"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1
Saturday, April 3 Night Time Egg Hunt- For children ages 11 and younger an egg hunt at Bethel Assembly of God, Martinsburg, WV. Meet at 7:45 pm in the Sanctuary. Don't forget your flashlight, a basket, and your children.
Tuesday, April 6 Pump It Up Playdate in Williamsport, MD at 9:45 AM. The admittance price is $7 per child (adult is free) due at the time of the event for 1 1/2 hour of playtime. Please arrive prompt for check-in. There will be a brief safety video prior to entry at 10 am. Child must be minimum of 34 inches tall to play in area. Directions will be sent out via email.
**This event is full. Only those who have signed up ahead of time can join us.**
Monday, April 12 Baby Shower for Tanya Clemons at Bethel A/G in the Mace building, room 109 at 6:30 PM. Come for a time of games and fellowship to show your love for Tanya and her new baby girl. Items requested are all consumable items such as diapers, wipes, bath soap, etc. If you would like more information, contact Lisa Fraley at momsrgreat@comcast.net.
Tuesday, April 13 Topic meeting- Join us at Bethel Assembly of God in Martinsburg, WV (just past City Hospital) in the MACE building (large activity building behind the church) in room 109 (large center room on first floor) from 9:45- 11:45 AM. We meet for a time of brunch, prayer, and discussion groups.
Childcare is provided on the premises for all ages of children. All childcare workers undergo a background search. Your children will enjoy a craft, storytime, games, and snack.
Tuesday, April 27 Topic Meeting- Join us at Bethel Assembly of God in Martinsburg, WV in the MACE building in room 109 from 9:45- 11:45 AM. We meet for a time of brunch, prayer, and discussion groups.
A peak into May....
Be sure to get your ticket for our Annual Mother's Day Breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg, WV on Tuesday, May 4 beginning at 9:30 AM. Childcare is available for those children preregistered to use our childcare. Tickets are available at $12 per mom for a buffet style breakfast meal until the end of April. To purchase your ticket, see Lisa Fraley.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Children's Day at the Mall
This past Saturday Mom's Connection had the privilege to set up at the Martinsburg Mall for the "Amazon Adventure" Children's Day. Many other local organizations were there to tell about themselves and to do a craft, game, or special activity with the children. We helped them make Amazon Butterflies. We also gave out purple bags to carry their stuff, special invitations to our meetings coming up, and prizes for the children donated by Chuck E. Cheese. It was a busy, busy day but rewarding to have the opportunity to promote Mom's Connection!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Come Expecting
"Does God give you His Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?" "Consider Abraham; He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham." Galatians 3:5-7
Recently we were asked in church if we believe God still does great miracles today like they saw in the early church. Everyone said yes, but the next question was then why don't we see them? As I sat there and thought about that question the one thought that came to mind was because we don't expect to. Why do we come to church every Sunday morning? Do we come to meet with God, to praise Him, to glorify Him, to expect Him to show up and do something great in us? Do we expect to learn something to carry with us throughout our week and apply to our lives, do we expect the wind of the Holy Spirit to blow on us and empower us for the work we will be asked to do for Him? If we aren't even expecting these things when we come to church then how do we expect to see great miracles? Do we think as Paul said that the Lord gives us His Spirit and works miracles among us because we observe the law, because we simply come to church and try to do all the right things, or is it because we believe and expect the Lord to do what He has promised to do? Jesus said in John 14:11-14 "Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask for anything in my name, and I will do it." Do we come to church with a simple desire to see God glorified?
When Jesus returned to the Father He promised to send His Spirit. The disciples were simply told to wait in the upper rooms for the Spirit to show up. I am sure they had no idea what to expect or what was going to happen but they were obedient. They did as Jesus said they entered the upper rooms and they waited and prayed and believed and expected Jesus to do what He promised. They were all in one mind and open to whatever the Lord had for them and the Lord poured out on each one of them individually, and the church was formed. The great miracles of the early church happened because the believers just desired to glorify God and not themselves. They didn't need to see miracles in order to believe, they knew what the Lord had done for them and they were commissioned to get the word out so that others could also experience the life changing power of God and be saved. That is when the miracles happened.
Imagine what would happen in the church today if we just came in the doors expecting and open to whatever the Lord would have for us, believing Him to do what He promised and with a simple desire to see Him glorified. Imagine the miracles we would see then. We just have no idea all the things God has for us and all that He wants to do in and through us. I can hardly fathom it myself and honestly I don't always come expecting, but that is when God asks me then why did you come at all? Do you want to see miracles? Do you want God to be glorified? When we come to church again let's come expecting and see all the marvelous things that God will do.
