Today we laughed with and were inspired by radio personality Ceci LaBarge! We also signed cards to thank all our MOPPETS volunteers for the precious gift of their time this MOPS year.

May 8 is our last meeting until we resume in the fall. We will be doing a craft and enjoying a mentor moment from Suzanne. We hope you will be able to join us!

We are also planning a series of playdates this summer, along with a book study to help us stay connected. Stay tuned to the blog for more details!

Looking for an inexpensive datenight? Grandville Baptist Church is offering a free showing of the movie Fireproof on Saturday May 2, 2009 @ 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served following the movie, so find a babysitter and make it a date!

The Challenge of Children Conference is a free conference for parents, grandparents and caregivers on Thursday May 14 from 9:00-3:30 at Hope College, in Holland. For more information, visit www.challengeofchildren.org

Spring cleaning? There is a drop box for Helping Hands Thrift Store in the church atrium. They collect gently used clothes for all ages, as well as items for the home. The proceeds go to missionaries.

Stressed, overwhelmed, tired? There are days when mothering can make us feel like we can’t do it anymore. Remember God is there. He cares about every aspect of our day. He is there waiting for us to call out to him. When you are losing your patience stopa nd pray or give yourself a time-out to ask God for the strength, patience, and wisdom to be the best mom we can be…

“I can do all things thru Christ who gives me strength.” Phillipians 4:13