where are we all located? - Christian Moms - Post

Hi all, I am new to the group, a SAHM to a one year old boy. We live in Odenton, Md and I attend Severn Christian church (www.severnchristian.org) and I am looking to get back into serving others now that my son is getting bigger. But I also want to set an example for my son even though my husband is not as avid as I am about Christianity and serving. I am putting it all into God's hands and praying for wisdom and guidance as to how I go about this and balancing home and church activities. If anyone wants to reply, please indicate what state and/or town you are in and what church you attend. Also kids ages and maybe some of your hobbies and interests.
Posted by neely on 12/14/2007 12:16 AM

Natasha

Hi I live in Alabama. I attend Solid Rock Church.I love dancing we did have a dance team at church and Iloved it and miss it.I have a 23 month old daughter Sarah.I am a SAHM.I am starting a playgroup next month at my church. I think we will be calling it Precious Moments.
posted by Natasha on 12/14/2007 10:17 AM

Jody

I am in Michigan and I attend a New Life Tabernacle (Open Bible) Church. I have two sons one will be eight in March and the other will be six in Jan. I love reading the Word with my family and also just love reading and spending time with my family.
posted by Jody on 12/14/2007 11:52 AM

Maila

Hello, we are from San Jose, California.We currently do not have a home church, we used to go to church in Hayward, 30 minutes away depending on traffic.The gas prices are high and we stopped going so we're currently looking for a church in San Jose that is spirit filled and all about the Lord.We want to make sure that our family goes to a church that is truly a church of God.Nice to meet you Neely. God Bless..
posted by Maila on 12/14/2007 12:56 PM

Faith

I am a full time working mom and live in Richmond, Va. We don't have a local chruch, we have just recently moved and are still searching for our fit. I have a 8 month old little boy.
posted by Faith on 01/18/2008 03:03 PM

I'm in Monroe, WA and go to Westminster Chapel in Bellevue. http://www.westminster.org We just recently started going back to church and so excited, that we have decided to become members. I love anything to do with adoption (I'm adopted) as well as having one daughter adopted from China and we've been home now just 7 1/2 mos with her. We've even started a 2nd adoption (for a boy) now and waiting to be approved (again) by China. I love to blog as well as love music and dancing. If anyone is near Monroe, let me know, I would love to meet up sometime. Cathy
posted by Cathy on 01/18/2008 03:52 PM

Nicole

Our family just relocated to Port Hueneme, California with the USN. I am a stay at home wife and mommy of an 18 month old girl. We don't have a home church yet; have been to several and are still on the hunt for the right one.
posted by Nicole on 01/20/2008 04:02 AM

Lauren

I live in atglen, Pa wand a SAHM to my two children Lily 2 and Caleb 1 and are attending Upper Octorara Evangelical Presbyterian... we relocated from MD and its a great place to worship and have fellowship... My husband and i have been married for 3years and I enjoy scrapbooking and cooking...
posted by Lauren on 01/29/2008 08:25 AM

Sam

I live in Durham, NC. I attend Lighthouse Baptist Church. My husband is the Youth Pastor there. I have 2 boys: Timmy is 2 1/2 and Chandler is 4 months. I love photography and scrapbooking.
posted by Sam on 01/29/2008 09:13 AM

maura

I live in Hilton head sc with my husband, our 14 month old son , reilley and am expecting our second child in september. We attend Christian renewal church, they are my true family as my family has recent moved away leaving me as the only one of 10 children plus my parents still living on Hilton head. I love to spend time with my son doing a whole lot of nothing, I love to read, I babysit a few days a week for extra cash, I lead a moms group at my church and am seeking out moms to joins us in our journey of mothering like Christ.
posted by maura on 02/01/2008 02:35 PM

