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Mission Control: Where Super Moms Get Their Ideas March 2010
“Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20
A Strong Enough RopeA Strong Enough RopeA Strong Enough RopeA Strong Enough Rope "If one falls down, his friend can help
him up. But pity the man who falls and
has no one to help him up! ... Though
one may be overpowered, two can
defend themselves. A cord of three
strands is not quickly broken." Eccle-
siastes 4:10- 11 (NIV)
I really hit the end of myself after 2 1/2
miles. My breathing wasn't the prob-
lem this time, but I my legs felt like
lead. I gasped to my friend, "Rhonda,
I've got to stop and walk." She re-
minded me to stop thinking about this
difficult run. I needed to focus on fin-
ishing for my friend who had died from
cancer and for my friend who had
lived. Rhonda urged me to praise God
for the use of my legs and the
strength of my body. I turned my
thoughts to Jesus and kept running.
Even when I'm just walking through
my daily routine, my focus often wan-
ders. I can start off a morning with
glorious prayer and Bible study only to
become clouded over by noon with
the demands of life. Paul tells us in 1
Thessalonians 5:16-22 to "Be joyful
always; pray continually; give thanks
in all circumstances, for this is God's
will for you in Christ Jesus." (NIV)
During my race I pondered the inten-
tional act of turning my full attention
on God. Sometimes it takes a faithful
friend to remind me.
About a fourth of a mile later, I turned
to Rhonda and pleaded, "I've got to
stop and walk....REALLY this time!"
She reminded me that Satan wants to
steal, kill and destroy. This time he was
after my dream of being able to com-
plete a 5K run. Are you in the midst of a
spiritual battle? Is Satan attacking your
family, your job, your body or your
mind? Grab a godly friend and pray! So
many times I become unaware of my
enemy as I become consumed by my
circumstances. A good friend protects
my back with hers as we face outward
and swing our swords with the power of
God's Word and His presence. We do
have an enemy, but our God is stronger.
My friend Rhonda reminded me of this
fact as we ran onward.
Homeowners in the neighborhood had
turned on their hoses or were wielding
super soakers to refresh the runners as
we passed. Rhonda encouraged me to
run through the streams. Toward the
end when I began to despair of finishing,
Rhonda looked up. "Did you feel that
sudden breeze?" she asked. "God knew
that you needed a cool breeze to be
able to finish, and He sent it!" she re-
joiced. I hadn't even noticed. I was
bogged down in my own misery again,
but I took notice of the breeze as she
spoke and lifted my dragging feet a little
higher. Thank goodness for friends who
point out God's goodness!! Even in the
darkest times, God sends His children
glimmers of light if we are watching. The
problem is the watching. We need
friends to remind us of His promises
like, "Never will I leave you; never will I
forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5b).
Inside this Issue:
Strong Enough Rope~1
Results Are In- 2
Space Team - 2
Upcoming Events-3
Service Update~ 3
Love & Logic~ 4
Mentor Mailbag ~ 4
Congratulations - 5
MOPS Classifieds- 6
Rocket Science ~ 7
Bunco Night~ 8
Easter Pics~ 9
Planet Prom~ 10
Prayer & Care~ 13
Next Meeting~ 14
Next Meeting Next Meeting Next Meeting Next Meeting
March 9thMarch 9thMarch 9thMarch 9th
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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:
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
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
The Results Are In. . . .
MOPS Poll 2010
This month we had 50 moms respond to our results are in sur-
vey. Here’s what they had to say!
What is your job situation?
Work from Home 2%
Work Part Time 26%
Work Full time 38%
Full Time Mom 34%
Favorite East Event
Easter Egg Hunt 60%
Decorating Egg 36%
Sunrise Service 4%
What kind of shopper are you?
Coupon Clipper 24%
Price match @ Wal-mart 22%
Just Buy what I need 70%
We were close to the finish line, but I just
couldn't go any more. I took two walking
steps and Rhonda immediately grabbed my
arm. "Don't stop! We're almost there! Your
husband and kids are waiting for you!"
Even now when I had given up on myself,
she wouldn't let me quit. I ran on toward the
finish line and threw up my arms to praise
Him as I finished. Sobs caught in my throat
and erupted when I finally fell into my hus-
band's arms. A former couch potato had
finished the race!! The main lesson I had
learned was clear. God created us for fel-
lowship with Him and with others. I abso-
lutely would not have finished the race
without the encouragement, refreshment
and prodding provided by my friend. It is
the intertwining of our lives with God's and
others that gives us a rope strong enough
to sustain us through even the hardest
times.
