Shopping at Wal-Mart this week, I caught myself humming along to "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." What the... what?! Yup, it's that time of year again (and we all know that "that time of year" seems to come earlier and earlier each year)!
The holidays conjure up all sorts of images in our minds, and we're going to tackle two of them at our next MOPS meeting: family dynamics (specifically, the in-laws) and serving others in our community.
MEETING TOPIC: In-laws and Outreach
WHEN: Tuesday, 11/12 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Hall at Calvary Bible Church (3245 Kalmia Ave., Boulder, CO 80301)
FOOD will be provided by Destiny Plaggemeier's table
We will start with a welcome message and prayer before we eat and play "High/Low" at our tables.
After announcements, we will work on an outreach project. If you're a busy mom who wants to serve your community but just can't find the time to fit it in, this small project is for you! Thomas Milburn, Calvary's Director of Externally Focused Ministries, has a simple philosophy: "Do What You Can." Our group will work together to prepare a small gift and write words of encouragement and thanks to the teachers and staff at Columbine Elementary. It is a simple gesture that will surely go a long way in helping these dedicated educators know that we appreciate their efforts in our community.
Following this, we will switch gears to discuss all things family. Kelly has prepared a fun game of "Family Fued" and Allie will share a Real Mom Moment about her in-laws.
Then, Kacey's mom, Liz Swanson, will visit our group to give a talk about in-laws. She wants to share her journey of learning from the time when she was a child and first noticed how her own mom and mother-in-law (Liz's grandmother) interacted. She will also share all that she has learned as a daughter-in-law and now as a mother-in-law. She will cover all of the bases for us by touching on how these relationships can impact our lives.
I have a feeling we will all walk away with new ideas for interacting with our own in-laws during the holidays! We should have plenty of time to share stories at our tables before departing to pick up the kiddos.
See you on Tuesday!
Sheryl
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Operation Christmas Child
Here is your one stop shop for packing and shipping your OCC gift boxes as well as volunteering at the Denver processing facility in December. Please contact Allie Franklin with any questions you may have: 303-916-8118 or alliemfranklin@yahoo.com
PACKING A SHOEBOX
Please bring your packed shoeboxes to our next MOPS meeting, which takes place this Tuesday, November 12. If that won't work, you can drop your shoeboxes off at Calvary Bible Church (both the Boulder and Erie locations) until Sunday, November 24.
You can find information about how to pack a shoebox here.
The $7 suggested donation helps to cover the cost of shipping. When you make the donation online, you get the added bonus of being able to follow your package on its trek to its final destination.
In addition to selecting gifts, your children can help out by including a drawing in their box. They can make their own, or you can print the "coloring page" on this list of resources.
VOLUNTEERING
As of this writing, we still have 8 spots available at the OCC Processing Facility in Denver. We would like a few alternates, as well. Please feel free to bring a friend or family member! You can sign up here.
Our shift will be on Monday, December 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Once we finalize our roster, Allie Franklin will be in touch to arrange carpools.
Happy packing!
Happy packing!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Loving on our Kids: Kristi Kremer
Kristi Kremer is the brave soul who loves on our 3 year olds while we relax and connect at our MOPS meetings.
NAME: Kristi Kremer
MOPPETS Title: Lead teacher for the 3's
BIRTHDAY: June 7th (Kristi is being sneaky about her age... special prize for anyone who finds out how old she is!)
HOMETOWN: Kristi is another Colorado "local," having grown up in Fort Collins.
CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE: She taught 4th and 5th grade, and has a 5 and 6-year-old of her own. She directed MOPS for a year and knows how important it is for us moms to recharge to better love ourselves and our families!
FAVORITE THINGS: Ooh, I think we can all relate to this one: her favorite thing is travel! She has been blessed to visit 14 countries and has lived for short periods of time in Spain, France, Thailand and Vietnam.
FUN FACT: Kristi can balance a spoon on her nose. Who wants to challenge her to a contest?
Thank you for your service, Kristi!
NAME: Kristi Kremer
MOPPETS Title: Lead teacher for the 3's
BIRTHDAY: June 7th (Kristi is being sneaky about her age... special prize for anyone who finds out how old she is!)
HOMETOWN: Kristi is another Colorado "local," having grown up in Fort Collins.
CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE: She taught 4th and 5th grade, and has a 5 and 6-year-old of her own. She directed MOPS for a year and knows how important it is for us moms to recharge to better love ourselves and our families!
FAVORITE THINGS: Ooh, I think we can all relate to this one: her favorite thing is travel! She has been blessed to visit 14 countries and has lived for short periods of time in Spain, France, Thailand and Vietnam.
FUN FACT: Kristi can balance a spoon on her nose. Who wants to challenge her to a contest?
Thank you for your service, Kristi!
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