Like many churches, ours has lots of moms. Lots of moms and many kids and babies. More babies by the day. I think there is something in our water. Anyways...It seemed I was often having the same conversation each week of how us moms should get together more often and how we could use more time to just have fun with each other and get our children together and so on. So along came our mom's group: Flourish. It's Vintage Worship Gathering's very own ministry for moms.
We all know that moms are pros at nurturing their children. Flourish seeks to provide opportunities for moms to connect with other moms and nurture each other. It is a group for women from all walks of motherhood and is where we can get together, build friendships, support, and encourage one another.
The idea behind the name Flourish is inspired by Psalm 52:8-9.
"But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love
for ever and ever. I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints."
I love that verse! It embodies the attitude and daily perspective that I strive for as a mom. The word flourish has many meanings, one of which is "to grow luxuriantly, or thrive in growth". Isn't that what we want to do as mothers and what we want for our children? We want our children to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually each and every day. Only, we don't just want them to grow...We want them to thrive and flourish.
Monday, July 7, 2008
It's time to FLOURISH!
Posted by Flourish at 2:04 PM
Labels: flourish, introduction, moms group
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2 comments:
I'm excited for the opportunity to get to meet and talk with other moms. I'm so new at this whole thing and feel overwhelmed sometimes. Thank you for taking the time to put together this group and this blog.
Michelle
This is a great addition to Vintage! One of the things I have learned (especially in the last couple of years) is how important it is to network with other mom's. And it is something I have struggled with. There is only one other young mother in my workplace and I have had a hard time finding other mom's to connect with in my busy life. This group is the perfect solution to that problem!
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