~Amy Carroll
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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. . . . . March 6th~ Hollister Elementary School is having a school carnival from 1:00-5:00 pm. In-
flatables from Monkey Moes, carnival booths, hot dog dinner, cake walk, popcorn, and raf-
fles. Proceeds goes to Relay for Life.
April 24th~ Women’s Event from 9 am-3pm at Celebration City Purple Castle. Speaker:
Beth Moore Simulcast
Christian Church Downtown Thrift Store~ Easter egg items for $2-$3 worth checking out.
Easter Express~ Kids from infant to 1st grade will have a blast hunting for Easter eggs, rid-
ing on the Easter Express Train, visiting the baby chick petting zoo, playland, kiddie tattoos,
donuts juice and more! This is a come and go event where the children rotate through the
various activities available. We hope to see you there!
Jennifer Storey, LMT
417-239-4280 (cell)
417-334-6200
www.handprintsmassage.com
Service UpdateService UpdateService UpdateService Update
Thanks to all the ladies who went to
the Women’s Crisis Center this past
month. The women were so thank-
ful for everything we are doing for
them. We are right where God
wants us to be blessing and being
blessed by these women.
Women’s Crisis Center is still in
need of cleaning supplies, baby
items (bottles, sippie cups, blankets,
bibs, etc.) toys.
Next month Jordan’s and Maryann’s
Group will be going to the Women’s
Crisis Center on march 27th.
Escape & Rejuvenate
We offer a variety of therapeutic services
to help you escape from stress and in-
vigorate your spirit.
Call us today to discuss our massage &
spa services
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Got a question for our
mentor’s? E-mail
DeAnna @ [email protected]
Love and Logic Corner Lisa Phillips will answer one Love and Logic question each month. If you have a question for
Lisa please email me at [email protected]
This month Lisa is telling us all about chores with toddlers and preschoolers.
Chores at this age will appear to more like daily tasks to complete. A visual of some kind to help
the child recognize the goal for completing all of the responsibilities that his or hers can be help-
ful. Place a picture of the task on a card and turn card over when each task is completed. You
can even have a celebration when all cards are turned over each day.
Try to use the word "chore" often when completing either your tasks or the tasks of the child.
This trains the child that we have jobs to get completed.
Some chores that are developmentally appropriate for 2-4 years old children would be:
~pick up toys
~brush teeth
~carry folded clothes and put on bed
~put dirty clothes in basket
~take a bath
~vacuum bedroom (then mom gets a turn)
~help with dusting
My favorite way to train a 2-year old child to pick up toys is as follows. You start with teaching the
child to pick up the toys by modeling for them and handing them toys to pick up and put in the
box. If your child is not responding, try the following method:
Choices, Choices, choices... It sounds like this, "Which toy would you rather pick up, this one or
this one?" You will then pick up the other toy (sometimes a hand full to speed the process up).
Go through all of the toys that way and celebrate when all toys are in the box. Don't wait until the house is totally out of control to pick up toys. Pick toys up in smaller increments and before
all important events like lunch time, snack time, nap time, etc.
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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:
February
14 Cathy Heine
18 Sarah Matthews
22 Danielle Hollingsworth
24 Sonia Carter
Anniversaries:
February
7 Jeff & Amy Wilhoit
17 Garrett & Jeanie Anderson
30 David & Tara Kempf
New Arrivals:
*Sonia Carter had a hand-some baby boy named Na-
than on February 15, 2010.
*Renae Sattazahn welcomed
a beautiful baby girl into the
world named Isabella Faith
born on February 26, 2010.
Don’t forget to pray for all
the pregnant mommies and
mommies wanting to be
pregnant.
MOPS DATES MOPS DATES MOPS DATES MOPS DATES
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March 9th
April 13th
May 11th
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]
Save the DateSave the DateSave the DateSave the Date
2nd Annual Tea & Testimony
Saturday, May 1, 2010 9 am-
Noon
@ Peg Welte’s House
Bring a snack to go with Peg’s
delicious tea.
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I want….I Have
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
registration table.
