How could I forget? 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. Which isnt necessarily a bad thing. I like the idea of a simple gift for those in attendance. May 6, 2017 My kids are too old for primary and dont go to church anyway (and my mother died when my youngest was 2 yrs old), so I have no reason to go and hear all about how perfect someone else is, or that I should have been perfect, or the lie that all of us mothers are perfect. I agree! He also shares ways a mother can become the first line of defense against the wiles of the world., RELATED: 30 Inspiring LDS Quotes About Mothers & Motherhood. What are we trying to create? Is this our Sharon Haynie from DN branch? By And that concludes the story of how NewlyHousewife learned not to attend church on Mothers Day. My preference is for a talk focusing on women of the scriptures. The Primary president asked him, as Chorister, to write a new song for the kids to sing in sacrament meeting on Mother's Day. . I love this. Personally, I like cookies. I could send you a PDF of the sheet music, but it's probably too late now for your choir and Primary to prepare in time for Mother's Day. 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. To the light the lost ones leading, I dont mean to be rude, but I know I will have anxiety over killing it and then I *will* kill it and then I will have to look at its dead body. For years the tradition in my ward was a simple gift for all sisters 18 and older. The answer has been taught by the Lords prophets. Well at least I know what not to talk about. A day focused on mothers is hard enough for many women, and much more so when thats all they hear about at church. President Eyringonce said that when he meets somebody for the first time, he assumes that person is struggling mightily with an intractable problem, and cannot see any possible solution. I agree Ray. at all.. It can be any of those. Personally, I go to church to learn about Jesus and Christ like attributes. And yeah, audience is important. Thanks for reminding me so I can stay home. I must let my voice be heard, What does this mean about women? Nothanks to my back problems got to fly non-stop from Atlanta to Seattle. A friend once proposed a thought experiment. 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. Most threads die a natural death. One year they handed out Sheri Dews talk Are We Not All Mothers? and I thought that was cool. I totally agree. Something else for me to kill.. Maybe the Hallmark channel should use some of his conference clips as fillers when movies end early. I am 70 years old and have never been a mother, but I had one. Wow! 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. 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. Aleah served a mission in California and loves baking, Lang Leav poetry, Gaynor Minden pointe shoes, and Bollywood movies. Your comment was excellent, especially this part: Jesus the Messiah wasnt just sinless, He was God. It seems sometimes that activity organizers believe somehow that no one will participate if not bribed by pizza, pop, potato chips or pie. Did they not have mothers? In one of my wards, the women of the congregation were given wooden spoons as their gifts at the end of the meeting. LDS Program Covers | Baptisms, Sacrament Meetings, Church Activities I wonder if a member of our bishopric reads this blog? But alas, Mother's Day 11 years ago will forever be known as the day I landed face down on the floor of the chapel, on top of my 3-year-old, in the middle of sacrament meeting, with my skirt flung over my head. Until I see a longer lasting cease fire, Im staying home MD (with my mother and daughters). Didnt we predict this? No, an inclusive talk will be about current and eternal womanhood, one part of which may including being a biological mother in mortal life. Does this mean that finally..a talk could be about our Heavenly Mothers? As for me, I will be sitting this Mothers day out. Not within an hour of reading this post did I get a call from a member of our bishopric asking me to speak on Sunday. 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. We all do., The relationship between mothers and daughters is at the heart of this talk from Elder Ballard. That cost a war pension. Just a question here, since I am new to this blog. Those who are solely focused on their own selfish desires? Some years it gets a nod, other years the talks are unrelated. What does that say about the role of motherhood? What does that say about us as a people? Local leaders are ministering to them at this time," Church spokesman Eric Hawkins said. Like many others, my wife and her mother have both always struggled with hearing sacrament meeting talks on Mothers Day. I thought my husband (Sonny) had already posted this, but maybe not, or Im just blinder than usual. Wards/branches can use this app to create and print traditional . Sometimes its good, sometimes its bad. 