LESSONS FROM MISSING MY MOM

by | May 11, 2025 | Mother's Day

Welcome to VIVA SUNDAY at VIVA Church, and a very special Mother’s Day celebration! We’re so glad to have you join us in-person and online as we honor the incredible women in our lives. Today’s message is a heartfelt one from our Lead Pastor, Frank Seixas, titled “Lessons from Missing My Mom.” Pastor Frank will share his reflections on the importance of honoring our mothers, inspired by biblical wisdom and his own experiences. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ll be reminded of the value of honoring our mothers, not just on this special day, but every day.

Through this message, Pastor Frank will walk us through Exodus 20:12, which calls us to “Honor your father and your mother,” and share practical lessons from his life about loving, listening, and understanding our mothers more deeply. From loving unconditionally to helping willingly, these reflections will challenge us all to invest more intentionally in the relationships that matter most, especially with the women who raised us. It’s a powerful reminder that honoring our mothers means more than just words—it’s about our actions.

As we reflect on these lessons, we’ll be inspired to deepen our relationships with our mothers and show them the honor they truly deserve. This Mother’s Day, let’s commit to living out the values of love, affection, understanding, and humility that Jesus teaches us in His Word. Join us as we celebrate and honor the mothers in our lives, and let’s grow together in showing them the respect and love they deserve.

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  • I am Frank the co-lead Pastor and with my wife Chris are the founders of VIVA Church in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. I first came to Canada in 1987, following God’s call to permanently move from Brazil to Canada. In August 1992, I started VIVA Church. In January 1994, I married Chris, and in 1996, I graduated from the Nazarene Bible College of Canada. Later I was awarded Doctor of Divinity (DDiv) from Canada Christian College in 2022.

    With a vision to reach people for Jesus, VIVA Church has grown to become a positive influence for the Kingdom, not only in Oshawa but also by planting churches internationally in countries like Cambodia and Uganda. Beyond our work at the local church, I (Frank) serve the body of Christ on the boards of other ministries and churches, and I am part of the Apostolic Ministry of MFI-Canada. I also travel to speak at conferences and many churches around the world.

    Chris and I have dedicated more than 30 years to serving at VIVA Church, witnessing the salvation and growth of many. We have been blessed with two beautiful daughters: Leticia, our youngest, and Gabriella, our oldest, who is married to Matheus.