Mens Camp Out 2011

Some fun times over Memorial Day for about 9 of our brothers. More interesting details contact Dennis Engman or Dan Barton.

Mother Wound 70 Things Every Man Needs to Know - Weekly Briefing - Man in the Mirror

45. Mother Wound
Excerpted from Pastoring Men, Moody Publishers.

Not many of us want to talk badly about our mothers--I know I feel guilt even writing this first sentence. However, when my mother passed away I confess that I did not feel anything. That was odd, so I went to Christian counseling.

My counselor concluded that I was not a product of good parenting. Essentially, I was not mothered. There was a lack of touch, verbal affection, and time, which indicates a betrayal--even if not intended.

I was a little boy with a hole. Something was missing. I didn't feel precious and deeply cared for. A little boy cannot handle the thought, "My mother does not delight in me. I am not loved." When my parents didn't go to my baseball games, the little boy in me substituted, "I really don't want them at my games."

Apparently I decided, "If they don't need me, then I don't need them either." My counselor thinks I pushed my parents away because I couldn't handle the thought that they really didn't want me (real or imagined). I know I wanted to be wanted. I wanted them at my games. I wanted them to rescue me from my downward slide.

What's confusing is that my mother was such a wonderful human being. Of course, today I realize that neither my mother nor my father were ever discipled or otherwise trained to parent me. They did the best they could. Frankly, I never grieved what could have been until she was gone--I didn't know what had me in bondage. I was in full-fledged denial because who wants to admit, "I don't feel like my Mama cares"?

What is the effect of a mother wound? For many of your men (maybe you too) unsatisfied longing keeps them in bondage, keeps them taking abuse, keeps them feeling betrayed, and keeps them from coming to rest. In my case, the effect has been over-sensitivity. Early in my life I made a vow: "If you're not going to give me what I need, then I'm done with you." I am loyal to a fault. But once I feel betrayal, I tend to close off my spirit toward that person and write them off.

Through counseling and by God's grace, this has virtually gone away. It's up to me (and each of your men) whether to be a victim or a victor. By God's grace, I chose victor and so can your men. The Bible says so: "Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close" (Psalm 27:10 NLT).

Men wounded this deeply probably need professional Christian counseling. Sharing these points with your men could help some of them identify a problem they might otherwise miss.

Yours for changed lives,

Patrick Morley, PhD

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We talk a lot about father wounds but Pat gives us a peak at what impact mothers have also had on our lives. I can relate to Pat.

Father's Day Show Off and Pig N Put

Father's Day - Show off your motorized stuff!
In celebration of all the things that excite and make great dads we are inviting all the guys to show off their motorized hobbies: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RC's, race carts, etc. A special place in our east parking lot will be reserved for you to proudly display your "wheels" on Sunday morning June 19th, 8-12:30pm. Bring your family in the "classic" and join in the fun. Contact pastor Dennis dennis.deardorff@newhopepd

x.org or 503-659-5683 for information or questions.
ALSO -
Father's Day Pig N' Putt
New Hope has partnered with Eagle Landing for a Father’s Day Pig N’ Putt! Enjoy a beautiful day on the golf course with Dad and an old fashioned pig roast (w/ pulled pork, burgers, veggie burgers, all the trimmings and delicious side items) from 11am-3pm. Cost is just $11 per person (dads from New Hope get to play free)! Register today at eaglelandingsite.com or call 503.698.7888.

This is the guiding principal in finding direction in life.

Passion before Paycheck - by Dan Miller