M.O.M.S

Ministry of Mothers Sharing

Mission Statement: The purpose of M.O.M.S. is to create in women an awareness of the inner sacred self, while at the same time teaching them new ways to inspire, encourage, and affirm each other. Through the process of personal and spiritual growth, women have the opportunity to clarify their values, claim their own giftedness, and bring these new strengths to their family relationships and to the Christian community.

What Does a M.O.M.S. Program Look Like?

M.O.M.S. is an eight-week journey that leads a group of women through an experience of peer ministry, self-discovery, mutual support, and prayer. Participants use a Personal Journal. Each two-hour session deals with issues that are common concerns in today’s world. In sequential order, the participants explore:

 

Session 1: Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance

What choices influence my self-esteem? Where am I with my self-acceptance?

Session 2: Stress, Worries, and Anxiety

What can I do to recognize and deal with stress productively?

Session 3: Everyday Spirituality

What is my image and experience of spirituality and ministry?

Session 4: Feelings

How can I name, claim and accept my own feelings and deal with them in my own way?

Session 5: Personal Growth

How am I being challenged to grow at this time in my life?

Session 6: Expressing Values in Friendships

What values do I express in my relationships?

Session 7: Discernment

Continuing the Journey ~ What choice do I want to make for my continued personal and spiritual growth? Each participant shares her decision about her choices.

Session 8: Celebration of New Beginings

An evening of celebration

M.O.M.S. is essentially peer ministry and is for all who are interested, not just the young with small children, but more seasoned Moms who have walked the journey. You can be a spiritual Mom or birth Mom. This is a wonderful opportunity for who ever wants to grow spiritually in the company of other woman.


M.O.M.S. Continuing Events

Once you have completed the eight week M.O.M.S. session there are a number of continuing events to get involved in. These events bring families together, minister to each other, promote spiritual growth and ministering to the poor. These events include...

Lenten & Advent Reflection
Family Night
Blessings of Motherhood
Playground Play Group
"Roll Out The Carriage" to meet other Mothers
AWARENESS by Anthony DeMello
Bake Sale to raise money for Haiti
M.O.M.S. Retreat
May movie "Mary Mother of Jesus"
THE FAITH CLUB by Ranya Idiby (Muslin),
Suzanne Oliver(Christian),
and Priscilla Warner (Jew).