Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Oct. 16th Meeting
What a great meeting tonight!
It's always a gift and a blessing to hear Pastor Skinner preach. He talked about our theme verse for the year, which is found in Isaiah 43:18,19. We also had crafty time too!! Who doesn't love a toilet paper pumpkin in their bathroom???:)
It's always a gift and a blessing to hear Pastor Skinner preach. He talked about our theme verse for the year, which is found in Isaiah 43:18,19. We also had crafty time too!! Who doesn't love a toilet paper pumpkin in their bathroom???:)
Friday, October 3, 2014
Super Moms!
What a great meeting tonight!!! Had a blast showing off our "Super Mom" skills with this hilarious relay game:)
Monday, September 29, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Moppet's
If you need childcare through the Moppets program for Thursday Sept 18th, then you need to email Eileen Becker at eilkenbecker@hotmail.com
It is first come first served and there are only 6 spots available. We will be using the Boz curriculum this year! Thanks!
Monday, August 4, 2014
2014-2015 Theme
2014-2015 Theme
"Be You, Bravely"
Click below to check out the video clip...
We will meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:15pm
At Gospel Baptist Church
Moppets will be offered during the meeting for childcare utilizing a mom co-op.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Sojourner's Journey Collection
We announced at our last meeting that we will be doing a collection of items needed for Sojourners Journey. You can start bringing in items for this at our next meeting Nov 7th. but we will need all donations no later than our Nov 21st meeting. At this meeting, the director of Sojourners will be there to let us know what it is all about and we will present them with our items. Let's do our best to get a big collection of things for these women and their kids! Shhhh!!! It's a surprise!
Below is their current needs list:
Toilet paper
paper towel
tissues
cleaners
dish soap
garbage bags
Also personal care items for moms and kiddos, such as:
shampoo
conditioner
body wash
razors
shaving cream
bar soap
deodorant
q-tips
lotion
Or maybe some fun items like listed below or things you think would be fun for the moms or kids:
nail polish
hair ties/barrettes/headbands
make-up
flavored coffee
coloring books
crayons
kid toys (not with a lot of pieces)
kid bubble bath
bubbles
sidewalk chalk
Who are YOU??
Okay moms, at our first meeting of this year, we watched some Dove commercials (in case you missed it here's a link to one of them Dove Commercial) and we saw how strangers saw us compared to how we see ourselves....well let's step it up a notch and see how those who REALLY count, see us....get those tissues ready then click here----->How your Kids see YOU
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
First MOPS Meeting 2013-2014
Our first MOPS meeting is this week, Thursday September 19th from 6:15-8pm. We have a great introduction night to our 2013-2014 Theme "A Beautiful Mess"!! Don't forget there is NO Moppets this year, as we were having a hard time finding a teacher and assistants. We hope you are able to make other arrangements so you can still join us for an amazing year.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Kickoff Success!!
Our kickoff was a success!! We had over 60 people that were able to make it. It was a beautiful night and fun was had by all!! We cannot wait to start our first official meeting next Thursday!
Unfortunately, we had to announce tonight that at this time we will not be offering childcare (Moppets) at our meetings.
We only have a teacher for one night a month and have not had success in finding a trusting adult to commit to the second meeting. We understand this is not ideal as some moms cannot attend without the childcare.
Trust me the Steering Team prayed on this a lot, contacted all groups/churches/schools we could, and tried very hard to come up with some out of the box ideas on how to make it work.
If there is one or a group of members who are committed to making Moppets work, we would love any effort. To make it work we need one adult who can be there every month on the 3rd Thursday and they need to follow the Moppets curriculum.
Unfortunately, we had to announce tonight that at this time we will not be offering childcare (Moppets) at our meetings.
We only have a teacher for one night a month and have not had success in finding a trusting adult to commit to the second meeting. We understand this is not ideal as some moms cannot attend without the childcare.
Trust me the Steering Team prayed on this a lot, contacted all groups/churches/schools we could, and tried very hard to come up with some out of the box ideas on how to make it work.
