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Mothers and Bread. John 6:49-51 May 8, AM. Mother’s Day. The 2 nd Sunday in May is designated as “Mother’s Day” This is a day in which all are reminded to honor their mother. Mother’s Day. Most holidays are spiritual and worldly Easter – Resurrection / Eggs and clothes
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Mothers and Bread John 6:49-51 May 8, AM
Mother’s Day • The 2nd Sunday in May is designated as “Mother’s Day” • This is a day in which all are reminded to honor their mother
Mother’s Day • Most holidays are spiritual and worldly • Easter – Resurrection / Eggs and clothes • Christmas – Jesus’ birth / Santa Claus • Thanksgiving – Gratitude / Overeat • Mother’s Day – Duties / Eat out
Thanks, Mom • We are not good at saying, “Thank you” • Boy at party told to say, “Thank you.” • Hostess said to person in front, “Don’t mention it” • Many kids know how to say NO, MINE • But not THANK YOU, PLEASE
Thanks, Mom • Here are some things to be thankful for: • Automatic Dishwasher • Husband doing small repairs • Children who put things away • Teenagers • Smoke alarms
Life Depends on Bread • We are valuable to God • God has blessed us more than we can handle • We have more food than we can eat – but we try
Life Depends on Bread • Millions are starving – we have: • Eating disorders • Obesity • We need food (balanced diet) for growth and nutrition
God Provides the Bread • What is the SOURCE of these blessings? • In Russia – young boys, - “Kleb, pashalsta.” (Bread, please.) • While we buy bread – it comes from God
God Provides the Bread • Matthew 6:11 – Give us this day our daily bread • Daily – not weekly, monthly • God is the giver
Not By Bread Alone • Matthew 4:4 - But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Not By Bread Alone • Bread sustains the body • We also need food for the soul, spirit, and mind • “Chicken Soup for the _____”
Not By Bread Alone • Class asked to name something for which they are thankful • One boy could not think of anything – • Wearing glasses – Girls don’t kiss him, boys don’t hit him
Be Grateful Today • Andre Crouch – “My Tribute” • How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me? • Things so undeserved, yet you have given me to prove your love for me.
Be Grateful Today • The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude; • All that I am & ever hope to be, I owe it all to you. • Song addressed to God