MOTHER'S DAY MAY 11

A Mother's Day card had a picture of a somewhat nerdy looking older lady in a pink leisure suit. The pudgy mom was on stage, had funny looking glasses on, her mouth was open and she was juggling about five flaming torches. Get the picture? The caption inside the card said, "You never cease to amaze me." For mother's life can seem like juggling torches. It can be a bit dangerous. Fumble one and you are in big trouble. That is why Mom needs encouragement.

May 11 is Mother's Day and we'll honor mothers starting at 9:15 in the auditorium for a short time of testimonies before our annual Mom's Day breakfast. Guys and kids can bring Mom's favorite breakfast foods to share. We'll provide the juice, coffee and free lattes. Our photographer will be on hand to take free Mom and Me pictures too for any who would like them.

Then at 10:30 we'll have our main Mother's Day worship with music and a special testimony by Patricia Hubbard about a mother's powerful role. We will also have our annual Mom's Day Awards. The morning message will be about the power of hospitality from Romans 12:13. I call it "The Hostess with the Mostess". What does that really mean? Plan to bring your mother or someone who is like a mother with you.