Merry Christmas!

We hope you all enjoyed our Favorite Things meeting this morning.  If you missed it, your table leader put together some goodies for you.  Just a reminder that registration for the spring semester is now open and the $5 discount lasts until December 7th, so you only have two more days!  Thank you for the feedback forms that you filled out, we appreciate your input so that we can make MOPS better each semester.  We have some of our speakers for the spring already lined up and it is going to be great.  Some of the things we have lined up: 
Fashion consultant
Relationships
Nutrition for your family
Ob/Gyn to answer all of your questions
Finances
Breakfast and Blessings
More fun crafts

We hope to see all of you again after the New Year and feel free to invite your friends. 
May this Christmas be full of many blessings for each of you and your families.

Merry Christmas!
Stacie and Kristi

Favorite Things

It is hard to believe, but the last MOPS meeting of 2013 is this Thursday morning.  We will be getting in the Christmas spirit and sharing our favorite things.  Please bring one of your favorite things that is about $5 for a gift exchange.  Some examples of things that you might bring are: a gift card to a favorite place, beauty product, a yummy treat, etc.  Bring your item wrapped and we will have a fun gift exchange.  We will be making a cute Christmas ornament and enjoying some time with our girl friends before Christmas arrives.  EVERYONE will be bringing food this week for breakfast.  

Reminder: Disney On Ice ticket orders are due by tomorrow (December 3rd) to Alexis.  Please email her if you would like tickets: arcabrera79@gmail.com.  The show is Friday, January 10th at 10:30am

The Women's Christmas Dinner is this Thursday and Friday night from 6-9pm with guest Gwen Smith.  It should be a great event.  For more information and tickets: http://chandlercc.org/th_gallery/unwrap/

There are only a couple of days left to save $5 off your spring registration fee.  Register before December 7th to save.  Mops Spring 2014 Registration https://chandlercc.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=216

Upcoming Women's event at CCC

Hi Ladies,
We hope you are having a great week with your families!

We wanted to let you know about a really fun women's event that is coming up next week at CCC, their annual Christmas Dinner! 

Please read below for all the info....




"UNWRAP THE LOVE OF CHRIST" Christmas Dinner w/ Gwen Smith:  

LADIES!  You do NOT want to miss this event! 

Gwen Smith is heading back to Arizona for our annual Christmas dinner, where she will wrap up our year of being intentional!  We had the pleasure of having her here last fall for our 'Broken Into Beautiful' conference, and we are SO excited to have her back. This year, we are having Gwen here for not one, but TWO nights to make sure everyone has a chance to see her. The program is the same both nights, so you can choose either evening to join us!  

WHEN:   Thursday, Dec. 5  6:00-8:30 PM

Friday, Dec. 6       6:00-8:30 PM

WHERE:  Worship Center at CCC

TICKET COST: $20

SERVICE PROJECT:  We will also be doing a service project to benefit The Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler.   The Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler is a non-profit Christian organization that assists women facing an unplanned pregnancy. They provide free services including pregnancy tests, options counseling, referrals and resources as well as ultrasounds. For more information, visit their website at www.pccchandler.com.  If you are able, and would like to participate,  please bring any of the following items with you to the Christmas Dinner:

*Diapers, diaper wipes, baby wash, baby shampoo &/or new children's clothing (size 6months-4T) for their clothing boutique.

The Friday event is nearly sold out (only a handful of tickets left), but we are still selling tickets for Thursday evening.  You will be INSPIRED, ENCOURAGED, and BLESSED as we kick off the Christmas season with Gwen Smith!

If you would like to purchase tickets Thursday, 12/5, please visit www.chandlercc.org/unwrap.   
Tickets for Friday can be purchased at the Women's Ministry table in the lobby before & after the services this weekend.  

We hope to see you there!

How To Make the Best of Your Holidays

Hello all of our MOPS moms.  This Thursday we have a great meeting planned.  Pastor Roger Storms will be coming to talk to us about managing our holidays.  Things are starting to get busy with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming, so we hope this will help you make the best of the holidays.  The Operation Christmas Child boxes are due this Thursday.  Make sure to read through the packing guidelines and include your $7 donation.  You can pay your donation online at: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box-iframe/
If you pay online, they will send you a notification of where your box ends up which is kind of fun.
The Dazzling Chaos table will be bringing HOT food and the Marvelous Wreck table will be bringing the COLD food.  We look forward to seeing you this week!    

OCC box ideas:

• Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
• School Supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
• Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
• Accessories: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries).
• A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may write back.
• Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

Boo!

This Thursday we will be having a Halloween MOPS meeting.  If you are daring enough to dress up, you just might win a prize!  We will be making a cute craft, play some games and vote for the best costume.  It is sure to be a spooktacular time!  Your little monsters are welcome to dress up as well for some fun activities in MOPPETS.  The Exquisite Clutter table will be bringing the HOT food this week and the Gorgeous Shambles tables will be bringing the COLD food. 