*Tony Lama’s Ostrich Cowboy Boots
Size 12D (contact Peg at 339-7791)
*20 Boy Bibs and Blankets (contact Re-nea @ 339-3335)
*Boys Clothes 0-18 months-
winter/summer (contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Jeep Walker (contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Jeep Bouncy Seat (contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Thomas the Tank Engine Ride on Toy
(contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Maternity Clothes M-L (contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Baby’s Best Music (3 CD’s) Playtime
songs, lullabies, quiet times (contact Re-nea @ 339-3335)
*Baby Einstein Movies: Baby McDonald,
Numbers Nursery, Baby Galileo, Baby
Neptune (contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Baby Einstein-Traveling Melodies
(contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Disney Lullaby Album (contact Renea @ 339-3335)
*Comfortable Couch 2002 Green (contact Jeanie @ 544-1208)
*Eddie Bauer Pack and Play (contact
I Want. . . . . . .
*Twin mattress Set (contact Mary at 335-5437)
*Bumbo Chair (contact Lori @ 335-5747)
*Bunk Beds-Twin or Full (contact Jennifer @ 314-369-8676)
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Rocket ScienceRocket ScienceRocket ScienceRocket Science
Is mothering more of a science or an art? Either way, moms have so many tricks up their sleeves that even a
rocket scientist would be impressed! So let’s share our resources this year. Some areas of thoughts for tips could
include: staying organized, being green, saving money, date ideas, area activities, family traditions, or how to
teach your kids about Jesus in your everyday life. Whether it is parenting, cleaning, or cooking, let’s help each
other out with great tips that have worked for you!!
You can get a free 5 min. long distance call at 1-
800-free-411 just for listening to 2 mildly an-
noying ads, but you can do it as many times as
you would like to. There is now no excuse not to
call relatives out of your area.
~Kami B.
To help reduce the risk of getting sick, my family and I wash our hands as
soon as we walk in the door of our home every time we come home. Imme-
diately before we touch or do anything else, we wash away any germs that
may be lurking. Since we have started doing this we very rarely get sick.
~Larene T.
When I want my son to pick up his room I make
it a game by setting a timer for 5-10 min and
tell him to try and get all his toys put away
before the timer goes off. He will usually
hurry and do it if the timer is on rather than
whining and taking half an hour to do it.
-Jenine C.
I have an older child that is into
sports. My four year old of course
is always there. I pack a suitcase
with rollers with toys and coloring
books that she can ONLY play with
at the games so she will not be
bored with any of it. It is a life
saver for me.
~Hollie H.
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Bunco Night March 19th @6:30pm @ FBC BransonMarch 19th @6:30pm @ FBC BransonMarch 19th @6:30pm @ FBC BransonMarch 19th @6:30pm @ FBC Branson
*Tickets on sell now! $10 Before or $12 at the door.
A great opportunity to bring your mom, sister, co-worker, or any
special girl in your life.
Open to any women not just MOPS moms.
Raffle tickets for prizes will be available that night; $1 per ticket
or $5 for 6 tickets. What a great night of fun and fellowship.
MOPPETS is in need of snacks for
our little ones! If you could pick up
a box of crackers, cereal, goldfish,
etc. it would help tremendously
Your home is your haven, so why not give
it a personality and style that expresses
who you are? With Uppercase Living’s
beautiful vinyl expressions and décor, you
can turn any space into a unique expres-
sion of you and your family.
As easy to put up as they are to take
down, our expressions will bring color,
creativity, and comfort into your home—
and all without a single drop of paint.
See coupon on page 9
Contact:
Jennifer Storey
Uppercase Living Independent Demonstrator
(417) 239–4280
http://jenniferstorey.uppercaseliving.net
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Easter Pictures with Branson PhotoEaster Pictures with Branson PhotoEaster Pictures with Branson PhotoEaster Pictures with Branson Photo
*The whole month of March excluding
Sundays and Mondays.
*Family & children shots available
*$10 donation to MOPS and you will re-
ceive an 8 X 10 of your choice and the
sitting fee.
Call Tennille at 335-4807 or Lori at 337-5747 for an appointment.
Imagination Library through the Dixie Stampede
Do you live in Stone or Taney County? Is your child
signed up to receive a free book from the Dixie Stampede
every month.
www.imaginationlibrary.com
Did you order a MOPS T-shirt?
If not you still can buy one, shirts
should be at the next meeting
and if you already paid you can
pick your shirt up. If you didn’t
purchase one or pre-order we
did order some extras so you
can stop by the table and pay for
a shirt.
