We had a great time at Bella Luna on Tuesday night. I think conversation over good food with fun friends beats out a movie night every time! If you've never been there, give it a try. The food was excellent: hummus & pita, salads, chicken pizza, steak sandwich, tiramisu...just to name a few things we tried. Glad it wasn't TOO cold out, because we spent another hour outside the restaurant gabbing after they closed their doors. Thanks to Lisa for organizing this "girl-time"! ~ Tiffany
Evening Carelink - January 10, 2011 - Financial Peace
Our first meeting of the New Year was Tuesday the 10th of January. We were happy to welcome back many faces who were plagued with the winter viruses last meeting. We touched on resolutions that many people make this time of year. Our evening devotion was all about putting into action today what we would usually put off until tomorrow. How fitting for motivating us in our newly defined goals!
Evening Carelink - November 8, 2010 - Women's Health
Our first meeting of the New Year was Tuesday the 10th of January. We were happy to welcome back many faces who were plagued with the winter viruses last meeting. We touched on resolutions that many people make this time of year. Our evening devotion was all about putting into action today what we would usually put off until tomorrow. How fitting for motivating us in our newly defined goals!
Along those same lines, our featured speaker for the night was Tiffany Dick who shared with us financial budgeting. She used material from Dave Ramsey as a foundation. The first step to financial peace is establishing a budget. That means you have to first identify where all of your income goes each month. For those just starting off, this may need to be tracked a few months before sitting down (with your spouse) and determining what is a reasonable budget for you. We had several examples to ponder…with some astonishing recommended percentages in some categories! One of the main take home points is that our culture lives way beyond our means. We should be down-sizing our homes and cars, making responsible decisions and not maxing out our credit limits. We should consider living differently than those around us.
One of the most helpful tips was Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps for living in financial peace. The first is to establish an emergency fund, so you don’ have to diminish savings or go into debt for those unforeseen events like car repairs, hot water heater replacement, etc. The next step is to focus on paying off debt, starting with the lowest balance. That way success is easier to obtain and you would be more likely to continue the trend. Next is building savings, then investments, saving for college, paying off your home early and finally building wealth to give more.
Another thought provoking topic was realizing the responsibility we have to teach our kids about money. It could be done by giving an allowance, or by paying for chores. Each side has an interesting point and counter-point. We should be teaching by example, and making sure to include a 10% tithe.
Our small groups then met to discuss a few questions…and hopefully we will be able to put into practice some new principles to work towards financial peace and living frugally.
~ Lisa Frantz
Evening Carelink - November 8, 2010 - Women's Health
This evening Carelink meeting started off with a great social gathering over great food. Thanks to Valerie’s group who all brought snacks to share! After the welcome prayer, Lisa shared announcements with the group. The social event for this month is being changed. Instead of a family activity in the church’s activity center (since there are so many of us with little ones that would probably be in bed) we are planning on a moms’ coffee outing at Panera Bread in New Market Square from 7-9 on November 22. *Be sure to make note of this change to our schedule!*
Next month’s meeting will focus on the Lady Bugg House, and we will hear from Jennie who is the house mom. We will collect items for donation at the December 13th meeting. Wanted items include diapers in any size (especially 4s and 5s), cash donations, and recipe in a bag which would include non-perishable items and a favorite recipe.
The devotion shared at the meeting was by P31 author Rachel Olsen titled “A Time to Pray”. The lesson from this devo was that God doesn’t require or necessarily want a lengthy prayer time to have impact. We are shown how to pray by the example of the Lord’s Prayer, which isn’t that long. Some times extended time in prayer is needed, such as by Jesus’ example of praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, but many times our needs can be prayed in short prayers throughout the day. So instead of promising someone you will pray for them, go ahead and do it in that moment and respond with “ I have prayed for you!”
The featured speaker for the night was Dr. Kim Kenas, born and raised in Wichita, and now practicing family medicine at West Wichita Family Physicians for the last 7 years. She shared with us topics on women’s health. She gave us current recommendations for pap screening, mammogram screening, colonoscopy and blood testing. The take home message was that we all need to be seeing our family doctor yearly for well checks. She also presented adult immunization recommendations, more than just the flu shot, and information about each of those conditions. We even touched on some topics for immunizations for our kids, as well as vitamin and floride supplements. She ended her time with questions from the audience. We followed the speaker with small group time, which quickly brought our meeting to an end. We look forward to gathering again next month!
NEW THIS YEAR: EVENING MOM'S CARELINK!!!!!
This ministry is an extension of Mom’s Carelink and is intended to expand availability to working moms, single moms, and moms with busy morning schedules. Our mission is to provide a place of friendship, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Plan to attend monthly meetings with potentially different speakers from the morning sessions, who will present on a variety of topics that pertain to mothers today.
Spend an evening each month sharing life and encouragement with other moms. Enjoy small group time, a relevant guest speaker and dessert at each meeting. Childcare is available for children ages birth through upper elementary.
Group Details:
2nd Tuesdays, September - May, Starting September 13, 2011.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at First MB Church, 8000 W. 21st St. N., Wichita KS 67205
$10 registration for year.
Contact Information:
Coordinator: Lisa Frantz, lisafrantz00@hotmail.com
Find us on FACEBOOK!
Meeting Dates:
September 13th - No Speaker, Opening Session
October 25th - Matt Gallagher, Parenting
November 8th - TBA
December 13th - Lady Bugg House, a young mothers ministry
January 10th - Tiffany Dick, Finances & Frugal Living
February 28th - TBA
March 13th - TBA
April 10th - TBA
May 8th - TBA
Social Events:
September 27 - Coffee @ Mead's Corner (Douglas & Emporia) 7:30-9:30pm, mom's only
October 11 - First MB Church Women's Fall Connection Event, women only
November 22 - Family social night @ First MB Church Activity Center 7:00-9:00pm
January 24 - Movie night at the Warren West, mom's only
March 27 - TBA, mom's only
April 24 - TBA, Dining out, mom's only
May 22 - Family social, end of year celebration, TBA
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