While briskly walking the aisles at our local department store in search for the perfect last-minute gift, we were overwhelmed at the escort of one holiday decor, quickly shuffling through the next months to the next holiday merchandise. Mother’s Day. An important day for sure, but what about the days between now and then?
Quickly reverting back to our notes, we glance at the ideas brainstormed for this special day at church. Nailing down a plan is comforting. Do you have plans for Mother’s Day?
Does your church have a traditional way of celebrating all the women and mother figures in your church?
Whether or not you do, here are a few ways to “add” or set aside a time to celebrate the amazing women within our churches!
Are you planning a cute craft with the kids? A Special Sunday School play or sing?
Some sweet Art Frames, like these handprints?
A simple Download HERE, with many more versions to choose from- then purchase your 8X10 frames to put them in, walla!
Or, the dollar store has these cute circle (or oval) wood slabs! Super cute!
A special photo session area at your church?
This could be a simple backdrop to include the entire family- which we know ALL moms LOVE photos of their children. Amazon has these simple and very inexpensive options.
From plain (Click on the photo for the link) …
To a simpler version…
Or a specific Mother’s Day option.
Or do not forget a nice outdoor photo if you have beautiful grounds, why not use them, right?
Perhaps a Mother’s Day breakfast for a crowd?
Scrumptious pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy. Breakfast lasagnas, delicious quinches and breakfast bakes. Blueberry French toast casserole. Waffles, donuts, apple turnovers, cinnamon rolls,
Coffee cakes, like @Maesmenu with her delicious vegan coffee cake recipe…
Or an eggs benedict recipe @ thewoodenskillet
A delicious Brunch?
Call the gentlemen of the church (or have it catered) and have them bring their favorite brunch dishes! What a delicious and refreshing way to celebrate Mother’s Day with the whole family!
With French Toast Casserole thanks to @belleofthekitchen!
Or some traditional egg casserole @theforkedspoon…
Or just dive into some BBQ Breakfast sliders, Pulled pork, spaghetti and delicious pasta dishes.
Or, maybe some yummy Grilled food or a BBQ instead of brunch?
How about these Huli Huli Ribs, like a Hawaiian BBQ? Find this recipe @ thesoccermomblog
Or Chicken?
Grilled, like the BBQ chicken @flavorthemoments
Fried, and smoked are all great!
Check out these smoked chicken thighs @britneybreaksbread
Maybe a cute goodie basket or bag of treats mom will love!
This can be filled with DIY treats or prepackaged treats for mom to enjoy! Some items may be bath and luxurious items. While sweet sentiments, bookmarks and personalized items are great too for a gift basket.
Whether you are planning to make a small treat bag or desire a basket filled with various gifts, be sure to include these delicious peppermint creams @peelwithzeal. Find this delicious recipe HERE!
Perhaps some KETO fudge, thanks to @how2doketo you can find the recipe here.
Don’t forget cookies are a delicious way to say “I love you” or “Thank you” as well in a simple, but meaningful way. These espresso chocolate chip cookies are super soft and chewy- and have a nice coffee kick too! Thanks to @waitingforblancmange
Or maybe add some sweet chocolaty truffles to your gift basket as well. Find the recipe @Sweetfixbaker
Mother’s Day is a beautiful day for a beautiful honorable woman that lives her life for others. Thank you, mothers!
Whatever you decide to do for Mother’s Day this year, may you continue to be blessed by the faithful, loving women in your church and life. Praise God for you, faithful readers, that may find yourself at the beginning of this season- you can still be a mother figure or help direct children back to honoring their mothers- a very noble calling in itself.
Or you may be in the midst of a difficult busy season but filled with blessings. Happy Mother’s Day to you- remember the days may be long, but the years are short! Time speeds by so quickly, enjoy those beautiful moments and gifted blessings!
And then those that are wrapping up this season or have already entered into Grand Mother or GG Motherhood. Thank you for your labor of love! May you be blessed with many more years of influence on the lives around you.
Lastly, mother figures. Whether choosing not to have children in your current season of life, or unable to have children; your influence of love in this world matters!
While barrenness is something that I have not experienced, love from a mother figure that was barren is. I am so grateful for the women that have influenced my life that were never able to have children. You influence. Thank you.
If you do not have children, or currently do not have some to love in this season, remember there are always people in this broken world, looking for “extended family”. Unfortunately, this world has sin that leaves homes and families split or broken for decades, if ever repaired. Your purposeful love to an “adopted child or grandchildren” leaves an influence.
If you are searching for Mother’s Day posts, be sure to click on the ministry pages above or just check out these posts as well on the Mother’s Day page! Happy Mother’s Day ladies! Thank you for serving the Lord!