that they may be made whole in body, mind and spirit. who lives in our hearts through faith, Jesus said Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. B25 may be suitable. Amen. This or some other prayer of thanksgiving may be used, You father us from all eternity giving life to creation. AllThank you God for the love of our mothers: thank you God for their care and concern; thank you God for the joys they have shared with us; thank you God for the pains they have borne for us; May God, who gave birth to all creation, bless us: may God, who became incarnate by an earthly mother, bless us: may God, who broods as a mother over her children, bless us. We remember mothers who, after many disappointments, are finally successful in being able to conceive and give birth to a child. you are gentle with us as a mother with her children. Holy One whose name we honour and praise, When we weep, your tears wash over the earth. Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. Grant to all who minister to the suffering, Sustain and support the anxious and fearful. This acclamation may be used as part of the greeting. We remember mothers who have adopted children and mothers who have had their children adopted. Out of the slavery their cry for help rose up to God. The congregation might like to choose a favourite. a woman and nurtured in her love, and for Mary, a reminder of Who has been nurturing and caring for you in your life? that [in the pain we bear] you might be for us a fount of life. The resources are gathered from a variety of sources and, while assembled mainly for The Anglican Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Kefalas, on the island of Crete in Greece, others may find them useful. Loving God, we thank you for the family of the Church. 12 Maundy Thursday 10 Remembrance Day 6 Palm Sunday 5 Harvest 4 Holy Saturday 4 All Saints Day 3 Ascension 3 Candlemas 1 Halloween 1 Mothering Sunday 1 New Year 1 Valentines 1. the cries of others. These might be set out before the service on each table, or set aside to be brought forward later in the service. What are your experiences of mothering, of nurturing and caring for others?
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