I was in-transit to MOMcon, waiting for my connecting flight to Kansas City at Charlotte Airport...
As I am used to making a bathroom stop before leaving for a
trip ;-), I decided to maintain my routine even though I was on my own and
without my kids on this trip. I
immediately took notice of the mom with three kids that was standing outside
the first stall giving instructions to the small feet on the other side of the
door. All the while, she kept one hand on
the baby stroller with her sleeping newborn inside. By the time I walked into the stall next to hers,
I heard her conversation, and tone, change:
MOM:
“I need to see both of your feet. I
only see one...where are you? I need to
see both of your feet. Ok, I see them. Hold the stroller...”
BOY:
“I can see you pooping, mom!” he said with his little sister tapping her
sneakers next to his.
MOM:
“Ok. Thank you.”
That woman was in & out of that stall before me! I was once again reminded that for the next
couple days I was on my own because I am called to MOPS ministry. Why is that?
Because one day I, too, was a mom with two little ones and a baby... We
do our best to meet the basic needs of going to the bathroom, or taking a
shower, yet, are issued a wonderful grace that allows us to at the same time be
forever mindful of each pair of feet that we’ve been entrusted with. What an honor...
Area 24F Updates:
I am sorry for the delay in posting October's updates due to preparing for, and attending, MOMcon...- Brie @ MOPS of Princeton Alliance: WELCOME Brie!! Brie is the new Coordinator at MOPS of PAC. She is currently in the process of forming a new Leadership Team.
- Anna @ MOPS of Manahawkin: Anna is excited to report that despite their new temporary meeting place due to a tornado in August, their group is growing! She and her Leadership Team are actively working to iron out the occasional wrinkle in order to best serve their moms, old & new.
- Vanessa @ MOPS of First Presbyterian @ Redbank: These ladies are super-excited about what the Lord is doing in their group...This September & October has seen about 65 moms in consistent attendance, and 50 children altogether!! They had 4 MOPPETS classes and are planning to add 2 more. Vanessa credits the continued growth of their already large group to committed prayer from the entire Leadership Team this summer.
- Tiffany @ MOPS of First A/G: Tiffany is excited about their MOPS year and the new theme! They have consistently seen about 2 new moms at each mom's meeting since September. They just had a Mom's Night Out at a coffeeshop this week, where she was expecting 5 moms (including one new mom) to attend. Also, Tiffany is willing to share (via email or in-person) with your MOPS group her personal experience in making all of her own homemade detergents (laundry, dishes, and all-purpose, too). If you are interested, please send her an email: tomsriverMOPS@yahoo.com.
- Please update us on YOUR MOPS group. Type your update in the comments window at the bottom of this blog post.
Way to go, ladies!!
MI (MOPS International) Updates:
Prayer Requests:
- MOMcon: Well...I just returned from my very first MOPS Convention as both a MOPS mom & MVS...it was AMAZING! Not only were the speakers on-target and encouraging, but the workshops were excellent, the Marketplace (vendors) full of great products, and the chance to connect with other MOPS Leaders & Staff was invaluable. Start planning now for next year's MOMcon: October 2-4, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky.
- 2013-2014 Registration ~ October 31st is the registration deadline for MOPS International. Please do no forget to register your moms. Not only is it very important to keeping track of how many women benefit from MOPS for the sake of our donors, but every registered mom automatically receives a host of resources in print & online for motherhood, marriage, and life. These tools are valuable and a fantastic source of encouragement!
- Area 24F Facebook page ~ if you or any member of your Leadeship has not joined yet, please invite them to do so! This page is a great tool for sharing & receiving information and ideas.
Prayer Requests:
- Dominique @ Lincroft MOPS ~ Dominique and her family will be moving in the next few weeks to a town that will better enable her to do MOPS ministry, among other things as well. Please pray for an uneventful closing, packing & unpacking, move, patience for herself & her family, and for a smooth transition into their new location.
- MOPS of Manahawkin ~ Please pray that repairs on their chartering ministry's building will be complete, soon, and that they will be able to return to their usual MOPS meeting place right after.
- More MOPPETS workers ~ the age-old MOPS issue...more help for our kids! While seeing God's faithfulness in their current provisions, several groups have expressed a need for more workers. (Don't forget to use the letter on this Blog from June to help encourage women in your churches to give of their time & love :-))
