Carnations and Mother’s Day
Kathy-Lu researched the history and learned that an American, Miss Anna Jarvis, is credited with being the founder of the celebration of Mother’s Day. She created it as a means of remembering her Mom. Because her mother’s favorite flower was the carnation, she chose pink carnations as the symbol for that day. So both Mother’s Day and carnations as the flower of choice are both associated with Anna Jarvis. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated in more than 40 countries.
We used carnations in the celebration here this year. We gave out 45 stems as we celebrated at the nursing home (on Saturday) and at the church (on Sunday). We took the last remaining few stems and gave them to some mothers we know in the community.
We are hoping and praying that by blessing some ladies with a carnation and adding words of truth at this special time of year, God will use it as a part of the process to help them decide to become Christ-following daughters of the Heavenly King.
Praying Together
- Elyssa, our daughter, is engaged to Carl Anderson. She accepted his proposal on May 5. Please pray for them and for God’s leading as plans are made for their future together.
- Praise the Lord that last Saturday’s “English Conversation Club” went well. Once again there were new students. A total of 10 have attended so far. We are making an effort to get to know the students better.
- Praise the Lord for the positive Mother’s Day Celebration at the Nursing Home. Please pray for wisdom as we would like to see at least some of those seniors receive Jesus’ love before it is too late.
- Please pray for two mothers who have not yet personally committed to believing in Christ who attended the Sunday celebration. Pray that God will continue to work in their hearts, helping them understand His love.
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