Thanks moms for your responses and for sharing a little about yourself and your families. My AIM name is aneelacasandra and if anyone uses it, feel free to add me and message me when you see me online.
posted by neely on 03/15/2008 04:05 PM

marcie

I hope it isn't too late to respond...but I'm new to the group and I'm from St Joseph Michigan. I am a pastor's kid and my husband is now a pastor of a baby church here is St Joe. Our church's name is ConnectionPoint Baptist Church. Connectionpointbc.org I absolutely LOVE to shop!! (of course, I married into the wrong profession for that lol) I also love to read christian romance novels when I have the time. I have played the piano for 23 years and I love all aspects of music!! I am a SAHM of a 2 year boy and a 7 year old girl. I ADORE my children and I'm so glad that God has allowed me to stay home with them now. I've been a SAHM now for 2 years and love every minute of it!!
posted by marcie on 04/09/2008 05:45 PM

Hi Marcie - Welcome to the group! All my best - Cathy
posted by Cathy on 04/09/2008 06:25 PM

I live in strawberry plains tn. Me an my husband attend smoky mountain church of christ. we have a daughter her name is caleigh an she is 7 months old. I love to cook, read (when i can) an just being outside. I am interested in my scottish heritage learning more about an finding out were my family came from.
posted by on 04/09/2008 06:34 PM

We live in Sun Valley, CA...but I am originally from AR and my hubby is originally from LA (louisiana)... :D We attend Grace Community Church. John MacArthur is our pastor...my husband is actually attending his last semester of Seminary...we plan to go back to NW AR or NE OK and do a church plant. My children range in age from 11, 8, 7, 4 and 10 months...mixture of 3 boys and 2 girls.. I love photography, still learning though...and learning more about nutrition, etc...to boost my families immune system, etc...
posted by Hayley on 04/09/2008 07:12 PM

nicole

hello,I am from reyynoldsburg ohio.I attend Summit United methodist church.sahm of two children 8 and 2.god bless
posted by nicole on 04/09/2008 07:19 PM

Haley talk about a small word! I lived in Granada Hills and Northridge my entire life until I moved to WA in 1999. I also went to Grace Community a few times back when I was a teenager. Sun Valley sure is different than AR isn't it? :) Blessings - Cathy
posted by Cathy on 04/09/2008 07:24 PM

That is so cool Cathy! Wow! Thanks for sharing! It is much different than the life we led in AR/OK...do you miss being here? Hayley
posted by Hayley on 04/09/2008 07:26 PM

I don't miss it one bit! I always felt like a fish out of water in CA. I'm much happier here in WA. We live 35 miles outside of Seattle and were pretty much in the country and on the way to the Cascade Mountains. It's so green here and lots of trees, evergreens, I just love it! P.S. I apologize I misspelled your name. :) All my best - Cathy
posted by Cathy on 04/09/2008 07:34 PM

Oh, I didn't even notice about my name! LOL...sounds beautiful...we have never been up that direction...we miss the country life ourselves...it's been nice being here...but we will be glad when we head back that direction! Blessings, Hayley
posted by Hayley on 04/09/2008 07:51 PM

Jamie

Hi all! Just joined tonight. We are in sunny San Diego, 92124 area and are currently on a search to find a new church family. So if anyone is in the area please help us out.
posted by Jamie on 04/12/2008 02:01 AM

Hi Jamie! Welcome to the group! I have heard of a good church in San Diego. It is one that Elyse Fitzpatrick attends. It is called Grace Church of Sand Diego. You might want to check it out. Here is a link to their website: http://www.gracechurchsd.org/ Hope this helps.
posted by Hayley on 04/12/2008 02:38 AM

Hi Jamie - WELCOME to the Group! Blessings - Cathy
posted by Cathy on 04/12/2008 10:55 AM

Patsy

we are on the central coast of california ~ we attend the templeton hills seventh day adventist church. we are also a military family.
posted by Patsy on 04/12/2008 11:47 AM

Jamie

Thank you all for the warm welcome and the church advice. Blessings to you, Jamie
posted by Jamie on 04/12/2008 04:18 PM

Kaulana

Hey Cathy! I also live in Washington state, in Everett. Are you part of some of the other mom & babe groups, like Mom's Connecting?
posted by Kaulana on 04/13/2008 12:41 AM

Patsy

welcome to a great group of ladies and moms. we are here for each other and we can trust each other also. i look forward to getting to know you
posted by Patsy on 04/13/2008 12:47 AM

