Meeting Caneled this Week

Nanette and I have decided to cancel the meeting for this week.  So our first meeting will be February 16th at 9:40. 

Watching the Weather...

There is a chance that mom's group will be canceled this week due to the snow we are expected to get Tuesday night.  So check back here before Wednesday to find out for sure. 

Super Bowl Recipes

I am looking for a good appetizer recipe for a Super Bowl party that my family is going to.  If anyone has any good ideas, please let me know!

Here is a very yummy (but unhealthy) recipe for a Jalepeno Popper Dip:
2- 8oz packages of cream cheese
1C Mayo
4oz diced green chilies
2oz diced jalepeno peppers
1C grated parmesan cheese
Beat cream cheese and mayo together until smooth.  Stir in peppers and chilies and 1/2C of the parmesan cheese.  Spoon into a casserole dish (I use a large, shallow dish and it tends to work best).
Bake at 375 for around 20-25 min, until bubbly.
Enjoy with your favorite bag of corn chips.

Luke 11:13

"If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask (and continue to ask) Him."

This was sent out by Pastor Tom in the weekly devotional.  This also happens to be a verse that I have been praying for myself.  I love how when God puts something on your heart, that he reminds us about it in many ways!  Thank you Jesus!

Free Kids Events in February

Here are a couple free events that are happening for kids in February: 

Home Depot offers a Kids Workshop on the first Saturday of every month.  On February 5th, between 9am until noon, you can build a heart shelf for Valentines Day. 

Michaels also has a couple free events in February.  Check out the link for dates and times.  http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html Some of the events you have to purchase the materials before doing the craft, others are free!

If you know of anything else that is happening, please leave a comment.  I am always looking for free things to do with Logan!

First Meeting in One Week!

We will have our first meeting of the year next week, February 2nd.  We will meet from 9:40 until 11:30, on the lower level of the church.  The first meeting will be a time of fellowship with one another.  We will have a short time of worship, play a few games, and enjoy some snacks.  I am excited to see you all!  See you next week!

Proverbs 4:23

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

Wise words from Solomon.

Connect with Mom's Group!

Today's message at church was about connecting with one another, so we can love one another, encourage one another, confess our sins to one another, and so on...  I know I am looking forward to Mom's Group starting back up in February, I have missed our fellowship with one another!.  You can sign up for Mom's Group starting today, and if you haven't yet, you still have next week to do so!  I hope you all do!  I look forward to seeing you all on February 2nd, when we have our first meeting.  See you then!

Rock & Worship Road Show

Two weeks from today, February 5th, will be the Rock & Worship Road Show at the Alliant Energy Center.  I went last year and really enjoyed it.  The bands this year are Mercy Me, Jars of Clay, The Afters, Thousand Foot Crutch and Matt Maher.  Tickets are $10 at the door.  The doors open at 5:00, and it starts at 6:00.  We got there around 5:45 last year and ended up sitting at the top of the Alliant Energy Center, so we plan on getting there earlier this year.  If you want more info you can check out the website at Life 102.5 http://www.life1025.com/2011/01/rock-and-worship-road-show/  It should be a good show!

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. These commandments I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

The first part of this verse I know by heart, like many of you probably do.  I wasn't as familiar with the second half, but as a mother, it really stuck out to me.  I am with Logan all day, and I need to make sure that I am teaching him and showing him that we need to love the Lord with everything that is in us.  And I should be doing this all throughout the day, every day!

The Weather Geek In Me...

Here is just a little weather information about the rest of January.  Climatically, January 14th is the coldest day of the winter, so things should only get warmer from here (right?!).  However, January's temperatures really don't change much at all throughout the month.  We start the month with an average high of 26 and end the month with the same temperature.  January is just one long, cold month. BRRR!
If you are interested in the growing minutes of daylight, the sunrise and sunset times for today are 7:24 and 4:53.  On the last day of this month the sunrise and sunset times are 7:14 and 5:08.  That is an extra 25 minutes of daylight!  Yeah!

Happy Birthday Kathryn!

I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating! Today is your day to shine as every day should be!  Happy Birthday!!!!

Help With Topics...

Mom's group will be starting to meet again in February.  I want to get a schedule of topics that will be discussed each week posted on here soon.  But first, I wanted to give you all a chance to help me think of some ideas that you would want to talk about.  Here are a couple of mine: five love languages of children and of couples; devotionals for yourself or for children; different ways to discipline; acts of service.  If you have any ideas, please let me know!  I am open to any and all topics!  You can either leave a comment below, or email me : sescheffel23@gmail.com  Thanks for your help!

Coffee Night Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that we will be having our Coffee Night at Cool Beans at 6:30 tomorrow night!  I hope to see all of you there, it will be great to chat with you all!  See you tomorrow!

Movie Night!!

Our first Moms Night Out Event will be a movie night at Candace's house!  We will be having it on February 19th, time still to be determined.  So start thinking of some movies that you would want to watch!

Events Posted!

I got the events posted!  We will be meeting on Thursday, January 13th, for coffee at Cool Beans on the East side of Madison.  We will meet at 6:30, so I hope you will be able to join us!  I look forward to getting together with you all.

Welcome to the blog for City Church Moms Group!

Well, I finally created a new site for City Church.  It will probably take me a few days, but I hope to get all the events posted on here soon.  So keep checking back!