Finding the beauty within: October 25th meeting

Our theme this week at MOPS was recognizing the beauty within yourself. Nikki Speer with Redefined Courage spoke with us about her struggle with seeing her own beauty, eating disorders, a double mastectomy and finding acceptance. 

Nikki also shared her mother’s story who passed away from breast cancer last year and how she inspired Nikki to embrace her own beauty. Redefined Courage was also our sponsor this week. They are passionate about helping each woman fighting breast cancer to see herself redefined by hope, faith and courage. They want every woman to know she is loved and cherished by a Heavenly Father.

You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. - 1 Peter 3:4

Thrift store shopping tips

For many of us, a new outfit and going shopping can help us feel more confident, but as moms, finding both the time and the money isn’t always easy. So this week we showcased a runway fashion show on a budget! Each of our models wore a few pieces, even a full outfit, that were purchased from Crossroads Fellowship’s Mission Thrift Store for under $15. Lana Quesenberry emceed the fashion show and Stephanie Hughes, Hannah Murasko & Bethany Leszczewski modeled their new looks. Lana also provided a few tips for shopping at thrift stores and scoring a great deal on a new look. 

You can also check out video of the full fashion show!

A few announcements from this week:

• Remember that our November meeting dates have changed. We will meet at Crossroads on November 15 & November 29, due to the 2-hour delay for Wake County schools on November 8. (Here's the full list of dates for our meetings.)
• We will be making pies on November 18 to support StepUp Ministry & Alliance Medical Ministry. These ministries serve the most vulnerable in our community through job preparedness and quality, affordable healthcare. We will have 2-hour shifts from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sign up here by November 4. Childcare will be covered!
• Our Yankee Candle & Butter Braid fundraisers are going on. Please return order forms by our next meeting on November 15.
• SAVE THE DATE: On November 29, Milton's Pizza on Six Forks Rd. will be donating a portion of our group's spending back to us. (10% if under $500, 20% is over $500!) Treat your family and support our MOPS group at the same time! This will take place between 5:00-10:00 p.m.

Our next meeting will be November 15. Laura Hertz will speak to us about personal goals and dreams outside of motherhood.

Lacinda's & Mindy's groups will be providing brunch. Here's how you can sign up for what you'd like to bring.