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Page 1 Mission Control: Where Super Moms Get Their Ideas May 2010 “Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20 ~Momology 2010 Theme~ In 2010, MOPS invites you to join in the learning process as together we explore Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering. Mothering is both art and science. It combines all of who we are to shape healthy, resilient kids. Moth- ering is so complex it requires both sides of our brain – not to mention our hands and feet, eyes and ears, mouth and (sniff, sniff) unfortunately, sometimes even our noses! There's the scientific side of moth- ering where we develop a hypothe- sis based on certain principles, test that hypothesis in real-time, con- sider the results and decide what parts worked and what parts didn't. We keep refining our hypotheses until we find what works for us. Intertwined with the scientific, mothering requires an artistry that shades with our personality, colors with our unique gifts, and blends past and current experiences. MOPS International has identified four essential elements for success- ful outcomes with our kids. Core is about knowing and growing ourselves. Understanding and work- ing with our unique temperament, experiences, and emotions in a way that develops resilience. Research clearly shows that a mom with a strong, resilient core is more likely to raise a child with a strong, resilient core. Finesse is about honing practical mothering skills—intentionally carrying out our daily responsibilities in ways that encourage growth and resilience in our kids. Circle is about building relationships with neighbors, care-givers, extended family and, most importantly, with our husbands or for single moms, with a parenting partner. Grandscape is about engaging with God and his unique purpose for our lives. Both secular and Christian re- search identifies faith in God as an essential element for successful moth- ering. Through Momology, as we explore together, we’ll be guided by an all- knowing, all-powerful, always-present God. Our theme verse for the year is: Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:10) Anywhere we go, God sees, knows, and guides. So we can lead — and love — knowing God will get us through all the hard spots, all our deci- sions, all our roles, all our times we can’t hold open our eyelids and the times we’re bursting with joy. God’s hand guides us as we guide our chil- dren. As we study Momology together to become better moms making a bet- ter world. Inside this Issue: Momology-1 Space Team - 2 Tea & Testimony -3 Service Update-3 Summer Tutoring– 4 Upcoming Events-4 Congratulations - 5 Next Meeting- 6 LAST LAST LAST LAST Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting May 11th May 11th May 11th May 11th

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Mission Control: Where Super Moms Get Their Ideas May 2010

“Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20

~Momology 2010 Theme~ In 2010, MOPS invites you to join

in the learning process as together

we explore Momology: The Art and

Science of Mothering.

Mothering is both art and science.

It combines all of who we are to

shape healthy, resilient kids. Moth-

ering is so complex it requires both

sides of our brain – not to mention

our hands and feet, eyes and ears,

mouth and (sniff, sniff) unfortunately,

sometimes even our noses!

There's the scientific side of moth-

ering where we develop a hypothe-

sis based on certain principles, test

that hypothesis in real-time, con-

sider the results and decide what

parts worked and what parts didn't.

We keep refining our hypotheses

until we find what works for us.

Intertwined with the scientific,

mothering requires an artistry that

shades with our personality, colors

with our unique gifts, and blends

past and current experiences.

MOPS International has identified

four essential elements for success-

ful outcomes with our kids.

Core is about knowing and growing

ourselves. Understanding and work-

ing with our unique temperament,

experiences, and emotions in a way

that develops resilience. Research

clearly shows that a mom with a

strong, resilient core is more likely to

raise a child with a strong, resilient

core.

Finesse is about honing practical

mothering skills—intentionally carrying

out our daily responsibilities in ways

that encourage growth and resilience

in our kids.

Circle is about building relationships

with neighbors, care-givers, extended

family and, most importantly, with our

husbands or for single moms, with a

parenting partner.

Grandscape is about engaging with

God and his unique purpose for our

lives. Both secular and Christian re-

search identifies faith in God as an

essential element for successful moth-

ering.

Through Momology, as we explore

together, we’ll be guided by an all-

knowing, all-powerful, always-present

God. Our theme verse for the year is:

Even there your hand will guide me,

your right hand will hold me fast.

(Psalm 139:10)

Anywhere we go, God sees, knows,

and guides. So we can lead — and

love — knowing God will get us

through all the hard spots, all our deci-

sions, all our roles, all our times we

can’t hold open our eyelids and the

times we’re bursting with joy. God’s

hand guides us as we guide our chil-

dren. As we study Momology together

to become better moms making a bet-

ter world.

Inside this

Issue:

Momology-1

Space Team - 2

Tea &

Testimony -3

Service Update-3

Summer

Tutoring– 4

Upcoming Events-4

Congratulations - 5

Next Meeting- 6

LAST LAST LAST LAST

Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting

May 11thMay 11thMay 11thMay 11th

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The Space Team Coordinators:

Tennille Michel ~ 417.335.4807

Mary Blackwood ~ 417.335.5437

Finance:

Meoldy Alms ~ 417.561.2602

Publicity:

DeAnna Sheets~ 417.880.9936

Prayer & Care:

Amy Wilhoit ~ 417.336.9822

Hospitality:

Jen Cooper ~ 417.496.6133

Renea Daniels ~ 417.339.3335

MOPPETS:

Teresa Boyd ~ 417.634.0381

Jenine Conway ~ 417.239.0632

Service Coordinator:

Teresa Boyd ~ 417.634.0381

Craft Coordinator:

Hollie Holderfield ~

417.263.0484

Small Group Coordinator:

Kelly Skoglund ~ 404.819.6527

Mentors:

Carolyn Loften ~ 417.336.5487

Peg Welte ~ 417.335.2525

Small Groups Leaders:

Jordan Miller ~ 417.230.5072

Sarah Matthews ~ 417.334.58.12

Sara DeLawder ~ 417.230.2811

Stacy McNeill ~ 417.336.1111

Kara Swofford ~ 417.336.1937

Maryann Riveros ~ 417.336.8706

Vanessa Hogan ~ 417.335.3785

Kathy Morgan ~ 417.339.4108

Kim Matthews ~ 417.230.6409

Kami Biedenstein ~417.348.0695

Tami Guerin~ 417.880.7370

Are you interested in helping with:

Hospitality?

