MOMS

| Making Our Mothering Significant

Mothers of all ages are welcome to join us for MOMS, where our theme for this year is My Times Are in Your Hand— 

But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.”
My times are in your hand;”
—Psalm 31:14-15a

As moms, we are often hourly, even moment by moment, challenged to surrender our control over daily situations to the Lord. Will we trust God’s timing? Will we be content with God’s provisions? Will we anchor our hearts in God’s promises? Will we pour out our hearts to God in prayers of confident trust? 

In Psalm 31, David reflects on both God’s strength and his own personal weakness in his trials. In verse 14, we see David’s prayer to God for deliverance shift from the fear of his “times”, back to the Lord. He declares confident trust in God: “But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’My times are in your hand” (Psalm 31:14-15a).

David’s declarations of trust acknowledge God’s sovereignty over both the span of his life and the moment by moment reality of his life. Even in the fear and persecution David is facing, he makes a conscious decision to surrender his present security, his future hopes and his eternity to God’s control. 

We hope you will join us at MOMS this year, as we seek to grow in turning from fear to trust, and surrender our “times” to the Lord. It is our prayer that our hearts will grow in embracing God’s sovereignty in our lives. May we joyfully learn to worship as we say with David, “‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hand.”

MOMS meets twice each month, September through May, usually the first and third weeks of each month. There are two schedule options:

  • Monday evenings, 7–9pm, beginning September 21
    (No childcare available for Monday evening MOMS)

  • Tuesday mornings, 9:30–11:30am, beginning September 22
    (The deadline for requesting childcare is September 8. If you have questions about childcare, please contact Maggie Sporleder.)

At each MOMS meeting, we hear a message aimed to help us grow in the Lord in a variety of areas, from discipling our children, growing our marriages, showing hospitality, and more. Each gathering also allows us to connect with other moms in small table groups so we can encourage and support each other throughout the year.

Registration is Open!

Register Here!

  • We offer wonderful care on Tuesday mornings for children ranging in age from infants to homeschoolers. Space is limited, so please endeavor to find your own childcare if possible. This opens up space and allows those who have no other childcare options to attend MOMS. If you are unable to secure childcare with family or friends, please contact Maggie Sporleder to inquire about availability.

    The cost for the Fall semester is $30 for one child, $48 for two, and $60 for 3 or more. We do not, however, want the cost to keep anyone from attending MOMS. Contact Laurel Watkins if you would like scholarship information.

    All moms with children in the program will be asked to serve one time during the year. The childcare coordinator will contact you to arrange a date for you to serve.

  • SEPTEMBER 21 & 22 | LIZ STEIN
    Fall Kickoff
    To kick off a new season of MOMS, Liz Stein will unpack our theme for the year: My Times are in Your Hands. We'll also enjoy a time of reconnecting and sweet fellowship.

    OCTOBER 5 & 6 | PASTOR ANDREW & HANNAH CAGLE
    The Church and the Home: Partnering to Disciple the Next Generation
    A vision for how the local church and the home partner together in teaching the next generation to know, love, and treasure Christ in all of life. Whether you are navigating the early years of parenting, single mothering, or carrying a heavy burden for a wayward child, we will explore how a deliberate church-family partnership shapes our homes and strengthens the church body.

    OCTOBER 19 & 20 | LINDSAY DISCHER
    Global Focus: Shepherding Family and Discipling Others
    When we embrace the beautiful truth that our times are in God’s hands, we gain the clarity and vision needed to glorify God as we shepherd our families and intentionally disciple others.

    NOVEMBER 2 & 3 | PASTOR BRIAN LIECHTY
    Getting to the Heart of Your Struggles as a Mom
    Parenting has a way of exposing what's really in our hearts. In this talk, we'll explore the sinful patterns that often emerge in our responses to our children, consider the heart motivations behind them, and learn how to receive the hope and help God so graciously offers.

    NOVEMBER 16 & 17 | SHARON PEARSON
    Cling! Trusting God in the Midst of Severe Trials
    Sharon’s daughters (age 14 and 16) were in a life-threatening car accident in December of 2005 where neither girl was expected to survive. Sharon will share her testimony of walking by faith as a family through the deep valleys they experienced and of witnessing God’s glorious power and provision. Come and hear of God’s goodness to the Pearson family, of evidences of grace, and of hope when things looked hopeless. God’s faithfulness does not ever change. He is mighty to save!

    DECEMBER 7 & 8 | JOCELYN ROGNLIN
    Project Day: Make a Christmas Wreath
    Join us for this hands-event as Jocelyn, from Wild Glory Floral, guides us through creating a simple and beautifully handmade Christmas wreath.
    (See Registration link above once it opens in November.)

    *** CHRISTMAS BREAK ***

    JANUARY 11 & 12 | LORIE JENSON
    The Word and Prayer: Living Water for Every Day
    Jesus said, "“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water" (John 7:37-38). Do we believe this? More importantly, do we, if we have trusted in Christ, experience this? Lorie Jenson will share how God's word and prayer are the means of grace that brought revival to her and continue to sustain her. Though we live in this fallen world, let's not settle for less than what our risen Savior promises.

    FEBRUARY 1 & 2 | BARRY & PAM LARSON
    Trusting God in Every Season of Marriage
    Even after 44 years of marriage, communication can remain a challenging and sensitive area. Many things go into communication at a deep level. Sometimes it feels natural and other times it feels like a great deal of work. Nature and nurture both play a role, but God remains at work and on the throne. It seems that in many ways we are existing today in a communication-challenged environment. We are often awash in inputs and potential avenues for output, but bereft in many ways of the ability to sit down face to face and hand to hand and communicate at a deep level. We are happy to explore with the group the challenges we have experienced and simply share together lessons learned and things even in this homeward lap of life yet to be learned. Our marriages are in his hands.

    FEBRUARY 15 & 16 | ANDRYA DIETER
    Talking to Your Children about Sex
    Come be equipped and encouraged to talk to your children (of all ages) about God’s good design. The good news of this good design celebrates how God made us (in His image, male and female); how and why God made marriage and sex, how ultimate fulfillment spiritually and sexually come in alignment with Him, and how God’s good design includes the good news of a perfect shepherd and redeemer of difficult situations. This talk will include a question and answer time (anonymous questions on cards can be submitted at the start of the session).

    MARCH 1 & 2 | JEAN BREWSTER
    “Beauty for Ashes”
    Jean will share her testimony of what the Lord has done in her life to finally bring healing and forgiveness from guilt and shame.

    MARCH 15 & 16 | MOMS TESTIMONIES
    Get to know some of our fellow moms as they share about God’s faithfulness in their lives.

    APRIL 5 & 6 | PASTOR SAM CRABTREE
    Affirming God's Handiwork in Your Children
    God is at work in your children's lives, and his design calls for mothers to be major shapers as instruments in his hand. Pastor Sam will point to some worthwhile rewards for moms, and map out a God-centered practice that reaps lasting benefits for the entire family and beyond.

    APRIL 19 & 20 | ANITA TOMLINSON
    Missional Hospitality: The Delight of Showing and Sharing Christ Through our Homes
    Let us explore the exciting and varied ways we can be "Agents of Grace" through the ministry of hospitality in all stages of life.

    MAY 3 & 4 | SPRING TEA
    Come celebrate another year together! This last meeting is a delightful time of fellowship, food, and treasured friends.

  • To hear messages from previous MOMS meetings, visit
    The North Church Women podcast!