Newsletter.oct09

The Flower Patch

Yummy In Your Tummy At each meeting, moms enjoy a chance to socialize and have breakfast. Each table shares in the responsibility. Your table and meeting date are listed on the left.

Breakfast Schedule October 20 Sunflower Table Daisy Table November 3 Peony Table Iris Table November 17 Lily Table Tulip Table

Please have your food on the counter between 9:10-9:25 so the hospitality team can get everything ready and the ladies can eat as soon as they arrive. You're cooperation is deeply appreciated and helps the morning run smoothly. Here is a few ideas Cereal/Granola Bars
Egg Casserole
Potato Casserole
Muffins
Fruit Tray or Salad
Crackers with Dip, Spread or Cheese
Yogurt
Veggie Tray
Doughnuts
Pastries
Sweet Breads

MOMMY Moment….

By Julie Hoagland

We were at Wal-mart shopping and Isaiah said "mama poopoo! My worst nightmare, a public bathroom and of all places, Wal-mart. I said "are you sure?" Isaiah said "yes, right now,." We scurried to the bathroom, parked our cart and off we went. I carefully layered toilet seat covers and prayed we would not be bombarded with to many germs. He sat down and immediately the automatic toliet flushed itself. He jumped straight up! He asked me what it was and why? I told him it was the toilet and it was okay, it was doing what it was supposed to do. Again, it flushed and we went through the same drill of me explaining that it was fine. I started laughing and could not regain my composure. The bathroom was very crowded and I know people were listening to us. Finally, Isaiah relaxed and told me it was okay and that he knew why the toilet was flushing. I asked him why and he replied.....It's Jesus!

October 2009 Issue 1 Theme for the Year: Simplify

sim·pli·fy to make simple or simpler; to reduce to basic essentials; to diminish in scope or complexity ; to streamline; to clarify

Welcome Moms!

Jen Alexander - Mom2Mom Coordinator

I want to thank you for helping pioneer this brand new, dynamic women’s ministry here at PFC! I along with our coordinator team, are blessed by your presence. You’ve done an amazing job navigating through the first day and morning drop off routine! Take a deep breath and give yourself some kudos for making it here despite everything else that needed to get done this morning… you’re here. and that’s all that matters! I’m guessing as you were preparing to leave this morning, you had a list of things running through that mind of yours. It seems there’s a never ending list of to-do’s in our schedule. All the while trying to keep up with our children’s needs, our husbands needs, our household, friendships, ministries, work! Life can be exhausting, let’s face it! But isn’t there a comfort in knowing that we’re not alone in our efforts to be the best moms we possibly can be? Knowing that our Creator, who pre-destined us to be the moms of our children, equipped us to be the very best for the one’s he’s entrusted to us? In addition, to also know that we can turn to one another for questions, for help, for a listening ear in our time of need? A friend of mine once said, “You know… it really does take a village to raise a MOM!” And isn’t that the truth?! As I’m typing this welcome letter I’m currently over 30,000 feet in the air traveling out of state for a five day girl’s only vacation with some of my high school friends. I gotta admit: life seems so very different from way up here. Problems seem so very tiny at this altitude! But I came on this flight with some “baggage”… let me tell you! On the eve of my departure, I had a li’l, shall we say, “break-down” of sorts! Weeping over concerns and worries that, in hind sight, weren’t really mine to own. Details over this ministry. Mommy guilt for leaving my baby for five days. Packing. Cleaning. Meals. All the little things that us moms fret over and can’t seem to clear our minds of. This morning, before my husband left for work, he prayed over me. And I began to regain God’s perspective rather than trying to cling to my own. That prayer did wonders for me. Getting Godly perspective in addition of having a visual of the earth from way up here, really helped get my mind right! We have a huge God, Ladies! And in the midst of all of us trying to figure out this life of motherhood” he cares enough to speak in to us this year about SIMPLICITY! He wants to show us how big he can be if we would only allow him to be! And how small and very manageable our list of to do’s really are through His eyes, and not our own! We love each and every one of you and are thrilled you want to join us as we learn… so COME! GROW WITH US!! Let’s Simplify our lives through Godly wisdom!

2009-2010

Leadership Team

Wanna Play? Play

Call another mom and meet for a play date...here is a list of some activities around town..

Mom2Mom Coordinator Jen Alexander (253) 840-4383 [email protected] Communications Holly Switzer (253) 468-2777 [email protected] Hospitality Laura Tuson (253) 445-4057 [email protected] Table Leader Coordinator Marcia Bowlin (253) 219-4557 [email protected] Care Coordinator Roxanne Rose (253) 445-1014 [email protected] Mentor Moms Coordinator VeeAnn Yates (253) 466-3980 [email protected] Speaker Coordinator Julie Hoagland (253) 235-2289 [email protected] Kids Club Program Jessica Allen (253) 845-3637 [email protected]

W h a t’ s

PRESENTING…... Roxanne Rose – Care Coordinator

Happening

Where is your favorite place to shop? Oooh, that's a tough one there are so many, but if I had to choose just one...Target. What are your kid’s name and ages:

October 11 Kids Co-Op Teacher In-Service

Kaiden, 4 1/2 and Jordyn 2 1/2

Perfect Pumpkins

Where are you originally from/grow up?

Double R Farms, Loves Farm, Maris Farm, Picha's Pumpkin Patch, Scholz Pumpkin Palace or Spooner Farms …..where will you find the PERFECT pumpkin this year. Check out all of the pumpkin patches in your neighborhood at www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/WApsw.php

Born in Everett, WA and was raised in Mt. Vernon, WA

October 20

What are you most excited about for this year in M2M?

Simple Motherhood

The opportunity for moms to connect with other moms and grow in their walk with the Lord. If you could go anywhere in the world on a free vacation where would it be?

November 3

Italy, I've always wanted to go.

Simple Kitchen

Pt. Defiance Zoo Boo October 17-18, 9:30-3:00pm Indoor and outdoor activities, including face painting, creepy crafts, special animal appearances, treat stations, and a scavenger hunt. Appropriate for all ages. Festivities are free with zoo admission. For more details visit www.pdza.org

Jumpin Jack and Jill Drop in and get your wiggles out on the inflatables at Jumpin Jack and Jill in Sumner. Call for hours 253.826.jump(5867) www.jumpinjackandjill.org

Puyallup Library Storytimes Stop by the Library in downtown Puyallup for a free series of story and book related fun that includes songs, rhymes, books and sometimes a small craft. Thursday and Friday 10-11am Call for more details. 253.841.5454

Foursquare Kids Co-Op Meet other families as you serve together in the Kids Co-Op. There is a place for you! Everyone serving together to create the best experience for children in Foursquare Kids.

What does the M2M Care Coordinator do? I have the privilege of recognizing the special events in the lives of our moms and their families, such as birthday's, anniversaries, birth announcements, adoption announcements, etc. I also will coordinate the support of moms and their families with special needs, ranging from prayer for a very specific need to organizing a food chain for a anyone who needs help. Best of all I get to love on the moms of our group and remind them how special and wonderful they are.

cock doo a dle doo

As moms we know how hard it is to get anywhere on time, so we thought that we would sweeten the deal.

November 13 MNO (Mom’s Night Out) More details to come!

November 17 Simple Traditions

December 4

Christmas at the When you arrive ready prior to Murano (Ladies Event) 9:25am you will be given a ticket for an early bird prize drawing. So, set that alarm and get ready for some serious FUN!