Wednesday, April 4, 2007

UPCOMING MEETING PLANS



APRIL 12
  • Joy will share her Hearts at Home experience
  • Baby Communication video
  • Table talk & prayer time

APRIL 26

  • Devotional by Melissa
  • Craft by Melissa & Shellie - Mother's Day Cards
  • Table talk & prayer time
MAY 10
  • Speaker: Kelly - Testimony
  • Table talk & prayer time
MAY 24
  • Mom's Clothing Exchange
  • Year-end Celebration and Banquet

MARCH 22 - MEETING

Another great meeting with a delicious breakfast buffet -- thanks again moms!! Karen shared some ideas from the Hearts at Home conference which was attended by many of our moms. The entire CD collection was brought back to be shared with each mom and we will have a sign out sheet available for the next meeting. Some of the topics from the classes are "Keep the siblings, Lose the Rivalry"; "De-stressing without Distress"; "When Teens Rebel"; and many many more - 36 topics in total! What a resource this will be -- thanks to Hearts at Home and their dedication to educating moms.

We participated in an icebreaking activity and found some things we had in common with other moms -- it was awesome to see that no matter the age we all found things in common!

We completed an individualized "First Aid Kit" under the direction of our craft coordinator! We used pencil boxes and filled them with everything a mom may need for those little emergencies. Melissa even gave us ideas to use these boxes as well for travel kits, restaurant kits, etc. You can fill them with crayons and coloring pages to take to a restaurant or when travelling in the car - use your imagination and customize them for your own child(ren)!

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

MARCH 8 - MEETING

Meeting highlights: Wow - what a breakfast buffet! Thank you to everyone who contributed we had a delicious blueberry bake, several hot breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, pastries, coffee, etc.

We welcomed new moms, Danielle, Sandy and Suzanna!! We hope you enjoyed your first time with us and we will look forward to seeing you again.

Karen reviewed the survey results and it was decided that we will continue meeting on every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Calvary - this appears to be the location of choice, childcare will remain in the usual location. We will not be collecting childcare fees any longer and will instead have a basket at each table for an offering/donation to help with childcare expenses. Registration has been reduced to $25.00 per term. Karen reiterated that we do not want any moms to feel obligated to pay if this puts financial stress on your family budget. We are believing in faith that God will meet our needs in this area!

For the summer we will have a "Big Girls" Pajama Party in June for moms only, a "Pool Party" in July for moms & kids, and a "Family Campfire" in August for the entire family. Details will be provided when arrangements have been finalized.

After our survey discussion, we participated in an "ice-breaking activity" called "speed dating"! It was a lot of fun and we all enjoyed getting to know each other a little better. We have amazing moms at our group so please take the time to get to know each and everyone! Ask more direct questions like "what did you do this week?" instead of the customary "who are you?" it will open the dialogue to more authenticity!

Next meeting we will be participating in a craft activity with our very own "Melissa"! See you all next meeting --- and remember to enjoy this wonderful season of motherhood!

Sunday, March 4, 2007

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

We are coming up to our one year anniversary of M.O.M.S. and feel so blessed to have meet so many great moms in the area. We want to thank each of you for supporting and helping us as we grow together in this group.

We will be meeting with the leaders on Monday, March 5 to discuss the survey results and the direction of the group. Your heartfelt input is greatly appreciated and we want to make this group as accessbile and productive for each of you.