Steering Meeting - December 9th
Members Present: Jen Olson, Emily Shepherd, Christy Lickei, Malissa Van Vleet, Dorothy Bassingthwaite, Angela Syhre, Bridget Leiseth, Jennifer Olson, Teresa Carlson
Opening Prayer was conducted by all members.
I. Devotion - Luke 1:26-36 - The Birth of Jesus Foretold with discussion questions
II. Upcoming Meetings
A. December 16th - Christmas Party - We discussed seating arrangements for the party. It was decided that groups will be divided and assigned so that they groups are different from D-Groups for the day. Someone will stand by the door and inform people of where they will be seated. We will go over a reading about the meaning of Christmas. There will be a few short games led by Jen Olson. Christy passed along the different crafts we will be doing. We discussed making gifts for the workers in the MOPPETS rooms. Jennifer Olson will purchase trays, saran wrap and some supplies for assembling goody plates.
B. January 6th - cake decorating - free sit
C. January 20th - There was discussion about this open meeting slot. We debated over playing the DVD or moving up the slumber party. It was decided to show the DVD and work on a craft that is a little more time consuming to fill up that meeting.
D. February 3rd - 5 Love Languages of Children with Paula Wilde - sit in D groups
E. February 17th - slumber party - We talked about painting nails again and then also offering another activity that can be done for those who do not want to paint nails.
III. Mom's Night Out - February? - Teresa offered to host a MNO at her home. Last year the craft night was a big hit, so having a craft night/game night would probably be a success? We talked about coming up with a list for child care options if people don't have a sitter to watch their children.
IV. Position Reports
A. Finance - Malissa proposed that the Finance Chair be added as a signer to the MOPS checkbook. Sue would like to be able to share this responsibility with someone else in case she is not available to write out the checks. Checks are mostly written to child care workers and to steering members for reimbursements. All members agreed this is a good idea. Malissa will follow through with this and see what the bank would need to make this possible.
B. We all discussed different members of our MOPS chapter who are in need of extra prayers or support. The D-Group leaders will be in charge of coordinating those efforts.
The next steering meeting will be hold January 27th at 9:00. We closed with a prayer led by Teresa.
12.11.2010
Meeting Summaries for December
December 2nd -
Brunch was served. Opening prayers were led by Jen Olson and door prizes were given away through answering trivia questions.
Pastor Bob of our chartering church was the guest speaker. His topic was spending time with God. He talked about his personal struggle dedicating time each day for his personal relationship with God - which he calls T.A.G. (time alone with God). He found a way to enjoy it himself by doing his work on the computer where he can keep his files organized and reference online Bibles.
The mission of their church is to go out and make disciples out of the people they encounter. He shared a story about the verse Colossians 2:6-7. A tree that has not had to withstand drought does not grow deep roots but rather lateral roots. Those trees are the first to tip over in the midst of a storm. Just like those trees, people with deep spiritual roots, grown by going through times of drought, are better able to withstand trials. They turn toward God in times of trouble rather than away from him.
Pastor Bob shared the analogy of depressed or struggling people who look inward are like people trying to smell their belly buttons. They are so focused inward that they cannot see the answers to their troubles are found by looking up and out. Having that special time alone with God every day fortifies your soul and enables you to withstand the difficult times.
We did an activity working with the verse Jeremiah 17:5-8. Then Pastor gave us an outline of the steps he follows while journaling his T.A.G. For a copy of the handout, see Pastor Bob or ask me (Bridget Leiseth, publicity) and I can make you a copy.
December 2nd -
Brunch was served. Opening prayers were led by Jen Olson and door prizes were given away through answering trivia questions.
Pastor Bob of our chartering church was the guest speaker. His topic was spending time with God. He talked about his personal struggle dedicating time each day for his personal relationship with God - which he calls T.A.G. (time alone with God). He found a way to enjoy it himself by doing his work on the computer where he can keep his files organized and reference online Bibles.
The mission of their church is to go out and make disciples out of the people they encounter. He shared a story about the verse Colossians 2:6-7. A tree that has not had to withstand drought does not grow deep roots but rather lateral roots. Those trees are the first to tip over in the midst of a storm. Just like those trees, people with deep spiritual roots, grown by going through times of drought, are better able to withstand trials. They turn toward God in times of trouble rather than away from him.
Pastor Bob shared the analogy of depressed or struggling people who look inward are like people trying to smell their belly buttons. They are so focused inward that they cannot see the answers to their troubles are found by looking up and out. Having that special time alone with God every day fortifies your soul and enables you to withstand the difficult times.
We did an activity working with the verse Jeremiah 17:5-8. Then Pastor gave us an outline of the steps he follows while journaling his T.A.G. For a copy of the handout, see Pastor Bob or ask me (Bridget Leiseth, publicity) and I can make you a copy.
12.06.2010
Cookie Exchange/MNO Info
The evening MOPS group is hosting a cookie exchange on Friday night at the Fireside Room at Cornerstone United Methodist Church from 7-10 p.m. Bring 1,2 or 3 dozen cookies and bring home the number you take to exchange. There will also be space and time to finish any projects you need time to work on sans children. There is no childcare for this event. Come and relax and meet the other MOPS mom's in Watertown!
11.23.2010
November Meeting Recaps
November 4th - We opened with prayer, ate brunch, and then held our annual silent auction.
