As is some of the other countries where we have lived, Mother's Day is not the second Sunday of May, but always falls on the same day every year. We recently celebrated Mother's Day here in La Paz.
The mothers of the congregation heard a message based on the life of Rebecca and her childraising methods. They were encouraged not to follow her example of deceit and lies to obtain what she wanted for her son. Rather, God wants us to trust Him in all things and follow His Word even when it seems contrary to our reason.
After the worship service, the women were seated around a table and treated to a program of songs, poems and skits by the children and youth group of the congregation. The men served a meal that they had prepared.
The following Saturday of the same week, the Women's Group hosted a Tea for the women of the congregation. We give thanks to God for our mothers who gave us physical life and also thank God who gives mothers who care for our spiritual lives as well.
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