Operation GI Jane

Back in August I was invited to be a part of a new ministry at our church. Northland Moms4Moms was coming together as a way for moms to get together, support each other, learn, grow, and have fun. I was asked to be a part of the planning committee and serve as the Community Outreach Coordinator. Michelle, our fearless leader, had discovered through prior conversations that I had a passion for service and thought this role would be good for me and I loved the idea and jumped on board. Each month we choose a new way to serve others. In October we did a food drive to help a local food pantry get stocked up for Thanksgiving. In November we assembled small suitcases full of clothes and toiletries for children entering foster care. In December we went caroling at a nursing home. And for January we collected items to send overseas to a group of women serving in Afghanistan. So this week our pool table has been covered in shampoos, soaps, snacks, socks, and much more. We collected enough items to be able to send five care packages overseas. This whole experience has been so rewarding for me. I love being involved in this ministry. I've met some lovely ladies and I get to stretch my social work muscles which have long been neglected since becoming a mommy.