I know how
... lonely motherhood can be
... difficult being a mom can be
... physically exhausting it is
... heartbreaking it can be
... mind boggling it is
But I also know how
... joyful it is to be a mom
... beautiful it can be
... fulfilling it is
... awe-inspiring it can be
... incredibly fun being a mom can be
I know the ups and downs and all arounds you can feel as a mom. I've ridden that roller coaster for a long time now, so I can definitely relate.
If you ever need someone to talk to or to encourage you or just plain cry with you, I'm here. I want you to know that.
I also want to let you know about a few great groups for moms that I've heard about or participated in. These provide excellent opportunities to connect with other moms and have a little time for yourself.
The first group is MOMS NURTURING MOMS at Oakwood Church in Hartland.
Looking for a safe place where you can connect with other moms? Moms Nurturing Moms educates, encourages, and equips women for the most important job in all the world: parenting! Moms Nurturing Moms is biblically-based and designed around the concept of more experienced women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationships.
The morning begins with a Continental-style breakfast followed by large group teaching time. Moms will then enjoy small group discussion to further explore each week’s topic.
When: Thursdays, beginning September 15, 2011 (September – May)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Kathi Palmer 262-392-4112 or kapalmer7@gmail.com
Cost: $25.00/semester 1 only | $25.00/semester 2 only | $40/year
Includes registration, workbook, handouts and materials, teaching and childcare.
Childcare: We are delighted to provide childcare [birth – K] for those that are pre-registered.
SEMESTER 1
Grace Based Parenting
We will kick the year off with guest speaker Pam Olsen. Pam has extended experience with Love and Logic and will give us an overview of Love and Logic as well as answer any questions you might have. Pam will also lead us into our first semester DVD curriculum: Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel. Dr. Kimmel, founder of Family Matters ministries, offers a refreshing new look at parenting. Rejecting rigid rules and checklists that don’t work, Dr. Kimmel recommends a parenting style that mirrors God’s love, reflects His forgiveness, and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior. As we embrace the grace God offers, we begin to give it—creating a solid foundation for growing morally strong and spiritually motivated children.
http://www.oakwoodnow.org/ministries/women/moms-nurturing-moms.html
The second group is INSPIRING MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS at Elmbrook Church.
Our goal is to inspire you to flourish and keep you going in this all-important pursuit called motherhood. We believe that an inspired mom inspires! We start with a shot of hot coffee and uninterrupted conversation. We add an eclectic mix of speakers—experienced moms, parenting experts and helpful professionals. We stir in great discussion that offers the perfect blend of laughter and learning. You don’t even have to worry about child care. Your children (infants to K5) will be engaged in loving, educational, active play (LEAP) in the care of trained teachers for the entire morning.
GREAT FOR
Moms of preschoolers (infants-K5).
WHEN & WHERE
Begins bi-weekly Tues., Sept. 20, 9:15-11:30 am OR Wed., Sept. 21, 9:15-11:30 am;
Elmbrook Church, Fellowship Hall
REGISTRATION INFO
$40 for the year, payable online or on the first day of class. All materials included with registration.
INSPIRING MOMS PLUS
Want to be inspired every week? If you’re already attending Inspiring Moms every other week, join us on the opposite weeks for Inspiring Moms PLUS. Meet with other moms of preschoolers to learn about and discuss Christianity. In this safe environment, no topic or question is off limits. Before class you’ll listen to an audio message to prepare for the class discussion, review great themes of the Bible and journal your thoughts. In class you’ll share your thoughts, ideas and questions. The Bible is God’s story—an epic narrative about His desire for a relationship with you. Explore how the story started, where it’s going, and where you fit in this incredible story.
GREAT FOR
Preschool moms seeking answers to their spiritual questions.
WHEN & WHERE
Bi-weekly beginning Tues., Sept. 27, 9:15-11:30 am OR Wed., Sept. 28, 9:15-11:30 am
Elmbrook Church
REGISTRATION INFO
FREE but must be registered for Inspiring Moms.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Debi Hovila 262.796.5747
L.E.A.P. LOVING, EDUCATIONAL, ACTIVE, PLAY
You can confidently place your children in a loving, educational and active play environment while you learn. Watch your child grow, too, under the care of trained teachers and assistants. Available during all morning growth groups for women, for infants-K5. You must be registered for a growth group for women for your child to participate.
http://elmbrook.org/adults/growing-strong/women/
The last group is MOM TIME at Fox River Christian Church.
Mom Time is a ministry dedicated to mothers. It is a place to find friendship and encouragement as we go through the journey of raising children together.
Mom Time is a weekly gathering designed to allow mothers of young children to…
Connect with others in the same season of life
Learn from practical, Biblical teaching
Take a break from their children and be renewed
We meet October-May, Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
If you are a mother of young children, please consider joining us for some “Mom Time.
http://foxriverchristian.org/GetConnected/Adults/Women/MomTime.aspx
If you would like more information on any of these groups, contact me and I can connect you with someone who attends or has attended one of these groups.
Take some time for YOU!
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