September is right around the corner, and with it comes the start of Mom Time. We kick off our season on Tuesday, September 18th, at 9:30 in the chapel foyer. If you have never been to Mom Time before, let me give you an idea of what it looks like.
Mom Time is geared toward moms of younger kids, basically lower elementary and younger, but we don't "age out" our moms. Our goal is to give you a little break in your week to drink some coffee and hang out with other moms, laugh and compare stories from the "trenches," and learn how the Bible relates practically to you as a mom.
Our moms arrive between 9:20-9:30 and drop off their kiddoes at the nursery, then enjoy a light continental breakfast until 9:45 when we offically begin. We have announcements and icebreakers, then a large group teaching. At 10:30 we move to our small groups for discussion time, ending at 11:00.
As a Mom Time leadership team, we want to encourage you as face some of the most demanding years of your life. Being a parent of young children is one of the toughest jobs you'll ever love, to borrow a line from the military. And often, we do more before 9 am than many do all day, right?!
When my boys were younger, as they are now 6 and 9, Mom Time was a highlight of my week. Just knowing that I had a place to go and get away for a bit, and more importantly, learn tips and tools to help me parent them, was great; as a new believer back then, I was surprised to learn that God had anything to say about my parenting and marriage.
Truthfully, I mostly looked forward to not having to take anyone to the bathroom for an hour and a half, and my table mates rarely needed me to cut up their food before I could eat my own.
I'm looking forward to rekindling friendships with returning moms, and beginning new ones too.
See you soon!
Debbie Giese, Director of Mom Time
PS: I just checked and the registration is open! Click here to register for Mom Time and/or childcare!
