Page 1 Mission Control: Where Super Moms Get Their Ideas January 2010 “Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20 The Reason for the Season The Reason for the Season The Reason for the Season The Reason for the Season There is quite a lot wrong with me. Oh yeah, I’m not perfect. Alert the media. I eat too much, watch too much trash TV, lose my temper too often with my children, and I blame my husband for things that aren’t really his fault when I am feeling im- patient, anxious or hungry. And those are just the things I could think of without much reflection or soul searching. I’m sure that if I applied myself I could fill much of this news- letter (and then some) with a list of my shortcomings. So, it stands to reason that I should have a pretty substantial and con- crete list of New Year’s resolutions. I don’t. I have come to realize that the ways in which I really need to trans- form are rarely the ones that make it to that yearly manifesto we call New Year’s Resolutions. Yes, it would be great if I lost some weight, or took control of my temper, or became a more discerning watcher of less tele- vision. However, when I take an hon- est look at why I might resolve to make improvements in these areas, it really is all about me. I want to look good to impress others. I want to be a model parent so that others, in- cluding my children and husband, will admire my skills. In short, I want to “feel good about myself.” And while this might be a great motivator to start building more positive qualities into my life, it will fall woefully short of insuring a lasting, meaningful change in the core of who I am. Why? Because it all depends on me. If I sincerely want to be a better person, I need to take an honest look at my faults and then remember the real reason for the season. We often use that phrase, “the reason for the season,” to remind ourselves and oth- ers about the true meaning of Christ- mas: remembering that we have a Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave everything to save us. In light of His amazing sacrifice, all that we do should be done with the aim of honoring and glorifying Him. So, I think we need to take this phrase many, many steps fur- ther and start applying it to every sea- son of our lives. If I truly want to change for the better, the reason for that change needs to be for the ulti- mate good. My desire needs to be that the goodness and light of God with shine brightly through me and draw others to Him, and not that others will notice and admire me. Inside this Issue: Reason for the Season ~ 1 Results Are In- 2 Service Update ~ 2 Space Team - 2 Upcoming Events- 3 Mentor Mailbag ~ 4 MOPS Dates - 4 Sir Speedy - 4 Craft ~ 4 Cartoon ~ 5 Congratulations - 5 MOPS Classifieds- 6 Rocket Science ~ 7 Next Meeting - 8 Next Next Next Next Meeting: Meeting: Meeting: Meeting: Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, January January January January 12th 12th 12th 12th
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Mission Control: Where Super Moms Get Their Ideas January 2010
“Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20
The Reason for the SeasonThe Reason for the SeasonThe Reason for the SeasonThe Reason for the Season
There is quite a lot wrong with me.
Oh yeah, I’m not perfect. Alert the
media. I eat too much, watch too
much trash TV, lose my temper too
often with my children, and I blame
my husband for things that aren’t
really his fault when I am feeling im-
patient, anxious or hungry. And those
are just the things I could think of
without much reflection or soul
searching. I’m sure that if I applied
myself I could fill much of this news-
letter (and then some) with a list of
my shortcomings.
So, it stands to reason that I should
have a pretty substantial and con-
crete list of New Year’s resolutions. I
don’t. I have come to realize that the
ways in which I really need to trans-
form are rarely the ones that make it
to that yearly manifesto we call New
Year’s Resolutions. Yes, it would be
great if I lost some weight, or took
control of my temper, or became a
more discerning watcher of less tele-
vision. However, when I take an hon-
est look at why I might resolve to
make improvements in these areas, it
really is all about me. I want to look
good to impress others. I want to be
a model parent so that others, in-
cluding my children and husband,
will admire my skills.
In short, I want to “feel good about
myself.” And while this might be a
great motivator to start building more
positive qualities into my life, it will fall
woefully short of insuring a lasting,
meaningful change in the core of who I
am. Why? Because it all depends on
me. If I sincerely want to be a better
person, I need to take an honest look
at my faults and then remember the
real reason for the season. We often
use that phrase, “the reason for the
season,” to remind ourselves and oth-
ers about the true meaning of Christ-
mas: remembering that we have a Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave
everything to save us. In light of His
amazing sacrifice, all that we do should
be done with the aim of honoring and
glorifying Him. So, I think we need to
take this phrase many, many steps fur-
ther and start applying it to every sea-
son of our lives. If I truly want to
change for the better, the reason for
that change needs to be for the ulti-
mate good. My desire needs to be that
the goodness and light of God with
shine brightly through me and draw
others to Him, and not that others will
notice and admire me.
Inside this Issue: Reason for the Season ~ 1
Results Are In- 2 Service Update ~ 2 Space Team - 2
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
The Results Are In. . . . MOPS Poll 2009
This month we had 48 moms respond to our results are in survey. Here’s what they had to say!
Which do you eat at Christmas?
Turkey 33.3% Ham 43.8% Other 22.9% Christmas Tree
Real 12.5% Artificial 87.5% What color lights are on your tree?
Multi-color Lights 36.9% White 60.4% When do you put your Christmas tree up?