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.. I have nine children, eight grown, am temple divorced and remarried to a nomo. I spoke about her one year. Uchtdorf. Alece, 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. It is the essence of who we are as women. Just wondering. Fun Photos of Latter-day Saint Leaders in the Snow! He also discussed the importance of placing motherhood first in our lives but not allowing the pressures of motherhood to sap us of joy. Daughters of God I do think it is easy to understand my point and I appreciate it when others understand my position. The meeting isnt about me or you, or a missionary, or mother, its about the Savior and His atonement. But I see where you are coming from. My wife and I were not in his ward to hear the talk, but he told us about it later. Im sure that attendance in RS would be higher on that day though. Glad as I can be Well, counselor x/counselor y is in charge of May, I dont know what hes doing for sure . The first speaker was my favorite. 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. But guess what?! Others must be killed or theyll live forever, injuring regular folk. The perfect sacrament meeting talk? 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.. That we be a great subject for Mother's Day. This ordinance is an essential part of worship and spiritual development. Re-reading my comment (101) it sounds very harsh even though that is not how I mean it to sound. Because children can be wayward we should not celebrate parenthood. Last time I spoke on Mother's Day I was texting during my talk. What My Son Heard on Mother's Day - LDS Women Project #93 Ruth Sacrament meeting is for honoring and remembering the Savior, its not Fathers Day or Mothers Day, its the Saviors Day! I wanted to know more, so here are his thoughts. 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. I miss her something terrible, and being at the grave-site really brought all of those emotions to the surface. 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. Probably low on the most desired list, but very creative and I will always remember that with a smile. To be fair, diabetics can eat chocolate. I must speak the loving word, Avoid speaking of angel mothers. Geesh! He gets points for effort and most humorous and memorable! Not all women can become real mothers. This past Mother's Day we arrived late to sacrament meeting due to a cobbling mishap in the morning. I can only pray no one will take offense, as I certainly never mean any offense. Get plenty HPs and Elders. Mother's Day Sacrament Mtg - Mormon Dialogue & Discussion Board especially when there are clear re-phrasings and clarifications. I have been avoiding the mother's day sacrament meeting for the last couple of years. All women were given a 'present' which looked like a flower or something, I didn't inspect it; many men and women took extra ones to give to any mother or lady in the neighborhood, single, mother, any sister or non member. Come on. I also have plenty of friends who are single sisters and they mourn growing older and menopause because they wont be able to have the children they want to hold and love. We can all sound harsh at times, but this seems to be a community of sorts and following through on the different dicussions helps put context to opinions expressed. We need ideals especially ones who arent ideal, so we can redefine ideal. I figure maybe in the next life I will be someones Heavenly Mother. And out the door I flee. Mothers Day theme, is the spirit is trying to witness to us at what a dumb idea it is. It was both simple and profound. LDS Hymn Arrangements. He discussed the tendency of many women to feel like failures and shared ways to overcome it. Through this ordinance, Church members renew the covenants they made with God when they were baptized. If you want to deal in rose-colored platitudes, you are probably gunning for the high council, so save it until then. I accidently hit the quote button and so nothing is there..you guys can fill in the blank.. My wife and I will be on an Alaska Cruise. Mother's Day: My talk by Kaimi Wenger May 5, 2009 23 Comments It's hard to strike the right balance, between affirming Moms who really need to be told that they made a good decision; and letting others (especially women) know that they're okay, too. Next, it is always very specific so as to not offend anyone. Focus on womanhood and examples of strong women, not on a perfect homemaker mother. 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. She was not a perfect mother, but I loved her. Can they not celebrate their own mothers? What would happen, if, at the start of sacrament meeting on Mothers Day, the bishop announced that there would be two separate meetings. On the road this week I attend Mother's day services with the fourth ward in St George Utah. See also What to Expect at Church Services. I dont like the sappy talks about the perfect mothers. She only did half the things a good mother would have done. I was reading about the origins of Mothers Day. I dont go to be honored or get a gift. Be patient with her imperfections, for she has them. Measure your words with that assumption in mind. At a certain point, their best has to be enough. All Set them up outside the chapel, or in the kitchen or sometime. 