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Encouragement and Resources for Single Moms

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Churches


Many churches offer classes designed to support single mom’s. Call around your area and check with the church to see if they offer a single mom’s class. Here are a couple in the Houston area that have asingle mom’s ministry. We will update this as we find more.

Northwest Bible – Northwest Bible – If you're a single lady, one purpose of the local church is to offer you protection and direction.  (James 1:27) At Northwest  Bible Church we offer a Sunday School Class every week at 9:30 am in Room 121.  We study practical and spiritual topics that minister particularly to YOUR unique needs and offer support and encouragement.

Once a quarter the men of our church offer a Car Care Day to change oil and filters in your cars and refer you to an honest mechanic (Gene's Automotive) if particular problems exist plus if you're a regular attendee we try and meet financial needs in this area and others.

At Christmas members of our Congregation adopt-a-family and provide gifts or gift cards so you and your children can celebrate Christmas experiencing some of God' Grace.  (2 Cor 8:14)

God knew in advance every problem you would face and he offers the solutions in the truths and principles of His Word.  This is the foundation of all we do...equipping you to be a better mother, employee and future wife by first falling in love with your Savior and learning of the Living Word through His Written Word.

We invite you to visit and see if we can be used of the Lord to encourage you. When visiting the web page of this church and click on the Special Needs Ministries link.


Woodsedge - Single Moms Group: The Heart of God
This class is taking a walk through the New Testament and discovering God's heart.


Foundations


Belmont Foundation- Equipping the local church to equip single mothers and children growing up without fathers!

This is a foundation started by the man who wrote "Blue Like Jazz" Bible Study (grew up fatherless which book "To Own a Dragon is About") trying to start a national movement to deal with single mother needs.  As far as I can tell right now, they're just in formation stages unfortunately...but what a concept. 
 


Websites

The links below are from Focus on the Family with James Dobson. They are full of resources and encouragement for single mom’s.

Focus On The Family

Parenting



Books

Going It Alone - Meeting the Challenges of Being a Single Mom By Michele Howe
When the harsh reality of separation, divorce or widowhood sinks in, facing life as a single mom can feel like living in a whirlpool. Going It Alone offers practical yet compassionate advice for single moms — and shows them how to anchor themselves in the promises of God.

From One Single Mother to Another - Heart-Lifting Encouragement and Practical Advice
By Sandra P. Aldrich
Have a heart-to-heart talk with someone who has been there. From One Single Mother to Another is the perfect read for any mom raising her children alone — when it used to be a two-person job. Genuine and encouraging, this book will assure you of the bright future awaiting you.


Single Mom's Guide to Finding Joy in the Chaos By Elsa Kok Colopy
From an author that knows intimately the unique struggles a single mom faces, comes trusted advice and relief. Dig down into the inevitable issues of sibling rivalry and budgeting and gain greater understanding of everyday matters from nutrition to missing dad. Each chapter is topically organized to help you find the issue that's on your heart. Walk through the tough times with someone who’s been there, and also learn to open your eyes to the pure joy found even in single parenting.


Successful Single Parenting - Bringing Out the Best in Your Kids By Gary Richmond
Drawing on his experience as a single-parent pastor, speaker and author Gary Richmond offers sanity in the form of this invaluable release. He delivers practical help and godly ways to balance your needs with those of your children in a loving family atmosphere.


The Sixty Minute Mother by Rob and Dianne Parsons


Articles


Focus on the Family
We need capes. Long, bright, red capes with SSM (Super Single Mom) emblazoned on the back. Underneath, we’ll wear an ever-so-flattering super suit that trims us down in all the right places. We’ll be able to leap buildings in a single bound, kiss multiple cherubic cheeks, do dishes in two minutes or less and prepare gourmet meals from potato chips and spaghetti. (Click the link above to read more…)


Life Challenges
Birds chirped outside the window in the branches of the flowering locust tree. Spring hung in the air but not in my heart. I sat in the second row of the classroom watching my oldest daughter, 5-year-old Ashley, file into the room with the other students dressed for their preschool graduation.
(Click the link above to read more)


Focus on Your Child
It's been said that most women receive esteem and affirmation from relationships, particularly with their families. No wonder, then, that depression, over-dependence on children, and desire to remarry quickly are pitfalls some single moms face. Custodial mothers in particular should be keenly aware of their own feelings of grief, fatigue, guilt and loneliness, and courageously seek the help of friends or professionals when needed. While they'll likely need to perform some functions once handled by a husband, mothers should also seek male role models for their children, employing prayer and careful discernment. A key point single parents should remember is that remarriage won't solve everything. God alone--not another person--supplies completeness. (Click on the link above to read more)

Some Extra Tips:
* Make sure you get a tax form from your child care. You get a tax deduction!

* Child Care: ask about sliding-scale payments, employer assistance, or church programs.

* Accepting Help: realize that allowing others to help is a gift to them and you can pay them back with small favors later.

* Fathers: Keep communication open with a supportive father, try to stay positive, know your legal rights with an non-supportive father, and pray for your kids' father.

* Your Heart: stay involved in a church (see above), develop friendships with other single moms, take time to care for your spiritual needs. It is the best gift you can give your kids.


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