Mother’s Day 4th Sunday of Easter 12 May 2019

Acknowledge God given role in our lives (Awareness of who we are in Him.) Jesus’ own words (John 10:25), “The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me.”

2. Elizabeth’s words (Luke 1: 42-45) prophetical prayer and prayerful prophecy; first woman who confessed Christ in the flesh (even before Mary).

3. Mary’s words (Luke 1:48) “He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden”.

4. God-given role for women (Genesis 2:18) – helper suitable for the man (intellectually, morally and physically).

5. Children (Proverbs 27:3) gift from the Lord; motherhood a privilege for a woman to be God’s co-worker in creation.

6. Human beings are unique: nature, nurture, choices and grace of God defines the person.

Bequeathe the fullest potential of our service to others so Jesus will be glorified in our lives 1. Jesus’ own words (Matthew 12:50) “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

Bequeathe the fullest potential of our service to others so Jesus will be glorified in our lives 2. ‘HOME SWEET HOME’ Secular definition: “Home is a place where family finds comfort and companionship and where the children grow and develop.”

Bequeathe the fullest potential of our service to others so Jesus will be glorified in our lives 3. Proverbs 14:1 “The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.”

Bequeathe the fullest potential of our service to others so Jesus will be glorified in our lives 4. Tabita’s example (Acts 9:36) “She was full of good works and acts of charity.” (Recorded to be the first woman inspired by Christ to be active in works of love, providing for the poor and needy, especially the widows)

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi LORD, make me an instrument of Thy peace where there is hatred, let me sow love where there is injury, pardon where there is despair, hope where there is sadness, joy where there is darkness, light Grant that we may not seek so much to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; For in giving we receive, in pardoning we are pardoned, and dying we are born into eternal life.