MOPS | Grace Community Church http://revive.gcc.org/mops/ en-US Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:24:01 -0600 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights ReservedMopsGraceCommunityChurchhttp://feedburner.google.com MOPS meeting dates http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/bVZd2nryjVQ/mops-meeting-dates.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/08/mops-meeting-dates.html If you are anything like me, I like to plan ahead, and keep a detailed calendar. So, those of you who are planners, here are the MOPS meeting dates: September 16TH October 7th October 21st November 4th November 18th December... If you are anything like me, I like to plan ahead, and keep a detailed calendar.  So, those of you who are planners, here are the MOPS meeting dates:

September 16TH

October 7th

October 21st

November 4th

November 18th

December 2nd

December 16th

January 6th

January 20th

February 3rd

February 17th

March 3rd

March 17th

April 7th

April 21st

May 5th

May 12th

 

]]> Announcements Random Jennifer Prescott Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:24:01 -0600 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/08/mops-meeting-dates.html SEPTEMBER 16 - OUR FIRST MEETING!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/Wguu_Gd5raI/september-16-our-first-meeting.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/08/september-16-our-first-meeting.html Our first meeting is coming up very soon!!! We will be meeting at 9:15 on Wednesday, Sept. 16th at Grace Community Church on Old Jacksonville Hwy. We are all very excited, and we can't wait to meet you, and eat... Our first meeting is coming up very soon!!!  We will be meeting at 9:15 on Wednesday, Sept. 16th at Grace Community Church on Old Jacksonville Hwy.  We are all very excited, and we can't wait to meet you, and eat with you, and grow in Christ with you!  Which reminds me, if you have never been to our MOPS meetings, DO NOT EAT BREAKFAST AT HOME - a delicious breakfast buffet is provided at every MOPS meeting.  Also, if you are a newcomer, you need to come in the side doors that face Robertson Rd - all the other doors are locked due to security for the school and daycare. 

]]> Announcements Random Jennifer Prescott Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:21:18 -0600 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/08/september-16-our-first-meeting.html FREE SNO CONES! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/mZhr31QJiOE/free-sno-cones-1.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/07/free-sno-cones-1.html Come join MOPS as we celebrate summer, our kids, and each other as moms. This is a great opportunity to meet some new moms with kids the same age as yours. Wed. July 22nd 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bergfeld Park Come join MOPS as we celebrate summer, our kids, and each other as moms. This is a great opportunity to meet some new moms with kids the same age as yours.

Wed. July 22nd

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Bergfeld Park

]]> Announcements Random Jennifer Prescott Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:21:39 -0600 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/07/free-sno-cones-1.html Millie Tanner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/fJVfJTzXmbw/millie-tanner.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/03/millie-tanner.html Millie Tanner Millie has been married to Steve Tanner for twelve years. Steve is Pastor of Family Ministries at Grace Community Church. Luke and Jake are 6 yr old twins in Kindergarten. She works at the Women of Grace Center... Millie Tanner

Millie

Millie has been married to Steve Tanner for twelve years.  Steve is Pastor of Family Ministries at Grace Community Church.  Luke and Jake are 6 yr old twins in Kindergarten.  She works at the Women of Grace Center as a counselor and has been there for two years working with women and couples.  Millie has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling.  The Tanners have been at Grace for 4 years.  She grew up in Tyler and says that she loves MOPS!

]]> Laura Curbow Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:30:38 -0600 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/03/millie-tanner.html Shannon Etheridge "The Sexually Confident Wife" http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/QQD2Lq7LrIY/shannon-etheridge-the-sexually-confident-wife.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/03/shannon-etheridge-the-sexually-confident-wife.html Shannon Etheridge We have the priviledge to hear Shannon speak about her new book “The Sexually Confident Wife”. Shannon is a renowned speaker and author, bringing honesty and insight from a Christian perspective to topics such as marriage and sexuality.... Shannon Etheridge

Shannon

We have the priviledge to hear Shannon speak about her new book “The Sexually Confident Wife”. Shannon is a renowned speaker and author, bringing honesty and insight from a Christian perspective to topics such as marriage and sexuality. She has also written “Every Woman’s Marriage”.

Part 1

Part 2

]]> Laura Curbow Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:29:07 -0600 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/03/shannon-etheridge-the-sexually-confident-wife.html Mission:Marriage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/Xq9ySWkJ08A/missionmarriage.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/01/missionmarriage.html Spend some time with your mate on a cost effective date! Join us for food, fun, laughter and learning as we focus on the important role you play in your family unit. Speaker Chris Legg will challenge and entertain as...

MissionMarriageGraphic Spend some time with your mate on a cost effective date!

Join us for food, fun, laughter and learning as we focus on the important role you play in your family unit. Speaker Chris Legg will challenge and entertain as he addresses the topic of marriage in a fresh and fun way. Mission: Marriage will be held Friday Feb. 6, from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is 20.00 per couple and includes, dinner and dessert from Joe's Italian, entertainment and door prizes. Limited childcare is available at $5 per child. To make reservations, contact Cindy Waterman at 903-570-7476 or jcw930@suddenlink.net. This event is sponsored by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and is open to all.

