My mother-in-law cares for a 14 month-old little girl. Because we are visiting my in-laws for the New Year holiday, I finally met the cute little toddler she's been telling me so much about. This morning's visit with little Reese reminded me, once again, why motherhood changes a woman's life, and why MOPS ministry is so important...
As Reese waddled through the house; met my sister-in-law's cat with squeals of delight; and carefully munched on small pieces of bread with puckered lips because she only has her front teeth to chew with, I was reminded that to this little person, everything is new and impressionable. I thought of how overwheleming all of this newness was to me as a first-time mom, and realized how much more I am able to enjoy it all now...12 years into this incredible journey.
Because motherhood can encompass our hightest highs & lowest lows, we moms need support through the journey. And so we have MOPS...and so we have each one of you, and others like you all over the world, who make MOPS possible in order to remind every mom that mothering matters and so does she.
Thank you, ladies, for all you've done in 2013. Thank you for answering the call and making a difference in the lives of individual women, families, and communities. We will never know this side of heaven the extent of the impact God is using our willingness, commitment, and abilities for!
Area 24F Update:
Happy New Year!!
I am looking forward to speaking to each Coordinator in the next several weeks! Please think about anything you'd like help with for your group, or any questions you have about MOPS International. If you'd like, we can also set up information sessions or trainings with your Leadership Team via phone, web, or in-person. And, as always, feel free to share your prayer requests with me or our other Area 24 leaders via Facebook (see below).MI (MOPS International) Update:
MOMcon is…
A fun weekend just for youA space to listen, learn and share
A call to be brave
A spiritual renewal
A practical investment
A life-changing opportunity to connect and grow
As a mom and leader you give.
Your love. Your time. Your self.
Come receive.
At MOMcon 2014
Woman. Mom. Leader.
You'll gain skills and confidence in each of your roles, strengthen your faith and renew your passion for outreach. Invest in yourself. MOMcon is a weekend you’ll never forget, and we’re saving you a seat.
Your love. Your time. Your self.
Come receive.
At MOMcon 2014
Woman. Mom. Leader.
You'll gain skills and confidence in each of your roles, strengthen your faith and renew your passion for outreach. Invest in yourself. MOMcon is a weekend you’ll never forget, and we’re saving you a seat.
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2!
Click here for info on speakers, etc: http://www.mops.org/momcon
Instead of asking you to pray...
LORD... as 2013 comes to a close, I just want to thank you for each MOPS Leader that Area 24F represents. Thank you for enabling each one to do what she does, even through the moments when she feels like she doesn't have enough. What we do is only because of who You are and what Your heart is for moms, children, and families throughout the world. What a privelege it is to serve through MOPS! Thank you for the Staff at MI and all they do to serve us, and for the moms who come to MOPS from week to week to the 10 groups our 24F Community represents. I am grateful for Your faithfulness, and look forward, with expectancy, to what 2014 will hold!
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