Comments on: Mothers’ Day: To Celebrate or Not To Celebrate? That is the Question http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/ Moving Children's Ministry Forward Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:23:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Virginia http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-933 Virginia Wed, 20 May 2009 12:51:35 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-933 Last year for mother's day we had a special area in the auditorium with lotions, sprays, chocolate and juice after the service. We invited all women to go (& explained it like many did above - not just women with kids) and enjoy as dads, uncles, brothers went to get the kids. It went over really well. We try to do something different every year. It was something inexpensive, yet stood out to them. Last year for mother's day we had a special area in the auditorium with lotions, sprays, chocolate and juice after the service. We invited all women to go (& explained it like many did above – not just women with kids) and enjoy as dads, uncles, brothers went to get the kids. It went over really well. We try to do something different every year. It was something inexpensive, yet stood out to them.

]]> By: Henry Zonio http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-914 Henry Zonio Tue, 19 May 2009 05:03:04 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-914 What a great way to bless all the women! What a great way to bless all the women!

]]> By: Jenaette Newman http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-903 Jenaette Newman Mon, 18 May 2009 07:17:15 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-903 Our church celebrated Mother's Day. Every woman and girl received a carnation. We believe that every woman is a mother. If not to a child, then to a pet, to their husband, etc. Women are very caring and deserve to be recognized. The girls received a carnation because we said they are the future mothers. Everyone, including those who never had children thought this was wonderful. Our church celebrated Mother's Day. Every woman and girl received a carnation. We believe that every woman is a mother. If not to a child, then to a pet, to their husband, etc. Women are very caring and deserve to be recognized. The girls received a carnation because we said they are the future mothers. Everyone, including those who never had children thought this was wonderful.

]]> By: Henry Zonio http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-758 Henry Zonio Tue, 05 May 2009 23:47:42 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-758 I see where you are coming from, but I don't think the two have to be mutually exclusive. I hope would hope that Christ would be honored as we honor moms. I see where you are coming from, but I don't think the two have to be mutually exclusive. I hope would hope that Christ would be honored as we honor moms.

]]> By: Steve http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-754 Steve Tue, 05 May 2009 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-754 There is another take on the idea of celebrating Mother's Day as part of your worship service. The reason that many churches that I am familiar with do not offer a special program has little to do with being sensitive to those who are not moms. Instead, their view is that it is the Lord's Day before it is Mother's Day. We gather together to lift up Jesus not our moms. There is an appropriate time and place to honor moms (and dads), but the worship service is not it. Honestly, I am not sure where I stand on the issue. I see both sides, but I lean toward keeping the focus on Christ during worship. There is another take on the idea of celebrating Mother's Day as part of your worship service. The reason that many churches that I am familiar with do not offer a special program has little to do with being sensitive to those who are not moms. Instead, their view is that it is the Lord's Day before it is Mother's Day. We gather together to lift up Jesus not our moms. There is an appropriate time and place to honor moms (and dads), but the worship service is not it. Honestly, I am not sure where I stand on the issue. I see both sides, but I lean toward keeping the focus on Christ during worship.

]]> By: Henry Zonio http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Henry Zonio Tue, 05 May 2009 05:37:03 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-746 Funny how mom's can get their kids to do almost anything on Mothers' Day :) Funny how mom's can get their kids to do almost anything on Mothers' Day :)

]]> By: Desiree http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-744 Desiree Tue, 05 May 2009 05:26:26 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-744 And another thing to remember, just like Easter, Mother's day is a day where people may come to church that normally don't (for their mothers :-) ). We gotta make it special! And another thing to remember, just like Easter, Mother's day is a day where people may come to church that normally don't (for their mothers :-) ). We gotta make it special!

]]> By: Henry Zonio http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-742 Henry Zonio Tue, 05 May 2009 04:59:50 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-742 Great point about needing encouragement in a man's world. Great point about needing encouragement in a man's world.

]]> By: Desiree http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-740 Desiree Tue, 05 May 2009 04:53:54 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-740 I agree. If we are too sensitive, we end up being and doing nothing! And what fun is that? Besides, if we care anything about aborted babies, we will encourage motherhood. It is a hard job, and so much love, caring, and understanding for each other comes from the PAIN. If we want to confront culture, then we must confront pain. Pain is necessary because it produces change. The church also needs mothers! And so does CM, since that is who does most of the work! But coming off my soap box... As a women who struggles with finding my role in a "man's world", I need encouragement. And honestly, I would feel a little slighted if mother's weren't recognized in some (even a small) way. Parenthood is so important. I think it is good to be creative and honestly I was a little jealous of your Mother's day last year... but that's okay ;-). I will patiently wait, and hold out hope (like a mother does) that things will get better. It sounded so grand though! I agree. If we are too sensitive, we end up being and doing nothing! And what fun is that? Besides, if we care anything about aborted babies, we will encourage motherhood. It is a hard job, and so much love, caring, and understanding for each other comes from the PAIN. If we want to confront culture, then we must confront pain. Pain is necessary because it produces change. The church also needs mothers! And so does CM, since that is who does most of the work!

But coming off my soap box… As a women who struggles with finding my role in a "man's world", I need encouragement. And honestly, I would feel a little slighted if mother's weren't recognized in some (even a small) way. Parenthood is so important. I think it is good to be creative and honestly I was a little jealous of your Mother's day last year… but that's okay ;-). I will patiently wait, and hold out hope (like a mother does) that things will get better. It sounded so grand though!

]]> By: Henry Zonio http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-725 Henry Zonio Sun, 03 May 2009 21:40:36 +0000 http://www.elementalcm.com/2009/05/03/mothers-day-to-celebrate-or-not-to-celebrate-that-is-the-question/#comment-725 Great ideas. Doing something different every year forces creativity. Great ideas. Doing something different every year forces creativity.

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