WorksheetsHistory of Mothers Union
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Who was the founder of Mothers Union?
When was Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner born?
What was the name of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sumner's Husband?
Rev. John Smith Sumner
Rev. George Henry Sumner
How old was Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner when she got married?
20
How many children did Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner have?
Before starting Mothers Union, what was Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner involved with?
a) Bringing up her children
b) supporting her husband's ministry
c) Music presentations during Church Service
d) Teaching Bible lessons
At what stage in her life did Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner start Mothers Union?
A first time mother
A grandmother
A single woman
A newly wed
According to Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner, what was a mother's PRIMARY Responsibility?
To raise children in the love of God
To her ministry, what were the important things?
a) Marriage
b) Parenting
c) Families
d) Fellowship - meditating upon God's word
What was Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner known for?
She was a woman of prayer
She loved to read and meditate upon God's word
Participating in Rotary Activities
What 4 things did Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner believe in when bringing up children?
Character training of children by mothers
Bringing up children through the help of God
Parenting is built on a strong foundation of Christian faith
Christian family life
Mothers should leave the role of disciplining children to the teachers
Which of these is TRUE about the first Mothers Union formed?
35 men who were regular parishioners joined the first MU
Mary Sumner taught the 35 men about Christian family life, faith, home duties and importance of family
Mary Sumner urged the 35 men to gift their wives on their birthdays
What were Mary Sumner's 2 areas of focus in her 1885 speech?
Being role models to our children
Prayer is the key to the life of the family
How old was Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner when she died?
93
What was Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner's last prayer?
Abide...abide with me
It is finished
I have finished the race
Take this cup from me
How many countries have Mothers Union presently?
Approximately how many members worldwide are there in Mothers Union?
When did the MU ministry start in Kenya?
1908
Who were the first ladies to be enrolled into MU in Kenya
Wives of settlers, government officials and church leaders
Wives of freedom fighters
In which year were the first Ladies enrolled into MU in Kenya?
1918
1920
1910
1908
Who were the first African Ladies in Kenya to be registered in MU?
Lilian W Kariuki
Hottensiah W Kamau
Mary W Kagwe
Grace Njeri
When were the first African Ladies enrolled in MU?
1956
Who was the 1st Black president of MU?
Mariam Mwang'ombe
Mariam Beecher
Mariam Mwangoiya
Mariam Olang'
Today who automatically becomes the Diocese MU president?
Mama Askofu
Mama Vicar
Mama wa Mtaa
Mama Assembly
Today who automatically becomes MU provincial president?
Wife of the current Archbishop
