Sept 17th Next MOPS Meeting

Hi Ladies,

This is just a reminder that this Friday is a MOPS Friday. I have been looking forward to the next meeting since our last meeting. Bonnie Sivertson will be our guest speaker and trust me, she is a speaker you will not want to miss. She is simply AWESOME!! We have another fun-filled Friday morning planned and I hope that you all can join us!!

Agenda

9:30-10:00 Opening Prayer

Eat & Fellowship

Recognitions & Sharing Time

10:00- Edith Duarte-Brown Bag(This is a fun little get to know ya/tell all) Edith will fill a brown bag full of items that describe her.

10:05-10:35 Guest Speaker-Bonnie Sivertson- Spiritual Sculpting-God Isn’t Finished With Us Yet

10:35-10:45 Small Group Time (15 minutes)

Discussion Questions

Joys & Concerns

10:45 Craft-Dry Erase Boards**These are so cute**

11:20 Announcements/Reminders

11:25 Closing Prayer/Blessing

11:30 Pick up Kids

Don’t Forget Dues Are Due At This Meeting

Dues- Please bring your checkbooks or cash to our next meeting on the 17^th. Edith will be ready to start collecting your membership dues.

Annual membership for GCN MOPS is $100, or $60 per semester or meetings without your children in tow, your fees are discounted to $80 per year or $50 per semester. This fee helps cover the costs of our MOPPETS program (curriculum, crafts, snacks, etc.), guest speakers, craft supplies, curriculum, publicity, door prizes and more. The fee also includes your MOPS International Membership. Scholarships and payment plans are available and will remain confidential. If you are in need of a scholarship or payment plan for membership dues, please contact me if you have not already applied on line or already spoken with me.

MOPPETS

· If you have not filled out a MOPPETS registration, please let me know and I will email you one. This allows Mrs. Brenda, our MOPPETS Coordinator, to register your child into the MOPPETS program, be aware of any allergies, or any special needs. Thanks!!

Mom Tip

Okay, I also have a Mom tip to share and I even attached pics!! After our last meeting, I was inspired by Dr. G to start by slowly changing our eating habits. My kids love fruit and we always have it on hand, but sometimes it ends up spoiling because (A) I either forget about it in the bottom of the fridge or ( B) it is easier to reach for something in the pantry than to prepare the fruit. So, I remedy my problem by buying these plastic reusable containers and as soon as I get home from the grocery store, I cut up individual serving sizes of fruit and veggies and put them on the shelf where the kids can reach them. The kids love them!! Since I have been doing this, I’ve noticed we are all consuming lots more fruits and veggies. Ken is taking them for lunch and I find myself snacking on more fruit and veggies throughout the day. As the containers get empty, I wash and refill them. I love this system!!! I also went to the bulk section at the grocery store and I made my own snack bag. WOW, by making your own, you get way more snack bags, you can control what goes into your snack bag, and it is cheaper than buying the prepackaged stuff. I also put these in the panty where the kids can reach them and because we made them together, they seem more interested in eating them. BTW, date pieces and walnuts are excellent together! Here’s what I am keeping in my containers if you are interested, I mainly try to buy fruit that is in season and on sale. Happy snacking!!

In The Fridge

Berry mix (blue berries, raspberries, black berries)

Strawberries & grapes mixed

Strawberries by themselves

Grapes by themselves

Cucumbers

Red bell pepper strips

Carrots

Mini salads

Black olives

Green olives

Watermelon

Celery sticks

In the Pantry

Shelled sunflower seeds

Walnut and date pieces

Cranberry nut mix

Almonds

Pumpkin seeds

Love & Blessings!

Cheri