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DIPHU, May 14: With the rest of the world, Mother’s Day was celebrated by organising a special worship service dedicated to mothers here on Sunday.
Every year, the second Sunday of May is celebrated as Mother’s Day across the globe to pay respect and honour to mothers who are present and who are no more and to express love, appreciation, and gratitude for their unconditional love, support, and sacrifice.
The idea of celebrating Mother’s Day was first formulated by Anna Jarvis in America. She has organised a memorial for her mother, Anna Jarvis, a peace activist who used to care for the wounded soldiers of the American Civil War. The first Mother’s Day was celebrated in 1908, and it slowly spread to other states and countries.
Here in Diphu town, children were seen wishing their mothers a ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ by presenting flowers, gifts and singing songs for her. At the church, special worship service programmes were organised dedicated to mothers. Special songs and prayers were offered for them.
At Rongchingdon Baptist Church, Mother’s Day was celebrated by organising a special programme for them. The theme of the celebration was, ‘I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.’ 3 John 1:4. The general and youth departments have jointly organised the celebration.
The speaker, Deacon Roben Rongpi, in his Mother’s Day message, delivered on the importance of being a good mother, which is a reward from God. Mothers are the most caring, dedicated, and loving people. Apart from family responsibilities, they too have responsibilities in the church as well as society. “As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we need to express our love and gratitude towards mothers for their love and service to the family.
The worship service was chaired by Pastor Harun Rongpi. The introduction of guests and announcements were taken up by the church secretary, Augustine Teron, and the bible reading by Paisong Lekthe.
A common gift was presented to the women’s department. Sunday school children and individuals presented beautiful songs dedicated to mothers. After the worship service ended, a light refreshment was served to all who attended.
Likewise, at Klirdap Baptist Church, Mother’s Day was also celebrated by organising special programmes for mothers. Deacon Kamalsing Engti chaired the worship service. An announcement was given by the church secretary, Apurba Teron.
Speaker Andrew Bey, a community development worker at Hidibonglong Baptist Church, delivered on the importance of celebrating Mother’s Day. More than 200 church members participated in the worship service.
At Rongkimi Presbyterian Church, Mother’s Day was celebrated by organising a special programme for women. The theme of the celebration was, ‘Let it be to me according to your word’ Luke 1:38. The worship service was chaired by Church elder A H Millick. As a token of love, gifts were given to all the mothers present.
Rev. Brensly Timung was the speaker, and he spoke about the sacrifice of mothers in the family. He also said how mothers have taken great responsibility in the church and society. After the service ended, light refreshment was served to all present.
