The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but
what you give. (Eleanor Roosevelt )
I think she was right on with that statement.
6.22.2009
Relationships
I think she was right on with that statement.
6.17.2009
REMEMBER!!!!
Tomorrow, June 18th, MOPS in the park.
-11-1 at McKinley Park (south side of Kemp)
-bring your own lunch
6.08.2009
Make Your Mark Count!
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
Chinese Proverb
6.01.2009
MOPS Reminders
On Thursday June 4, 2009 we have a few things going on...
1)MOPS in the Park
-At McKinley Park off of Kemp
-From 11ish to 1
-Meet in the grass if shelter is being used
-Bring your own lunch
2)Steering Retreat
-At Marcy's
-From 6-9
-Bring a bag with a few things describing yourself and a family photo.
1)MOPS in the Park
-At McKinley Park off of Kemp
-From 11ish to 1
-Meet in the grass if shelter is being used
-Bring your own lunch
2)Steering Retreat
-At Marcy's
-From 6-9
-Bring a bag with a few things describing yourself and a family photo.
5.26.2009
Last meeting of the year... Thrusday, May 21, 2009
Our last meet we introdused the new theme for next year, took a survey of the spring half of the year and introduced our two graduates. Our craft was a beaded bracelet that went along with the poem (under the picture).
A MOM'S COLORFUL WORLD
Does Mothering really matter? Does anyone really care?
The PURPLE bead means I'm significant A Godly mother is rare. It's easy to lose my idenity. Sometimes I'm not sure who I am.
The PEARL reminds me that I'm unique In the eyes of the Son of Man.
GREEN speaks that I'm growing Developing patience every day As circumstances confront me And I see the need to pray. When sometimes those around me Don't seem to understand
The RED reminds me "I need the Lord" To stay close and hold my hand.
The color ORANGE represents "caution" When I'm not sure where to go I need to move ahead slowly The Lord will lead me I know.
The YELLOW is a warning For me to stop or slow down To accept some help from time to time Friends offering assistance abound. There are also time when I need a break
The PINK stands for having fun So get away and try to relax And play 'til the day is done. As the days and weeks turn into months It's easy to lose perspective
The CLEAR bead reminds me to think clearly And ask the Lord how to live.
The color BLUE stands for the vastness of life There's a race I need to run I will leave each day for Jesus 'Til I hear the words, "Well Done!" -Author unknown
>We will be meeting at McKinley Park the 1st and 3rd Thursday of June from 11ish-1. Please join us and bring your own lunch.
A MOM'S COLORFUL WORLDDoes Mothering really matter? Does anyone really care?
The PURPLE bead means I'm significant A Godly mother is rare. It's easy to lose my idenity. Sometimes I'm not sure who I am.
The PEARL reminds me that I'm unique In the eyes of the Son of Man.
GREEN speaks that I'm growing Developing patience every day As circumstances confront me And I see the need to pray. When sometimes those around me Don't seem to understand
The RED reminds me "I need the Lord" To stay close and hold my hand.
The color ORANGE represents "caution" When I'm not sure where to go I need to move ahead slowly The Lord will lead me I know.
The YELLOW is a warning For me to stop or slow down To accept some help from time to time Friends offering assistance abound. There are also time when I need a break
The PINK stands for having fun So get away and try to relax And play 'til the day is done. As the days and weeks turn into months It's easy to lose perspective
The CLEAR bead reminds me to think clearly And ask the Lord how to live.
The color BLUE stands for the vastness of life There's a race I need to run I will leave each day for Jesus 'Til I hear the words, "Well Done!" -Author unknown
>We will be meeting at McKinley Park the 1st and 3rd Thursday of June from 11ish-1. Please join us and bring your own lunch.
5.14.2009
two events and a summary
Announcements:
*Event 1: Antiquities Fundraiser (photography) for eve. Cornerstone MOPS group. Weekend of June 4-6th. $10 per ticket. Free sitting and 2-10x13 pics. Option to buy more pics, but not required.
*Event 2: Share your little ones with the residents of Benet Place Sr. Apts. Monday, May 18th at 3:00PM. The residents would like to see your children as a late Mother's Day celebration. To get to Benet Place, go south of town on Hwy 81. Turn left at the top of the first hill. Go all the way down to the end of the road. Go right at the fork in the road. Go all the way around to the back of the property. (The white building is Mother of God Monastery- wrong place.)
*Books recommended by moms at the MOPS field trip to the library:
FOR KIDS
Just In Case You Ever wonder by Max Lucado
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Pigeon books by Willems
anything by Sandry Boyton
SUGGESTED AUTHORS FOR MOMS
Karen Kingsbury
Lorraine Snelling
Francine Rivers
Lori Wick
Ted Dekker
Dee Henderson
Jan Karons (Mitford series)
*Event 1: Antiquities Fundraiser (photography) for eve. Cornerstone MOPS group. Weekend of June 4-6th. $10 per ticket. Free sitting and 2-10x13 pics. Option to buy more pics, but not required.
*Event 2: Share your little ones with the residents of Benet Place Sr. Apts. Monday, May 18th at 3:00PM. The residents would like to see your children as a late Mother's Day celebration. To get to Benet Place, go south of town on Hwy 81. Turn left at the top of the first hill. Go all the way down to the end of the road. Go right at the fork in the road. Go all the way around to the back of the property. (The white building is Mother of God Monastery- wrong place.)
