Mothers have been urged to remain steadfast in Christ to bear godly fruits in their lives and families.
The wife of the Vicar of Saint Anne’s Church, Molete, Ibadan, Mrs. Olaoluyimika Faleye gave the admonition during her sermon in the church auditorium as part of this year’s Mothering Sunday celebration.
Speaking on the theme “Go and Bear Fruits,” Mrs. Faleye emphasized that good fruits stem from hearts filled with the Holy Spirit.
Quoting from the Bible, she warned that trees failing to yield good fruits would be cut down and urged mothers to dedicate themselves to God’s presence daily.
“As mothers, we must examine ourselves and reflect on whether we bring a sour, bitter, overripe, unripe, or sweet taste to those around us,” she stated.
Describing mothers as teachers, nurses, cooks, and security officers, Mrs. Faleye stressed that the greatest fruit a woman could bear is leading people to Christ and raising godly children.
The service featured special presentations by the Girls’ Guild and Sunday School children. Dressed elegantly in white and blue, mothers danced joyfully to the altar, where they were presented with bowls as part of the celebration.
Mothering Sunday, traditionally observed on the fourth Sunday in Lent, is a time when daughters return to their mothers’ churches to celebrate with them, particularly in Orthodox Christian traditions.