If there is one or a group of members who are committed to making Moppets work, we would love any effort. To make it work we need one adult who can be there every month on the 3rd Thursday and they need to follow the Moppets curriculum.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Hearts at Home Conference 2013!!
Here are some reminders for the Hearts at Home Conference 2013 in Rochester MN.
It is November 8th and 9th, 2013.
Registration opened in May, so register today!!
Some of the speakers will be Anita Renfroe, Karen Ehman, Kathy Koch, and Candace Cameron.
Many of our MOPS moms go to Hearts at Home and they look forward to it all year! You will love it! We will coordinate hotel rooms as it gets closer.
This year the sweet suite will go to the group that brings the most New Attendees. So spread the word and if you have any questions please see Karen Carney or any MOPS Steering Team member for more information or check out this link--->> Hearts at Home Info
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
MOPS 2013-2014 A Beautiful Mess!
Join us for MOPS 2013-2014
"A Beautiful Mess"
Moms live in messes. The toys, crumbs, and spit-up are their natural surroundings. Moms often feel like a mess. They are exhausted, under-showered, and hormonal. Their past and present circumstances and decisions can leave them feeling inadequate for God’s love and purposes.
A Beautiful Mess — reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. The grime of mothering young children brings the beauty of motherhood. The bruises of life can bring God’s redemption.
Embrace Your Story — reminds moms that their past, present and future can be used for good. God knows where each of us has been, where we are today and has set in motion where we are headed.
"A Beautiful Mess"
Moms live in messes. The toys, crumbs, and spit-up are their natural surroundings. Moms often feel like a mess. They are exhausted, under-showered, and hormonal. Their past and present circumstances and decisions can leave them feeling inadequate for God’s love and purposes.
A Beautiful Mess — reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. The grime of mothering young children brings the beauty of motherhood. The bruises of life can bring God’s redemption.
Embrace Your Story — reminds moms that their past, present and future can be used for good. God knows where each of us has been, where we are today and has set in motion where we are headed.
Theme Verse
Ephesians 2:10 (New Living Translation)
For we are God’s masterpiece.
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,
so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,
so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
More info to come!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Summer MOPS Playdates!!!
We will meet Thursday mornings at Gospel Baptist Church from 9-11and utilize their playground. It is an enclosed park so it will be easier to watch the little ones and easier for us moms to chat.
Feel free to bring snacks or a picnic lunch. Also, please feel free to bring any moms who might be interested in joining our group next year.
The first playdate will be this Thursday June 13 and continue throughout the summer. Please join us for whatever days you can, stay for an hour or the whole time. All your children are welcome not just Moppets aged children.
This will be a great way to stay in touch throughout the summer!!
See you Thursday!
Feel free to bring snacks or a picnic lunch. Also, please feel free to bring any moms who might be interested in joining our group next year.
The first playdate will be this Thursday June 13 and continue throughout the summer. Please join us for whatever days you can, stay for an hour or the whole time. All your children are welcome not just Moppets aged children.
This will be a great way to stay in touch throughout the summer!!
See you Thursday!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
FREE Mom Conference---Online!
MOMS!!!!!! Check this out!!!!
FREE Mom Conference online...20 different speakers (Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar, The Fly Lady, Alex Jamieson, Jill Savage, Bill & Pam Farrel, Jim Fay, Nancy DeMoss, Gary Chapman and Many more!)
Hot Topics!! Detox Your Diet, Money Saving Moms, Your Child's Learning Style, Saving Dinner, Eat Clean!, Trusting God, Professionalizing Motherhood, Organize Now, Parenting With Love and Logic, Steps for a Successful homeschool, Lies Women Believe, Five Love Languages and many more!!
Sign up FREE today. It is from 4-11 for 4 nights, just mark your calendars for the times your fave topics are on and you're all set!!
http://
FREE Mom Conference online...20 different speakers (Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar, The Fly Lady, Alex Jamieson, Jill Savage, Bill & Pam Farrel, Jim Fay, Nancy DeMoss, Gary Chapman and Many more!)
