Grace Baptist Church of Germantown May 5, 2021 THE GRACE BEACON A Mother’s Day Salute From Our Senior Pastor The Official Mother’s Day Flower Is... a Carnation? Grace and Peace ! Whether you like carnations or not, some regard the flower as the official flower of Mother’s Day. “She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her While you might prefer roses, hydrangeas, or tulips tongue is the law of kindness”. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY— to present to Mom, there’s a history behind the HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY. This is a special month connection between carnations and Mother’s Day. and day for Mothers all over the world. Mothers are It all has to do with the “founder” of Mother’s so important because they are the central figure of Day in the United States, Anna Jarvis. She organized our existence. Here are ten things about the the first official celebration in 1908, and it became a importance of a Mother: national holiday in 1914. “She distributed 500 1.Mothers birth us into life. carnations at the first official service because they 2.Mothers are the emotional backbone of the were her mother’s favorite flower,” Rita Dancyger, family. owner of Joan’s Flower Shop in Chatsworth, 3.Mothers have that magic touch that heals our California, and floral partner of BloomNation says. wounds and hurts. “Historically, women wore a white carnation to Mothers make sacrifices that we may be able 4. honor a mother who passed away and a pink to appreciate the finer things in life. carnation to honor a mother still living.” 5.Mothers are forgiving. The carnation generally symbolizes love, with 6.The boundaries set by Mothers have made us better people. You may not like the decision, many of its color having different meanings. For but you have been delivered from something instance, red means deep love and admiration; white, she has prayed about. purity and good luck; and yellow, friendship. 7.A Mother sees and hears all of your most https://www.real simple.com/holidays intimate experiences. Why? Because she can look at you and tell and she can listen to you and hear. 8.Mothers are teachers and instructors on the ways of life. 9.Mothers are irreplaceable. trouble. And even when we did get in trouble, her loving 10.A M o t h e r ’s s m i l e c a n e a s e a n y correction taught us to be who we are. circumstances. These are just a few things I wanted to I hope that in this month you would reflect upon the communicate to you as we reflect on the teachings of your mother. If your mother is still here celebration of Mothers. Like me, many of us have or if you are a mother, make a memorable moment for had to watch our Mothers transition from labor to your children and grandchildren to be able to have and reward. It reminds me a song that was sung by Mr. hold as a cherished memory. James Cleveland entitled “I stood on the banks of Jordan”. Oh how I can remember those unscripted To all the Mothers, we love you all! days when my Mother would do or say something God Bless. to make sure that my family and I were in the crosshairs of favor rather than being caught up in Rev. Dr. J.Henry Buck, Jr. Senior Pastor 1 Honoring The Memories and Legacies of Those Fabulous First Ladies Who so Generously Shared Their Lives with GraceBaptist Church of Germantown Elizabeth J. George Mrs. Mamie Hughes (November 24, 1923-February 7, 1998) Wife of Rev. Dr. Patrick Hughes "Safe in His Arms" -We miss You! 1915-1939 The George & Jackson Families Almost 49 years ago God blessed me to Dr. Mary Henderson Wright marry my best friend and the love of my life, Wife of Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Alvesta Wright, Sr. D r . J a n e 1939-1980 Murray Gilmore. Since then (and even before) she has done n o t h i n g b u t support me, encourage me, love me and make me so very proud to be her husband. And she has borne our three Mrs. Geraldine Saunders Jones wonderful children, all grown up now, whom she adores and cherishes together with our Wife of Rev. Dr. G. Daniel Jones son-in-law and grandson, and they all love 1980- 2013 her right back. She is the beautiful and talented matriarch of our family. Happy Mother’s Day, Sweetheart! I’ll love you forever. Mike 2 And the Legacy Continues… Hello My name is Parise and I’d like to submit a tribute to My children’s