September 25, 2014--In God we Trust?
Are we BRAVE Enough?
Welcome back to the second day of MOPS! We are still finishing up discussing our Theme verse and them from MOPS International today, as well as, celebrating birthdays and pregnancies, secret pals, and moms who were on time!
Every morning we have an on time raffle, because we know as moms, just how hard it is to get OUT of the house, let alone anywhere "on-time"! Congrats Courtney, you are our on time winner!
Do you have a Birthday in September? Well, Happy Birthday to YOU! Hope you enjoy your special day and your very own Cake in a Cup!
Congrats to Inga and Melissa who are due in February and March!
Thank you to Tina for handing out our Secret Pals! Looking forward to gifting our Secret Pals on Oct. 9th!
Wow, Last week we had a great speaker! I am still talking about colors!!! You will see a variety of speakers here at MOPS. Some who will make you laugh and some who will make you cry. Some who will challenge you and some who will inspire you!
Our theme verse comes from Isaiah 43:18-19
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and stream in the wasteland.
Our Theme decor, that we chose, were birds, feathers and nests--A momma and her baby birds! When I read the following poem, I knew we had chosen the right theme decor of what symbolized bravery and courage as a mom.
FEATHER, a symbol of courage, a feather enables flight
Risking heights, a first flight requires
bravery to jump from the nest.
A bird will fail to experience all
it was made for, if it fails to fly.
{The same is true for us}
May this year change your life.
May you hear whispers of hope,
stirring in your soul.
May MOPS remind you
to breathe in and breathe out,
because we are all in this together.
The first step may test our bravery,
but courage is the key around our necks.
Be you, Bravely
Our Speaker, Michelle Sullivan was amazing! She has shown such bravery in her own life, with her children, especially her son, who had brain surgery! We were in awe, how she had such peace and thankfulness through her son's difficulties and all she had to endure. Quite the testimony, to the love God has for each of us, if we allow ourselves to trust Him.
Let Go and Let GOD...Be a prayerful person, make time for God....
From Michelle Sullivan :
Time with God
Quiet Time
Set aside 30 minutes in your day – preferably first thing in the morning … I know this can be tricky and will require sacrifice and discipline, but it will be sooo worth it! I promise!
Have a “special spot” to go to … one with as little distraction as possible – with your Bible and maybe even a candle going J.
Read a portion of your Bible … ask God to open your mind and help you understand what you are reading. Spend about 15 minutes reading. Read consecutively from day to day so you know where to go each day. Maybe start off with a Psalm or Proverb of the day and then start one of the books from the Old or New Testament.
Finish up with a 15 minute time of prayer … perhaps start by praising and worshiping God … and then thanking Him for all He has done … and confessing too. Praying out loud is essential … it will keep you focused … even whispering if you have to so you don’t wake the kids! Pray for your witness, protection, your family, finances, friends’ needs, our government, spiritual leaders (pastor, table leader etc.), employment, evangelism, missions, etc….
Be accountable with someone to commit to spending daily time with God … have them ask you about your quiet time on a regular basis. They say it takes 20 days to form a habit … so one day at a time – make it a habit you can’t live without!
Take your intimacy into your day … as you leave your quiet time continue dialoguing with God. Let your kids “catch you” sometimes in your quiet time … you will show them what that is and they can even begin to have a quiet time of their own. J
Psalm 37:4
Looking forward to our next meeting Oct. 9th!
Are we BRAVE Enough?
Welcome back to the second day of MOPS! We are still finishing up discussing our Theme verse and them from MOPS International today, as well as, celebrating birthdays and pregnancies, secret pals, and moms who were on time!
Every morning we have an on time raffle, because we know as moms, just how hard it is to get OUT of the house, let alone anywhere "on-time"! Congrats Courtney, you are our on time winner!
Do you have a Birthday in September? Well, Happy Birthday to YOU! Hope you enjoy your special day and your very own Cake in a Cup!
Congrats to Inga and Melissa who are due in February and March!
Thank you to Tina for handing out our Secret Pals! Looking forward to gifting our Secret Pals on Oct. 9th!
Wow, Last week we had a great speaker! I am still talking about colors!!! You will see a variety of speakers here at MOPS. Some who will make you laugh and some who will make you cry. Some who will challenge you and some who will inspire you!
Our theme verse comes from Isaiah 43:18-19
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and stream in the wasteland.
Our Theme decor, that we chose, were birds, feathers and nests--A momma and her baby birds! When I read the following poem, I knew we had chosen the right theme decor of what symbolized bravery and courage as a mom.
FEATHER, a symbol of courage, a feather enables flight
Risking heights, a first flight requires
bravery to jump from the nest.
A bird will fail to experience all
it was made for, if it fails to fly.
{The same is true for us}
May this year change your life.
May you hear whispers of hope,
stirring in your soul.
May MOPS remind you
to breathe in and breathe out,
because we are all in this together.
The first step may test our bravery,
but courage is the key around our necks.
Be you, Bravely
Our Speaker, Michelle Sullivan was amazing! She has shown such bravery in her own life, with her children, especially her son, who had brain surgery! We were in awe, how she had such peace and thankfulness through her son's difficulties and all she had to endure. Quite the testimony, to the love God has for each of us, if we allow ourselves to trust Him.
Let Go and Let GOD...Be a prayerful person, make time for God....
From Michelle Sullivan :
Time with God
Quiet Time
Set aside 30 minutes in your day – preferably first thing in the morning … I know this can be tricky and will require sacrifice and discipline, but it will be sooo worth it! I promise!
Have a “special spot” to go to … one with as little distraction as possible – with your Bible and maybe even a candle going J.
Read a portion of your Bible … ask God to open your mind and help you understand what you are reading. Spend about 15 minutes reading. Read consecutively from day to day so you know where to go each day. Maybe start off with a Psalm or Proverb of the day and then start one of the books from the Old or New Testament.
Finish up with a 15 minute time of prayer … perhaps start by praising and worshiping God … and then thanking Him for all He has done … and confessing too. Praying out loud is essential … it will keep you focused … even whispering if you have to so you don’t wake the kids! Pray for your witness, protection, your family, finances, friends’ needs, our government, spiritual leaders (pastor, table leader etc.), employment, evangelism, missions, etc….
Be accountable with someone to commit to spending daily time with God … have them ask you about your quiet time on a regular basis. They say it takes 20 days to form a habit … so one day at a time – make it a habit you can’t live without!
Take your intimacy into your day … as you leave your quiet time continue dialoguing with God. Let your kids “catch you” sometimes in your quiet time … you will show them what that is and they can even begin to have a quiet time of their own. J
Psalm 37:4
Looking forward to our next meeting Oct. 9th!