LEADERSHIP TEAM 2015-2016 Coordinator Heidi Doncel abram.doncel@comcast.net Table Leader Coordinator Leslie McClure leslie.mcclure@att.net Newcomer Coordinator Mandy Williams williams_mandy@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Mandy VanLue mvanlue9@gmail.com Publicity/Giveaways Laura Valente three-sons@sbcglobal.net Registration Coordinator Tammie Skala tskala68@att.net Food Coordinator Kelly Settle bksettle@aol.com Decorations Coordinator Mary Ann Erickson maryann11798@comcast.net Speaker Host Mandy Fortier mandyfortier@gmail.com Director of Women’s Outreach Kim Ericson kericson@fbcg.com
Cover Art By
Catherine Tilly
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3
Wild, Courageous Joy! Raising teenagers is wild! There are ever changing hormones, relationships, trends and technology. As moms, it takes a courageous spirit to hold strong against the current and to weather the poor decisions our teens will sometimes make. But there is also joy as we celebrate their accomplishments and watch them grow into the young men and women we hope and pray for. In the midst of the journey it can be difficult to see the fruit of our guidance. Sometimes all we can do is turn to our Heavenly Father knowing that he can use each bump and detour to build them into the young adults he wants them to be. Whether we are in a sweet spot or a struggle, he promises to be with us as we hold on for the ride with Wild, Courageous Joy!
SPEAKER SCHEDULE 2015-2016 SEPTEMBER 24
JULIE BARNHILL The Stoopid Years: Sticking with Teens through Wonky Hormones, Suspect Behavior and Painful Indifference
OCTOBER 22
BRIAN & LORENE COFFEY Same Page Parenting: Finding Common Ground When You Disagree
JANUARY 28
SUE HEIMER When Teens Rebel: Dealing with Defiance and Beyond
FEBRUARY 25
STERLING MOORE A Teen’s Reality: Understanding and Dealing with the Peer Pressure Our Teens Face
APRIL 28
CHRISTY OTTEN Sex Matters: Why Our Teens Need a Healthy Theology of Sex
MOMS CONNECTED
DATES & TIMES Moms Connected meets five times a year with an occasional special event. Meetings are typically the last Thursday of the month from 9:15-11:15 a.m.
CHILD CARE Child care is offered on a first-come, firstserve basis. To secure a spot we request the child be pre-registered one week in advance.
REGISTRATION To register, simply fill out the registration form online at fbcg.com/mc or call 630.232.7068 ext. 138. Registration for each month is required.
COST Payable at the door: $6 for mom only, $4 for the first child, $2 for each additional child. Register for the entire year and receive all five sessions for the price of four along with automatic registration.
LOCATION All programs will be held at First Baptist Church of Geneva’s West Campus 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva (the northeast corner of Peck and Keslinger roads).
For Mothers of Teens and TWeens
WELCOME TO MOMS CONNECTED a program for mothers of teens and tweens. We serve as a ministry to encourage, support and build connections with other women also in the stage of teenage parenting. Our Moms Connected morning includes informal social time, breakfast, an informative speaker and discussion groups. Join us for a relaxing morning and insightful wisdom on guiding your teen during this important stage of parenting!
First Baptist Church of Geneva Phone: 630.232.7068 fbcg.com East Campus - 2300 South Street, Geneva, IL 60134 West Campus - 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva, IL 60134