Maybe the Hallmark channel should use some of his conference clips as fillers when movies end early. We all do., The relationship between mothers and daughters is at the heart of this talk from Elder Ballard. Ohand did you say you had an extra ticket??? Excellent suggestions, Mark. Identifying ideals is somehow so treacherous for the psyches of women that that must never be mentioned? Latter-day Saints in a contemporary congregation partake of the sacrament. #37 Now that you mention it, Uchtdorf is pretty Hallmarky. Talk topics could be: - examples in the scriptures (Eve, Ruth, Naomi, Esther, Sarah, Mary, Sariah, etc), - early Saints (Lucy Mack, Emma, Eliza R Snow, Aurelia Rogers, etc), - influence of (teachers, nurses, aunts, grandmas, etc). #46 That is an awesome idea for your talk. Is it apeople incapable of focusing on the joy of others? President Hinckley directly addresses mothers in this talk, commending them for the wonderful thing they have done by becoming mothers, but offering insights on their greatest challenge: to be able to answer the question How well have my children done? with happiness. I dont know why that would be, unless people are just assuming we ache for something more to nurture. They cannot eat it, and in fact just having the stuff around is a serious temptation to do so. Check out our selection of LDS church programs for baptisms, church activities, and sacrament meetings. Oh, we also get candy bars with the flowers, music in sacrament and the 3rd hour social time. Ere the sun goes down. Ere the sun goes down: It is a simple answer, and it is trueThe most important thing a father can do for his [daughter] is to love [her] mother.'. me) before deciding on these speakers. 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. After living with me for almost 17 years, hed better get it right! 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. 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.. Thats what insulin is for. The rest of us mortals should stick with real. I was honored to have known her, and to have been able to claim her as my own. I get fed up listening every year to only men saying how wonderful their wives and mothers are. 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. She discusses the divinity of motherhood and how every woman can become a mother in the world around her. Mothers Day is celebrated, and increasingly commercialized, but my impression of the local situation is that ones obligation to honor ones mother is largely discharged at home. Glad as I can be It is not that women want to be from Venus, but they want to be from Venus five universes beyond our own. 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. Feelings of guilt, shame, loneliness, anger, disappointment, abandonment, and not measuring up to impossible expectations are prevalent. And home teachers were not comfortable giving flowers or candy to a single sister. Mother's Day Singing Time Idea. Can anyone say overdone? No, an inclusive talk will be about current and eternal womanhood, one part of which may including being a biological mother in mortal life. I think Emma and Naomi are very neglected women in our teachings (understatement considering the general neglect). So be kind to her. 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. I figure maybe in the next life I will be someones Heavenly Mother. They always see what they havent done instead of what they have because they are constantly reminded of what they should be doing. 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. So, just an FYI to the LDS people here Non-denominational Christian churches focus EVERY day (especially Sunday) on God/Jesus Christ Generally the take home message (this would apply to mothers day s well) is that we are human so we are sinners and if we accept Jesus Christ as our savior then we can hand him our trials (very difficult to do) but when we dont and we are struggling He still loves us. Usually chocolate, a plant or flower. But I see where you are coming from. But Ive also read this: 40 Behold, ye are little children and ye cannot bear all things now; ye must grow in grace and in the knowledge of the truth. It is Mother's Day and yet the day is supposed to about everything about women EXCEPT being a mother. God still loves her, and her life still had value and meaningTHE END!! Why can't we let women celebrate it how they want at home and focus on Christ at church? 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. I have not attending other churches that have mothers day services aimed at mothers. By 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. They want to give a message of comfort and support to other parents who are navigating the difficult conflicts that can arise in families around this issue. Avoid speaking of angel mothers. Rockpond, is this separate from a Primary Program? She only did half the things a good mother would have done. Too often folks with food allergies, diabetes, and similar challenges are left feeling like second class saints in our food-laden church culture. Now, I detest it. A later version of the holiday occurred in Europe where they would celebrate the Mother Church (the church as the bride of Christ and as the mother of their spiritual rebirth through baptism) and they would decorate the church with flowers and jewels. Mothers Day for me is when my children and Grandchildren call me. I cant quite get them right and they would certainly be expunged by the moderators anyway. It is based only partially on a professional clergy with access to time-proven messages and more likely on fundamental theological differences. I would love tohear from you. Could someone remind of what the day is for after all? Special celebrations can and should be held at home within the family. Mothers Day was open so I said ok, I will come up with something appropriate. 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. I dont want to hear Sister Becks controversial mothers who know talk, or president bensons talk come home talk. 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. 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? The first speaker was my favorite. Is it callender time, number of posts, how irritated the host is with the comments! It might be that it was a holiday originally conceived by the US Socialist Party and propagated by the Soviets. Only for the second time he also included a segment about how if his wife was a better homemaker maybe his kids wouldnt have such screwed up lives. Re-reading my comment (101) it sounds very harsh even though that is not how I mean it to sound. (Sorry to barge in madhousewife). Those who are solely focused on their own selfish desires? Ugh.chocolate and cheescake.and NO TALKS!!! I would be totally okay if they did nothing for Mothers Day at church. My Mother will one day reach the godstage with my Father and will have there own planet. Gospel Q&A: My Children Have Left the Church & I Worry for Their Souls. I have to go home right after Sacrament meeting, because the Sisters all bring their flowers with them to the other meetings. They really did. In order to equally celebrate Fatherhood , the males (12 years+) all get Nachos on Fathers Day (served up by the RS Presidency.). 