St. Paul's Mom Group, Grace and Giggles

The St. Paul's Mom Group has decided on a name and logo. Keep a lookout for our new Grace and Giggles logo for more mom group news!

In a recent discussion about our new moms group, someone suggested that it might not be clear what a moms group is or what is involved. So this post is an attempt to give a deeper explanation of what we hope to be and do for all moms in the Maumee area.

We hope to help moms with kids in the 0-5 age range connect, create a local support system, and build each other up. We are open to and welcoming of all moms.

To start this group, we used the well-known MomCo curriculum, formerly known as Moms of Preschoolers or MOPS. This year's theme is Wild Hope,  content specifically designed for moms in a Biblical framework. Older kids are welcome to attend and sit with their mom during the sessions.

A typical meeting involves:
- Signing in you and your kids  
- Getting the kids settled in our nursery  
- Refreshments  
- Welcome activity as a group or in small groups  
- Reviewing the Wild Hope video and lesson  
- Discussing the lesson or theme and moms' struggles  
- Prayer  
- Craft, activity, or deeper discussions.

There is also content for preschool-age kids in the 0-5 age range that goes along with the curriculum for moms. Older kids are welcome and can sit with their moms during the meeting.

Our next meetings are scheduled for Saturdays, June 28th and July 26th. We hope to see you there! Come as you are and bring friends!