Moms Matter

What is “Moms Matter”?  

Moms Matter is a meeting time designed to provide encouragement, community, and spiritual growth for moms of children aged newborn to teen.


If I were to come, what would it be like?

  1. Arrive at MGBC, park in the lot, and enter through the door on the left.

  2. Not bringing kids with you?  Walk down a few steps and through the door on your right into the large common room.

  3. Bringing kids?  Come a little early to check your child(ren) into childcare.  Head up the steps and follow the check-in procedures.  (Then do (2) above.)

  4. Sign in and get a name tag from the welcome table.

  5. Get a drink and/or snack if you’d like.  Oh yeah, SNACKS are PROVIDED!

  6. Find a seat to sit and relax, stand and chat, or some other combination of those actions!

  7. Someone will formally welcome everyone, and then we’ll begin.  The meeting time usually takes the following format:  icebreaker, discussion, craft (from time to time), Mentor Moment, dismissal to pick up child(ren) (if necessary).

Meeting Dates & Topics

Meeting Time: In general, we meet the 1st Thursday of each month, from 9:30-11:30am, September through May.

Meeting Location: Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church- park in the lot, enter through the door on the far left; go down a few steps, then through the door on your right into a large common room


2024-2023 Theme: “Mom Strong: Relying on God's Power for Encouragement in All Areas of Life"


Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 7:24

 

Please note that ALL of the topics listed below will be covered during this “year” at Moms Matter.  

The dates that correspond to each topic may change, however (due to speaker availability or other circumstances).


September 5

Mom Strong in Prayer


October 3

Mom Strong in God's Word


November 7

Mom Strong in Gratitude


December 5

Mom Strong through Christmas Chaos


January 9

Mom Strong in Goal-Setting


February 6

Mom Strong in Marriage


March 6

Mom Strong in Service


April 3

Mom Strong in Identity


May 1

Mom Strong as a Village




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  • Meet Connie…

    I was asked to be a mentor in 2008 when Moms Matter (formerly MOPS) began.  My three daughters, one son, four grandchildren, and 50 years of marriage have provided lots of practical experience.  Hopefully what I’ve learned can help moms as they attempt to navigate life with children.

  • Meet Lynn...

    My desire is to use my experiences from 42 years of marriage, raising 2 children and loving on 7 grandsons to point young wives and mothers to the word of God for their help as they navigate through this wonderful yet difficult season of life.

  • Meet ChelseY...

    Being a quiet person, I was a little hesitant to come to Moms Matter but so glad I did.  Moms Matter offers plenty of positive encouragement for a mom with littles and school age children.  From the excellent speakers to the interaction of mentor moms and small group discussions--this is a group that relates to ALL moms!

  • Meet KARLA...

    I enjoy Moms Matter because I can be honest about my concerns and struggles and find support and encouragement when I need it. The childcare is amazing. My kids look forward to the activities and playing with other kids, and I look forward to the time to listen, talk and get to know each other.