Hi Kaulana - You're so close! You know I'm not a part of that group. Only because I haven't looked much to see what other groups are out there. Thanks for letting me know about this group, I'm going to go take a look now. :) Blessings - Cathy
posted by Cathy on 04/13/2008 11:10 PM

Chrissy

I'm a SAHM of a 3yo boy Kaleb and we are going to start trying for another one soon. We live in Portland OR and we go to Valley Christian Believers in Salem. It's about 1 hour away. I grew up going to that church and it's a really small family church. So we still go there.
posted by Chrissy on 04/21/2008 03:19 PM

Terry

Hi Neely, I am also new to the group. I am located in New York City and go to Times Square Church. I am a mother of 2 grown children and 2 younger boys. Many years ago before my 2 younger boys were born, I worked at the love kitchen feeding the homeless. It was one of the most memorable times of my life. My children and husband came also. We learned more about God's love and ourselves. I had to stop when I had my son. But I still helped out by calling in the food order. God has us do different things at different times in our lives. I've learned to imbrace that. I would encourage you to pray and ask God. Then until he answers help out different ministries. God will let you know. Sometimes it's the place you least want to go, but you'll be very glad you did. God's plan is always perfect.
posted by Terry on 04/27/2008 09:17 PM

Sheryl

Hello! I live in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I attend East Martin CRC. I have 2 boys. Keanon is 9 and Hunter is soon to be 8. I am happily married!
posted by Sheryl on 04/28/2008 11:23 AM

Hi Neely - Welcome to the group! Blessings - Cathy
posted by Cathy on 04/28/2008 12:02 PM

Hi Sheryl - Welcome to the group! Blessings- Cathy
posted by Cathy on 04/28/2008 12:03 PM

Just checking in to see if anyone else wants to add their location and maybe find a friend nearby!
posted by neely on 08/14/2008 02:17 PM

Anne

Hello, I am a army wife for almost 5 years now I have a 16 month old little girl(and trying for another one) and I live in Newport News Va. We attened Northside Christian Church. I like to spend time with my family, watch romance movies, and read christian romance books. We are origianly from Billings Montana.
posted by Anne on 08/18/2008 11:55 AM

Anne I have been to Newport News! Small world. I had a friend from church whose mom lived there so we went to see her and his dad lived in Montana, forget where but sounded like a girls name I think :-) We went to church out there when I visited but it was to Denbigh (or something) Christian. ..................... Hello, I am a army wife for almost 5 years now I have a 16 month old little girl(and trying for another one) and I live in Newport News Va. We attened Northside Christian Church. I like to spend time with my family, watch romance movies, and read christian romance books. We are origianly from Billings Montana.
posted by neely on 08/18/2008 02:11 PM

stephanie

Hello, my name is Stephanie, we live in Colorado and go to a seven day adventist church...
posted by stephanie on 08/18/2008 09:32 PM

Kim

Hello all. Hope all is going good. I live in Portage, Indiana. It is right outside of Chicago.
posted by Kim on 08/19/2008 02:32 AM

Hi everyone Julie and Joshua here. My so is 12 months old. We live in Illinois and attend Harvest Assembly(www.harvestassembly.com). I am also the Girls Only(G.O. Boldly) Ministry leader. The girls age range from 4yr to 16yr-there are 25 girls total...lots of FUN!! Balancing church and family is tricky sometimes. We are at church Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday night, Thursday night and then any special occasions- like this Saturday is the G.O. Boldly car wash that I am in charge of. I just don't get involved in any thing that the Lord dose not lead me to do. Sometimes we miss a Sunday night service or a get together to spend time with just my family. Remember that the husband wife relationship is the first and most important humanly relationship that the Lord created. The most important relationship is yours with Jesus Christ, then your husband...everything else is just "gravy".
posted by D on 08/19/2008 11:34 AM

Hi ladies, thanks for sharing with us! Hope you make some new friends on here.
posted by neely on 08/19/2008 01:56 PM

