On the topic of "Intimacy"

We enjoyed having guest speaker, Dee Greene, Adult, Child & Family Counselor, share with us on the topic of intimacy, from one of the chapters in our book, The Mother Load.

“Invest in a mother, influence a family, improve a community, and impact the world.” ~Jill Savage, Hearts At Home

Some Tuesday mornings are harder than others to get all the kids, not to mention ourselves, fully clothed and to the church by 9 am. The morning of December 5 was even harder! With the first snow and cold temps urging us to stay at home, about 30 moms braved the conditions, dropping off their children at church and traveling to a warm welcoming home for our Christmas brunch. It was a celebration and everyone came bearing gifts. But this special day was not about us. Our Mom’s Carelink vision is not only to care for each other but to also look beyond our doors and reach out to the community. This year at Christmas our gifts were for the Pregnancy Crisis Center. We welcomed Susan Lear from PCC as our guest and she shared some touching stories and enlightened us on how God is using this ministry and his people to bring young moms and yes, even dads, to the knowledge of him through compassion and grace and the education they offer. The gifts we brought will be a blessing to many moms as they prepare for parenthood.

Carelink Kick-Off Event

Thirty-five moms gathered to kick off our first Mom’s Carelink meeting of the season. What an amazing group of women! It was exciting to see so many new faces and to spend time getting to know each other and eat a great breakfast.

Our focus this year is on how to care for ourselves while meeting the needs of our family. In Proverbs 23:19 we read, “My child, listen and be wise: Keep your heart on the right course.” As moms with young children we need to come together and support and encourage each other to stay “on the right course” and to take time to listen to God and to learn and grow. It happens at Mom’s Carelink.

We’re excited to have “mentor moms” as part of our group this year. God has led some amazing women in various seasons of motherhood to join our group to love and impart wisdom on those of us who are newer to the child rearing adventure. Already, moms are commenting on how invaluable these women are to the group!

Carelink Registration

Mom's Carelink will begin on Tuesday, September 22! We're starting a little late this year as we wait for the new nursery area to be finished and ready for us. Come join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9 am. to 11:15 am! Watch for your preregistration packets in the mail next week and information on how to register online. Or, you can register at FMBC on Sundays beginning August 30. We have a dynamic program lined up that you wont want to miss out on and friendships that will last a lifetime!

Tina Yutzy

Mom's Carelink Coordinator

"Little Red"

We had a great time at the Wichita Children's Theater seeing Little Red Riding Hood.

Water Day

Considering it reached 108 today, with a bit of cloud cover this morning was great!