different color of flowers. Id really love to see the fathers acknowledged on Fathers Day. Because school is out in June, Fathers get the bum end of the deal when it comes to recognition. Ours, like most, has its strengths and its weaknesses. Men tended to speak about angel mothers who bore no resemblance to mine. 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. Not wordingthat well. I dont know how that worked out for him. With a purpose firm and willing, One of my talks I focused on Moses and the 5 women at the beginning of his life and the different roles they played: Shiphrah & Puah, the midwives who saved his and countless other Hebrew boys lives, Jochebed his birthmother and what it must have taken to put him in the basket and shut the lid (shes a stronger woman than I am! An ideal is fine to have in your own life, but imo it is dangerous to attempt to have one for a worldwide religious organization. It is good to share personal stories, but be aware that your own family might be abit stranger than you think. We got there at about 7:30 AM and one of my Aunts had already been there and left flowers for her. Mother's Day: My talk | Times & Seasons Cannot load blog information at this time. That bishop that moved his ward away from elaborate gifting was doing the right thing. Required fields are marked *. My own father would probably appreciate a plant, but fortunately he enjoys cookies too. To be fair, diabetics can eat chocolate. mothers day Archives - LDS Daily In the same way, when we make a dramatic production of Mothers Day, I fear that we are sometimestrying to compensate for the way we devalue the real and important work they do on the other 364 days of the year. And, invariably, as soon as I would send one on his way, Im not a mother, thank you, another would pop up at my elbow, dutifully, kindly twisting the knife. a large group) sang to the mothers. I could brave baby showers and birth announcements just fine, but Mother's Day cut me to the core. So I would personally prefer if they didnt do those honor-mothers meetings. I am infertile, though I now have three children through adoption. Im asking this out of genuine curiosity/responsibility for handing stuff out. Said she, If you havent convinced your mother that you love her the other 364 days of the year, nothing you say on Mothers Day is worth a damn.. My best friend (unmarried, childless at 51) has been asked to speak. Talking to other grownups while nice doesnt belong in 3rd hour. It seems sometimes that activity organizers believe somehow that no one will participate if not bribed by pizza, pop, potato chips or pie. 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. Great, and I was just asked to talk on Sunday, I guess I will be very careful. Well, counselor x/counselor y is in charge of May, I dont know what hes doing for sure . Make it different, and they will see you are trying. In Bishopric meeting this year, I quoted your little sister regarding plants. In addition, there are doctrinal and scriptural classes for . One of my favorite talks ever wasnt a Mothers Day talk but was given by a mother talking about mothering (we were on vacation, so didnt know the woman speaking). 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. Keep in mind, this is from a male perspective, andmy opinions might be worth exactly what you paid for them. Nourishing their souls instead of feeding their bodies? 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. The talks are mostly bearable (though no picnic), but the worst is when the youth would spread out in search of women who were not holding whatever flower or chocolate. No one tries to probe for subliminal meaning in the choice of Fat Boys. Latter-day Saint Life. The Barker Brothers' Projects These videos were created for Latter-day Saint parents and allies to voice their love for their LGBT brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. Why do *we* have to have an ideal? I actually feel it is not so dissimilar on fathers day, particularly since the disparity between them can demean men. The two adult speakers should center their talk on Jesus; if you want, assign a youth speaker to speak on Mothers, the Primary sings a song, and pass out the flower at the end. It is Mother's Day and yet the day is supposed to about everything about women EXCEPT being a mother. Mother's Day Last year I used the last verse of "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" and the song "Teacher/Mother Do You Love Me" for the Mother's Day Primary songs in sacrament meeting. And home teachers were not comfortable giving flowers or candy to a single sister. Our new bishop, for the last three years, gave no gift or acknowledgement. This post should be required reading for all Mothers Day speakers. I just pray that the spirit can convey the message that seems so exciting in my heart. See also What to Expect at Church Services. I also really like Kristenes suggestion and everything like unto it as EOR suggested. Cant we just give praise and gratitude for the atonement, and human goodness and resiliance inspite its adversity and imperfection? Any Advice? Have all the talks be by women. #93 Ruth Being there with my son was very nice. *As I type this, I know for a fact that someone out there is going to respond that their ward gives men plants for Fathers Day every year. So be kind to her. A break from the primary room!) at all.. I