Thursday, January 31, 2013

MOPS Meeting January 25th

We had a great meeting this past week at MOPS.  The Red Team treated us to a delicious breakfast to kick off the meeting.  Remember there is a drawing for all members who arrive by 9:30 AM.  This week the prize was a Starbucks gift card!

We had two fun crafts this week.  The first was a Meal Planner to help us manage our busy weeks and hungry families expectations, and a Chore Chart to help our children meet OUR expectations... or at least some light responsibility.  There are some very creative Moms in our group for us with less skills to copy!  Thanks to Cori Atkins for coordinating the activity.




Missions:   Shelly LeBret updated us on the Young Lives Meeting last Thursday.  Thank you to all who donated diapers, wipes, food or additional items for the young mothers this organization strives to assist.  The pocket change that you donate in our meetings was most recently used to purchase bottles and sippy cups.  The young mothers really need and appreciate the items they receive, so fill that "Change For Change" bucket up when it comes by your table!

Fellowship:  A fun night was had by all who attended our latest "Mom's Night Out" at the Glazery last week.  There were some fun stories going around.  I'm sorry I missed that one!  Kelly Otero was traveling and will update update us on future events at our next meeting.

Reminders:
  • Black MOPS shirts are available for $10
  • Sign up for the Facebook page if you have not already done so to keep up with happenings.
  • The Orange Table is scheduled to provide breakfast at our next meeting 
Upcoming Meetings:
Feb. 8th - Valentine's Day Event.  Wear your wedding dress, veil or shoes - or all of the above for a fun walk down memory lane.  You can send any funny/memorable wedding moments to Lauran Helms at Lauranhelms@gmail.com, and any funny photos to Kim Garnett khgarnett@gmail.com.  Feel free to bring your Wedding Album to share!

Kim Garnett is preparing for our upcoming "Favorite Things" meeting and needs all of us to select an item that we love and would like to share with the group. This is one of the favorite meetings of the year!

Optional Bible Study:  The next 6 week Bible Study will be on Joy and will be held on non-MOPS Fridays.  If you would like to join, please contact Kathleen Randall by Monday. 
 
Devotion:  Cintia Listenbee filled in for Lauran Helms who was out sick.  She provided a uplifting message about PEACE and provided us with three (3) tools to achieve it - Relaxation, Prayer and Meditation.  Jesus taught the Apostles of peace when he slept with no concern on a boat during a horrible storm. In John 14:27 he said "I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace that I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid."  Take time to enjoy the PEACE he has given to each of us.


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