Easter Crafts

Thanks to Jeni for some grand ideas for easter!

I thought I'd post them here for those that were interested

Here's a link to the Easter Lily Craft
http://crafts.kaboose.com/handprint-easter-lily.html



And here is the "tie" dyed egg...
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/silk-tie-easter-eggs



If you didn't get the Resurrection Eggs craft the kids did today let me know I have lots of extras!


And what is your favorite Easter Crafty thing you love to do...or your not so crafty but fun Easter thing to do? I'm sure we're all looking for new ideas or at least we'll be impressed by your idea and might call you and ask you to make extra for us uncrafties out there.

Tea and Testimony

Wow! If you missed out on today's Meeting...then you really missed out. I have to admit I wasn't sure at all about what I was going to say and was even more nervous for Bethany but I'm so glad I shared and Bethany and Ambrosia, and Ginel, and Shawna, and Jeni! I just loved being able to cry and laugh and it moved me Bob! (Sorry too many Veggietales this week)

We have such an amazing group of ladies and I know sometimes it really seems like we just come and go and there's nothing deeper than a belly full of good food (thanks to Amanda!) but just taking the time out of our busy schedules to make an effort for friendships that are meaningful in Him is so important. I hope that this next year will bring us each closer to Him, to each other and to our families that God has given us.

I will say it was sad to hear that Shawna and Ginel will be leaving us next year...but I'm sure we'll keep in touch and share with each other how we're all doing. They've been such a huge part of MOFIA that it's hard to say goodbye but maybe this is the opportunity God has waiting for you to step up to the plate for a leadership role! If it wasn't for Ginel's leap of faith we wouldn't be here and if it wasn't for Shawna's deep devotion to share what God has been taking her through we wouldn't have grown with her. Ask God what he would have you to do... even if it's not with MOFIA...ask Him where He'd like to see you grow, where He'd like to see you shine. You never know what blessings he might be waiting to bestow upon you with that one little leap of faith and obiedence. I'm certainly glad I took that step (though I do wish I'd done it sooner)!

If you haven't signed up to bring something to the BBQ please email Heather right away...she has an opportunity for you! Even if you don't cook as well as Amanda does...I'm sure Walmart will have something we need! And apparently I missed out on some famous potato casserole and lemon cake so I know I'm gonna be there first in line for that stuff this year! And you ladies that just had babies...please just show up! We'd love to kiss some baby toes...but only if you let us!

Don't forget about our Spaghetti Dinner...we need helpers. If you can't work the whole night then let us know where you can help:
Prep
Serving
Cleanup

Also ladies we need each of you to bring 2 desserts! You can drop them by the church that night or to one of the ladies that live close by during the day...Aimee, Anna, Ambrosia, ect. Let us know and we might even be able to arrange pick up! I won't make any promises that I won't taste the treats to make sure they are safe for consumption though ;)

We'll start prep time tentatively at 430pm cleanup will end around 8pm if we all work together.
We're looking at serving 200 people so this can be a major money maker
If by chance you or your company would like to donate Sauce, Noodles, Bread, or Salad please let Ambrosia know!

I know I'm probably missing out on something so shoot me an email!

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter! He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!

Congrats To Our New MOMS!

Just wanted to say a big Congrats and Welcome to the World to our new moms and babies!

Jamie B. gave birth on March 31st to Bella weighing in at 7.9oz

and to

Jennifer L who gave birth on March 16th to Cassidy Leanne weighing in at 7lbs 11 oz


Welcome to the world little girls! May your lives be full and blessed!

And new moms....if you need anything the Mofia is always here for you!

Leaders Night Out

Ladies! Just a reminder that this week at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse we'll be having our Leaders Night Out! If you aren't a leader but interested in becoming involved in someway with MOFIA next year I encourage you to come out and see what it's all about! We have lots of areas in which we'd love to have a helping hand. We can't be the MOFIA God wants us to be without help from the wonderful ladies that are in our group. If you can't make this dinner out then I encourage you to come to the Leaders Retreat at the beginning of summer.

See you Leaders there!

Up Coming Events..Mark your Calendars

Leadership Team Night Out - scheduled forApril 2nd, @ 6:30 at Osaka on 51st and Harvard. This is also open for those of you that are interested in serving in any area of the MOFIA Leadership Team next year, even if you don't know where exactly you might fit, we would love to have you join us, there is a place for you.

April 7th - The MOFIA Tea and Testimony- this will be a time that we will get to hear what God has done in your life this past year through this MOFIA ministry! Aimee, and Anna have already volunteered to share their testimonies, and we would love to hear from anyone else that is led to share.

April 15 - MOFIA fundraiser Spaghetti dinner @ Faith Church. We will be preparing and serving the Wed. night dinner @ Faith Church to raise money for our next MOPS/MOFIA year. These funds will go to childcare, snacks and crafts for the kids, our MOPS membership dues for next year. It is our prayer and desire to have enough money raised so every mom can join us without worrying about any cost. It is also a great time to serve and get to know each other better.

May 1st - END OF THE YEAR BBQ BASH at Heather and Nathan Schillings! Bring the DADS! This is a time that we want ALL our families to get together and fellowship with each other! There will be more information coming as this date get closer, but PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

MAY 29th - MOFIA LEADERSHIP RETREAT - Last year we had a blast at Grand Lake for a night, the tentative place for this year is Branson, still waiting on confirmation, but there is no doubt that it will be FUN, FUN, FUN! This is for those on the Leadership team that are coming in or going out. We will spend some time planning the next MOFIA year, time for devotions, and getting to know each other better, so if you are wanting to be a part of the MOFIA Leadership Team, put this date on your calendar!