Marvin MOPS: "MomSense" at Marvin MOPS

What a wonderful kick-off as we began our 2011-2012 MOPS year at Marvin! This year's MOPS theme is "MomSense" - be BOLD, LOVING, and SENSIBLE. Our theme verse is "God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible" (2 Timothy 1:7 - The Message). Our meeting was filled with several new faces and many returning moms from last year. There were brand new moms with infants and more seasoned moms with several children. No matter what "mothering" stage moms are in, Marvin MOPS is a place for all moms seeking connection, support and fellowship! Our group would not be complete without our amazing 6 mentors. Returning this year are Judy, Natalie, Lori and MaryAnn along with Leanne, our newest mentor. We are so thankful to have each of these ladies take the time to pour their guidance and mothering wisdom into our lives, as newer moms. Our morning began with introductions of our MomSense theme, Steering Committee, Mentors, and devotional by Judy.

We knew our moms would know how to be creative in a MOPS style cooking competition. How often are the kids asking for a snack, you open the pantry and find very little to offer that they like?. You stare at the random ingredients in the pantry and wonder what can I make? "Iron Chef" - MOPS Style competition was very similiar to what we face as moms when the box of goldfish is empty or last yogurt has been eaten. Each group had an assortment of ingredients to create two snacks, one "savory" and one "sweet." Our judges (Mentors) voted on creativity, presentation and overall taste of the snacks. The Orange and Blue table ladies were our most creative chefs this morning! We ended our meeting by making MOPS prayer journals. Jennifer, our Creative Activities Coordinator, brought adorable ribbons, papers and stickers for us to personalize mini journals to keep in our purses this year! We are so excited to begin this year with each of you! Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting - September 22nd!