Hot Topics!! Detox Your Diet, Money Saving Moms, Your Child's Learning Style, Saving Dinner, Eat Clean!, Trusting God, Professionalizing Motherhood, Organize Now, Parenting With Love and Logic, Steps for a Successful homeschool, Lies Women Believe, Five Love Languages and many more!!
Sign up FREE today. It is from 4-11 for 4 nights, just mark your calendars for the times your fave topics are on and you're all set!!
http://
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Steering Team 2013-2014
As MOPS 2012-2013 is winding down (only 3 meetings left!!) we are looking towards next year!
We have some openings in the Steering Team for next year as some of the current members' kids are aging out of MOPS. See below for next years theme, as well as the list of steering team positions and openings.
The theme for next year is........
A Beautiful Mess: Embrace Your Story
Addressing the felt needs of moms through this theme:
Moms live in messes. The toys, crumbs, and spit-up are their natural surroundings. Moms often feel like a mess. They are exhausted, under-showered, and hormonal. Their past and present circumstances and decisions can leave them feeling inadequate for God’s love and purposes.
A Beautiful Mess — reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. The grime of mothering young children brings the beauty of motherhood. The bruises of life can bring God’s redemption.
Embrace Your Story — reminds moms that their past, present and future can be used for good. God knows where each of us has been, where we are today and has set in motion where we are headed.
We have some openings in the Steering Team for next year as some of the current members' kids are aging out of MOPS. See below for next years theme, as well as the list of steering team positions and openings.
The theme for next year is........
A Beautiful Mess: Embrace Your Story
Addressing the felt needs of moms through this theme:
Moms live in messes. The toys, crumbs, and spit-up are their natural surroundings. Moms often feel like a mess. They are exhausted, under-showered, and hormonal. Their past and present circumstances and decisions can leave them feeling inadequate for God’s love and purposes.
A Beautiful Mess — reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. The grime of mothering young children brings the beauty of motherhood. The bruises of life can bring God’s redemption.
Embrace Your Story — reminds moms that their past, present and future can be used for good. God knows where each of us has been, where we are today and has set in motion where we are headed.
Theme Verse:
Ephesians 2:10 (New Living Translation)
For we are God’s masterpiece.
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,
so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,
so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Official Steering Team Positions:
Coordinator
Publicity
Discussion Group Leader---Opening
Hospitality---Opening
Creative Activities---Opening
Service---Opening
Finance---Opening
Moppets---Opening
Steering Team members can do one or more position or share a position with someone else. If none of these appeal to you specifically but still want to be involved let us know. We have been known to "create" positions. We have a great time planning the year and if you are on the steering team you get a say in what out topics for the meetings are!!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Repurposed: A one day women's retreat.
Repurposed: A one day women's retreat.
Saturday April 6th, 2013
New Life Assembly of God
720 Avon Rd, Sparta WI
From the Brochure:
As women, we are pulled in so many directions as our world creates a culture of busyness. This one day retreat for women ages 11 and up was birthed out of the vision to see women take one day out of their lives to come together in unity for the purpose of nuturing friendships with each other and most importantly spending time with God. We realize that it's not always possible to go overnight to a conference or retreat because of family responsibilities and finances and believe those should not be reasons that women don't enjoy an opportunity like this. We hope you consider joining us for "Repurposed" on April 6th.
Things your registration will include:
workshop sessions
information centers
a free lunch provided onsite
prayer ministry
a fun photo booth
giveaways.
Sorry but their will not be childcare provided for this event.
Schedule
8:30-9:30 Registration
9:30-10:30 Welcome and Worship
10:30-11:30 Workshop I
11:30-12:30 Workshop II
12:30-1:30 Lunch (provided)
1:30-4:00 Worship and Main Speaker Session
Worship: Render
Render worship comes to us from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN. This worship team is made up of students from North Central and they lead worship weekly at the student led chapel called Render. The inspiration for the name Render is from the scripture found in Matthew 22:21 "Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but Render unto God what belongs to God." The Render team has a heart for ministry in service as well as worship and we are very thankful for their willingness to do both for us for this retreat.
