Relax & Recharge

Last Friday's Spa Day at MOPS was one to remember. With delicious spa-themed snacks and a morning of beauty secrets, it was a great time. The fondue was flowing and so was laughter as we slathered our feet in silky smoothness and covered our lips in some chalky white substance...all in the name of beauty!

Each mom was transported to a relaxing beachside scene courtesy of our miraculous eye treatments and the soothing sounds of waves. Everyone could just feel the sand beneath their feet...or maybe that was a plastic bag wiggling between my toes! Moms waved goodbye with silky smooth hands that had been treated to a parafin wax dip. What a morning!


Above all, we were reminded that when we are in desperate need of a recharge, we need only turn to the source of ultimate peace...our heavenly Father. What a joy it is to be reminded he cares for us even in our most frazzled states. So, next time the house is a wreck, dinner is burning and your kids are covered in chocolate pudding...remember God loves MOMS!


Don't forget to join us for our final official meeting of the MOPS year on Friday, May 9. We'll be having a MOPS Tea Party! You won't want to miss it.

Swap 'Till You Drop

As the MOPS year draws to a close each meeting is a frenzy of activity and excitement, and April's first meeting was no different. MOPS moms participated in a Clothes Swap. All interested moms brought gently used clothing, shoes and other accessories and sorted them by sizes. After a great devotional and time of brainstorming for next year, all moms started "shopping" the swapped items. Many moms enjoyed being able to trade in for some new fashions for spring and summer and others scoured the maternity tables for much needed items. All remaining clothing and accessories were donated to the Circle of Hope thrift store. Circle of Hope is a local agency that provides temporary shelter, crisis intervention and comprehensive support services for victims of domestic violence.

This week's devotional was a viewing of The Invisible Woman, a sketch/testimony performed by Nicole Johnson at the Women of Faith conferences, that affirms women in their often unseen daily chores for their families. Invisibility is often inflicted upon mothers. By the nature of our job our faces disappear and our work is anonymous. We become hands, lifting and wiping, cooking and cleaning, but also building and shaping. Johnson reminds mothers that we are not invisible to God, the one we ultimately are to serve. If you missed it, you can view Johnson's sketch here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=9YU0aNAHXP0&feature=related