2) If your outfit doesnt match, no one who matters will notice. Kind of it takes a village/ward to raise a child philosophy. The music . Thank you. Women focused or mainly about Christ too. Speakers arent assigned to talk on mothers day, there is no gift, no refreshments, no day off from primary. I feel for how it hurts people to attend church and the sorrows they bear. We already talk about the topic, motherhood, every Sunday. could have had us all come to earth as adults, but instead we came as infants needing 24 hour care to survive; there must be something we need to learn from being dependent on parents, and 4) share some motherhood quotes. Evry cry of pity heeding, At the end theyll get a rose with some message tied onto the stem with ribbon about how Jesus loves all women. 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. I am not sure what other words I can use to convey my meaning when I rely so heavily on tone. Topical Guide, Assembly for Worship, Index to the Triple Combination, Assemble, Meetings in the Church, Handbook 2, 18, Speaking in Sacrament Meeting? youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Is Sacrament Meeting a Top-of-the-Mountain Experience for You? 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Im catching up on the comments, but Kristines suggestion in #72 is perfect. Im amazed that we arent using the most recent conference materials . Trust her. I was dreading it, but I was rescued by my sister coming to town for the next 3 days yayyyy. Give the gift of time. He offers advice on how young women can look to faithful mother figures as a pattern to follow. LDS Hymn Arrangements - Latter Day Arrangements Listen to her. Because disciples can be wayward in their faith we should not celebrate Christmas because it causes too much pain in those who remain more faithful. President Hinckley addressed all the women of the Church and thanked them for all the work they do in their families, congregations, and communities. 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. Have You Discovered the Love of The Everyday Christ? I meant to type rebellious children in #90. MD really is a no-win. Yes! 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. The perfect hymn for Mothers Day Sacrament meeting. Women have mothers too! (If you want to see an example, search mormon tax exemption on Twitter.) He emphasized there is no one perfect way to be a mother and that every situation is different. Then she spoke with conviction about the grace of Godthe grace that helped her forgive herself for the serious problems she caused her children that could have been prevented if shed prepared herself, and the grace that helped her achieve later in life the spiritual depth she had lacked when her children were young. And this is all in addition to the everyday problems like getting the bills paid and the laundry done. It is good to share personal stories, but be aware that your own family might be abit stranger than you think. But since we have instituted Mothers Day as the day my family ditches church and meets my parents at Shoshone Falls for a picnic, I look forward to it every year. Actually..mother's day should be everyday. The best Mothers Day talk Ive ever heard was an illustration of this principle. Available Now: 2023 Temple Calendar. "We express our love to those in this congregation and our prayers for the victims and their families. But as for now no praise deserved but the praze to the heavenly Father. Ohand did you say you had an extra ticket??? 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. It hasnt yet. Perhaps the reason so many women have an aversion to an all Sacrament Mtg. Today the sacrament is an ordinance in which Church members partake of bread and water in remembrance of Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice. Why do *we* have to have an ideal? Submitting to the will of the Father, He suffered more than we can comprehend: Blood [came] from every pore, so great [was] his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people (Mosiah 3:7). Not at church anyway. It is Mother's Day and yet the day is supposed to about everything about women EXCEPT being a mother. But I still think the Dove bars our bishop chooses rock the holiday. Could someone remind of what the day is for after all? Thanks! There are a number of other conference talks on the subject (righteous traditions, family traditions, etc.). How cool someone reading my rambling! Usually chocolate, a plant or flower. But arent mothers also sweet, like cookies? I hope none of you mind if I quote from this. I just pray that the spirit can convey the message that seems so exciting in my heart. 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. I meant an ideal not an idea! Most seemed to realize bishoprics are trying and they appreciate any effort. Through this ordinance, Church members renew the covenants they made with God when they were baptized. Being Both a Disciple & a Daughter: Balancing Formality in Prayer. Make it different, and they will see you are trying. more guilt and more controversy.). Primary kids sang Im so glad when Mommy comes home refreshing change. THAT is what non-denominational Christian churches do :). 