Love Languages and Homeless Outreach

Time keeps flying by! Wow only 1 more meeting before summer!

Thanks to Rose and Magnolia for supplying us with plenty of yummy treats to get ready for swimsuit season....ha, ha! I hope we're all making strides in loving our children in all 5 of the love languages and becoming more aware of the faces of the homeless around us.

I had the privelege of taking our lunches (over 100 sack lunches) down to the Phoenix Rescue Mission. I have to admit I had never been there and I got lost.....but what sweet surprise God placed before me. I got off of the freeway and there was a homeless guy with a sign sitting on a crate. I sometimes smile and look away, but this time I had over 100 lunches in my car. I thought to myself, "Why not give this guy one?" So I rolled down my window and held a lunch out. He ran over and said, "Thank you, Thank you!". Then he scurried over to a private area on the sidewalk of the overpass and dug through the bag with delight. As I turned the corner he looked up and gave me a big wave and a smile. I had tears in my eyes as I drove away. What a sweet glimpse into the eyes of the Lord just as Matthew 25 states.

Verse 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Hope you all had a blessed Easter. I look forward to seeing what each of your tables put together for our final Tea and Testimony meeting on May 5th. Lilac will be hosting and it'll be AWESOME! See you there!

MOPS Swap March 17th

The MOPS Swap was a success.  It was so much fun finding treasures that many of us are looking forward to next year's treasure hunt already!


Our next meeting is this Thursday, April 7th at 9:30am.  This week is a presentation on Love Languages of Children.  Great topic.  With only 3 meetings left, this is not one to miss! ... and neither are any of the other ones!


The Rose table is hosting.  Contact your table leader Shannon at shannon@8beans.com with any questions.

Spa Day March 3rd 2011

How wonderful it is to be a woman and to fully appreciate pampering!  Thank you so much to all of the women involved in bringing us such a wonderful event.  Spa day was an amazing success.

News and Upcoming Events....

MOPS Bible Study this Thursday 9:30-11:00am. Download the study on Heart and Attitude if you forgot to pick it up.

Check out the Classes offered at the Eastlake Park Community Center for Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers. Classes like ballet, messy art, and parent/tot musichttp://phoenix.gov/PARKS/eastlak.html 

The American Cancer Society is holding a fundraiser in Laveen this year at Betty Fairfax High School on April 16th and 17th. To join a team or start your own go to http://www.relayforlife.org/LaveenAZ 

Anani is setting up a field trip to Maya's Farm at The Farm at South Mountain to tour the farm/chickens area and learn about gardening and so on. There is a set fee for any group, so the more families that go, the cheaper it will be. She is looking at the morning of Monday, April 18th. Anyone interested can contact her at ananimv@yahoo.com

The MOPS SWAP is set for March 17th-St. Patty's Day. Information will be e-mailed regarding  guidelines to everyone who has signed up so if you forgot please e-mail Jill Fenner. Remember we will not take items on Thursday morning, they must be brought Wednesday evening. If you have no idea what the MOP SWAP is then scroll down to "MOPS SWAP" and check it out.

Coming Up In March

March 3rd -Spa Day - Join us for a morning of girlie pampering. You'll enjoy a short sampling of spa-like things such as Satin Hands Treatment along with a Parafin Dip, a Facial, Do-It-Yourself (or Do-It-For-Your-Neighbor) Nail Painting, and of course the always famous chocolate fountain. You'll have a chance to win some great prizes like a spa pedicure, body lotions, a Scooptacular gift card, and a MOPS t-shirt. E-mail laveenmops@yahoo.com with any questions. (Lily is hosting: Table Leader Kari karifumusa@cox.net)

March 17th - MOPS Meeting and MOP SWAP - This is a really great garage sale without actually exchanging any money. You bring your stuff and basically trade it for other people's stuff (kid's items, adult clothing, household items, whatever-the only stipulation is that it must be in good repair-no holes, dirt, etc.) You get 1 ticket for each item you bring and each item you'd like will cost you 1 ticket. All items must be brought and set up on Wednesday the 16th from 8-9pm and the swapping doors will open at 9:45 am. E-mail laveenmops@yahoo.com if you have any questions. (Sweet Pea is hosting: Table Leader Jessica jessicasmithdesigns@yahoo.com)

Marriage and Intimacy Feb 3rd

What a Morning of Glorious food from the Morning Glory table this past meeting.  Thank you ladies for all of your efforts in serving us. 


Next MOPS Meeting: Feb 17th on forgiveness. You won't want to miss this speaker. The Daisy table is hosting so contact Rachel (daisy's table leader at arizonarachel@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

 

A Day at MOPS 1/20

What an array by the Lilac table!  Whoa.  That was amazing.  Thank you so much ladies for your wonderful display.

Bible Study this Thursday (and every 2nd and 4th Thurs. through April) at 9:30am at the church. Children can be dropped off at the playground (but please keep infants with you).  Study is on beauty.

Next Meeting is on Feb 3rd. Jennifer Miller from Home Life Revolution will be our speaker on Marriage/Intimacy. Check our her website at homeliferevolution.com Morning Glory is hosting-Melissa McAdams is the table leader melissamcadams6504@yahoo.com

Christmas Concert

What a wonderful array of desserts and coffee for the Christmas Concert.  It was the perfect compliment to a beautiful Christmas program.  Thank you to all of the Steering Team and ladies who contributed. 

We have some great topics ahead for MOPS in the upcoming year.  (say did anyone get you with the "See you next year" line at the end of last year?  - That gets me every time!)

Here is what you can expect to hear about in 2011 at MOPS.... 

Revolutionary Marriage, The 5 Love Languages of Children, Spa Day, Intentional Parenting, and even Community Outreach. 

Looking forward to seeing you Thursday, January 20th for our next MOPS meeting.