Wednesday from 5:30-7:30pm there is Trunk-or-Treat in the Chandler Christian Church parking lot with entertainment and food trucks.  More information: http://chandlercc.org/th_gallery/trunk-or-treat/

Next Tuesday, November 5th at 7:30pm we will have our Sweatshirts and S'mores Mom's Night Out.  Look for an evite coming soon. 

Generosity

Fall break is coming to an end and we have a great MOPS meeting planned for this Thursday morning.  Our guest speaker, Barb Christing, will be talking to us about Raising Generous Kids.  The Marvelous Wreck table will be providing HOT food and the Dazzling Chaos table will be providing COLD food.  Remember that child care check-in begins at 8:45am.  We look forward to seeing you all there! 

Start thinking about your Halloween costumes because our next meeting is on Halloween and if you like to dress up, we will be having a costume contest.  You can dress up individually or come up with a table theme and dress up together with your table.  (Costumes are not required.) 

Our Sweatshirts and S'mores Mom's Night Out is coming up on November 5th and 7pm.  

The church is hosting Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, October 30 from 5:30-7:30:
Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to wear their costume and come to CCC to collect candy…lots and lots of candy! Kids will go car-to-car looking at the decorated trunks; parents will enjoy watching jugglers, fire-breathers, and other street performers; and the teens will head to the Bridge for their own activities.  If you would like to host a "trunk" check out the website: http://chandlercc.org/th_gallery/trunk-or-treat/

IT’S FREE!!*

Lots of candy!    Prizes!    Music!    Street performers!

Lots of food trucks!
(*with discounted prices)

It’s a chance to wear those expensive costumes a 2nd time!

 

Diapers and Dreams

This Thursday we are excited to have guest speaker, Carey Bailey, coming to share with us about pursuing your dreams in the midst of raising kids.  Carey is a mom, blogger, speaker and ministry leader.  We hope you will be there to listen to this great speaker and hopefully you are bringing a friend this week too.  It is "bring a friend to MOPS" week.  Don't forget to RSVP if you are bringing a friend so that we can make proper arrangements for childcare and food.  The Gorgeous Shambles table will bringing HOT food and the Exquisite Clutter table will be providing COLD food.

Upcoming Events:
Disney Junior Live - October 12 at 11am - money is due this Thursday - $21 per ticket
Chandler schools have October break coming up, so our next meeting is October 17
Sweatshirts and S'mores Mom's Night Out - November 5, 7-9pm
  

Top Chef

Do you have what it takes to be a MOPS Top Chef?  We will see this Thursday when we get to taste some of your favorite recipes.  It is going to be a fun morning of eating, voting, crafting, chatting, and much more.  Come hungry!  You should have already emailed your recipe in the recipe template to your table leader so that we can have the recipe cards printed and ready to share.  That way you will get to take home recipes for these wonderful dishes. 

Child care check-in begins at 8:45am, so that we can get started on time.

Upcoming events:
Bunco Night - September 12 at 7pm - $5 gift card for entry into the game
Bring a friend to MOPS - September 19th meeting

Spinning Plates

We have a great meeting planned for this Thursday, August 22nd.  Guest speakers Jeff and Kristee Hinson will be talking about how to keep all of our plates spinning during this busy season of life, while still trying to keep our priorities in line.  The Dazzling Chaos table will providing HOT food and the Marvelous Wreck table will be providing COLD food.  Childcare check-in begins at 8:45am in the church lobby.

Upcoming Events:
Family Worship Night - August 23 (THIS FRIDAY) - more information here:  http://chandlercc.org/2013/07/fwn-got-water/
Top Chef Meeting - September 5 - *email your recipe template to your DGL
Bunco Night - September 12 at 7pm - * $5 gift card in your entry into the game

2013 Fall Semester is Here!!

Hi Ladies,

It's that time again, MOPS begins this Thursday!  

In preparation for the new year our BLOG has been updated, along with a new look.

We want this to be a resource for you to find what's happening with MOPS, upcoming events, food schedule, CCC events, etc.

This year we have many great speakers planned, some fun mom's night out activities, cute crafts to make and much more.  On Thursday you will have the opportunity to meet your table, get to know the ladies, enjoy some yummy breakfast, learn about MOPS this year and so much more.  Childcare check in will begin at 8:45 am in the church lobby, then we will meet upstairs in room B200.  

We are excited for this new year, and look forward to seeing you this week.

Blessings,
Thursday Morning Leadership Team

Last Meeting for Spring!

