Hannah Groom, the wife of Colesville Baptist Church senior pastor Britt Groom, is the library media specialist at Forcey Christian School.
Burdened to help parents of preschoolers, Hannah developed a parent support group with four moms and one dad, with the help of a Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware Church Strengthening Grant. She is using the support group to strengthen, encourage and disciple parents so they and their children will grow in the Lord and eventually share the gospel and disciple others.
She kicked off the program in September 2024 and was astounded at how quickly it took off. While children played in the gym with qualified childcare workers, Hannah met parents in her office to talk, share a meal, and learn from and encourage one another. The group bonded fast. “It‘s a nice, intimate setting, and they absolutely love it. They just can’t have enough of it,” she said. In fact, everyone lingers when the sessions end to chat and hang out. The parents also drop in after school to talk with Hannah.
She leads the informal meetings, discussing the importance of reading, limited screen time, effective discipline, bedtime routines, healthy foods, spirituality and family devotionals. The most important aspect, though, says Hannah, is helping parents and children grow spiritually.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Sharon Mager and originally published by the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware.
