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The Butterfly Press CCC MOPS NEWSLETTER

VOLUME 7

“I am thankful for…” MOPS Leadership Team

“… my husband and children and being able to stay home with my children.” - Rose Laeber “… new cars with DVD players.” - Brandi Boyd “… comfy pants and family movie nights...and I’m also thankful for MOPS.” - Audrey Witteborg

Creative Activities Leader Marcia Smith

“… my family, my faith and my friends!” - Meg Helton

Finance Leader Coco Gumacal Grandmop Elsie Anderson Discussion Group Leader Audrey Witteborg Hospitality / Care Team Caprice Inchalik Mentor Moms Cathy Davie Joan Evans Karen Jaeger Alice McKinley Diane Rust Publicity Leader Courtney Phelps Social Activities/Special Events Leader Amy Broxham Speaker Coordinator Deanna McDaniel Table Leaders Brandi Brooks Janet Horel Deanna McDaniel Tamara Plummer Doria Wallentine Tiffany Wolin

NOVEMBER 2007

Today’s Quote

Coordinator M’Lisse Stone

Creative Activities Asst./ Service Projects Rose Laeber

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“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1

“… my darling husband’s job, kids health, house and scriptures.” - Julie Jones

Mark Your Calendar! Next MOPS Meeting Tuesday, November 27th, 9:15am Debbie Falco on “Unmentionables!”

15 Ways To Thank Your Child

CCC’s Apple Pie Night Friday, November 16th RSVP to Julia at [email protected]

People give thanks for many things - their job, health, and material possessions. Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of what is really important - our children. Now is the time to make a little extra effort to show our children how thankful we really are to have them. Here are a few ways to show your child how you feel: 1. Plan a special day for just you and your child. Plan ahead and mark it on your calendar if you need to. (It can be fun to cross off the days until your "special" day and count the days together). 2. Go to school and have lunch with your child.

Bethlehem Marketplace Sun., Dec. 2nd 9am and 10:30am Fun-filled craft making day for kids ages 3+ December MOPS Meeting Tuesday, December 11th at 9:15am HOME for the Holidays & Ornament Exchange

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“I am thankful for…” “… my beautiful family and the many new friends I have met this year.” - Deanna McDaniel

In This Issue

“… my loving husband, my healthy children, my dear friends, my precious family, and most of all my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, whom without I would have none of the above.” - Leah Cifor “… a God who is bigger than my fears… the gift of repentance and salvation… and I am thankful that God holds the lives and souls of my children and families in His hands and not my own.” - Doria Wallentine “… the health of my family and the health of my marriage.” - Clarissa French “… God’s love, grace and guidance shown to me through my family, friends, health and challenging times.” - Becky Moos

Birthdays/Special Announcements . . . . Page 2 From the Kitchen & Neighborhood . . . . . Page 2 Family Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Kitchen Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 MOPPETS Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Calendar & Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 “15 Ways … “ Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

About Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

“...he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:17

HOME IMPROVEMENT HERALD

Welcome Home Little One Elizabeth Rolli and family were blessed with a baby boy on Oct. 13th. Ethan Luke measured 8 lbs. 12oz. and 20¼”!

NEARING COMPLETION DATES!

RECENT RENOVATIONS!

The Plummer & Rolli homes have increased by two The following moms are awaiting additions to their homes:

feet each.

EARLY DEVELOPMENT STAGES! Be sure to let us know if you have exciting news to share with us so that we can celebrate with you!

Jackie Ehtesham - 11/20, Stephanie Gage - 12/1, Julie Bellig -12/10, Deanna McDaniel - 1/19/08, Amy Horel - 2/25, Heather Scherber - 3/20

Tamara Plummer and family were blessed with a baby boy on Oct. 23rd. Zachary Alexander measured 8 lbs. 8 oz.& 20” ! Congratulations!

Deb Falco (11/1) Denice Mullaney (11/3) Leah Cifor (11/7) Deanna McDaniel (11/12) Calandra Glenn (11/16)

“I am thankful for…”

“… the people who surround me with love, and give me the joy of loving them back, including my husband, children, parents, siblings, family, and friends.”, “… for God’s plan, not mine...it’s a heck of a lot better, I find!”, “… for MOPS!!!!!”, “… for really great concealer. (Come on, we all are, right?)” , “ … for coffee after all-nighters with the kids.” - Janet Horel

Our Neighborhood The Harlem Globetrotters: 11/15-16 Arco Arena 649-8497

sion: 11/23 264-5233 www.fairytaletown.org

The Harvest Fair Arts & Crafts Show: 11/16 Cal Expo 415447-3205 www.harvestfestival.com

Craft a blue paper butterfly ring at Discovery Museum: 11/24 3615 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento 575-3941

Pajama Party with Santa Claus: 11/17 Arden Fair Mall 920-4809 Look and listen for wild turkeys: 11/18 Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael 489-4918 “Thankzoo” at The Sacramento Zoo: 11/22 Free 264-5888 www.saczoo.com The Thanksgiving Feast: 11/22 Folsom Zoo Sanctuary 351-3527

ALL ABOARD the Polar Express: 11/30 California State Railroad Museum, Old Sac. 445-8270 Source for events: Sacramento Parents’ Monthly

From the Kitchen

Light Pumpkin Mousse From the kitchen of Heather Donelson INGREDIENTS: 1 box Jello brand Vanilla pudding 1 container of Cool Whip (sugar free is good) 1 small can of Libby’s pumpkin → Make the pudding according to the instructions. Let it sit for a few minutes, then add the Cool Whip and pumpkin. Stir it until well mixed and refrigerate.