We hope you all had a very special Mother's Day with your family!  This has been a fun MOPS year and Thursday will be our final meeting for the Spring semester.  Hopefully you are a better mom because of the friendships you have made, the speakers you have heard, and the time you have had sharing with other moms in the group.  We are making a carseat cooler at the meeting this week and had asked that everyone bring a hand towel to create that.  We found some that work well, and can supply those for you for $2, just bring your money on Thursday.   EVERYONE will be providing food this week.  Bring something hot, or something cold, or something sweet, or something salty. 

We did feedback forms at the last meeting, but are always open to hear your suggestions on how we can make next year even better than this year.  If you have speaker ideas or meeting topics, now is the time to share them as we get started on plans for the Fall. 

Registration is open with a $5 discount until the beginning of June, so sign up now!

A Beautiful Mess - Fall 2013

Just a reminder that fall registration is now open with a $5 discount during the month of May.  Additionally, MOPS International is entering our group into a drawing for each registration before May 17th.  Take a moment to click on the link below and register for next semester. 

We are excited to announce Next Year's Theme:  "A Beautiful Mess: Embrace Your Story".

Moms live in messes. The toys, crumbs, and spit-up are their natural surroundings. Moms often feel like a mess. They are exhausted, under-showered, and hormonal. Their past and present circumstances and decisions can leave them feeling inadequate for God’s love and purposes.
A Beautiful Mess reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. The grime of mothering young children brings the beauty of motherhood. The bruises of life can bring God’s redemption.
Embrace Your Story reminds moms that their past, present and future can be used for good. God knows where each of us has been, where we are today and has set in motion where we are headed. 
Theme Verse:
Ephesians 2:10 (New Living Translation)
For we are God’s masterpiece.
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.


Fall registration is now open to all current moms for the discount price of $50.  Click Here to Register Fall 2013 <https://chandlercc.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=69>

Starting June 8th, "Open Registration" will begin to all moms for $55. So get your registration in before June 8th.
God Bless!

Breakfast and Blessings

This Thursday is our Breakfast and Blessings meeting with guest speaker Stacey Culver.  The steering team will be providing food, so you have the morning free from cooking.  We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

There is one open spot left to bring Mia Edge a meal tomorrow.  If you are able to help out, click on the link below:

http://www.foodtidings.com/Schedule/View/11793f9f-1bf0-48e8-b80e-6c77bfc08adb

If you are interested in circus tickets, contact Candice Yoder.

Fall registration is now open to all current moms for the discount price of $50.  Click on the link to register: https://chandlercc.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=69

Circus Tickets

The circus is coming to town and we have discounted tickets for MOPS!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze!, the 143rd edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Surprise and wonder delights audiences with over the top feats of strength, agility and courage. As the momentum builds, so does the anticipation! Anything can happen when Ringling Bros. Presents Built To Amaze!

When: Friday, June 28th @ 11 a.m.
Where: US Airways Center
Cost: $12.75 per ticket (Children 23 months and Younger Free on Lap.)

RSVP by May 31st
Send an email to candice.yoder@yahoo.com or call Candice at 480-273-1263

Mom's Night Out

This Wednesday night is our Mom's night, exchange party.  Take a minute to RSVP to the evite so we know how many people to plan for.  Bring as many items as you would like that you no longer need, but some one else might like.  Also, bring a snack or drink to share. 
See you there!

Water Safety

This Thursday we have another fun morning planned with our MOPS friends.  Our guest speaker, Angie Knox will be speaking to us about water safety.  The Starfish Pointe table will be providing HOT food and the Dolphin Bay table will be bringing COLD food.  Childcare check- in will begin at 8:45am. 

Did anyone make the yummy chicken dish that Trudy showed us last meeting or the delicious dessert?  We are looking forward to hearing about your cooking experiences. 

See you on Thursday!

April 4th

We hope that everyone had a wonderful spring break and Easter.  Our next MOPS meeting is Thursday from 9-11am.  Trudy Maples will be sharing some cooking tips with us.  The Jellyfish Island table will be providing HOT food and the Clownfish Cove table will be providing COLD food.  Childcare opens at 8:45am so that you can get checked-in before we get started.  

See you on Thursday!

Trudy is the owner of Cooking with Trudy, which offers a variety of services from Teaching Cooking Classes in her Kitchen Studio in East Mesa, being a Personal Chef, Catering Events, as well as doing Cooking Presentations. She is regularly featured on NBC Channel 12 Arizona Midday where she does Cooking Segments. She will be doing an Italian Theme Cooking Presentation for us Thursday. Trudy has been cooking professionally for 17 years, she will be showing us food prep tips, techniques and recipes for entertaining with style and ease from simple to spectacular! Please visit Trudy’s website www.CookingwithTrudy.com <http://www.cookingwithtrudy.com/> to see more information. Trudy is also a top-seller with The Pampered Chef and loves bringing fun into the kitchen!!

