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NEWSLETTER

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
-James 1:2-3

PRAYER: IT DOES A MOTHER GOOD Mothers Of Preschoolers

by Cheri Fuller with Cathy Schutt As a mom, I want what is best for my kids so I come to God with concerns and requests for them. Just as I looked forward to hearing from my son while he was serving in Iraq, Ive come to realize that God enjoys hearing from me. With that in mind, I have made the most of prayer by both talking to and listening to God regarding my kids when they were young and now that they are grown. I believe its important for mothers to pray because: Prayer is the foundation of parenting. Proverbs 3:5 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. When we acknowledge that God knows best and seek His guidance, we find wisdom to raise our kids. Our prayers are bigger than we are. E.M. Bounds, a theologian and pastor, said, Prayers are deathless. ... Prayers outlive the lives of those who uttered them. The prayers we speak today have the potential to affect generations to come. Prayer invites us to give our worries to God. Scripture tells us, Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7). Prayer brings peace to busy moms. As our children grow, we have more to worry about. But God promises His peace in exchange for our worries. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7).
This article originally appeared in the Summer, 2011 issue of Thriving Family magazine. Copyright

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Today the Moppets will be creating a fall themed craft.
**Please remember when you pick up your little MOPPETS to thank our teachers for loving on your child while you are enjoying MOPS!!!

Speaker Spotlight: Heather Rupe, D.O.

HEATHER RUPE, D.O. is board certied with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rupe graduated from Oral Roberts University and completed medical school at Oklahoma State University. She has been an OB/GYN for six years and has delivered over one thousand babies. She is a partner at Womens Group of Franklin and chairman of the perinatal department at Williamson Medical Center located in Franklin, Tennessee, where she resides with her husband and two sons.

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October Events:
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10/23: MOPS Bake Sale @

Mary Kay: July 3 Nicole S: July 16 Emily: July 22 Beth P: July 24 Michelle A: July 29

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Please pay Bethany Leighty if you ordered a MOPS t-shirt. Checks can be made out to TSC MOPS. THANK YOU LADIES!!

SPEAKERS
November 4: Outreach Project Day (PJ Day) December 2: Trudy Parker (Sarah Scaffidis mom) December 16: Ornament Exchange

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11/2: Lisa Couch 11/14: DeShawna McGee 11/21: Sarah Scaffidi 11/30: Mandy LeFevre 11/30: Megan Clark