Our meeting on October 16 started off with another yummy breakfast provided by the steering team. When moms checked in they were assigned to one of 10 discussion group tables where they will sit for the year. The names of the tables revolve around roles and relationships that are familiar to many of us, and after announcements the moms were given the opportunity to get to know the women at their tables through a fun icebreaker. We then enjoyed speaker Amy Kuncaitis sharing her family’s amazing story and how her faith and relationships have helped her to overcome adversity over the years. Using her great sense of humor, Amy encouraged us to nurture the relationships that we treasure and to be real and authentic with the ones we love.

Join us for our next meeting on Friday, November 6 when we will be making family fun jars and enjoying a mentor moment from Suzanne Cole. As a reminder, the Friend table will be providing food and the Child of God table will be staying for 5-10 minutes to help clean up.

Dates to remember:

Our first MOPS playdate is scheduled for Friday, October 23 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at For the Kidz Gymnastics in Wyoming (near the intersection of Gezon Parkway & Burlingame Ave). If you did not sign up at the meeting and would like to attend, e-mail Hospitality Leader Amanda Deppe at abjdeppe@gmail.com by Wednesday, October 21.

Join us for a Ladies Night out on Wednesday, November 4 in down-town Holland at 7:00 p.m. at New Holland Brewing Co., 66 E. 8th Street. We’ll be enjoying appetizers, laughter and great conversation—hope to see you there! Sign up by e-mailing Hospitality Leader Amanda Deppe at abjdeppe@gmail.com.

On November 6 a new Babysitter Co-Op program is starting at First Church. It will take place at the church on Friday evenings throughout the year from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. To participate, parents must volunteer one evening out of the 6. Interested families will need to complete a registration form and turn it into the church office by October 30. For more information, please call Stephanie Holleman at 433-6742.

PLEASE save your newspapers for our group’s only fundraiser of the year. On Saturday, November 14 the steering team will be collecting recyclable papers and pop cans from 9:00 a.m. – noon in the rear parking lot of First Church. Mark your calendars & plan to stop by!