On May 9, 2010 during Mother's Day Celebration at our church I had been tasked to give the Welcome Address which went as follows:
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ!
Today is indeed a very special day. Not only because we have been granted once again by God Himself to fellowship with each other and worship Him in this sanctuary. But more importantly this Sunday is truly special because this church is “specially” celebrating Mother's day together with the entire world!
Now, why are we honoring all the mothers? Most of the time we are too busy with other concerns that we actually forget that it was through our mothers that we have been brought by God into this world. The physical, emotional and psychological endeavor that mothers go through during pregnancy and birthing is enough reason by itself for this special tribute. Remember, no one else can actually do this particular responsibility of birthing except the women or the “mothers”.
In its entirety, motherhood is a tough 24-hour job without pay and without day off. Mothers play so many roles in our lives. As the “ilaw ng tahanan”, mothers, unceasingly take on the role of a teacher, nurse, counselor, chauffeur, cook, friend, and the list can go on endless, for each one of us. And it is mainly because of these major reasons that this church has excitedly plan and prepared for this very special day.
Let us all, therefore, joyfully take part in paying tribute to all mothers--“thanking them for giving birth to all of us, raising us and being our constant support and well-wisher.”
As we celebrate Mother's Day in this sanctuary, I warmly welcome everyone—fellow church members, both the pastoral and worship teams, our Senior Lady Pastor Josephine De Vila and family, visitors and most especially, all the mothers who are here. Happy Mother's Day po and Welcome to the Word of Life Cornerstone Glory Church!
Thank you and maayong buntag sa atoang tanan!
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