MomSense: Bold • Loving • Sensible – equips moms to embrace their mothering instincts and develop their own parenting style while navigating through the myriad of daily mom decisions. Most women wonder: 

• How do I decide what to do when I really don’t know what to do?
• Should I trust my intuition?
• With so much available information, how do I discern what’s best?
• What are the most important family values?

Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game — and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves being bold and taking risks, loving those in the game with us and being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.

Just as in real-life, sometimes in games, unexpected, “chance” events occur, abruptly changing our paths. We must regroup and determine our next steps. Sometimes we follow the instructions of “experts.” Sometimes we follow the advice of trusted friends. Sometimes we decide our “house rules” work best for our family. Teaming together with other moms is a great strategy. Relying on a spouse or mentor can help us play more effectively. And, most of all, developing a strong God-Sense is essential for mothering. Growing as a mom through the analogy of game playing assures every mom gains confidence in her abilities as a mom.

Combining her mom intuition and her common sense helps a woman
discover her own unique MomSense.
(Mom Intuition + Common Sense = MomSense)

There is less than one week left to register EARLY for the 2011-2012 MOPS year!

Early registration is available online and will close on May 30. It is important for you to understand that registering early does not guarantee that you and your children will get into MOPS next fall, but it does give you first priority. The $25.00 Registration Fee will be due when you register and it is non-refundable. For questions, please contact Kathi Ward at kwlenexa@aol.com or 913-721-9834.

Click HERE to be taken to the online registration form.

As mentioned at our last meeting, all moms currently enrolled in Westside MOPS have the opportunity to register early for next fall. Early registration is available online and will only be available from May 16 through May 30. It is important for you to understand that registering early does not guarantee that you and your children will get into MOPS next fall, but it does give you first priority. The $25.00 Registration Fee will be due when you register and it is non-refundable. For questions, please contact Kathi Ward at kwlenexa@aol.com or 913-721-9834.

Click HERE to be taken to the online registration form.

Remember, this is only for you who are currently in MOPS, so please don’t forward on to anyone else. Thanks and hope to see you next fall!

We hope to see you at our LAST meeting on Monday, May 16. We have a fun morning planned for you!

IMPORTANT! If you know that you or your child will miss this Monday’s meeting, please contact Marie Riley at 913-568-2392 or littleredriley@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT! If you know that you will miss your MOPPETS Rotation this Monday, contact Merah Wright at 913-406-0207 or merah.wright@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday to these wonderful moms!

If you have a completed Steering Team or DGL application ready to turn in, please mail it to Kathi Ward or put it in the MOPS mailbox in the Westside staff office. The final deadline to apply is May 1.

Thank you for considering serving in MOPS next year!

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said… Matthew 28:6

Happy Easter from your MOPS Steering Team!

“I Will Rise”
by Chris Tomlin

There’s a peace I’ve come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There’s an anchor for my soul
I can say “It is well”

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles’ wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There’s a day that’s drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles’ wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
“Worthy is the Lamb”
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
“Worthy is the Lamb”
[x2]

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles’ wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

Are you looking for ways to be intentional about helping your children learn the true meaning of Easter?

What is Easter?, by Michelle Medlock Adams, comes in a board book…perfect for your child’s  little hands. The last page reads:

Okay, now I get it.
The Easter Bunny is okay,
And Easter eggs are fun.
But Easter’s not about that stuff.
It’s all about God’s son.

 You can purchase the book here.