Fundraising?

Prayer & Care

Service?

Let God use the gifts he gave you and

make sure to find the sign up sheets at next month’s meetings.

MOPPETS is in need of juice boxes for our little ones. If you are able to bring some juice to the next meeting it would greatly help!

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Service Update

On May 22nd Kathy’s Group and any other moms who would like to go to the Women’s

Crisis Center will be meeting and driving out there. If you would like to join contact

Teresa Boyd.

MOPS is going to continue to help out at the Women’s Crisis Center during the sum-

mer the last Saturday of each month. If you are interested in attending contact

Teresa Body at [email protected]

The Women’s Crisis Center is still in need of the following baby items: blankets, bot-

tles, sippie cups, diapers, and baby clothes. If you have any to donate please give

them to Teresa.

2nd Annual Tea and Testimony The 2nd annual MOPS Tea & Testimony was held on Saturday, May 01, 2010 at the home of our wonderful mentor, Peg Welte. The morning included great fel-lowship, delicious food, devotion from Miss Peg, and three wonderful testimo-nies from Kathy Morgan, Kami Biedenstien and Erin Wicker. Thank you Miss Peg for your hospitality, and big heart we appreciate you and love you!

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Secret SisterSecret SisterSecret SisterSecret Sister

Don’t forget May 11th is our last

meet this year. If you have par-

ticipated in Secret Sister please make

sure to let your secret sister know

you have been the one making her

smile.

Upcoming Events

• May 8th~ Community Garage Sale &

Farmer’s market at Rec Plex Parking

lot 7am-noon

• May 14-15th~ A day for Shay and

Pals, Area 57 in Branson, MO– Con-

tact info: Michelle 417.230.4637 or

[email protected]

(More Info Below)

• May 15th~Women in the Outdoors

Archery, kayaking, fly casting or

target shooting? Ladies here is

your chance to be introduced to a

number of sporting activities. All

classes are basic introduction with

professionals. (Branson Rec Plex)

Call Catherin McGregor at 593.6333

or [email protected]

2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals2nd Annual Day for Shay and Pals

Come join Buzz, Woody & Jessie from Pixar’s Toy Story on May 14th and 15th at Area 57 for food, fun and games all in support of the local Autism community.

May 14th: 6:00May 14th: 6:00May 14th: 6:00May 14th: 6:00----10:00 pm10:00 pm10:00 pm10:00 pm

Drive in movie and picnic (featuring Pixar’s Cars)

May 15th: 10:00 amMay 15th: 10:00 amMay 15th: 10:00 amMay 15th: 10:00 am----4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm

Raffle Drawings, Bounce Houses, Local Entertain-ers, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Monsters Inc Gang, and Mickey Mouse.

Join other MOPS moms for Splash

Time at the Rec Plex Monday-

Thursday in the months of June and

July from 10:00-11:30. Fee is $2.

Children must be 5 or under.

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Special thanks to Sir Speedy who takes care

of all of our printing and copying needs.

Visit them online at:

Birthdays:

May

6 Kathy Morgan

12 Kim Ellett

12 Shannon Donnathan

25 Kami Biedenstein

11 Kim Good

12 Adriane Stauffer

Anniversaries:

May

4 Shane & Michelle Russell

12 Larry & Sara DeLawder

18 Terry & Kim Crouse

19 Jeff & Monina Lansman

22 Greg & Stacy Cummings

23 Josh & Sarah Williams

26 Mike & Sara DeLeon

26 Carlos & Maryann Riveros

28 Jason & Shannon Coyle

New Arrivals:

*Janelle Carter welcomed

a beautiful baby girl on April

10, 2010 named Alexis

Grace Carter.

Don’t forget to pray Don’t forget to pray Don’t forget to pray Don’t forget to pray

for all the pregnant for all the pregnant for all the pregnant for all the pregnant

mommies and mommies mommies and mommies mommies and mommies mommies and mommies

wanting to be preg-wanting to be preg-wanting to be preg-wanting to be preg-

nant.nant.nant.nant.

If your birthday or anniversary is misprinted in the newsletter or not

printed please let me know so our records are accurate.

E-mail me at [email protected]

Make sure your e-mail address is correct with

DeAnna Sheets to ensure you receive sum-

mer activities and events. These are only sent

to you if you signed up for mopportunities. If

you haven’t been getting these or would like

your name to be added please contact

DeAnna at [email protected]

There will be one newsletter over the summer

but it will only be sent out through e-mail.

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Branson PM MOPS

DeAnna Sheets-Publicity

640 Eiserman Street

Branson, MO 65616

What to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11thWhat to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11thWhat to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11thWhat to Expect at Planet Prom on May 11th

• Finger Foods Provided by Steering Team

• Marvelous Moms

• Identify yourself to your Secret Sister

• Find out the Prom Queen Court and vote for Prom Queen

• Prom Slideshow

• Prom Movie Clip Montage

• Get your Prom picture taken with your friends

• Giveaways and Prizes

• Fill out MOPS evaluation

• Dancing!!!