1. Announcements
MOPS MOMENTS
April 2 – MOPS Bible Study
27 March 2008
Please join us for our MOPS Bible
study from 7-9 pm at Suzi Hull’s Good Morning, Ladies.
house. Everyone is welcome!
Recently, I was thinking about what the Bible has to say about “Me Time”. I know this
April 10 – MOPS Meeting may at first sound selfish to some of you, but humor me for a moment while reading this
Please join us for our next MOPS newsletter… As I considered what “Me Time” means, the Proverbs 31 women came to
meeting where we will hear the mind. It says in Proverbs 31:15 (The Message), “She's up before dawn, preparing
amazing testimony from Madelena breakfast for her family and organizing her day.” Wow, what a concept!
Diosumito. She is such a woman
of faith; you won’t want to miss it! As mothers, we all struggle daily, weekly, and monthly for “Me Time”. Of course, we put
it off in order to meet the needs of our husband and our children - not to mention our
Flower Fundraiser in March much-needed sleep before our family gets up! We think we are making time for
Cornerstone Christian Academy is ourselves when we watch our favorite television shows, read a novel or magazine -
raising money for their school by absorbing ourselves in what goes on in other’s lives and seeing all the things they have,
hosting a flower bulb fundraiser but we don’t. What a trap.
for the month of March. If
you’re interested in placing an As I’ve thought about this, I think we may be kidding ourselves. We think we are making
order, please see Rachel. All reasonable sacrifices by putting others first, but then it backfires! It comes back
orders and money due TODAY. tenfold - we start feeling neglected, rejected, and worn out. We start to unfavorably
compare ourselves to others. Then, the inevitable occurs. We start taking it out on the
Mark your calendars - April 24! ones we love and care about the most. I know this first hand; I struggle with it
Join us for our bi-annual clothing constantly - I think we all do.
swap. Start sorting through any
children’s clothing, maternity When I looked up the above verse, it hit me like a ton of bricks. Right there - in writing
clothing, toys, etc. that you wish - it says she gets up before dawn and organizes her day. As I read between the lines, I
to donate / exchange for other believe she also spends time with God in prayer when the house is at its quietest. She
items you bring back home – starts her day with the Lord, prays for her day, and for her family. In the following
remember extra bags for your verses, we learn that she gets everything she needs in return:
stuff!
The woman to be admired and praised
Elizabeth’s Sponsorship in Togo, is the woman who lives in the fear of God.
West Africa Give her everything she deserves!
We are continuing with our Festoon her life with praises! Proverbs 31:30, 32
yearlong commitment to support
Elizabeth, and will continue to On the days I have awakened and not returned to bed (I get up to make breakfast and
collect money at each of our lunch for my husband), my day ran smoother and I felt refreshed. My daily tasks didn’t
meetings until the end of the seem so demanding, and I am more at peace with the world around me. Why? I believe
year. Any additional money because I gave myself “Me Time” and God “His time” before my day got started. Not
collected will go towards only do I feel closer to God, but my needs are also met in the process.
sponsorship for the summer
months. Thank you all so much for You may be thinking, “I don’t have the time” or “I’m too tired”. However, I have watched
participating! many shows about those super-size families (by they way, I am obsessed with these
shows!), and they always ask the mom when she has her “Me Time”. The Christian moms
Women’s Weekly Bible Study always say, “before the children get up”. They start their day with God first. So,
Join us in the Worship Cafe at fifteen minutes to a half hour before the children get up, try it. I believe when we do
NHCC every Tuesday morning this, God gives us the sustenance to get us through our day. Then we don’t need the “Me
from 10-11am. As always, Time” because God has already given it to us! -J. Cook
childcare is provided for FREE. MOPS Purpose Statement quot;To nurture every mother of a preschooler by meeting her
distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ.quot;

2. Announcements, Cont. Monkey Bread
Listen to Christian Radio From the kitchen of Cooks.com
Enjoy uplifting contemporary This is a great breakfast on the weekend to make with your kids.
Christian music on K-LOVE 91.1 FM.
Visit their website for more 4 cans refrigerator biscuits (about 40)
resources at www.klove.com. 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
Mom’s Birthdays in April 1 cup white sugar
Wendy Herren – 4/7 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Kim Langis – 4/18 1/2 cup pecans, raisins and/or coconut, if desired
1. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Pour sugar and cinnamon into a plastic bag - mix.
2. Add biscuit pieces, several at a time; shake to coat well.
3. Place pieces in a buttered tube or Bundt pan until all are used.
MOPS Steering Committee 4. Sprinkle layers with nuts, raisings or coconut.
Fall 2007 – Spring 2008 5. Bring brown sugar and butter to a boil in saucepan. Cool 10 minutes, then pour
over top of biscuits.
Coordinator 6. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Allow to cool 15 minutes before removing from
Jen Vieira pan. Turn upside down to serve.
t. 508-567-1292
e. djv82@verizon.net Something to Ponder, Someone to Pray for…
Discussion Group Leader / Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my
Prayer Box requests for all of you with joy… Philippians 1:3-5a
Rachel Dumont
t. 401-289-0369 Prayer request – Please pray for a friend of one of our MOPS Moms… Her 1-year-
e. rachelgdumont@gmail.com old daughter had recently drowned in a pool. Please pray for this entire family, as
well as the Lord’s protection on their marriage.
Creative Activities
Jessica Cook Our MOPS Steering Committee recently came across some pearls of wisdom from
t. 508-674-2969 our previous MOPS coordinator (here at New Hope), Vicki Bruce. We hope that you
e. jmf111575@hotmail.com will be encouraged by it as we were:
Suzi Hull There is a plan and a purpose for each of you. Are you starting to get a feel for it?
t. 508-673-3858 Can you taste it? It is at MOPS, at home, in your community, and out into the
e. whull99@comcast.net future… I don’t know what it looks like but I know it’s there. How do I know? How
can I be sure? I am sure, and I can say this without an ounce of doubt, and I will
Finance tell you how… I know, because I know that God is faithful. With Him, you can’t
Sarah Duboyce miss. It’s a guaranteed bull’s eye – every time! That’s pretty amazing considering
t. 508-994-2075 that right now, you may not even know where the bull’s eye is, but He will lead you
e. sardub@yahoo.com there if you stick with Him. So will you? Will you say right now, “Lord, whatever
comes, I’m sticking with You. Your way, not mine. Your future, not mine.
Secretary
Whatever it is, bring it on.” Will you say, “Yes!” to God without even knowing what
Winnie Lee
the future holds?
t. 401-624-8624
e. leewinniepooh@yahoo.com
MOPS Mentor
Cathy Bringhurst
t. 508-324-4500 If you don’t know Jesus as your personal Savior and want to meet Him, please run,
e. cbringhurst@nhcc.ws (don’t walk!) to any one of us in the Steering Committee, and we’ll introduce you!