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Planet Prom Planet Prom Planet Prom Planet Prom ~ MOPS BanquetMOPS BanquetMOPS BanquetMOPS Banquet
*May 11, 2010 from 6-8:30 pm
*Purchase tickets for $10 (unless you paid for the entire year $65)
*Join us for an evening of food, prizes, and lots of fel-
lowship. We encourage you to wear your favorite
prom/bridesmaid dress. Don’t miss out on voting for
MOPS Prom Queen!
*Bring a prom or bridesmaid picture of yourself to
DeAnna Sheets for our slideshow (please make sure
your name is on the back).
Ready, Set, Go
Branson Kindergarten 2010-2011 All children turning 5 or 6 before August 1, 2010 should at-
tend with their parents for this exciting time to experience
the excitement of kindergarten, ride on the school bus, and
set up a development screening for teacher placement.
Last Names beginning with A-M 4:30-5:30 pm
Last names beginning with N-Z 6:00-7:00 pm
Located at the Branson Primary Cafeteria
Contact Branson Primary @ 417.336.1887
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REMINDER: Taxes Due April 15th
Don’t Don’t Don’t Don’t
forget to forget to forget to forget to
bring in bring in bring in bring in
your your your your
community community community community
cash and cash and cash and cash and
Harter Harter Harter Harter
house house house house
Receipts.Receipts.Receipts.Receipts.
Do you know about an upcoming Easter event? E-mail dean-
[email protected] and I will get it out to all the MOPS moms.
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Prayer and Care Update
Want to receive prayer requests, praises, updates and baby announcements via email? Would you like to bless MOPS families by preparing meals, running errands, and/or babysitting for Moms in need? Please email Amy Wilhoit at [email protected].
If you would like to have your name added to the prayer chain list. Knowing that fellow moms are praying for you and others is very uplifting and encouraging! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or call Amy at 336.9822.
Better than paper towels and a lot lessBetter than paper towels and a lot lessBetter than paper towels and a lot lessBetter than paper towels and a lot less
expensive. . . . . COFFEE FILTERSexpensive. . . . . COFFEE FILTERSexpensive. . . . . COFFEE FILTERSexpensive. . . . . COFFEE FILTERS And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing even the large ones.
1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers.
2. Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome... Coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling.
3. Protect China or other breakables by separating your good dishes with a coffee filter between each dish.
4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when opening a wine bottle, filter the wine through a coffee
filter.
5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in the skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust.
6. Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter.
7. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oil through a sieve lined with a coffee filter.
8. Weigh chopped foods. Place chopped ingredients in a coffee filter on a kitchen scale.
9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenient wrappers for messy foods.
10. Stop the soil from leaking out of a plant pot. Line a plant pot with a coffee filter to prevent the soil from going
through the drainage holes.
11. Prevent a Popsicle from dripping. Poke one or two holes as needed in a coffee filter.
12. Do you think we used expensive strips to wax eyebrows? Use strips of coffee filters.
13. Put a few in a plate and put your fried bacon, French fries, chicken fingers, etc on them. It soaks out all the
grease.
14. Keep in the bathroom. They make great "razor nick fixers.”
15. As a sewing backing. Use a filter as an easy-to-tear backing for embroidering or appliquéing soft fabrics.
16. Put baking soda into a coffee filter and insert into shoes or a closet to absorb or prevent odors.
17. Use them to strain soup stock and to tie fresh herbs in to put in soups and stews.
18. Use a coffee filter to prevent spilling when you add fluids to your car.
19. Use them as a spoon rest while cooking and clean up small counter spills.
20. Can use to hold dry ingredients when baking or when cutting a piece of fruit or veggies. Saves on having extra
bowls to wash.
21. Use them to remove fingernail polish when out of cotton balls.
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Branson PM MOPS
DeAnna Sheets-Publicity
640 Eiserman Street
Branson, MO 65616
What to Expect at the March MeetingWhat to Expect at the March MeetingWhat to Expect at the March MeetingWhat to Expect at the March Meeting
• Food- Kim’s, Tami’s and Vanessa’s Group
• A Special Speaker- Dr. Wherry (so come with questions for our
Doctor)
• Marvelous Moms
• Craft with Mrs. Hollie
• T-Shirts should be ready for pick up!
• Bring a picture to give to DeAnna of you in a prom or bridesmaid
dress.
