MOPS Recap Week 2

What great reminders Scott and Heather Sund brought to us in Week 2 about Navigating Marriage in the Little Years.

No matter what our relationship status is, tuning into each other's emotions (spouse, child, parents, friends) is key to creating a healthy dependence on one another.

1. Trust the Compass
Our tendency is to trust what we see or feel, but straying just 1 or 2 degrees from God's course for us can get us miles away from where we should be. God is our "true north".

2. Reckoning: Getting Back on Course
The best changes happen in small, repeatable steps. Choose kindness, do small things often, put one foot in front of the other. Model grace to one another - accepting the other's experiences.

3. Three Steps for Navigating Season Ahead
-Attach: Get away from the false narrative. Our marriages should be primary so that our children will see healthy love relationships of interdependence.
-Communicate: Speak to each other and ask good questions. Find spiritual practices that work for you "How can I pray for you today?" There is POWER in the Word of God in your home.
-Play: Spending time together will make the times apart easier. Laugh and be each other's best friend.

And try to say "YES" during this season. We are all busy, busy, busy. But let's make time for relationship.

Follow-up questions:
-Which of the 3 steps (attach/communicate/play) is most exciting (or most difficult) for navigating your next season?
-What is a way you can PLAY as a family in the month ahead?


You can get in touch with Scott and Heather at Navigate Family Therapy (www.navigatefamilytherapy.com).

2017-18 MOPS Dates

Below are the 2017-2018 MOPS dates for Alpha and Omega!

ALPHA
October 3, 17, 31
November 14, 28
December NONE
January 9, 23
February 6, 20
March 6
April 3, 17
May 1, 15

OMEGA
October 10, 24
November 7, 21
December 5
January 16, 30
February 13, 27
March 13
April 10, 24
May 8, 22

MOPS Testimonials

Here is what some moms had to say about their experience with Green Lake MOPS:

"I joined MOPS within weeks of moving to Seattle, and it was one of the best decisions I made! I didn't know anyone upon first moving here, but I quickly met a community of women who I loved getting to know. We enjoyed our Tuesday mornings at MOPS with prayer requests and listening to the speakers, but our table members also got together for playdates and became friends outside of MOPS, as well. MOPS truly helped me to feel at home in this new city."

"I moved to Seattle a few years ago with a new baby and not knowing a single person outside of family. It felt so isolating and scary at first. How do I make new friends, where do I take my baby to play, how am I going to get around this big city?! I knew of a few people back home who had done MOPS, so I looked into it and found the Bethany Green Lake MOPS. They looked like they were pretty active, so I took a leap and registered. At the first meeting, I instantly loved it! At my table, I was able to meet new friends, have play dates with their similarly aged children, and get useful parenting tips from other moms. It was amazing to see friendships formed and meet other ladies who cared about my family, prayed over us, and loved on us. I also learned useful tips from the speakers at MOPS and feel like I've been able to be more positive, knowledgeable parent and spouse. I'm really grateful for finding MOPS and these women."

"I joined MOPS with my toddler son as a casual way to get to know some other moms in the area, but it quickly became something we looked forward to every week. I found a community of women who have supported me through the lows of multiple miscarriages and the highs of a pregnancy and new baby. My son has made new friends in the kids program and comes home telling me stories from the Bible that he learned while he was there. MOPS is such a joy to my weekly routine and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to connect."

We would love it if you would join us this year! Contact glmopsreg@gmail.com for registration inquiries.

MOPS Summer Play Dates

We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, June 13
10:30am
Maple Leaf Park

Tuesday, July 11
3:30pm
Green Lake Wading Pool

Tuesday, August 15
10:30am
Meridian Playground

How To Register for MOPS for 2017-2018

Thanks for stopping by the Green Lake MOPS blog!

Registration is currently open for the 2017-18 season. For registration inquiries, please email glmopsreg@gmail.com.

We'd love to see you at MOPS this year!