this page is dedicated to our Church Mothers

for their faithfulness and servitude
   
                  

 

 

"Somebody's Mother"
         By Mary Dow Brine 1878

The woman was old and feeble and grey,
   And bent with the chill of the winter's day,
The street was white with the recent snow,
   And the woman's feet with age were slow,
She stood at the cross and waited long,
Jostled aside by the careless throng,
Of human beings who passed her by,
Unheeding the glance of her anxious eye.
Down the street with laughter and shout,
  Came the boys glad of the freedom of 'school let out'
Came happy boys, like a flock of sheep,
   Hailing the snow, piled white and deep.
Passing the woman, so cold and grey,
   Hastened the children on their way;
None offered a helping hand toward her,
   So weak and timid, afraid to stir.

But one of the boys from the merry troop
   The gayest child of all the group;
Paused beside her and whispered low,
   "I'll help you across if you wish to go."
She placed her hands upon his arms,
Without a thought of hurt or harm.
He guided her trembling feet along,
   Proud that his own were young and strong.
Then back again to his friends he went,
   His young heart happy, and well content.
"She is somebody's mother,  boys you know,
   Although her feet are trembling and slow.
And I hope some fellow will lend a hand,
   To help my mother - you understand.
If e'er she be poor and old and grey,
   When her own dear boy is far away."

Somebody's mother bowed low her head,
   In her home that night and the prayer she said,
Was "Oh God be kind to the noble boy,
   Who is somebody's son and pride and joy. "
Faint was the voice, worn and weak,
For the Father hears his children speak.
The angels caught the faltering words,
And somebody’s mother’s voice was heard.

 

 
       
      
             
                         
                                  

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   These church mothers display a combined total of over 650 years of outstanding service at Emmanuel COGIC

 

 
Following are Encouraging Remarks from the Church Mothers....

“Keep your eye on the prize, keep your light shining. You don’t have to sell yourself: people will see your good works. Keep looking up to the Lord, from whence cometh our help. Put Him first in your life.” 

“To be meek, lowly, humble and obedient to Jesus vessel and His Holy Temple. Lord, mold me and fashion me to be more Christ like in Jesus name.” 

“To the Youth – Remember thy creator in the days of your youth, while you have your health and strength. Serve the Lord.”

“Go to church, stay with the Lord, be sweet and be good.”

“Get SAVED!”

“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and what is right. Allow him to lead, guide and direct your path. You do not have to understand this. “Just do it” and you will have eternal life and abundant life on earth also.”

“Keep on working for the Lord.”

“Young people should put forth their best efforts to becoming well educated, if not, it will be difficult to make ends meet.  Always aim high and be sure that God is directing your arrows.”

“All things come from God to each of us. It is so good to remember whatever it is, sickness, troubles and trials - we need to keep our eyes on Christ who is our way.”

“Hold onto faith so God can help you do the right thing.”

“Keep the Faith and Fight on.”

"Let’s not fuss and fight, let’s work together. It’s no big I, and little you. We are doing Kingdom work. Let’s pray one for another and hold each other up in prayer.”

“Stay prayerful at all times.”

“If you want anything, ask for it and the Lord will give it to you.”

“Jesus Loves You.”

“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be (truly) saved."

“Believe in God, because he is good.”

“God Loves You.”

“Only what you do for Christ will last, so, whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord.”