Area 20 September 2017 Monthly Update

Area 20 September Monthly Update

Hello Wonderful Women!

Have you ever walked into a room for a specific reason, but saw a mess & stopped to pick it up, then found that item you were looking for two days ago, and been completely diverted from the reason you walked into the room to the point that 10-15 minutes later, you leave the room and don’t realize for another 10-15 minutes that you didn’t actually do or get what you originally intended? It can be so frustrating!

Distractions abound in our lives starting with our phones, the Internet, always being “plugged in”, all that parenting involves with our children, our commitments and countless other things. It can be difficult to focus on the task right in front of us. Have you found yourself constantly multitasking no matter what you are trying to accomplish? (side note: I don’t even want to admit how long it took me to type this thought, how many times I stopped to do something else, or how many times I had to remind myself that I didn’t finish yet!)

That’s why I LOVE our theme “Free Indeed”! In the theme summary, it states “Choosing freedom is a deeply spiritual act, one that our souls long for. That is why this year, we choose wild, unexpected freedom; the kind that brings more laughter and less worry, more contentment and less hustle. Freedom that is so contagious, the people around us are compelled toward their own liberation.”

Choosing freedom can sometimes mean that I should slow down a little, limit my Internet and phone usage, be intentional about completing my tasks and learning to say no to things I don’t have time to do. I want to embrace more laughter and less worry, more contentment and less hustle. In order to help me do this I am going to remind myself to

Let Love Be the Loudest Voice “We will bask in the freedom of living loved by understanding who God is, and who we are because of it. We will be free from the need to hustle for our worth, and we will live in the truth that we are already loved and loveable, without all the striving.”

Be Gutsy “Being gutsy is about realizing that you get to decide how busy you are, what you say yes to, what is best for your family and what you make a priority in your mothering. If you need to slow down your life – you can do that. If you feel like you don’t have any friends – go out and make some.”

and Go First  “In fact, one of the best ways to advocate for others’ freedom is to go first ourselves, and then we can share with courage and honesty because we have found the keys of freedom. We will go first so that we can set other captives free.”

Won’t you join me?

Better moms make a better world,

Christy Molnar
MOPS Area Coach
Area 20:AL, GA, LA, MS
678-726-3198

AREA 20, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana & Mississippi News

MOPS Area 20 Leaders Facebook Page

Did you know we have a MOPS Area 20 Leaders Facebook page?

This page is open to all registered Area 20 MOPS Leaders. MOPS International encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus, and in partnership with the local church. Area 20 MOPS Leaders facebook page is a place to ask questions about MOPS International events, get ideas for meetings and remember why We Are MOPS. Your MOPS Volunteer Team Coaches check the page daily. We have been posting a Prayer & Praise request each Tuesday. If you ever have a prayer request, you may share it in that post. Our Coaches will pray specifically for your requests.

We are also facilitating group discussions for a week each month. In August, we asked questions that you asked us. Starting September 11^th, we will be discussing all things MOMcon. We’d LOVE to see you there, but it doesn’t matter if you are attending or not – everyone can participate in our discussion! You can join our page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Area20MOPS/

Each time you share an idea or comment your name will be entered for a random drawing.

 What are you waiting for? Join our page, find ideas & share ideas.

Area 20 Needs YOU!

Have you been called to join our MOPS Volunteer Team?

Your Coaches pray daily for our MOPS groups & you, our Leaders. We also pray that those who are called to join us will answer that call. If the seed has been planted in you and you would like to know more about what being a Coach means, please send your Coach or our Area Coach, Christy Molnar, christymolnar@yahoo.com an email today.

MOPS International Announcements

New Leader Handbook

The MOPS International new Leader Handbook is simple to read and simple to use. It outlines the Heart of MOPS and the MOPS Experience. It will help Leaders welcome, meet and connect with moms in their community and share the love of Jesus. Combined with the online resources, the Leader Handbook will provide everything a Leader needs to simply lead their group. 
leaders.mops.org/handbook

Got Pictures?

Let MOPS show you off! Submit your favorite MOPS images to share with our audience on Facebook, Instagram and The MOPS Magazine and blog. 
Here are the type of pictures we need from you: candid, lifestyle photos depicting your daily motherhood journey. Images should be at least 1400 pixels wide. 
Please submit all pictures to photos@mops.org with the subject line: MOPS Social Images. Within the email, please include your first and last name, email and your Facebook and Instagram information if applicable.

Reminder to Register your Moms!

Standard Membership Pricing: 

For Moms:

One year of Membership for $31.95

Two years of Membership for $29.95 per year

Three years of Membership for $27.95 per year

For Mentors:

One year of Membership for $33.95

Two years of Membership for $31.95 per year

Three years of Membership for $29.95 per year

From June 1 through October 1, for every 20 memberships joining through your group, your group will earn one free. (You must redeem these freebies by March 31, 2018.)

MOMcon

Planning to go to MOMcon 2017? It is in Kansas City, Missouri September 21 – 23 at Kansas City Convention Center. Register today! More information available through the link or you can contact your Coach!

Leaders, if you have registered, please let your Coach know. We plan a special time just for YOU, our Area 20 MOPS Leaders and LOVE to give away MOPS swag to our leaders while we are there.

http://www.mops.org/momcon-2017/

Did you know that MOPS International provides a webpage for each group? This webpage gives moms a safe place to find and explore your group before they may feel brave enough to ask questions. This can be a great resource for moms to find information 24/7. You can set up your webpage in our Manage Your Group section.
leaders.mops.org/groupmanagement/publicity

Already have your webpage set up?
Now is a great time to check your url. Does it say, "www.mops.org/groups/<yourgroupname>" ? 
If not, moms will get a "page not found" screen.

Need help? contact your coach to walk you through the process: leaders.mops.org/coach-connect

Prayers and Praises

Leaders, if you have a prayer or praise that you would like us to share with Area 20 Leaders, please send to your Coach or post on our Facebook page.

Prayers for those in Texas affected by Harvey.

Prayers for moms adjusting to life with a newborn, dealing with children’s illnesses, and needing a friend.

Pray for our Area 20 MOPS Leaders and the moms in their groups.

Prayers for Leadership Teams starting their MOPS year and working to help MOPS International reach 1 million moms.

Pray for our Area 20 MOPS Volunteer Team (MVT) as we strive to encourage and equip the leaders in our communities and hope that more MOPS Leaders will answer God’s call to be a part of our team.