Life Choices offers fellowship group for mothers

Providing a welcoming atmosphere for mothers to gather in prayer and fellowship, Life Choices Resource Center, Metuchen, recently welcomed six moms and their children to the new “Upper Room” for their Mom’s Group.

A new program for the Center, the Mom’s Group is an opportunity for both new and experienced mothers to share information, ideas, thoughts and concerns in a family-like setting. The meetings are planned to take place monthly in the Upper Room – a new location “designed to bring peace and comfort to all who gather here. It is a multi-purpose room set aside for quiet space, reflection and unity,” said Center director of outreach Elaine Yunker.

The evening began with a prayer and light supper, and included presentations on breastfeeding, parenting tools and safety tips. Moms were given personal gift bags including safety items and poison control information. One mom shared, “It was wonderful and very intimate. My son is going to meet everyone that helped save his mommy. He and I will always be a part of Life Choices.”

The program, Yunker said, had begun with two sessions prior to the pandemic, and resumed this summer with meetings in July and August, including sharing, fellowship and light refreshments.

“The October group will be designed for our Spanish speaking clients,” Yunker explained. “Our plan is to hold these gatherings once a month and to offer some for our dads as well.

Topics for discussion will include safety, poison control, breastfeeding, labor and delivery, and welcome time for open conversation and dialogue.

“We hope our clients will connect with each other and establish friendships,” she continued. “We want them to know that we are always here for them, long after their babies are born. We will be adding the Mom’s Group and Upper Room information to our website shortly.”

Yunker noted that those in need who are interested in becoming a client can contact the Center.

“Also, if there is someone who would like to offer their service as a speaker for one of our groups, that too would be most welcome,” she added.”

Due to limited space, the group gatherings are open to clients of record – mothers and fathers. To attend a meeting or for information on becoming a client, call 732-516-0911.