Kim Ratcliffe
Recently we were asked in church if we believe God still does great miracles today like they saw in the early church. Everyone said yes, but the next question was then why don't we see them? As I sat there and thought about that question the one thought that came to mind was because we don't expect to. Why do we come to church every Sunday morning? Do we come to meet with God, to praise Him, to glorify Him, to expect Him to show up and do something great in us? Do we expect to learn something to carry with us throughout our week and apply to our lives, do we expect the wind of the Holy Spirit to blow on us and empower us for the work we will be asked to do for Him? If we aren't even expecting these things when we come to church then how do we expect to see great miracles? Do we think as Paul said that the Lord gives us His Spirit and works miracles among us because we observe the law, because we simply come to church and try to do all the right things, or is it because we believe and expect the Lord to do what He has promised to do? Jesus said in John 14:11-14 "Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask for anything in my name, and I will do it." Do we come to church with a simple desire to see God glorified?
When Jesus returned to the Father He promised to send His Spirit. The disciples were simply told to wait in the upper rooms for the Spirit to show up. I am sure they had no idea what to expect or what was going to happen but they were obedient. They did as Jesus said they entered the upper rooms and they waited and prayed and believed and expected Jesus to do what He promised. They were all in one mind and open to whatever the Lord had for them and the Lord poured out on each one of them individually, and the church was formed. The great miracles of the early church happened because the believers just desired to glorify God and not themselves. They didn't need to see miracles in order to believe, they knew what the Lord had done for them and they were commissioned to get the word out so that others could also experience the life changing power of God and be saved. That is when the miracles happened.
Imagine what would happen in the church today if we just came in the doors expecting and open to whatever the Lord would have for us, believing Him to do what He promised and with a simple desire to see Him glorified. Imagine the miracles we would see then. We just have no idea all the things God has for us and all that He wants to do in and through us. I can hardly fathom it myself and honestly I don't always come expecting, but that is when God asks me then why did you come at all? Do you want to see miracles? Do you want God to be glorified? When we come to church again let's come expecting and see all the marvelous things that God will do.
Kim Ratcliffe
Friday, March 26, 2010
Make this with your children!
What you'll need:
Water crackers
Pretzel sticks
Carrots, julienne strips
Radishes
White cheese
Spreadable cream cheese
Water crackers
Pretzel sticks
Carrots, julienne strips
Radishes
White cheese
Spreadable cream cheese
How to make it: (See photo)
Spread each cracker with a layer of cream cheese.
Spread each cracker with a layer of cream cheese.
Cut two teeth from the center of a radish and press into the cream cheese.
Place three julienne carrot strips on each side of the cracker for the whiskers.
Cut two circles from a slice of white cheese (we used white American) and place over the radish teeth and carrot whiskers.
Cut a triangle from the radish and press into cream cheese above the cheese cheeks.
Break a pretzel stick in half and press side by side into the cream cheese for one of the ears. Repeat for the other side.
Break off the tip of a pretzel stick and push into cream cheese for one of the eyes. Repeat for other eye.
Place three julienne carrot strips on each side of the cracker for the whiskers.
Cut two circles from a slice of white cheese (we used white American) and place over the radish teeth and carrot whiskers.
Cut a triangle from the radish and press into cream cheese above the cheese cheeks.
Break a pretzel stick in half and press side by side into the cream cheese for one of the ears. Repeat for the other side.
Break off the tip of a pretzel stick and push into cream cheese for one of the eyes. Repeat for other eye.
Tips:
Whole wheat crackers are better for you than those made with bleach flour.
Experiment with other vegetables, or try with fruits and a sweetened cream cheese dip or peanut butter.
When children help make their food they are more likely to eat it!
Thanks Janine DiGiovanni for sharing this with us!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Mother's Day Breakfast
Our Annual Mother's Day Breakfast is fast approaching on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Our lovely event to honor mothers will be at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg, WV beginning at 9:30 AM. In their elegant dining room we will enjoy a buffet style breakfast which will include thick-sliced french toast, soft scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, breakfast potatoes, assorted fruit medley, buttermilk biscuits, butter, jams, jellies, assorted demi danish, chilled juice, coffee, decaf, and tea.
While there childcare will be provided for you at Bethel Assembly of God in Martinsburg in the nursery rooms between 9:15-11:45 AM. For your child to be accepted a childcare registration form must be filled out and on file before the date of the event. All visitors must also have these forms completed for them to use our childcare. This is important for us to maintain proper child/worker ratio. Please see Janine DiGiovanni, Childcare Coordinator, for more information.
