Week of Nov 9th

Hello Moms,

The weather has been absolutely beautiful this weekend. I do hope you were able to get out and enjoy the Indian summer.

Reminders for the week:
1) The Cosmic Chicks (Laura Cottrill’s group) are responsible for brunch and Moppets donations this week.

2) Please wish these Mops Moms a Happy Birthday this month: Ji Youn Lee, Jeannie Long, Kathy Osburn, and Jolisa Vickous.

3) This Wednesday is “Mops Gives Back”. Please remember that each mom should bring (if you are able) 2 gifts for a boy, 2 gifts for a girl and $1 for shipping the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email your discussion group leader. Also, don’t forget your spare change for the Boaz Project boxes. Thank you!! We will also be completing fleece blankets and hats for the Columbus Regional Hospital Birthing Center.

4) There still is plenty of room left for the Washington Street Fire station field trip on Monday, November 9th. The fun begins at 9:30am.

Have a wonderful week everyone. I am looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.

Many blessings,
Aubrey

“Where two or three come together…there I am with them”. Matthew 18:20

October Newsletter

Columbus Mops Newsletter / October

Columbus Wednesday MOPS / October

Week of November 2nd

Hello Moms,

I hope everyone had a great day with the kids Trick -or- Treating. We made it around just one block of our neighborhood before Makenzie started eating her candy. She loves her sweets, just like her mommy. :) They loved handing out the candy more than receiving it this year. The doorbell would ring and they would run like a bull was running after them. Ha!!

Here are reminders for this week:

1. Moppets only this week.

2. No Bible Study.

3. Mops @ The FFY. Friday's at 9:30am. Cost is $3 per child.

4. Washington Street Fire Station Tour is on Monday, November 9th @ 9:30am. This is a free event. There was only one person signed up as of last Wednesday. If you would like to attend this event, please send me an email at aubasmif@att.net no later than Sunday, Nov 8th.

Have a wonderful week everyone.

Many Blessings,

Aubrey

"Where two or three come together...there I am with them." Matthew 18:20

Week of October 26

Hello Moms,

I hope that everyone had a great weekend and my prayer for everyone is that you are all healthy. It has been a rough couple of weeks for our Mops family with sick little ones. I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that we are a family of mothers who are more than willing to help each other in a time of need. Please don't ever hesitate to ask for help or assistance. It could be something so small as a phone call just to check in, a quick run to the grocery store for milk & bread, a play date or a meal. My hope is that everyone stays healthy this fall and winter season.

Reminders for this week:

1) Kimberly Stiles" group, The Lunar Ladies are responsible for brunch and Moppets donations.

2) This is the week the reporter from American Profile magazine will be visiting. She has three moms that will be interviewed during the meeting. Anne and her husband, will be observing the meeting and taking a few photos. Anne asks that NO holiday attire be worn by the moms or the children. The article will be featured in the Mother's Day issue for 2010, so Halloween attire won't be appropriate.

3) This week is Fun & Games Week. We will have several tables set up with board games & cards. If you wish not to play games, you may bring a project from home to work on, such as scrapbooking, knitting, etc... If anyone has a Scrabble game they would be willing to share with the game, that would be fantastic.

4) Friday, October 30th is our trip to Apple Works. Details to come at our meeting.

5) Mops at the FFY. Every Friday at 9:30am. Cost is $3 per child.

Have a great week.

Many Blessings,

Aubrey

"Where two or three come together... there I am with them." Matthew 18:20

Week of October 19th

Hello Moms,

Here are a few reminders and updates for this week:

1) This week is Moppets only and Bible Study. Bible Studiers, please read Chapter 2, Stepping into the Light for discussion.

2) Our Apple Works trip has been rescheduled for next Friday, October 30th at 1:00pm. This is the only time they had left open for the pumpkin/apple season. The cost will still be $6 per person, cash only. I will pass along a sign-up sheet at our next meeting.

Have a great week everyone.

Many Blessings,

Aubrey

"Where two or three come together...there I am with them." Matthew 18:20

Dad's Panel from October 14th

Here are the questions that were given to our dad's for our October 14th Mops meeting.

1) What is your favorite thing to do with your children/grandchildren at home?

2) Where is your favorite place to take the kids?

3) What can moms do to help dads be more successful at parenting?

4) What do you do to support your wife regarding taking care of the kids, including giving her time to get out of the house?

5) What is mom's biggest misconception about dads?

6) Is there something your wife does with the kids that you wish she would let you do more often (bath time, reading, bedtime routine, etc)?

7) How do you incorporate faith and God into your family?

8) What is your greatest fear as a father?

9) What are the things moms do that make it harder to be a good dad?

10) What is your biggest challenge as a dad?

11) What events have been the "highlights" of your experience as a dad so far?

12) What are some intentional ways you are preparing your kids for leaving your home as a Godly man/woman?

Week of October 12th

Hello Moms,

Happy Fall!!! The cool weather has arrived. This is my favorite time of year, sweatshirts, warm apple cider, hayrides and lots of pumpkins. I hope you and your family have a great fall season.

Here are reminders for this week:

1) This week's topic at Mops is "Invasion from Plant Dad: Dad's Panel".

2) Jeni Smith's group The Milky Way Mama's are responsible for brunch and Moppets donations.

3) Please wish these Mops Moms a Happy Birthday for October - Carrie Martin, Jessica Stevens & Petra Pfau.

4) Mops at the FFY - Friday's at 9:30am. Cost is $3 per child.

5) Our outing to Apple Works is this Friday, October 16th. Please note there has been a slight change. A representative from Apple Works has asked if we could start our trip at 10:30am instead of 10:00am. Here are the details:

Apple Works

Friday October 16, 2009

10:30am (arrive at 10:15am)

$6 person - CASH ONLY

We will be riding the wagon to the apple orchard to pick an apple, have a snack & beverage, hear a talk from an Apple Works employee & receive a Baby Bear pumpkin.

We will caravan to Apple Works - please meet at the Edinburgh McDonald's at 9:50am to depart at 9:55am. You can also print off directions at www.apple-works.com.

Have a great week.

Many Blessings,

Aubrey

"Where two or three come together....there I am with them" Matthew 18:20