Playdate Fun

We had a great time decorating cookies at the park and of course....eating them too!

Happy Easter!

Cooking with Trudy

As a reminder we are still on Spring Break this week for our meetings, but there is an Easter play date at Chuparosa park on Thursday morning at 9:30am.  Bring some frosting or your favorite topping to share.

We are excited to see everyone again next week for our regular meeting.  It will be a fun morning with guest speaker Trudy Maples.  Trudy is the owner of Cooking with Trudy, which offers a variety of services from Teaching Cooking Classes in her Kitchen Studio in East Mesa, being a Personal Chef, Catering Events, Kitchen Organizing, as well as doing Cooking Presentations.  She is regularly featured on NBC Channel 12 Arizona Midday where she does Cooking Segments. She will be doing an Italian Theme Cooking Presentation for us.  Trudy has been cooking professionally for 17 years, she will be showing us food prep tips, techniques and recipes for entertaining with style and ease from simple to spectacular!  Please visit Trudy’s website www.CookingwithTrudy.com <http://www.cookingwithtrudy.com/> to see more information.

Intentional Mother

We have a great meeting planned this Thursday with guest speaker, Lorri Allen.  She is a host on Family Life Radio and will be speaking to us about being an intentional mother.  You can check out her website at: http://www.Lorri.com or her blog at: http://GoodNewsMusings.blogspot.com/

The Dolphin Bay table will be providing HOT food this week and the Starfish Pointe table will be providing COLD food. 

Other reminders:

Orders for Disney On Ice tickets is due by March 15th.

Sign up to bring Sara Coburn a meal at: http://www.foodtidings.com/SignUp.aspx?ScheduleGuid=495fbb2f-cacd-4036-b3fd-ff5df236c628

Easter play date at Chuparosa park is Thursday, March 28th

We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

Pizookie and Crafts

As a reminder, our MNO is tomorrow night at Oregeno's at 7:30pm.  Come join us for a sweet treat and some time with your friends.  Make sure to RSVP to the evite so we have a head count. 

This Thursday will be our craft meeting, so bring your creativity along with you.  It will be a fun meeting with time for chatting and you will head home with two cute crafts.  The Clownfish Cove table will be providing HOT food and the Jellyfish Island table will be bringing COLD food.  Childcare check in begins at 8:45am. 

You have until March 15th to order Disney On Ice tickets from Candice Yoder 480-273-1263 (cell).  The show is April 12th at 10:30am. 

Love Is In The Air

This Thursday we have another great MOPS meeting planned.  Pastor Matt Myers will be speaking to us about our relationships, which might be a good refresher as we head into Valentine's Day.  It will be a fun morning with coffee, good food, and time with our friends.  The Starfish Pointe table will be providing HOT food and the Dolphin Bay table will be providing COLD food this week.  Childcare check in begins at 8:45am in the church lobby.

Please check out our MOPS blog at www.chandlermops.blogspot.com
You will find meeting dates, food schedule, upcoming events, MOPPETS information and other important information about the Thursday MOPS group at CCC.  

We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday!

Intentional Women Event

Chandler Christian Church is hosting a great women's event this weekend.  You can check out the information below. 

Intentional Woman

Ladies, we have great responsibilities and great privileges. How do you control what you do that will matter and keep you happy, as well as those around you who depend on you. There are times we are not able to keep charge of our time, schedules, activities so instead of being frustrated why not be intentional; control what you can and let go of that which is giving you heartburn. Women’s Ministry would like to invite you to participate in a plan to help you move forward, and help you help your family be intentional. February 1 & 2, 2013, could be a pivotal moment in your year! Join us for a concert by JJ Heller and guest speaker, Joan Webb, co-author of The Intentional Woman.
February 1 & 2, 2013
Worship Center
$25.00
February 1, 6pm-9pm
February 2, 8am-12pm
Register Now

Speaker Joan Webb

Joan C. Webb is a speaker and author who has written thirteen books including The Intentional Woman, The Relief of Imperfection and a four book devotional series for children. As a Life Coach who specializes in working with writers and communicators, Joan helps set people free to become who they were designed to be and from what holds them back. www.joancwebb.com

JJ Heller

Filed Under: Women's Place Tagged With: Intentional Woman, JJ Heller, Joan Webb, Women

Happy New Year!

MOPS will kick off the year with our first meeting this Thursday from 9-11am.  Our guest speaker is Boomer Roland from Parent The Heart and we are looking forward to having him share with the group.  The Steering Team will be providing breakfast this week, so come hungry.  Childcare check-in begins at 8:45am in the church lobby.  We look forward to seeing you there!

*With all of the illness that is going around at this time of year, please check the MOPPETS information on the blog for the sick and well policy.  www.chandlermops.blogspot.com