What is Ramadan?
The holiest month on the Islamic calendar Ramadan began May 15 when the crescent of the new moon first became visible. Islam follows a lunar calendar, which is 11 days shorter than the solar [...]
Meet the Bowles Family
Hi! We’re the Bowles family. Our family consists of my husband Brandon, me (Amanda), and our 6 kids. Four of them were adopted through foster care, one was adopted through private domestic [...]
An Update from Foster Mom Meghan Lauer
Dear ENCOUNTER Church Family, Last Mother’s Day we formally met. I was invited to share my story. My call is to do foster care as a full time working, single woman. I had just brought home a 2 [...]
Spa Day at MOPS
Being a mom is so wonderful, a blessing, crazy, and sometimes super tiring!!!! We are so thankful for such a fabulous tradition at MOPS… Spa Day!!! Almost 100 mamas met in The PLEX Spa! Vendors [...]