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 the counselor in charge of calling speakers for Mothers Day. In simple terms his philosophy was that the church is not true because it is madeconsists of people who are imperfect and therefore not always true to all of the ideals taught. Seriously, no one is going to be pleased. Our current Bishop decided not to do anything for mothers day. I would be totally okay if they did nothing for Mothers Day at church. It falls short when it is not delivered with love, patience, acceptance, humility, an understanding of the limitations of REALITY, and the the Gift of the Holy Ghost. If So, Should We Pray Out Loud? And home teachers were not comfortable giving flowers or candy to a single sister. She has your best interests at heart. They are there, you just have to do a little digging. 30 Inspiring LDS Quotes About Mothers & Motherhood, Church Leaders Honor Mothers Over the Holiday Weekend, Church Releases Tribute to Mothers, You Are Enough, FREE Happy Mothers Day Coloring Page Printable, The Family is a Divine Blessing | 6 March 2023, Come Follow Me Recap Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee | 5 March 2023, Miracles Come Through Fasting | 4 March 2023, Young Latter-day Saint Missionary Passes Away in Georgia, 5 Things You Didnt Know About the Day the LDS Church Was Organized. Thanks. If youre already perfect, who needs it? The only Mothers Day event for another church Im aware of is when a friend told me that in her church the main talk is always about Christ no matter what holiday it is, but when its just the women the speaker will focus on motherhood and Christs teaching about mothers. ( Bonus: You get to visit Relief Society and YW! 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. I love that song but our ward music coordinator has musical numbers lined up already. Ive endured (and thats the right word) too many Mothers Days that were awful, meaningless, and unrealistic. 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. Make sure you understand where that line is. But I certainly enjoyed the beauty of the whole situation and was very glad to see so many young peole in the Church on Sunday. The greatest Mormon blog in the universe. My own plan of attack: 1) lay some knowledge on people (see above), 2) talk about our own mothers and that they are real people who faced real struggles, 3) the Plan of Happiness (is that what were calling it now?) It is not a bad thing and it might be the one day that young mothers will remember and enjoy the most. The first one we did was a modified version of "Teacher Do You Love Me". His explanation was not to offend any sister. Uchtdorf. Aim at earth and you get neither. Feel free to disagree with Lewis as well, but I feel like Im in pretty good company at this moment! Its hard to please everyone. That wouldn't let her do such and suchall things in the end that weren't good for her daughter to do, one way of looking at it. 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Crowd-sourcing request. kc I love me some Pres. How about honoring our mothers by not just focusing on what they do or have done for us (guilt trip for those that feel they never do enough) but focus on ways the members can help their mothers throughout each stage of their life. Sorry for the sacrilege I think all women want massages but not sure the church is the right place for it. It would just be nice to complete our idealism with a good dose of reality. On the night before His Crucifixion, Jesus Christ met with His Apostles and instituted the sacrament (see Luke 22:1920). So I will be going to church on Sunday, even though I never go to church, so I can remember my mother, who was never a Mormon. Not wordingthat well. I should clarify that my mother (and father) are wonderful and I have no complaints. You can also subscribe without commenting. I guess mothers also die, just like plants, but not usually at our own hands. 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. It was so honest and hopeful all at once. It is not that women want to be from Venus, but they want to be from Venus five universes beyond our own. Well we could have it like the Sacrament Meetings for Father's Day and have it be your usual every Sunday meeting and not even talk about women or mothers. It was my missionary farewell, back when such things were acceptable. As I journey on my way, The US holiday was only adopted in 1870 and was also used to protest the sacrifices mothers had made when their sons were killed at war or killed the sons of other mothers during the Civil War. I would love tohear from you. I found out the hard way after a long list of them declined to give the talk. How can a father raise a happy, well-adjusted daughter in todays increasingly toxic world? Gospel Q&A: I Feel Guilty That I Cant Fast Because of Medical Reasons. Have a young child, a teenager, husband and elderly father take you through the different phases of motherhood in their own point of view. Any Advice? Why? No one tries to probe for subliminal meaning in the choice of Fat Boys. I have work enough to do, If you take one thing away from this not-so-scientific survey, it is, when in doubt, go with chocolate. 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. Pertaining to gifts: #53 Im against handing out plants on Mothers Day. Why are women so disenchanted with motherhood when we value it so highly? Those who are not disciples of Christ or do not have faith will find it painful to see the faith of others; thus no one should celebrate Christmas openly.
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