grandmother and great aunt, Ms Iris & Ms Paulette!! I would like to show my respect, gratitude, and appreciation for Ms Iris & Ms Paulette! These leading ladies, which I have had the pleasure of knowing since 2009, have been such an asset to my and my children’s lives! They have both been incredible TEACHERS and women I am proud to say are a part of my family! With Ms Iris & Ms Paulette, I have grown to understand the meaning of “It takes a village...”I am thankful and have been thankful for everything they do and have done! Their consistent support has helped make motherhood, for me as a teenage mother into adulthood, a smooth transition. I will forever be grateful! I love you both! And speak abundant blessings Mrs. Jennifer Wilson Buck to you both, you deserve nothing but the best❤ Wife of Rev. Dr. J. Henry Buck, Jr. 2017 - Mother - Mother’s Day Tribute Godmother - My mother… Mother’s Day Tribute she is beautiful, You mean the world to me softened at the edges Only a heart as dear as yours and tempered with a spine of steel. Would give so unselfishly. She is a queen, All the times you were there true to her God Shows how much you care. and always trusting on His Word. Even thought I might not say She is giving, I appreciate all you do always in the spirit of love. Richly blessed is how I feel Having a Godmother like you. Mother I want to grow old and be… Godmother Michelle J.P.Mack Lucille S. Pinkett Just like her. Myrna Pinkett Michelle J.P. Mack Marilyn Henry Iris Lewis Dec 2, 1937-Feb 19, 2009 Iris Lewis is our great grandma. Mother of 9, Grandma is funny and fun to be A crossword puzzle - no match for her mind. around. Right there with the stars above because she shined, She works hard and makes sure we Instant friend, she was one of a kind! act good. Lover of crocheting crafting outfits so very fine, She takes care of us. She buys us food Yoohoo her favorite treat anytime. and drink we like. None can compare to Marilyn who was all mine! She loves us. We’re her favorite Truly Missed, grandchildren. The Henry Family Nathan and Owen 3 TRIBUTE TO Julia Jordan OUR EARTHLY ANGEL Mother’s Day always brings out the best and happiest memories. We will never forget her warm smiles, arms always available for hugs, a generous heart, her genuine self giving, a renowned journalist, her love and fear of God, dexterous skilled hands surpassing all others at cooking, baking and sewing. She blessed our lives and everyone she knew. Deacon Sandie Jordan-Gordon and Julia M Culver Wynelle Coleman Tribute to We thank you for being our rock, Catherine Pittman Massey: our greatest supporter, our shoulder to cry on, and the best mother in the Mother, Nana world. We love you! Who you are in our hearts and Samuel, Dana, Savannah, Sydney what you freely shared - love, Coleman faith, strength, support, laughter, and Jenea & William Stewart joy, accomplishment, elegance, grace, beauty, wisdom, energy, pride, and encouragement… truly Dana Coleman missed. from Angela, daughter and To our biggest cheerleader, wife Anthony Massey, son. and mother Thank you for all you do for our family. We love you! Sam, Sydney and Savannah Priscilla Custis Mrs. Custis Happy Mother’s Day! I’m happy to have you as a part of my life. Dolores Stovall -R Mom, My mom, Dr. Jane On this Mother’s Day I would like to publicly “Thank Murray Gilmore, You” for the love, guidance, compassion, and values is a force. She has always been a protector, you have devoted yourself to sharing with us and a champion, and a gift anyone around you. You are an example of the for my siblings and me. virtuous woman described in Titus 2:3 and we “Thank My prayer for this God for You”!! Happy Mother’s Day… Mother’s Day is that, unlike last year, she can Love, enjoy time with her Don and LaTonya family. We love her so! Janet N. Gilmore 4 Paulette Reed Happy Mother’s Day, Grandmom Thank you for always pushing me to be the best version of myself. Thank you for always helping me whenever I need it. I appreciate everything you do for me so that I can be as successful as I can be. Thank you, Grandmom Love, Chloe My grandmom always has PopTarts for me because I love them. She takes me on fun vacations. I like to rub her fat arms. I love you grandmom. Deshawn Happy Mother’s Day Grandma. I love you so much. You are the best Grandma anyone can ask for and I love you.