Speaker: Diane De la Santos
Since 2003, Diane has served as executive director of City on a Hill, an urban ministry center in the heart of Milwaukee, America's 4th poorest city. Diane left her position as VP of Public Affairs for a large health care system after 20 years to respond to a calling to full time ministry.
In 2006, she sold her home and moved into the old hospital campus that houses City on a Hill.
In April of 2012, Diane was given the Wisconsin Hero Award by the state's First Lady Tonette Walker for "her life of sacrificial giving and her extraordinary service as Director of City on a Hill."
As a young women, before giving her life to Christ, Diane was a single mother living in poverty. She now has two adult children and three granddaughters. Diane's other ministry experience includes developing the guest services program for a large church, leading a women's small group ministry and teaching Christian conflict management and adult Sunday School.
She has a passion to see parents walking in covenant with God and raising their children for Christ. She is also deeply committed to encouraging Christians to serve the poor and oppressed, and practicing racial reconciliation as a testimony to the world the power of the gospel.
Cost:
$40 before 3/30
$50 after 3/30
$25 student -with ID
Payable by cash or check to NLAG-New Life Assembly of God
For more information contact Sue Williamson at mrswilly04@hotmail.com
Saturday April 6th, 2013
New Life Assembly of God
720 Avon Rd, Sparta WI
From the Brochure:
As women, we are pulled in so many directions as our world creates a culture of busyness. This one day retreat for women ages 11 and up was birthed out of the vision to see women take one day out of their lives to come together in unity for the purpose of nuturing friendships with each other and most importantly spending time with God. We realize that it's not always possible to go overnight to a conference or retreat because of family responsibilities and finances and believe those should not be reasons that women don't enjoy an opportunity like this. We hope you consider joining us for "Repurposed" on April 6th.
Things your registration will include:
workshop sessions
information centers
a free lunch provided onsite
prayer ministry
a fun photo booth
giveaways.
Sorry but their will not be childcare provided for this event.
Schedule
8:30-9:30 Registration
9:30-10:30 Welcome and Worship
10:30-11:30 Workshop I
11:30-12:30 Workshop II
12:30-1:30 Lunch (provided)
1:30-4:00 Worship and Main Speaker Session
Worship: Render
Render worship comes to us from North Central University in Minneapolis, MN. This worship team is made up of students from North Central and they lead worship weekly at the student led chapel called Render. The inspiration for the name Render is from the scripture found in Matthew 22:21 "Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but Render unto God what belongs to God." The Render team has a heart for ministry in service as well as worship and we are very thankful for their willingness to do both for us for this retreat.
Speaker: Diane De la Santos
Since 2003, Diane has served as executive director of City on a Hill, an urban ministry center in the heart of Milwaukee, America's 4th poorest city. Diane left her position as VP of Public Affairs for a large health care system after 20 years to respond to a calling to full time ministry.
In 2006, she sold her home and moved into the old hospital campus that houses City on a Hill.
In April of 2012, Diane was given the Wisconsin Hero Award by the state's First Lady Tonette Walker for "her life of sacrificial giving and her extraordinary service as Director of City on a Hill."
As a young women, before giving her life to Christ, Diane was a single mother living in poverty. She now has two adult children and three granddaughters. Diane's other ministry experience includes developing the guest services program for a large church, leading a women's small group ministry and teaching Christian conflict management and adult Sunday School.
She has a passion to see parents walking in covenant with God and raising their children for Christ. She is also deeply committed to encouraging Christians to serve the poor and oppressed, and practicing racial reconciliation as a testimony to the world the power of the gospel.
Cost:
$40 before 3/30
$50 after 3/30
$25 student -with ID
Payable by cash or check to NLAG-New Life Assembly of God
For more information contact Sue Williamson at mrswilly04@hotmail.com
Bible, Devotions and More!