November 18th - We opened with prayer and door prizes. After brunch, Kay Solberg from Classroom Connection came to speak about educational games and products that she carries at her store, Classroom Connection. There are so many tools for any type of kid in any developmental stage. Kay demonstrated different games, puzzles and products that serve many different functions at once. Spending time with your children engaged in activities is valuable. Before children enter Kindergarten, they are expected to know the information that they used to learn in Kindergarten. Kay also can order many different products if she doesn't have the item you are looking for in stock. A gift certificate to her store is a great gift for a teacher for Christmas.
We did a tissue paper craft. Tissue paper was folded and tied with a wire and then pulled out to create a flower that can be hung for a party or put on a stick for a party or used as a centerpiece.
November 18th - We opened with prayer and door prizes. After brunch, Kay Solberg from Classroom Connection came to speak about educational games and products that she carries at her store, Classroom Connection. There are so many tools for any type of kid in any developmental stage. Kay demonstrated different games, puzzles and products that serve many different functions at once. Spending time with your children engaged in activities is valuable. Before children enter Kindergarten, they are expected to know the information that they used to learn in Kindergarten. Kay also can order many different products if she doesn't have the item you are looking for in stock. A gift certificate to her store is a great gift for a teacher for Christmas.
We did a tissue paper craft. Tissue paper was folded and tied with a wire and then pulled out to create a flower that can be hung for a party or put on a stick for a party or used as a centerpiece.
10.28.2010
Steering meeting 10/28/2010
Members Present: Jennifer Olson, Jen Olson, Christy Lickei, Bridget Leiseth, Dorothy Bassingthwaite, Teresa Carlson, Emily Shepherd
1. We opened with a devotional focusing on the verse James3:2-6 regarding keeping your speech pure so as not to praise God but curse man all in one breath. Our tongues are like rudders on a boat, directing our hearts.
2. Upcoming Meetings:
November 4th - Silent Auction - Members are encouraged to bring items to donate. Nice, gently used items are okay to bring. Services are a great idea. Each item will have a corresponding form attached that may have a minimum bid suggested, depending on the value of the item to ensure that expensive items are not being sold for drastically cheap.
November 18th - Kay from classroom connections will speak about educational games/craft
December 2nd - Pastor Bob is going to speak on the message, probably a holiday related message.
December 16th - Christmas Party - everyone brings treats, craft, games?
III. Position Reports
IV. Closing Prayer
Next Steering scheduled for December 9th.
1. We opened with a devotional focusing on the verse James3:2-6 regarding keeping your speech pure so as not to praise God but curse man all in one breath. Our tongues are like rudders on a boat, directing our hearts.
2. Upcoming Meetings:
November 4th - Silent Auction - Members are encouraged to bring items to donate. Nice, gently used items are okay to bring. Services are a great idea. Each item will have a corresponding form attached that may have a minimum bid suggested, depending on the value of the item to ensure that expensive items are not being sold for drastically cheap.
November 18th - Kay from classroom connections will speak about educational games/craft
December 2nd - Pastor Bob is going to speak on the message, probably a holiday related message.
December 16th - Christmas Party - everyone brings treats, craft, games?
III. Position Reports
IV. Closing Prayer
Next Steering scheduled for December 9th.
10.21.2010
Sherry's scrapbooking links
Here are Sherry's links for her digital scrapbooking presentation from the October 21st meeting:
Blogs that search for freebies:
http://handpickedfreebies.blogspot.com/
http://suzee-q-stuff.blogspot.com/
Scrapbook kits:
http://summertimedesigns.blogspot.com/
Scrapbook templates:
http://mandagirl.com/free-templates
http://grandmastemplates.blogspot.com/
Free fonts:
http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts
http://www.dafont.com/
Photoshop Tutorials:
http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?option=com_alphacontent&view=alphacontent&Itemid=92
You can also download a free trial of Photoshop Elements! It's the full program, but it is only good for 30 days:
http://tryit.adobe.com/us/photoshopelements/?sdid=FIIHF
If you start playing around with this and have any questions let me know. I'm not an expert, but I've gotten pretty good at finding answers. You can find my number and e-mail address in the MOPS directory.
Sherry Dalke
Blogs that search for freebies:
http://handpickedfreebies.blogspot.com/
http://suzee-q-stuff.blogspot.com/
Scrapbook kits:
http://summertimedesigns.blogspot.com/
Scrapbook templates:
http://mandagirl.com/free-templates
http://grandmastemplates.blogspot.com/
Free fonts:
http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts
http://www.dafont.com/
Photoshop Tutorials:
http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?option=com_alphacontent&view=alphacontent&Itemid=92
You can also download a free trial of Photoshop Elements! It's the full program, but it is only good for 30 days:
http://tryit.adobe.com/us/photoshopelements/?sdid=FIIHF
If you start playing around with this and have any questions let me know. I'm not an expert, but I've gotten pretty good at finding answers. You can find my number and e-mail address in the MOPS directory.
Sherry Dalke
10.20.2010
Evening Group
I just wanted to remind you all that there is a MOPS evening group held at Cornerstone Church. They are in need of more members to keep their group growing strong, so if you have any friends who are unable to attend the morning group, let them know about the evening group.
For more information on the evening group you can contact Julie Grund at 754-0438.
For more information on the evening group you can contact Julie Grund at 754-0438.
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