In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s Day a national holiday, which we celebrate the second Sunday each May, honoring mothers with gifts or grateful words.
In 1858, social activist and Sunday school teacher Ann Reeves Jarvis organized “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to improve unsanitary conditions and high infant mortality rates in her community—seven of Ann’s 13 children died before reaching adulthood. In 1868, Ann created “Mothers’ Friendship Day” to unite women on both sides of the Civil War.
Ann died on the second Sunday of May in 1905, and Ann’s daughter Anna Maria later honored her in a “Mother’s Day” ceremony (moving the apostrophe to honor mothers as individuals).
Moms are unique and special. So are a person’s views on motherhood. In honor of Mother's Day, Prison Fellowship spoke with several women about being a mom, both in and out of prison. See what they had to say!
Men and women in prison are looking for hope. And nothing provides hope like the living Word of God. The demand for Bibles and Christian content is at an all-time high. Will you help us meet the need? Please give generously today.
When Rochelle opened her Bible, she felt the Lord revealing a hard truth that led to her second chance. Now, she helps others find their own. Read her story.
