branson pm mops may newsletter
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Mission Control: Where Super Moms Get Their Ideas May 2010
“Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20
~Momology 2010 Theme~ In 2010, MOPS invites you to join
in the learning process as together
we explore Momology: The Art and
Science of Mothering.
Mothering is both art and science.
It combines all of who we are to
shape healthy, resilient kids. Moth-
ering is so complex it requires both
sides of our brain – not to mention
our hands and feet, eyes and ears,
mouth and (sniff, sniff) unfortunately,
sometimes even our noses!
There's the scientific side of moth-
ering where we develop a hypothe-
sis based on certain principles, test
that hypothesis in real-time, con-
sider the results and decide what
parts worked and what parts didn't.
We keep refining our hypotheses
until we find what works for us.
Intertwined with the scientific,
mothering requires an artistry that
shades with our personality, colors
with our unique gifts, and blends
past and current experiences.
MOPS International has identified
four essential elements for success-
ful outcomes with our kids.
Core is about knowing and growing
ourselves. Understanding and work-
ing with our unique temperament,
experiences, and emotions in a way
that develops resilience. Research
clearly shows that a mom with a
strong, resilient core is more likely to
raise a child with a strong, resilient
core.
Finesse is about honing practical
mothering skills—intentionally carrying
out our daily responsibilities in ways
that encourage growth and resilience
in our kids.
Circle is about building relationships
with neighbors, care-givers, extended
family and, most importantly, with our
husbands or for single moms, with a
parenting partner.
Grandscape is about engaging with
God and his unique purpose for our
lives. Both secular and Christian re-
search identifies faith in God as an
essential element for successful moth-
ering.
Through Momology, as we explore
together, we’ll be guided by an all-
knowing, all-powerful, always-present
God. Our theme verse for the year is:
Even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
(Psalm 139:10)
Anywhere we go, God sees, knows,
and guides. So we can lead — and
love — knowing God will get us
through all the hard spots, all our deci-
sions, all our roles, all our times we
can’t hold open our eyelids and the
times we’re bursting with joy. God’s
hand guides us as we guide our chil-
dren. As we study Momology together
to become better moms making a bet-
ter world.
Inside this
Issue:
Momology-1
Space Team - 2
Tea &
Testimony -3
Service Update-3
Summer
Tutoring– 4
Upcoming Events-4
Congratulations - 5
Next Meeting- 6
LAST LAST LAST LAST
Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting
May 11thMay 11thMay 11thMay 11th
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The Space Team Coordinators:
Tennille Michel ~ 417.335.4807
Mary Blackwood ~ 417.335.5437
Finance:
Meoldy Alms ~ 417.561.2602
Publicity:
DeAnna Sheets~ 417.880.9936
Prayer & Care:
Amy Wilhoit ~ 417.336.9822
Hospitality:
Jen Cooper ~ 417.496.6133
Renea Daniels ~ 417.339.3335
MOPPETS:
Teresa Boyd ~ 417.634.0381
Jenine Conway ~ 417.239.0632
Service Coordinator:
Teresa Boyd ~ 417.634.0381
Craft Coordinator:
Hollie Holderfield ~
417.263.0484
Small Group Coordinator:
Kelly Skoglund ~ 404.819.6527
Mentors:
Carolyn Loften ~ 417.336.5487
Peg Welte ~ 417.335.2525
Small Groups Leaders:
Jordan Miller ~ 417.230.5072
Sarah Matthews ~ 417.334.58.12
Sara DeLawder ~ 417.230.2811
Stacy McNeill ~ 417.336.1111
Kara Swofford ~ 417.336.1937
Maryann Riveros ~ 417.336.8706
Vanessa Hogan ~ 417.335.3785
Kathy Morgan ~ 417.339.4108
Kim Matthews ~ 417.230.6409
Kami Biedenstein ~417.348.0695
Tami Guerin~ 417.880.7370
Are you interested in helping with:
Hospitality?
Fundraising?
Prayer & Care
Service?
Let God use the gifts he gave you and
make sure to find the sign up sheets at next month’s meetings.
MOPPETS is in need of juice boxes for our little ones. If you are able to bring some juice to the next meeting it would greatly help!
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Service Update
On May 22nd Kathy’s Group and any other moms who would like to go to the Women’s
Crisis Center will be meeting and driving out there. If you would like to join contact
Teresa Boyd.
