The end of summer BBQ means that the start of MOPS is just around the corner! We had an amazing hot summer evening on Friday--luscious grass and trees at East Renton Community Church to keep us cool. There were torrents of wild-eyed, barefoot kids racing around, shrieking with delight as the bouncy slide rose to the sky, filling with air. Many moms brought their men along too. It was a fun family time. Lots of hugs, laughter, catching up and looking forward. We are all excitedly awaiting taking the plunge into the encouragement, fun, connectedness and activities MOPS will bring. The evening wrapped up with a campfire and marshmallow roasting. Yum! Jen, our new co-coordinator had a brilliant idea to stack a brownie onto her s'more. These MOPS ladies are awesome. Can't wait for you to join us too.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Plunge - Love as if your life depended on it
What an exciting theme for the upcoming 2012-2013 year!
Plunge is all about diving into relationships and hope. We moms need hope and supportive relationships to survive in a world of constant change. Taking the plunge in relationships is being authentic and going deeper. All facets of relationships can be strengthened through taking risks, going deeper and showing authentic love – neighborhood, friendships, marriages, extended families, the world around us and ultimately relationship with God.
We look forward to seeing you at MOPS this fall!
Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!
-1 Peter 4:8-11 (The Message)
Plunge is all about diving into relationships and hope. We moms need hope and supportive relationships to survive in a world of constant change. Taking the plunge in relationships is being authentic and going deeper. All facets of relationships can be strengthened through taking risks, going deeper and showing authentic love – neighborhood, friendships, marriages, extended families, the world around us and ultimately relationship with God.
We look forward to seeing you at MOPS this fall!
Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!
-1 Peter 4:8-11 (The Message)
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