“We were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. We yearned for you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” (1 Thessalonians 2:7–8, EHV)
With Mother’s Day on our mind, praise God for all the love and care He provided for you through a mother. God gives us the example of a mother, giving her time, energy, and life to nurse her child. We are all born into this world completely helpless and dependent on the compassion of others to survive. Mother’s Day is one great reminder of the fact that we are all dependent upon the compassion and self-sacrifice of others and God is pleased to provide such compassion through the blessed vocation of mothers.
Various tragedies in life can make people feel helpless like a child all over again. Some things you see as major headlines on the news: victims of war or lives destroyed by natural disasters. Other people suffer as victims of abuse, the sudden loss of a loved one, or a major illness which impacts an entire family. Sometimes people just need a little love and compassion to get back on their feet.
You may direct your offerings through your local congregation, send them directly to the Synod or donate online:
ELS World Needs Fund
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6 Browns Court
Mankato, MN 56001
Mother’s Day is a time to thank God for the love and care He provides through the moms in our lives. We also thank God and pray for the continued love and care He provides through the generous gifts from all of you. To God alone be all glory. Happy Mother’s Day!
