A few months ago, I was asked to lead the evening continuation for the MOMS group in our parish. Tonight, with the help of my friend, I facilitated a group for MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) for the first time. This was a group that has all been through the sessions in the past and the session was similar to what we all went through in our original 9 week sessions. I was both excited and nervous about leading this group. My friend stepped up and did a great job… I asked her at the beginning of all this to help me by being the prayer leader because I am not very comfortable leading others in prayer. I am not only thankful for her help with the group, but also thankful to spend that extra time with her. She is an amazing person and I am very blessed to have met her (we went through MOMS together).
The topic I chose for tonight is Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary. It was a topic I chose because I strive to bring God into my daily life… my life with my children, my husband, my friends, and my family. I want to feel His presence in my life more than when I go to church. I want to be closer to God.
The session went so great and we had a wonderful night of fellowship. I learned from others ways to bring God into my life and our home and I was able to share things I do as well (which I plan on talking about more in depth later). The group was open and friendly. It is so great to sit with a group of women, all with a common bond, without the worry of being judged or ridiculed. We talk, share, laugh, and just enjoy the time together.
I am thankful for the opportunity to do God’s work in the form of leading this group. Maybe I have that wrong though. Maybe I am not doing God’s work… maybe He is working through me.
This quote is something that I love regarding this…
“The idea is not that we do work for God, but that we are so loyal to Him that He can do His work through us.”
~Oswald Chambers~
However it may be seen or believed, I am thankful. Thankful for my friends, for MOMS, for my husband’s support in my taking on new roles for MOMS, for the love and understanding I get with my group, and for the chance to do this… in His name.
Missy says
Hello, I was googling looking for info on the MOMS Ministry and saw this and read it. I also went through the MOMS Ministry at my church and it has changed my life! I can’t say enough GOOD about it all and the women I have met through my years with it! My church started a Steering committee and I am very happy to be part of it. I was in the 3rd group and we are planning for our 8th class.
It was so great to read this and see other’s in other states just as much into it as I am. Thanks for sharing what you wrote Stefany and I wish your MOMS group the very best! God bless…
Alisha says
Sorry I couldn’t be there for you, but you were in my thoughts and I was praying for it to go smoothly for you…:)
Love you Stef!
Paula says
I just went through a MOMs course at my church at the end of the year. I loved it! I wish it was more than 9 weeks! We started a book club and are getting ready to start a craft club.
Missy says
Paula…
After our church did the 9 weeks classes we did on going “groups”. We meet once a month and talk about something spiritual. Each person in the group takes a turn leading it. It’s a great night out and fills me with all I need for another Month. Maybe you should look into something like this with the ladies who “graduated” from your classes. Good luck and God bless…