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Household Kitchen Tips • Reheat Pizza. Heat up leftover pizza in an nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza! • Expanding Frosting. When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. Doing so will double it in size allowing you to frost more cakes/cupcakes with the same amount. That means less sugar, less calories and fluffy frosting. • Microwave Splatter. Food splatters all over the inside of

your microwave and cooks itself on after time. To easily remove this mess, place a sponge soaked in water in the microwave. Cook on high heat for 2 minutes, then allow it to sit without opening the microwave door for 5 minutes. The mess is ready to be wiped right off—no scrubbing— and your sponge is right there to do it. This is also a great way to sanitize your sponge. • Coffee Grinder. Grind up a cup or so of rice in a coffee grinder to clean the grinder and sharpen it’s blades.

We have all been there. Just fresh from the hospital, exhausted from delivery and hospital stay and completely tied up with a new little one that we barely have time to take care of ourselves, let alone feed our whole family. And then an Angel shows up at your door with FOOD. What a blessing!! YOU are that blessing. All of the moms who have received meals this year have been so grateful for your generosity. THANK YOU for reaching out and giving that gift to these moms. It truly is such a gift, to the moms receiving the meals, but also to yourself. You don’t realize how good it feels until you are on the giving end of those meals. I encourage each of you to consider taking a meal to a mom this year. We have lots of babies to be born this year with ample opportunity to volunteer. Future Angels: Watch for CCCMOPS emails to sign up!

Attention MOPS Moms: Thank YOU for participating in Operation Christmas Child and for all the items you brought today to give to the children!

C O R N Colored Salt Take an empty spice jar and fill with some salt or sugar. Add some food coloring and have the child shake to color the salt. When colored, let her paint a design with a paintbrush and water or glue and then shake the salt over the top to color the design. Do two or more colors for nice pictures and color mixing lessons.

Bundle up! MOPPETS Guideline of the Month. With the weather and time change, it’s time to dress your kids warmly, in comfortable clothing appropriate for indoor AND outdoor play. Dress them in layers and don’t forget to label all of their items! Thanks!

Sometimes kids make the best gifts… Bring them to Bethlehem Marketplace for fun, Christmas craft-making on Sunday, Dec. 2nd (more info. On Page 4) or contact: [email protected] for more details.

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Handprint Turkey Chains Supplies: paper (a really long piece is good), your child’s hand, scissors, crayons, markers, feathers, etc. to decorate with. 1. Fold paper, “fan style (back and forth, back and forth)” the width of your child’s hand. 2. Trace their hand onto the paper so that their thumb and pinkie touch the edges of the folds, even going off the page a tiny bit. 3. Have your child add feet and “gobbles” to the turkey hand, and then you cut out the turkey chain, keep it all folded together and don’t cut around the tip of either the thumb or pinkie, this will allow the turkey’s to remain touching, thus making a “Turkey Chain”. 4. Unfold the turkeys and let your child decorate them all up. Be extra creative and add a pilgrim hat or some Native American attire to the different turkeys!

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MOPS CLASSIFIEDS FREE Classified Ads to our MOPS Moms! If you have baby/kid/mom items that are gently used and you would like to sell or give away, here is the place to list it. Also if you have any needs, list them here! Email a description of the item including the price and your contact information to be placed in this column to: [email protected].

FREE portable playpen, 2 porta-potty’s, bed rail that works on any bed Email: [email protected] NEED Baby Food Jars for Bethlehem Marketplace crafts. Bring to nursery or to our next MOPS meeting!

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Did you LOVE your MOPS Apple Pie? Want to make another? CCC Women’s Ministry is having an Apple Pie Night this Friday, Nov. 16th, from 7-10pm for just $5 at the door! RSVP: Julia at 944-4010 / [email protected]. “We will be making pies to take home or freeze for Thankgiving...If you

Join our CCC MOPS Email group - send an email with your name in it to: [email protected].

Bethlehem Marketplace A fun-filled Christmas craft-making day here at CCC for children, preschool (ages 3+) through 6th grade. Stay for one or both services (9am & 10:30am) on Sunday, December 2nd. The children get to leave with their crafts and they make great Christmas gifts!

“I am thankful for…” “… sunshine. Some people don’t even notice it, or get to feel it on their face.”, “… for Courtney, for getting me started because now I want to keep going in my journal!!”, “… for my life. I get another day.” - Janet Horel 15 Ways To Thank Your Child continued from page 1 3. Make a card for your child (sometimes homemade is better than store bought). 4. Write your child a note and stick it in his lunch box. 5. Read a story to your child every night. 6. Look through her baby book and share stories telling how you felt when she was born and other fond memories. 7. Volunteer in your child's classroom. 8. Take time to listen to your child. 9. Plan a "talk time" everyday with your child (for at least 15 minutes) to share the day's events. 10. Keep a memory journal for your child (write down special feelings, events). 11. Use cookie cutters to cut your child's sandwiches into fun shapes. 12. Interact with your child daily (play a game, bake cookies, take a walk, help with homework). 13. Display your child's artwork prominently (on the fridge, over your work area, or even matte and frame special pieces). 14. Make it a priority to attend your child's plays, games, and any other performances or contests they may be a part of. She needs your support. 15. Most importantly - tell him how thankful you are for him.

For questions regarding CCC MOPS, Call M’Lisse Stone. 916-489-0602 www.CCCMOPS.com For questions regarding MOPPETS, Call Julie Jones. 916-729-7106 For Women’s Ministry, Call Jana Michaelsen. 916-344-2382 www.CCCNOW.com Christ Community Church 5025 Manzanita Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608

Christ Community Church

Parents aren't perfect, but a little effort can go a long way. Taking a little time to show your children how thankful you are for them can really make a difference in how they feel about themselves and others. It is important that children feel they are loved and cherished. The extra time you spend with your children is time that they will be thankful for in the end. © Amy Coggins www.thelaboroflove.com

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