MomTime

MomTime is a group of moms who meet monthly (typically the second Friday night of almost every month during the school year) to encourage one another, learn from each other’s challenges, and most of all, be refreshed through laughter. The four key elements of a MomTime meeting are Friends, Food, Faith and Fun. These 4 F’s are the ingredients for a happy mommy.

Friendships with other women can strengthen us to be better wives and mothers. As any mom can attest, we tend to get so focused on others that we neglect ourselves. And that’s not good for anyone. We need to be with other adults-especially other mothers-for that occasional grown-up conversation. Moms need a time to call their own, and not feel guilty about it. This key element of friendship is accomplished by having regular time each month that is set aside to nurture the woman in mommy.

Food is from God! There’s just something about a get-together with food that nourishes a mother’s heart as well as her body. God made us body, soul, and spirit. While friends, faith and fun minister to soul and spirit, we can’t forget the importance of food to bless the body. Whether it is a fabulous salad accompanied by a homemade muffin and followed up with something chocolate or a fondue night with all the trimmings, food is the second key element of MomTime.

Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of God. (Romans 10:17) A short time of reviewing what God has to say about issues closest to a mother’s heart can do wonders to fill up an exhausted mom. When it comes to refueling the weary mother, it’s hard to find anything more faith building than a good round table discussion among fellow moms at all stages. It’s amazing what God can do in the area of faith when a woman’s natural gift of gab is set on a godly course.

Fun is the final element. Proverbs 17:22 in the God’s Word translation says, “a joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one’s strength.” Moms struggle with depression occasionally, and we feel drained much of the time. The Bible seems to suggest laughter is a good antidote for the blues. You will find lots of fun in this group!

Our group is open to moms at all stages and ages-you could be 17 or 70, single or married, Christian or not –if you are a mom, we want to have you come. Moms can feel pampered and relaxed while at a meeting. We have childcare available on a donation basis for the night. We always enjoy a nice meal together and this year our focus will be extreme life makeover-we will focus on things that make our lives easier or better-exercise, organization, crafting, holiday gift making, love, budgeting, etc. Any questions can be directed to our email momtime@homefrontchurch.org, and someone will be in touch with you. We hope you can join us!