Our Mother's Day Breakfast is a great opportunity for moms to invite that special mom in your life to join you whether it's your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, relative, or that special friend you have been trying to reach out to! During the event you will have the honor to hear Rev. Jane Campbell speak to us. She is the youth pastor at Bethel Assembly of God and is a mother of two children.
In order to attend, a ticket must be purchased in advance at $12 per mom. Tickets will be on sale through the last topic meeting in April. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Fraley at momsrgreat@comcast.net.
**For many moms finances are limited. If you feel led to purchase an extra ticket, it will go towards a mom who would not be able to attend otherwise.**
While there childcare will be provided for you at Bethel Assembly of God in Martinsburg in the nursery rooms between 9:15-11:45 AM. For your child to be accepted a childcare registration form must be filled out and on file before the date of the event. All visitors must also have these forms completed for them to use our childcare. This is important for us to maintain proper child/worker ratio. Please see Janine DiGiovanni, Childcare Coordinator, for more information.
Our Mother's Day Breakfast is a great opportunity for moms to invite that special mom in your life to join you whether it's your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, relative, or that special friend you have been trying to reach out to! During the event you will have the honor to hear Rev. Jane Campbell speak to us. She is the youth pastor at Bethel Assembly of God and is a mother of two children.
In order to attend, a ticket must be purchased in advance at $12 per mom. Tickets will be on sale through the last topic meeting in April. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Fraley at momsrgreat@comcast.net.
**For many moms finances are limited. If you feel led to purchase an extra ticket, it will go towards a mom who would not be able to attend otherwise.**
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Upcoming Events
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" Romans 8:28
Saturday, March 27 "Amazon Adventure" Children's Day at the Mall at the Martinsburg Mall from 10 AM - 3 PM. There will be hands-on activities for young children by local organizations that provide services to children and families. There will be a dinosaur puppet show performed three times during the day in addition to presentations by local youth and performers.
**While there plan to have lunch at Angelo's Pizza or Deli between 11 am- 2pm. Mom's Connection will receive 10% of what is earned during this time.**
Sunday, March 28 The Living Last Supper- One of Christianity's most significant event will be portrayed by some of our congregation in a major production entitled "The Living Last Supper". It will be performed on Palm Sunday at 10:30 am.
Tuesday, March 30 Easter Party- Join us at Bethel Assembly of God in Martinsburg, WV in the gym at 10 am. We will be having "stations" (for just moms, just kids, or moms and kids). Everyone will be responsible for their child(ren) during the entire time. Then join us for lunch!
One of the stations will be Noah's Ark Animal Workshop (like Build a Bear). Your child will pick out an animal, stuff it, do a hug test, put a wish star in it, and seal it. You may also take an animal to go. There will be a variety of animals to choose from but all of them will cost $10 each CASH ONLY.
Wednesday, March 31 Amplify- An evening of visioning at Bethel Assembly of God for everyone involved in Mom's Connection at 7pm. For those attending the meeting, nursery will be provided for children up to age 3 and older children will be in room 209 watching a movie.
Saturday, March 27 "Amazon Adventure" Children's Day at the Mall at the Martinsburg Mall from 10 AM - 3 PM. There will be hands-on activities for young children by local organizations that provide services to children and families. There will be a dinosaur puppet show performed three times during the day in addition to presentations by local youth and performers.
**While there plan to have lunch at Angelo's Pizza or Deli between 11 am- 2pm. Mom's Connection will receive 10% of what is earned during this time.**
Sunday, March 28 The Living Last Supper- One of Christianity's most significant event will be portrayed by some of our congregation in a major production entitled "The Living Last Supper". It will be performed on Palm Sunday at 10:30 am.
Tuesday, March 30 Easter Party- Join us at Bethel Assembly of God in Martinsburg, WV in the gym at 10 am. We will be having "stations" (for just moms, just kids, or moms and kids). Everyone will be responsible for their child(ren) during the entire time. Then join us for lunch!
One of the stations will be Noah's Ark Animal Workshop (like Build a Bear). Your child will pick out an animal, stuff it, do a hug test, put a wish star in it, and seal it. You may also take an animal to go. There will be a variety of animals to choose from but all of them will cost $10 each CASH ONLY.
Wednesday, March 31 Amplify- An evening of visioning at Bethel Assembly of God for everyone involved in Mom's Connection at 7pm. For those attending the meeting, nursery will be provided for children up to age 3 and older children will be in room 209 watching a movie.
Introducing Roxy...
Ever since I lost my Siberian Husky, Sierra, last year, I have been praying for the right dog for me and my family. The only thing I was certain of was that I wanted a German Shepherd. During Mom's Connection leadership meeting this month I asked for prayer that God would provide the right dog at the right price and right time. The very next day He did! God is so good!
Blessings,
Lisa
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