MOPS Meeting summary from March 21st, 2013
Speaker: Carol from Bible Study Fellowship International (LaCrosse)
Carol works with BSF out of LaCrosse and is the teacher for the weekly bible studies. She came and spoke to us on different bibles, devotionals, talked about the importance of giving your kids the gift of your holiness, pray for your children, and how a good strong marriage is a huge gift you can give your children. She brought many different bibles and devotionals for us to look at and she gave a brief description of what they were, who they would be good for, etc. She recommended starting journals for each of your children; write down things, daily/weekly/yearly about them and your walk with them with Christ, start when they are young, so by the time middle/high school comes along there is quite a bit in there. This is a good tool to use, when they are struggling with or having a hard time grasping your love for them or have low self-esteem. Maybe your words will get to them, all the things you wrote for them as a child.
The website is BSFinternational.org. She hosts weekly bible studies in Onalaska on Wednesdays 9am-10:50 (school year only). Onalaska United Methodist Church. (the location of the studies change each year) ALL are Welcome, all ages are welcome. They have free childcare. There are infant bible studies up to adult bible studies. All groups cover the same stories on the same days. They are finishing up one story now and will begin the life of Joseph on April 10th. Please check out the website or talk with Sarah Mesmer for more information. Sarah attends these weekly and I believe Bobbie Evans does as well.
How to start reading the bible?
Good places to start are John, Mark, Psalms.
How to read the bible?
Keep your eyes fixed on your hope, we are foreigners in this world, just passing through J God is preparing a greater place for us.
Read to KNOW God. Read each passage and ask how does this help me KNOW God? What is God telling me about Himself? Why did He want us to know this?
Studies show kids in America now days do not know the bible stories, READ them to you children start young, as infants even. Picture books, reading the word to them, sing the word, bible songs in the car. Children are like SPONGES and they can handle more than we think they can in regards to God’s word.
The bible is ONE story Jesus/God’s plan/redemption is talked about from beginning to end (Genesis to Revelations)
Get a journal, write things down as you read.
Start with Psalms for your prayers, pray the word back to God, share your emotions with him.
Our goal is to increase our love for God.
Recommendations on Study Bibles
Carol recommended if you have a study bible or you choose a study bible to let God teach you. Read the bible passage and let it “marinate” for a day, try to draw your own sense of what it means, the Holy Spirit will guide you to it, then the next day read the commentary and see how it compares to what you thought. Don’t be anxious to let other peoples thoughts/commentary take over when you should be absorbing what those words mean to YOU.
Devotional/Book/Workbook Recommendations from Carol
Experiencing God (Blackaby)
First Steps for the New Christian-workbook, looks at the foundations of the faith. (Carol mentioned she wished it had a different title and that the book was very good!)
The Attributes of God (Tozer)
Raising your Children for Christ (Murray)
Jesus Calling (Sarah Young)
Into the Word-workbook (Lotz)
Hinds Feet on High Places (Hurnard) for kids/girls 10-12 years old.
Stream in the Dessert (Cowman)
Bible Recommendations from Carol
Parallel Bible (Zondervan): This bible has the NIV on one side of the page and The Message (contemporary) on the other. This is a good beginner bible. Teens and newbies enjoy this version.
NIV (1984): a common favorite, good beginner bible. NIVr is a revised edition and a lot of very modern changes were made to this bible, use caution when choosing this one.
The Daily Walk Bible (Bruce Wilkinson): Weekly devotions and prayers are included.
Bibles for Women
Bibles for Moms
Thompson Chain Reference Bible (while reading a passage it will list another scripture in the bible that relates to that topic and that one might have another one listed, so you can chain your way through a specific topic in the bible, such as purity)
Bibles with a concordance in the back is great. You can look up a certain word in that (death, anger, joy) and it will list many passages where this is talked about in the bible.
Comparative Bible: is a bible with different translations in one.
King James Version
Devotional/Books/Videos recommended from Sparta MOPS moms
52 Things Kids Need from a Mom by Angela Thomas
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie OMartain
Hurry Less Worry Less for Moms by Judy Christie
The Busy Mom’s Devotional By Lisa Bergen
Manna for Moms by Megan Breedlove
Dinner Table Devotions by Nancy Guthrie
Blessings Every Day by Elena Kucharik (for kids)
So that’s in the Bible? (B&H Publishing)
Parenting with Scripture (Durbin)
What’s in the Bible? Video Series by Phil Vischer
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