Mops Newsletter.03.20.09

Radiant MOPS March 20, 2009

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

The Main Attraction

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS

Karen and Joe Silverio welcomed Maya Izabelle to the world on March 5th. She weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches. Jennifer and Eric Dorminey welcomed Car son S ean Y ou n g t o t he w orl d on March 16th. He weighed 8 lbs 1 1/2 oz and was 20 1/2 inches. “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” ~ James 1:17

Upcoming Speakers & Crafts Today, March 20th:

Friday, April 3rd:

Speaker ~ Kelly Hudnall

Speaker ~ Angie Harris

How Does A Mommy Find Time To Pray?

Topic: To Be Announced

Craft ~ Homemade Laundry Detergent

Craft ~ Flavored Chapstick

Inside this issue: MOPS Cookbook Update

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Family Night at Chick-fil-a

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March Birthday Girls

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Upcoming Community Events

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Prom Revisited

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The Concession Stand: Playgroup Granola Bars

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The Golden Ticket: Children Learn What They Live

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MOPS Cookbook Update Today is the last day to submit recipes for our MOPS cookbook. If you forgot to bring your last minute recipe today, please email it to Niki no later than Monday, March 23rd:

March Birthday Girls

[email protected]

March 17th ~ Robyn Lake

Then winner of the “Name Our Cookbook” contest will be revealed at the next MOPS meeting. Cookbooks will be professionally printed and bound and will sell for $10. We will start collecting pre-paid orders now, and the cookbooks will be ready by our last meeting in May.

March 14th ~Heather Heurta

March 24th ~ Erin Sawyer

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:

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Number of Books: Amount Paid: Sold By:

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

Purchaser Information Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone Number:

Thursday, March 26th Family Night at Chick-fil-a 5pm - 7pm  Dance with the Cow  Enjoy Fun Activities & Crafts  Free Icedream Sundae with Meal Purchase  Take Home a Special Goodie Bag  Valuable Door Prizes

R A DI A NT M O PS

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

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Upcoming Community Events Just Between Friends Baby & Kids Consignment Sale Friday, April 3rd & Saturday, April 4th Phil Long Expo Center Visit www.coloradosprings.jbfsale.com for sales & consignment info. Watch Out World! ~ Junie B. Jones Monday, April 6th @ the Pikes Peak Center Play starts at 7 p.m. (Lobby crafts & activities start at 6 p.m.) Disney On Ice March 26 - 29th @ the World Arena For more information, visit www.worldarena.com.

“Prom Revisited” ~ April 25th Similar to last year’s “Thrift Shop Formal”, our MOPS group will be hosting an evening of food and fun called “Prom Revisited” on Saturday, April 25th. For $15 a person, you and your husband can enjoy a delicious dinner and a fun evening while your little ones are being entertained by our mopettes staff. Appropriate attire for the evening would be a tacky prom dress or mismatched formalwear. So mark your calendar and start looking for that perfect (eighties!) prom dress! Reservations will begin in April. Paul & Carrie Reeck at Last Year’s Thrift Shop Formal

Joy and gratitude are like twins. They go together. A heart of gratitude brings a joyful spirit. A joyful spirit results in a life of gratitude. ~ Charles R. Swindoll

The Concession Stand ~ Playgroup Granola Bars           

2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup wheat germ 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup raisins (optional) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

R A DI A NT M O PS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.

Cheaper than buying granola bars for each individual child! Page 3

Meeting Notes

The Golden Ticket Children Learn What They Live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence. If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate. If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice. If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith. If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself. If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.

~ Anonymous