]]> Announcements Laura Curbow Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:38:37 -0700 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2009/01/missionmarriage.html Sleeping In Peace http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/4UONvGfus54/-in-a-childs-eyes.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/-in-a-childs-eyes.html I LOVE new pajamas. Or as my little family affectionately calls them, “jim-jams.” You know how unresolved trauma from childhood has lingering effects into adulthood? Well, I have pajama trauma. When I was about 7 years old, my parents had... J0422818 I LOVE new pajamas. Or as my little family affectionately calls them, “jim-jams.” You know how unresolved trauma from childhood has lingering effects into adulthood? Well, I have pajama trauma. When I was about 7 years old, my parents had to attend an out of town funeral and entrusted my brother, sister and me to the care of family friends who had two daughters about my age. All was fun and dandy until bedtime rolled around. You see, my mom had bought me a brand spankin’ new pair of pink Strawberry Shortcake pajamas. My little insides gushed with anticipation of snuggling up in them. So after my bath, I raced to my room to discover my sweet, soft, cotton-candy pink pajamas adorning the gangly arms and legs of my playmate. Her eyes flashed a look of victory. And sadly, it was her mother who had sanctioned this. Crushed, I slipped into my worn red flannel pajamas, forever changed.

I have replayed this event over and over in my head – to my family, friends, strangers – anyone who would listen. Really, what is the big deal? Why did this have such an impact on me? As I have gotten to know myself a little better over the years, I now know that my love language is gifts. In short, this means I give and receive love via gifting. So to me, those pajamas were more than just sleeping attire – they were the screams of “I LOVE YOU!” from my mommy, hundreds of miles away. Screams that were stifled the instant that kid stuck her bratty body through my top. And now, as a mom, I can view it all from a different perspective. That lady had no personal vendetta against me. I now chalk it up to a misstep of a mommy, who in her eagerness to bathe and bed five children, failed to notice which pajamas were whose. And in her defense, I never expressed my hurt or desire to wear what was rightfully mine.

 So what have I learned from this? Well – kids can be mean, and grown-ups make mistakes. Two truths which, sadly, still endure today. So as I strive to impart this wisdom to my two little lovies, I keep their top drawer stuffed full of cute, snuggly jim-jams – enough to share with a friend.

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’ s teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head and [Strawberry Shortcake pajamas] to adorn your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9 To learn more about love languages, visit www.fivelovelanguages.com

Written By Tanya Showen

]]> Laura Curbow Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:44:11 -0700 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/-in-a-childs-eyes.html Rejoice In The Lord Always http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/Dtx_SoOGnzo/rejoice-in-the.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/rejoice-in-the.html It never even occurred to me until I was told by a professional that I was doing to much for my son. I was amazed that he said he should be able to completely dress himself from head to toe... It never even occurred to me until I was told by a professional that I was doing to much for my son.  I was amazed that he said he should be able to completely dress himself from head to toe at age 3.  I had just always done it for him.  For one reason or another maybe because I did it faster or right the first time.  As a mother I still struggle with letting go and having my children try things. Because it does not always fit into my schedule to wait for them to do it.

I am amazed everyday by what they can do.  Even the simple things they do just make me think could they have done this 6 months ago if I had let them try.  I let my 6yr old make his own breakfast the other day.  It was just a bowl of cereal but to pick out and pour his own cereal and milk was quite an accomplishment in his book. 

He was so excited that he ran and told his 2 yr old brother who could really care less.  His independence level has soared since that day.  He begs to fix lunch and to get stuff for his brother and sister.  In the small things we should always rejoice.  I am learning to rejoice with my child so that he to can learn to rejoice in the Lord always.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:Rejoice!

]]> Laura Curbow Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:27:58 -0700 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/rejoice-in-the.html Chris Legg - On Pressures Our Kids Face http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/9ftg0jk-t8w/chris-legg-peer.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/chris-legg-peer.html Chris Legg was the guest speaker on November 5, 2008. He spoke on the pressures our kids face and how we as parents can help them. 2 Issues main issues are kids are facing.... The two main fears our kids...

Chris Legg was the guest speaker on November 5, 2008.

He spoke on the pressures our kids face and how we as parents can help them.

2 Issues main issues are kids are facing....

The two main fears our kids have are...

What would your kids say when asked, "what are your parents passionate about?"

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]]> Laura Curbow Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:22:00 -0700 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/chris-legg-peer.html MOPS Fundraiser http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MopsGraceCommunityChurch/~3/E7-ZqGyd7Is/mops-fundraiser.html http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/mops-fundraiser.html From*me Tees is pleased to offer a growing variety of designer t-shirts for husbands and wives that display a positive image of marriage. What you wear can speak volumes! Mission: To enhance marriage relationships, communicate a positive image of marriage,... Homepagemhrfittedlstee

From*me Tees is pleased to offer a growing variety of designer t-shirts for husbands and wives that display a positive image of marriage. What you wear can speak volumes! Mission: To enhance marriage relationships, communicate a positive image of marriage, and encourage/support the sanctity of the marriage covenant between a man and a woman in a fun and stylish way Starting Nov 5th you can preorder your tees for our MOPS fundraiser. They will be for sell on Nov 5th and Nov 19th. Please see the flier on your table to select styles and sizes. Prices are listed on fliers. ]]> Announcements Laura Curbow Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:44:50 -0700 http://revive.gcc.org/mops/2008/11/mops-fundraiser.html