Meeting Recap - October 10th, 2013

At this relaxing and fun MOPS meeting we had a little friendly competition!  But before we get to that, be sure to read these announcements:

• The MOPS Fall Family Festival is on Saturday, October 26th from 3 to 6 pm at Greenfield Farm.  If you were unable to sign up at a meeting please let your table leader know as soon as possible if you plan to attend.  The cost is $6 per person, free for children under 2, and payable when you arrive at the farm.
• MOPS is going Trick-or-Treating at The Laurels on Tuesday, October 29th at 4pm.  The Laurels is a skilled nursing a rehabilitation facility off of Route 29 in Charlottesville.  Kids will receive a treat bag after they show off their costumes to the residents.   No scary costumes please.
• 40 Days for Life is a pro-life campaign where volunteers pray outside of Planned Parenthood from 6am to 9pm each day from September 25th through November 3rd. If you would like to sign up for a one hour time slot please contact Wendy Frady.
• Our next MOPS Craft Night is Friday, November 1st.  Available classes include handmade Christmas cards and Decorative Stockings.  See your October newsletter for more information. To sign up contact Amber Young.
• The seventh annual Chocolate Festival is on Saturday, October 19th  from 9am to 2pm in downtown Charlottesville at Lee Park and First United Methodist Church. There will be crafts, live music, a used book sale, and tons of homemade chocolate treats!
• Divine Consign consignment sale for women will be held from Oct. 19th through the 23rd at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. For more information visit www.cvilledivineconsign.com.

The "favorite things" door prize was brought to us by Mentoring Mom Michelle Cox. Her bag included many useful items for written correspondence; thank you notes, pretty paper, and stamps.  Congrats to Sherry A. on winning the bag!  Anne B. and Allison P. each won a book also brought by Michelle.

In honor of Lauren losing her keys she gave away some cute key chains as door prizes; congrats to Brette, Laurie B., and Becky V.  Thanks Lauren! Way to make lemonade out of lemons!

We were honored to hear from MOPS mom Sheena McClean.  Sheena spoke to us about the circumstances that brought her to Charlottesville, and like many of us, it was her husband's job.  Life for Sheena and her family took an unexpected and unwelcome turn when her husband was sent overseas for several months.  Sheena was devastated to be without her husband in a new town with no friends or family, but through this trial Sheena told us, "I found Jesus again." She explained that God was her comforter and protector, and has even blessed her with many new friends.  Thanks so much for your inspiring words Sheena!

We then played a spirited game of "Purse Scavenger Hunt". Each table was given a list of items with a corresponding point value. Moms searched through their purses and the points were added up...congrats to the Orange table who won by just a few points! 

Our next MOPS meeting is on October 24th, and we will be meeting in the Youth Fellowship Hall. Hope to see you there!