*Books recommended by moms at the MOPS field trip to the library:
FOR KIDS
Just In Case You Ever wonder by Max Lucado
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Pigeon books by Willems
anything by Sandry Boyton
SUGGESTED AUTHORS FOR MOMS
Karen Kingsbury
Lorraine Snelling
Francine Rivers
Lori Wick
Ted Dekker
Dee Henderson
Jan Karons (Mitford series)
4.23.2009
Apr. 23 steering minutes
members present: Marilyn, Jennifer O, Jen O, Angela, Sherry, Marcy, Juliane, Jenny C., Jenny R.
devotion: theme was remembering to praise God and give thanks during stressful times; followed by time of prayer
business:
*vendor fair: $226 bake sale profits, $760 table fees, $986 profit before expenses, approx. $900 after expenses; attendance between 90-100 people; discussed possibilities of other locations for next year: Wtn. Christian School gym, Co. Fair Banquet Hall (high rental fee), Great Plains Gym, Hy-Vee upper room; lots of competition with other vendor fairs
*MOPPET worker brunch: 17 invites sent out; violet pots will be centerpieces and gifts for women; Jenny R. is going to have Jenny C. forward an e-mail with more detailed info on this event, she'd like an RSVP to see how many moms are coming; help needed Wed. night to set up at church; booklets will be compiled as gifts for regular workers and moms will sign thank-you notes
*May 7th: library field trip; tour, talk by children's librarian, snacks served in community room; Linda hasn't been contacted yet. If this doesn't work for her, a tour of the Goss might be substituted (not of the Tut exhibit). Sherry may also have us do a book exchange
*you may register early at either May meeting for next fall and receive a discounted price; Sherry distributed a reg. form today;
*May 21: craft, introducing next years "Together on Planet Mom" theme, survey/evaluation, possible bracelet craft
*We will have our summer meetings the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of June. Time will be 11-1 at McKinley Park. We will not have a park meeting in August. This one is not well attended and this will also give us more dates to work with for the ice cream social. Time for ice cream social TBA. Sherry will make refrig. magnets again this year with summer dates.
*Steering for next year: Marcy and Jenny will coordinate, Angela- crafts, Jennifer O- hospitality, Jen O- d-groups, Juliane- fundraisers, Sherry- MOPPETS, Marilyn and Teresa- mentors. Finance and Publicity are open. Existing steering was asked if they want to switch jobs or stay the same. Barb B from WOW panel is interested in mentoring.
*suggestion made to reduce number of fundraisers
*suggestion made to cover the cost of mentor mom registration fees; we don't think it's fair to ask them to pay to volunteer
*Roxanne, Renee, Amber and Carla mentioned as possible MOPS graduates; graduates will be recognized at last MOPS meeting in May
*Marilyn is attending Summit in Sioux Falls and will be speaking.
*suggestion made to have four mentors: 1 for ea. d-group
*suggestion made to have a "head mentor"
*suggestion made for next year to have stickers affixed to children in nursery with mom's name and allergy info.
*we will have a summer steering retreat, most likely the first week in June before summer activities start and people start going on vacation
*charter fees have increased due to more materials being distributed; we are short in the gen. fund to cover this expense, so money may be taken from the surplus in the craft fund
respectfully submitted
devotion: theme was remembering to praise God and give thanks during stressful times; followed by time of prayer
business:
*vendor fair: $226 bake sale profits, $760 table fees, $986 profit before expenses, approx. $900 after expenses; attendance between 90-100 people; discussed possibilities of other locations for next year: Wtn. Christian School gym, Co. Fair Banquet Hall (high rental fee), Great Plains Gym, Hy-Vee upper room; lots of competition with other vendor fairs
*MOPPET worker brunch: 17 invites sent out; violet pots will be centerpieces and gifts for women; Jenny R. is going to have Jenny C. forward an e-mail with more detailed info on this event, she'd like an RSVP to see how many moms are coming; help needed Wed. night to set up at church; booklets will be compiled as gifts for regular workers and moms will sign thank-you notes
*May 7th: library field trip; tour, talk by children's librarian, snacks served in community room; Linda hasn't been contacted yet. If this doesn't work for her, a tour of the Goss might be substituted (not of the Tut exhibit). Sherry may also have us do a book exchange
*you may register early at either May meeting for next fall and receive a discounted price; Sherry distributed a reg. form today;
*May 21: craft, introducing next years "Together on Planet Mom" theme, survey/evaluation, possible bracelet craft
*We will have our summer meetings the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of June. Time will be 11-1 at McKinley Park. We will not have a park meeting in August. This one is not well attended and this will also give us more dates to work with for the ice cream social. Time for ice cream social TBA. Sherry will make refrig. magnets again this year with summer dates.
*Steering for next year: Marcy and Jenny will coordinate, Angela- crafts, Jennifer O- hospitality, Jen O- d-groups, Juliane- fundraisers, Sherry- MOPPETS, Marilyn and Teresa- mentors. Finance and Publicity are open. Existing steering was asked if they want to switch jobs or stay the same. Barb B from WOW panel is interested in mentoring.
*suggestion made to reduce number of fundraisers
*suggestion made to cover the cost of mentor mom registration fees; we don't think it's fair to ask them to pay to volunteer
*Roxanne, Renee, Amber and Carla mentioned as possible MOPS graduates; graduates will be recognized at last MOPS meeting in May
*Marilyn is attending Summit in Sioux Falls and will be speaking.
*suggestion made to have four mentors: 1 for ea. d-group
*suggestion made to have a "head mentor"
*suggestion made for next year to have stickers affixed to children in nursery with mom's name and allergy info.
*we will have a summer steering retreat, most likely the first week in June before summer activities start and people start going on vacation
*charter fees have increased due to more materials being distributed; we are short in the gen. fund to cover this expense, so money may be taken from the surplus in the craft fund
respectfully submitted
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