Tuesday, 11/12: In-laws

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