"The Wife of Noble Character"- Minutes from December 13, 2012

Dear Moms, Our last meeting of the Fall semester was a joyous and delicious celebration of the holidays coupled with a creative craft led by Jennifer Davis. It was also a time to visit with friends, and be reminded about the true meaning of the Christmas holiday, and our roles in our families as we began our own celebrations and traditions. “Our role,” you may ask? Well, we have many roles, and wear many hats, but as Judy always does, she has provided scriptural depth, and meaning behind one of the many roles we have.     Judy’s Devotional: Proverbs 31: 10-21 Who and what we are is “the wife of noble character.” - Use good judgement in what you do in providing for your family - Need to be generous and show your children HOW TO BE GENEROUS - Always have food in the pantry Behind every man is a GREAT WOMAN, so she is to be RESPECTED. She is: - Wise, caring and loving - Not Lazy - Her Children and husband (who praises her) arise and call HER BLESSED Step back and be this noble woman in this “season of busy” and that is ALL that matters! Encourage developing your family holiday traditions. The children will LOVE them as they get older and have wonderful, fond memories! i.e. Play xmas music throughout the house, in the car, at all times after Thanksgiving until Christmas. Let it be known this is “your thing.” i.e. Make your own holiday wrapping paper (use festive sponge shapes, dip in paint and sponge paint large sheets of paper). So fun to do with kids.  We hope that you all have had a wonderful holiday season with your precious families and are enjoying the non hurried pace of the new year’s start! We look forward to seeing everyone back at MOPS on Thursday, JANUARY 17th. We will have new table assignments, and another inspiring agenda for the Spring semester! Debra Bochow DIscussion Group Coordinator