Mops Newsletter 04.03.09

Radiant MOPS April 3, 2009

Radiant Church ~ 4020 Maizeland Road ~ Colorado Springs, CO 80909 ~ (719) 597-4402

Please take a moment to wish the following ladies a wonderful birthday:

The Main Attraction

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS

April 8th ~ Roxanne Cook April 16th ~ Niki Broyles & Becky Walker April 17th ~ Lora Jindra April 21st ~ Lindsey Giaffoglione April 22nd ~ Melissa Straight

Upcoming Speakers & Crafts Today, April 3rd:

Friday, April 17th:

Speaker ~ Angie Harris The Power of Praying for Our Families

Speaker ~ Olympic Cyclist & Children’s Author: Erin Mirabella

Craft ~ Beaded Jewelry

Craft ~ To Be Determined

Inside this issue: MOPS Cookbook Update

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Welcome New Babies

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Children’s Consignment Sale ~ Starts Today

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April is National Kite Month

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Prom Revisited Cancelled

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The Concession Stand ~ Homemade Dyes

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The Golden Ticket ~ Easter Reflections

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Cookbook Update

Happy Easter!

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes for our 2009 MOPS Cookbook. Niki has finished typing in the recipes and has submitted it to be published. The cookbooks will be professionally printed and bound and will sell for $10. We will start collecting prepaid orders now, and the cookbooks will be ready by our last meeting in May. The winner of the “Name Our Cookbook” contest is Stephanie McAvoy. She came up with a witty name, you all voted, and our cookbook will be titled “Mind Over Platter”. Thank you, Stephanie, for the creative submission!

We wish you and your family an Easter filled with reflection, celebration and happiness! ~ MOPS Steering

2008/2009 Steering Team Coordinator ~Naomi Thomas ~ 494-0936 Co-coordinator ~ Niki Broyles ~ 494-8292

Advance Sales Coupon

MOPS Cookbook

Mentor Mom ~ Rae Driscoll ~ 444-0506

Date: Price Per Book:

$

10.00

Number of Books: Amount Paid: Sold By:

Discussion Group Coordinator Lindsey Giaffoglione ~ 201-1628 Finance ~ Rachael Felice ~ 576-2379

Purchaser Information Name: Address:

Craft Coordinator ~ Heather Gwinn ~ 244-2142 Craft Coordinator ~ Becky Walker ~ (720) 733-0343

City/State/Zip: Phone Number:

Karen and Joe Si lveri o welcomed Maya Izabelle to the world on March 5th. She weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches. J en ni f er a n d Eri c Dorm in ey welc om ed Carson Sean Young to the world on March 16th. He weighed 8 lbs 1 1/2 oz and was 20 1/2 inches.

Hospitality ~ Jennifer Dorminey ~ 548-8370 Hospitality ~ Carrie Reeck ~ 596-2052 Publicity ~ Roxanne Cook ~ 598-1740 Publicity ~ Amber Scott ~ 388-8407 Discussion Group Leaders Niki Broyles ~ Orange Lindsey Giaffoglione & Heather Huerta ~ Red Anna Peterson ~ Yellow Amber Scott ~ Blue Michelle Vacha ~ Green

“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” ~ James 1:17

RAD I AN T MO P S

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Children’s Consignment Sale The annual Just Between Friends Baby and Kids Consignment Sale begins today, April 3rd, at the Phil Long Expo Center located at 1515 Auto Mall Loop 80920 (behind the north Walmart). For a $2 admission fee, you may shop for infant and children’s clothes, toys, strollers, etc. from 9:00am - 7:00 pm. On Saturday, April 4th, there is no admission fee, and items are 1/2 price. The sale runs Saturday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. For more detailed information, visit www.coloradosprings.jbfsale.com.

Please note that the “ Pr om R ev is i te d ” scheduled for April 25th has been cancelled. The church kitchen will be under construction during that time; therefore, we will not be able to proceed as planned.

National Kite Month April is national kite month. Take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to teach your little ones how to fly a kite. You may also choose to go to a kite festival such as the “7th Annual Arvada Kite Festival” on April 4th [Robby Ferrufino Park, 74th & Carr Drive, Arvada] or the “Kite, Wind & Sun Festival” on April 25th at the Fountain Creek Nature Center [320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain].

“Springs is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.”

~ Doug Larson

The Concession Stand ~ Homemade Easter Egg Dyes To make your own natural dyes, boil common ingredients in water with a tablespoon of vinegar until desired shade is reached. Strain to remove solids.

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Yellow: Yellow onion skins, ground turmeric Orange: Same as yellow, with added beet juice Pink: Cranberry juice concentrate Red: Beets, paprika Blue: Canned blueberries, red cabbage, grape juice concentrate Green: Spinach and/or kale Brown: Strong brewed coffee or tea

Helpful Hint: Let eggs dry thoroughly between coats of dye. Page 3

Meeting Notes

The Golden Ticket ~ Easter Reflections With OUR EYES we see The beauty of Easter As the earth awakens once more. With OUR EARS we hear The birds sing sweetly To tell us Spring again is here. With OUR HANDS we pick The golden daffodils And the fragrant hyacinths. But only with OUR HEARTS Can we feel the miracle of God’s love Which redeems all men. And only with OUR SOUL Can we make our 'pilgrimage to God' And inherit His Easter gift of eternal life.

~ By Helen Steiner Rice