Before Thanksgiving 27.1% After Thanksgiving 72.9%
I hope that the changes I do make this year
will have less to do with how great I can
make me, and everything to do with how I
can show God’s greatness working in my
life. May your 2009 also be filled with your
growth in Him and His mighty blessings in
your lives!
by Stephanie Martinez
EV Free MOPS Newbury Park, CA
Service UpdateService UpdateService UpdateService Update
We were able to make 18 blankets for
the women’s crisis center. Thank you
to all the women who helped me make
the blankets. Also we are continuing
to watch kiddos and develop relation-
ships for teen PAT group. We will
start serving once a month at the cri-
sis center in January. ~ Teresa
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Don’t forget to bring in Don’t forget to bring in Don’t forget to bring in Don’t forget to bring in your community cash your community cash your community cash your community cash
and harter house receiptsand harter house receiptsand harter house receiptsand harter house receipts
Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . . Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . . Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . . Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . .
Jan 1st-Jan 15th~ Thousands of butterflies fall around you like snowflakes while holi-day music fills the air. Don't miss this breath-taking holiday experience that the whole family will cherish for years to come. Jan. 16th~ Fourth Annual Ice Sculpting Competition - Titanic Museum Within hours professional and amateur ice carvers transform 250-pound blocks of ice into dazzling creations. This free family event will showcase the talents of ice carvers from across the country. Jan. 22nd ~ Robot Workshop - Discovery Center Springfield, MO Cost is for parent/child duo, plus cost of robot-$15 members/$20 non-members (Robot-Turbo 3000 $ 15) ages 6+ (www.discoverycenter.org) Jan. 23rd~ Discovery Center Garage Sale 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds from sale will be used for exhibit maintenance. You can also get involved by donating items to the sale on Friday, January 22 from 9-5 p.m. Items that can be do-nated include gently used household goods, toys, tools, baby items. Please no cloth-ing. After the sale all items will be donated to Salvation Army. For further information call Charlotte or check the website. (www.discoverycenter.org or 862-9910 Ext. 713)
January topic is Amazing Animals. This club is designed for children ages 6-12 and one accompanying parent! Learn new science, build a project or 2, get to see "behind the scenes" areas of the museum or special equipment, and lots more! Different top-ics, activities and projects each month! Cost-$20 per member parent/child duo, $25 per non-member parent/child duo. Non-refundable payment due at time of registration. Registration due 5 days prior to program. (www.discoverycenter.org or 862-9910 Ext. 713)
Jan. 28th~ Signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord A candlelight ceremony will be held at 6:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Museum. All are invited to attend.
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Special thanks to Sir Speedy who takes care of all of our printing and copying needs.
Visit them online at: http://www.sirspeedy.com/
MOPS DATES MOPS DATES MOPS DATES MOPS DATES
2009200920092009----2010201020102010
January 12th February 9th (MOPS & POPS) February 23rd (BONUS NIGHT)
March 9th April 13th May 11th
Craft for January Craft for January Craft for January Craft for January Hollie has a great craft planned for January.
We will be making a Votive
Candle Holder with Upper Case Living saying on
them!
Some days, especially during the winter I get so de-
pressed and down when I feel like my job as a mom is
mundane. I do the same things over and over; laundry,
dishes, taking care of the kids, etc. I have always loved
my life but sometimes wonder if there is more or if I am
missing something. Did you get these feelings as a mom
and if so how did you deal with them? Do you have any
scriptures that I could turn to during those times of sad-
ness?
Of course, I’ve felt that way. I think with each stage of life, I had boredom. Then, you
begin to live the, “If only” syndrome: children older, husband helped out more, we had
more money, etc.... As Christians we sometimes live in only the human side and forget that
we have the Lord to change our attitudes. Believe me, He is waiting to guide you through
each day. No, He doesn't get tried of you asking everyday for the same thing. Remember,
however good or bad a situation is, it will change. ~ Carolyn
*Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men Col
3:23
*Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if
we do not give up. Gal 6:9
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Birthdays:
January 6 Kara Swofford 10 Brandy Brener 15 Jenine Conway 18 Sara DeLeon 28 Christy Sikora
Anniversaries: January 13 Scott & Kelly Skoglund
New Arrivals:
*Tennille Michel had a bouncing baby boy named Miles Henry Mi-chel born on December 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm.
Don’t forget to pray for
all the pregnant mom-
mies and mommies
wanting to be pregnant.
Visit the Branson PM MOPS website and sign up on the side for e-mails to be notified of any
new postings. www.bransonpmmops.blogspot.com
Don’t Miss It: 2 meetings in February February 9th (MOPS & POPS) February 23rd (BONUS NIGHT)
If your birthday or anniversary is mis-printed in the newsletter or not printed please let me know so our records are accurate. E-mail me at [email protected]
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I want….I Have MOPS Classified
I Have. . . . . . .
I Have Cont. . . . . .
Do you have something you don’t want anymore? Are you looking for a bargain? Send your I wants….I haves…..to DeAnna Sheets at [email protected] or fill out a card at the registration table. Do you have a need that MOPS may be able to fulfill. Fill out a confidential I want, I have, I need card and drop it off at the