A New Name & More

One of the most fun things we have experienced with our little group is the way it has adapted to reach a vision for reaching even more moms in our neighborhoods. Two years ago we launched "Mommy Meet Up". Vanessa did a great job of paving the way for a successful Moms ministry. We had Playgroups at the church, field trips in the area, mom's nights out, monthly MOPS meetings and gatherings in her home. This past Summer Vanessa and her family moved to Oregon, and has passed the baton to our team. With that comes a further building on the foundation Vanessa and the team has laid. My dear friend, and co-leader, Becky Keife, wrote this article for Cornerstone's September newsletter to explain these exciting changes! We are working on a new website and will link this blog to the new site once we get it up and running.

The heart to connect, encourage, and equip moms of all ages and stages will stay the same. But the name has changed. Welcome to MOMS!

Named for our mission to Make Our Mothering Significant, MOMS is a “new” Cornerstone ministry that will merge the fun playgroups and field trips of Mommy MeetUp and the special speakers and fellowship of MOPS into one comprehensive ministry for mothers.

MOMS will launch in October with an extended format. The first and third Thursday of every month will be our MOMS meeting. Come be refreshed with hot coffee and a delicious breakfast as we share the journey of motherhood together. To help us explore this year’s theme, “A Beautiful Mess”, our meetings will have an exciting mix of dynamic speakers, table discussions, personal testimonies, creative projects, and prayer.

The second Thursday of each month will be our MOMS playdate, a fun time for moms (and grandmas) to share a slice of life as we play with our little ones. We’ll alternate between someone’s home, a gated park, and a local field trip.

Whether you’re a mom to a baby in diapers or a teen driver, we invite YOU to join us as we embrace the Beautiful Mess of motherhood and discover how we can Make Our Mothering Significant through Christ.

So mark your calendars for the MOMS fall kickoff: Thursday, October 3^rd from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Real moms exploring real-life issues, ready to welcome the real you! Won’t you join us? And bring a friend, too!