Anne

Neely, How did you like Newport News? We like it, it is a lot differant than Montana. I do like living about 10min from the beach but I miss the snow. Have you been to Montana? Anne
posted by Anne on 08/19/2008 04:12 PM

Anne, I didn't make it to Montana (had our friendship gone further well I'm sure we would have). NN was nice, we only spent a weekend there and it was more with his mom and a few of his friends but my husband now sometimes has to go to Richmond for work. I have been out there with him before when I was pregnant I think. Can't remember, and he has a trip to Va coming up which might be back there again! You should send me your email or something, who knows, I might actually be able to meet you and the family for church or something if we go out to the location with him again! I am from a small island, Trinidad, so I got enough beach there but my son has yet to have time playing in a real sandbox! :-) ttyl Neely ...................... Neely, How did you like Newport News? We like it, it is a lot differant than Montana. I do like living about 10min from the beach but I miss the snow. Have you been to Montana? Anne
posted by neely on 08/19/2008 04:52 PM

Deanna

I live in Fairfax, VA. Grew up in Falls Church, VA. So, I've been here all my life. I lived in PG County, MD for 3 years; and, absolutely hated it. The commute to family, work and church in VA was awful. I now attend church at Heritage Fellowship in Dulles, VA. I'm the mother of a beautiful, energetic and fun little girl. "Miss Princess" Faith Olivia was six months old this past Sunday. Welcome to VA for those of you new here. My mom's living in Portsmouth, VA now. I'm pretty familiar with most parts of VA. She's a United Methodist Pastor; and, just moved to her new assignment.
posted by Deanna on 08/19/2008 10:08 PM

Hey Deanna Sorry PG county did not work out for you but seems things are wonderful now :-) Now that Miss Princess is 6 months, you can start planning for the big ONE hee hee. I guess she will have a princess theme! ................ I live in Fairfax, VA. Grew up in Falls Church, VA. So, I've been here all my life. I lived in PG County, MD for 3 years; and, absolutely hated it. The commute to family, work and church in VA was awful. I now attend church at Heritage Fellowship in Dulles, VA. I'm the mother of a beautiful, energetic and fun little girl. "Miss Princess" Faith Olivia was six months old this past Sunday. Welcome to VA for those of you new here. My mom's living in Portsmouth, VA now. I'm pretty familiar with most parts of VA. She's a United Methodist Pastor; and, just moved to her new assignment. posted by Deanna on 08/19/2008 10:08 PM
posted by neely on 08/20/2008 04:33 PM

Any new moms in the group? Please also post in here and check to see if there are any moms near you too!
posted by neely on 01/07/2009 11:16 AM

Anne

Just thought I would update my location. We moved to Havre Mt in Nov. and about 2-3 weeks after we moved we found out we are having another baby, I am due in Aug.
posted by Anne on 01/08/2009 11:51 AM

Hey Anne

Thanks for the update...glad we have been able to chat online now..it's nice :-)

posted by neely on 03/09/2009 09:01 PM

How is everyone doing these days?
posted by neely on 04/20/2009 02:00 PM

Hi Neely and everyone!

I am good. How about you all?

We are waiting for our travel approval to bring our son home from China! Should be going to China early June.

Here's the link to our son's blog if you would like to see him. :) I'm hoping to be able to update it while we are in China.

http://ourlittlemonkeymakes2.blogspot.com/

We've been fundraising like crazy to get the rest of the funds needed for this adoption. We had a yard sale this weekend and did pretty good. Still need to do more. Working on some ideas on how to raise the funds. I even sold our Wii and a video camera through our blog. We will be selling our vehicle too. We have a spare one we can use in the meantime.

Well I hope all is well with everyone and hope to hear from you.

Blessings-

Cathy

posted by Cathy on 04/20/2009 02:57 PM

heather

hi . i'm new to the group also. i live in illinois near peoria. we go to christ lutheran church.my hubby has been a member all his life. i have a great little 2yr old son. i work full time. i 'm in the nursery ,sunday school and do vbs during the summer at my church.
posted by heather on 06/27/2009 12:43 AM

Hi Heather -

Welcome! :)

posted by Cathy on 06/27/2009 10:00 AM