would say that my grandmother was like a second mother to us, but really she was like a first mother. I would love tohear from you. And this is all in addition to the everyday problems like getting the bills paid and the laundry done. Serious question for everyone, just out of true curiosity: How many of these horror stories happened in the last five years? It was a great idea and something I will always remember and a great way to honor mothers on Mothers Day. Actually now that I do have children, the primary song Im so glad when Daddy comes home has taken on a new meaning for me. And out the door I flee. Have You Discovered the Love of The Everyday Christ? I may have to borrow that. President Hinckley addressed all the women of the Church and thanked them for all the work they do in their families, congregations, and communities. Actually, Ive never heard anything about Heavenly Mother beyond, Isnt it so wonderful that we believe in a Heavenly Mother?!. It hurts. I agree with #15youth speaker, song and chocolate and the rest of the meeting devoted to Christ. Every year someone has to pick up the flowers for my ward. She is buried in the same plot as my great-grandmother as well so it was nice to be able to be there with them again. What a nice gift for a Mom..hey, you guys have a great time!! We already talk about the topic, motherhood, every Sunday. I spoke one Mothers Day about Eve and Mary, and thought it was a good talk and well-received. It was a powerful meeting and very real. It hits pretty close because Im one of those lucky people who get to speak on Mothers Day this year. Because I know the real story so it is distracting from the fake one that they are giving. Too often folks with food allergies, diabetes, and similar challenges are left feeling like second class saints in our food-laden church culture. 2. At the end theyll get a rose with some message tied onto the stem with ribbon about how Jesus loves all women. What do you think when you see a used car lot with a sign like this: Honest Abes Used Cars! My favorite Mothers Day talk was my own talk. Thanks for the reminder. The kids sang the first verse and the adults the second. Im sorry too for the harshness In my expression in a previous thread regarding your views of sacrament meeting. I think Emma and Naomi are very neglected women in our teachings (understatement considering the general neglect). 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. No talk is necessary, but a simple acknowledgement of our love for all the women in our lives is nice. Those who are solely focused on their own selfish desires? Steve P, I come to church to be fed spiritually, and sappy poems and stories are never ever going to measure up to the meat that scriptural examples can provide. Steve P. wont be the only one this Mothers Day asked to speak on that controversial talk, its still in heavy circulation in wards. Why can't we let women celebrate it how they want at home and focus on Christ at church? Father's Day Talk in Sacrament Meeting June 21, 2009. Im thankful for ideals even when I dont measure up not even often let alone all the time. 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.. Ugh.chocolate and cheescake.and NO TALKS!!! And chocolate. This is a tradition of man, and sometimes it is just a bad idea. The Spirits constant companionship is one of the greatest gifts of mortality. 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 . Im finding actual motherhood so exhausting that I just cant bear to hear about angel mothers right now. Mothers Day was open so I said ok, I will come up with something appropriate. Nourishing both body and souls.Just my humble opinion. Id like to see the swords beaten into plow shares this mothers day And for once ( just once) the SAHM vs working mom verbal cat claws retracted. Thats why youve been my cyber-crush for years. This past Mother's Day we arrived late to sacrament meeting due to a cobbling mishap in the morning. Thank you. Tracy M posted an amazing video that deals with the general concept of this post in a really insightful way. He chose to base his talk on To The Mothers In Zion, and used it to essentially chastise and condemn working women, and it sent half the ward fuming into the bishops office. In partaking of the sacrament and making these commitments, Church members renew the covenant they made at baptism (see Mosiah 18:810; Doctrine and Covenants 20:37). Beautiful. My Mother will one day reach the godstage with my Father and will have there own planet. 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. I'd suggest that women at various stages in their lives speaking about what the joy in womanhood, being a divine daughter of God means to them in different stages of life, would at least eliminate all that talk and honor of mothers who have lots of children and do everything right that cause so much pain to women everywhere. We got the story about women blessing their cows a couple of years ago. What do you think should be handed out for Mothers Day? They would eat honey cakes and give flowers. MD is a day I prefer to play hookey, especially now that my mother is currently lost in alzheimers disease. Ill be checking back! Women are saved in child bearing is good as always. I meant an ideal not an idea! Or better yet, teach their classes and let them attend RS for a day?
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