MOPS is going to continue to help out at the Women’s Crisis Center during the sum-
mer the last Saturday of each month. If you are interested in attending contact
Teresa Body at [email protected]
The Women’s Crisis Center is still in need of the following baby items: blankets, bot-
tles, sippie cups, diapers, and baby clothes. If you have any to donate please give
them to Teresa.
2nd Annual Tea and Testimony The 2nd annual MOPS Tea & Testimony was held on Saturday, May 01, 2010 at the home of our wonderful mentor, Peg Welte. The morning included great fel-lowship, delicious food, devotion from Miss Peg, and three wonderful testimo-nies from Kathy Morgan, Kami Biedenstien and Erin Wicker. Thank you Miss Peg for your hospitality, and big heart we appreciate you and love you!
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Secret SisterSecret SisterSecret SisterSecret Sister
Don’t forget May 11th is our last
meet this year. If you have par-
ticipated in Secret Sister please make
sure to let your secret sister know
you have been the one making her
smile.
Upcoming Events
• May 8th~ Community Garage Sale &
Farmer’s market at Rec Plex Parking
lot 7am-noon
• May 14-15th~ A day for Shay and
Pals, Area 57 in Branson, MO– Con-
tact info: Michelle 417.230.4637 or
(More Info Below)
• May 15th~Women in the Outdoors
Archery, kayaking, fly casting or
target shooting? Ladies here is
your chance to be introduced to a
number of sporting activities. All
classes are basic introduction with
professionals. (Branson Rec Plex)
Call Catherin McGregor at 593.6333
2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals
Come join Buzz, Woody & Jessie from Pixar’s Toy Story on May 14th and 15th at Area 57 for food, fun and games all in support of the local Autism community.
May 14th: 6:00May 14th: 6:00May 14th: 6:00May 14th: 6:00----10:00 pm10:00 pm10:00 pm10:00 pm
Drive in movie and picnic (featuring Pixar’s Cars)
May 15th: 10:00 amMay 15th: 10:00 amMay 15th: 10:00 amMay 15th: 10:00 am----4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm
Raffle Drawings, Bounce Houses, Local Entertain-ers, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Monsters Inc Gang, and Mickey Mouse.
Join other MOPS moms for Splash
Time at the Rec Plex Monday-
Thursday in the months of June and
July from 10:00-11:30. Fee is $2.
Children must be 5 or under.
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Special thanks to Sir Speedy who takes care
of all of our printing and copying needs.
Visit them online at:
Birthdays:
May
6 Kathy Morgan
12 Kim Ellett
12 Shannon Donnathan
25 Kami Biedenstein
11 Kim Good
12 Adriane Stauffer
Anniversaries:
May
4 Shane & Michelle Russell
12 Larry & Sara DeLawder
18 Terry & Kim Crouse
19 Jeff & Monina Lansman
22 Greg & Stacy Cummings
23 Josh & Sarah Williams
26 Mike & Sara DeLeon
26 Carlos & Maryann Riveros
28 Jason & Shannon Coyle
New Arrivals:
*Janelle Carter welcomed
a beautiful baby girl on April
10, 2010 named Alexis
Grace Carter.
Don’t forget to pray Don’t forget to pray Don’t forget to pray Don’t forget to pray
for all the pregnant for all the pregnant for all the pregnant for all the pregnant
mommies and mommies mommies and mommies mommies and mommies mommies and mommies
wanting to be preg-wanting to be preg-wanting to be preg-wanting to be preg-
nant.nant.nant.nant.
If your birthday or anniversary is misprinted in the newsletter or not
printed please let me know so our records are accurate.
E-mail me at [email protected]
Make sure your e-mail address is correct with
DeAnna Sheets to ensure you receive sum-
mer activities and events. These are only sent
to you if you signed up for mopportunities. If
you haven’t been getting these or would like
your name to be added please contact
DeAnna at [email protected]
There will be one newsletter over the summer
but it will only be sent out through e-mail.
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Branson PM MOPS
DeAnna Sheets-Publicity
640 Eiserman Street
Branson, MO 65616
What to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11thWhat to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11thWhat to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11thWhat to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11th
• Finger Foods Provided by Steering Team
• Marvelous Moms
• Identify yourself to your Secret Sister
• Find out the Prom Queen Court and vote for Prom Queen
• Prom Slideshow
• Prom Movie Clip Montage
• Get your Prom picture taken with your friends
• Giveaways and Prizes
• Fill out MOPS evaluation
• Dancing!!!