3. Tony, thanks! 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. Latter-day Saint pianist Monica Scott has arranged a touching Mother's Day medley in honor of Stephanie Pope, a mother of five who recently passed away . 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. It appears that this phenomenon is growing and becoming even more common everywhere in the US church. Over the years, Ive heard some very good Mothers Day talks, but I have also heard some that were cringe-worthy. I personally am skeptical of ever looking to people for ideals. LDS Mom Launches Exciting New Party Game. Respect her. By We've gathered five inspiring gifts for Latter-day Saint women to help them feel cherished and celebrated. Yes. I agree with the chocolate, lack of talks, and the third hour refreshments! Elder Ballard mainly focused on young mothers in this talk from 2008. I dont see why having a Tiger Mom would be necessarily any more or less traumatizing than having a Don Draper Mom. I was dreading it, but I was rescued by my sister coming to town for the next 3 days yayyyy. Ill be hiding in the clerks office. She talked about how when she was single she was very shallow, only cared about clothes and makeup and boys, didnt prepare herself spiritually, didnt have much of a testimony, and then upon marrying found herself extremely immature and woefully unprepared to be a spiritual leader in her home. 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. Steve P, I dont envy you people who have been called togive talksnext week. 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. Also, try to remember that not all the women in the congregation are mothers - which may be because they can't be. This morning I decided to Google search Mothers Day LDS talks and came upon this article. For sacrament meeting, we can give the men a sternly worded warning about the danger of tehpernogriffiez. Its always the wives. 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. Again, its about building testimony and gaining faith. Well, I wont bore you with all the mediocre talks over the years, I will just tell you that the best song for MD from the primary children was Armies of Helaman. If it is unique to us, I wonder why we have a corner on the Mothers Day anxiety market. Serious question for everyone, just out of true curiosity: How many of these horror stories happened in the last five years? 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. when she becomes a God like I know she will she will be an inspriation to all ladys, Weve had sermons based on bumper stickers, Willy Wonka, the Grinch, and quite possibly Chicken Soup for the Soul, etc. Just plant a tree and name it after our mothers! . If I would obtain the blessing, Im thankful for ideals even when I dont measure up not even often let alone all the time. I actually gave two sacrament meeting talks on Mothers Day during our childless/infertile years. President Hinckley addressed all the women of the Church and thanked them for all the work they do in their families, congregations, and communities. 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. If So, Should We Pray Out Loud? Although I have the suspicion that he had an ulterior motive of hoping never to be asked to speak again. I don't think it bodes well. 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. Best Mother's Day Topics, Scriptures, Conference Talks, Etc. For myself and kindred too, Measure your words with that assumption in mind. Can they not celebrate their own mothers? When we speak of mothers as people who are incapable of gross sin, they know we are lying. Young Latter-day Saint priesthood . 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. Many times, it seems bishoprics want to put women on a pedestal for a day, while trying not to offend anyone. 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?) Ive decided to see if I can discern consistent reasons why the good ones are good and the bad ones are terrible. Do other Christian women struggle with church-going on this day? 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. especially when there are clear re-phrasings and clarifications. My wife and I were not in his ward to hear the talk, but he told us about it later. Most threads die a natural death. Let us also posit that, even if the average woman is more nurturing or righteous than the . All Latter-day Saint Youth Need to Hear Ready to Rise, Popular Rapper Says He Wants to Be Baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FREE I Can Do All Things Through Christ Sheet Music + Music Video, Latter-day Saint Missionaries Perform Is There Room, Official 2023 Youth Theme Music Video: I Can Do All Things Through Christ, Popular Rapper Says He Wants to Be Baptized into The Church. I remember being confused by a few Mothers Day talks growing up. Thanks. I'd had a challenging morning, but somehow, my 3-year-old-daughter was decked out and ready for church on time. Sharon if that is our Sharon, please PM me. It is as if we cannot celebrate anything because if we focus on single day to celebrate one person then we have decimated everyone else. What do you think should be handed out for Mothers Day? Aleah Ingram May 3, 2021 Entertainment. My mother died just a little less than a year ago, and I find that I never appreciated Mothers Day at all until now that my mother is gone. The only thing I might try if I were in charge would be to put out pink, white, red carnations and safety pins and invite everyone in the ward to wear a carnation to honor their mother pink/red if shes living, white if shes passed away. Some women think that you dont talk enough about mothers while other people think you talk too much about them. Mark did as well in his postminus the saccharine and accent. You then leap to classifying it a family celebration rather than a national holiday. To find a ward near you, try the Meetinghouse Locator, which will also provide sacrament meeting times, driving directions, and contact information. Oh yes, Ive read the scriptures to be like Him, to be perfect. The good news is, most sisters want chocolate from their ward family and most sisters usually get chocolate. In this talk, Elder Holland focuses on three different experiences that reflect the majestic influence of mothers. The first is a cautionary tale, where a friend who was drifting away from the Church expressed he could not stand the thought of facing his deceased mother.