FUMC MOPS Newsletter October 2012 (PDF)

FUMC-New Braunfels, TX

OCTOBER 2012 NEWSLETTER—FAVORITE THINGS
Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this
world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you
will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good,
pleasing and perfect will. (NIV) - One of Ellen’s favorite verses.

Mini Bio from Mandy Stewart, MOPS Coordinator
Welcome Babies!
Sydney Alana born on 9/6 to
Amy Nordstrom
Emlyn born on 9/12 to Michelle Bennion
Leah Monaye born on 9/18 to
Michelle English
Wyatt Erwin Ryan born to Heidi Blaue
on 9/26
Are you expecting? If you are pregnant
and ready to announce the good news,
tell your group leader or Mandy. We’ll
circle up the whole group and let you
blow out the candle!

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!!
Jenny Wallace—10/3
Christine Henley—10/7
Tess Fischer—10/12
Katie Schnitz—10/18
Ellen Koellner—10/20
Becky Cardenas—10/21
Dana Little—10/23
Jennifer Gottschalk—10/29

Mom to Jack (age 4)
I have been a member of FUMC MOPS for 4 years and am entering my
3rd year on the Leadership Team for the group. I grew up just north of
Austin in the little town of Belton, Texas (Go Tigers!) and attended the
University of Texas (Hook 'em Horns!) before getting a wild hair and
moving to Las Vegas where I met my wonderful husband, Chris.
Chris and I have been married for 5 years and have a 4 year old son,
Jack. We are (excitedly) expecting identical twins in January. I joined
MOPS just a couple of months into my husband's year long deployment
to the Middle East. I have told many people that MOPS saved my life,
as I don't know what I would have done without the support and the incredible friends I made that first year. The group was so wonderful, in
fact, that a handful of MOPS Moms packed our entire home for me
when I moved our family from Canyon Lake to New Braunfels, with my
husband still away. Real life savers!
The friends I've made through MOPS are friends I will cherish my entire
life, and I look forward to watching my children grow with their children.

Guess who’s bringing food in November? The Orange Group

Mothers of Preschoolers
FUMC New Braunfels
October 2012 Newsletter
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a request to join the private NB
MOPS Facebook group.
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Info on play dates and activities
Helpful Articles
Links to community calendars.
How to advertise with MOPS
MOPPETS information
Monthly Recipes
Steering Team Contact Info
CONSIDER FOLLOWING MOPS
INTERNATIONAL ON FACEBOOK
facebook.com/MOPS.Int

MORE ABOUT ME MONDAYS - post something new about yourself
WORDLESS WEDNESDAYS - post a fun picture worth 1,000 words
FUNNY STORY FRIDAYS: Did your kid do something crazy this week? Tell us all
about it and make someone laugh on Fridays.

November Meeting Topic: Age of Kids Divided Groups
We will divide into groups based on your child’s age to get to know
other moms who are going through what you are right now! If you have
more than one kiddo, you can choose which age group you need most.

MOPS Fall 2012 Service Project
For Fall 2012, MOPS New Braunfels has selected
Communities in Schools as our service project. Ask
your group leaders how you can help support this
fantastic organization whose mission is to surround
students with a community of support, empowering
them to stay in school and achieve in life. We will
be collecting folders, dry erase markers, coats and
clothing to name a few things.

***FREE Child Care ***
Did you know that child care is available during our MOPS meetings?
Reservations are required unless you are a first time mom. Registration must
be done through Sign-Up Genius and the link will be provided online prior to
next month’s meeting. We want to make sure every mom is able to come
enjoy MOPS! Drinks and snacks are provided for the kids!

Mothers of Preschoolers, FUMC New Braunfels
October 2012 Newsletter
End of Year Recipe Booklets—Don’t forget to vote tonight!

2012-2013 Leadership Team
Mandy Stewart

Coordinator

210-289-7773

Leah Salas

Finance

210-316-2403

Christine Henley
Ellen Koellner

Publicity
Publicity

210-392-8223
830-822-1539

Michelle Beck
Lori Brown
Colette Henneke
Alisa Webb

Hospitality
Hospitality
Hospitality
Hospitality

432-770-0743
512-826-6025
210-414-9612
303-522-3060

Kristen Carden
Blue Group Leader 830-609-8951
Alicia Vanlandingham Blue Group Leader 210-687-8690
Clarisa De Santo Orange Group Leader 512-757-7756
Bonnie Dunk
Orange Group Leader 830-660-0026
Terri Kohleffel
Yellow Group Leader 210-391-4630
Stephanie Shook Yellow Group Leader 210-845-4553
Shauna Mahany Green Group Leader
Jenny Wallace
Green Group Leader
Kathy deBerjeois
Tears Grandjean

830-237-6564
979-220-3777

Mentor Mom
Mentor Mom
NB MOPS
facebook.com/nbmops

MOPS Moms can really cook, so this year we want to put together a
booklet of all the recipes all year through for everyone to have. So when
it’s your turn to bring food, be sure to bring your recipes with you too!!

Upcoming Events...Mark your calendars!
MOPS & POPS - Friday, October 26th
Annual Date night for Moms and Dads!
6:00-9:30pm. Meet at FUMC to draw
your restaurant assignment and head out
for a nice dinner with other Moms and
Dads in Gruene. For reservations, email
Carol Clark at: caroljean921@gmail.com
Reservations are REQUIRED!

MOPS Mart - Thurs, November 8th
A fun night to shop products and
services from over 30 vendors in
Wesley Hall! It’s free to get in and
you’ll have a great time supporting
lots of local entrepreneurs
From 4pm—7:00pm. If you want to be
a vendor, tell your Group Leader!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

Plan Ahead - October Event

Or even that new mom
that you don’t “really”
know at the gym, your
church, your work, etc.
There is no better way to
grow and strengthen our
group. Better moms make
a better world. Make it a
goal to reach out to 5 new
moms this year, and
invite them to join
MOPS. One
of them
may become
your new
best friend!

Pumpkin Decorating Kid Friendly Event
Sunday, Oct 14th from 4-6pm at The
Southbank Subdivision Community Park.
Bring your decorating supplies and your
own snacks—details to come on Facebook.

Upcoming Meetings
Nov. 1st

Feb. 7th

Dec. 13th*

Mar. 7th

Jan. 3rd

Apr. 4th
May 2nd

* second thurs

FUMC PUMPKIN
PATCH!
Pumpkins will be here
from 10/7—10/31.
Come get your
pumpkins and take
your fall photos!

Enjoy the sights and sounds of
fall! There will be carnival
games, pumpkin painting, jump
castles, Wiggle Waggle Train, a
dunk tank and much more. At
First United Methodist Church

Support businesses that support MOPS!!

Reach lots of local
moms who love to
shop and eat and play
in New Braunfels!
Email us at:
mops.nb@gmail.com

Support businesses that support MOPS!

SUPPORT THE
BUSINESSES
THAT
SUPPORT
MOPS!