{Come 1, Come all . . . }

If you were able to attend our morning services you caught a glimpse of what MOPS is about.

This ministry is for mothers who have infants through kindergarten.

MOPS is. . .

• Celebrating motherhood
• Making connections & meeting needs
• Experiencing God's love. . . through relationships and resources

Moppets (children's program) is . . .

• Learning about Jesus and His love
• Singing songs & having fun
• Giving mom a break

$5 per meeting, this includes MOPS welcome gift and activity fees.

We would love to have you! We look forward to meeting you!

2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9-11

Contact: Sharon Scogin for more information

Call FBC church office for her phone # 996-2166

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My 2 cents. . . what?

You didn't think I would have something to say?

Wrong.

MOPS is one ministry that offers an opportunity for all seasons of life.

It is not a "club".

It is not a "group".

It is a ministry.

"My kids are grown and gone." MOPS has a place for you.

"I am a young mother trying to survive!" MOPS has a place for you.

"I am new to the community." MOPS has a place for you.

"God has laid it on my heart to teach & share." MOPS has a place for you.

"I need help!" MOPS has a place for you.

"I have skills that I would like to pass on." MOPS has a place for you.

I read a book a time ago, and it said a little something like this:

Be genuine in building relationships. Don't see every unbeliever as a mission project. See each as a person with genuine needs, concerns, sorrows, and joys that you can appreciate and from whom you can learn. Care about them. Jesus didn't merely tolerate the multitudes as statistics for evangelism. Jesus looked upon and cared for the multitudes with compassion.

Build trust in the relationship. Let persons see your genuine concern for their well-being and interest in their lives.

If you are new to MOPS, if you are not new to MOPS, or if you are considering being a part of MOPS . . . consider it a challenge from the Lord. Not just another place to be. You all have something to offer. You all have an opportunity each meeting to reach out and show-off the Christ that is living inside of you.

And, of course, one of my all time favorites . . .

People don't care about what you know, until they know how much you care.

I wish MOPS a wonderful "season".

My prayer:

One MOM will feel and know Christ Love as a result of MOPS. Just one. More is great. But one can make a huge impact for Christ. . .

Love,

Tonia Hobbs

Director of Nursery Ministries @ FBC