No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9
Created for More Our teens are growing up in a world very different from what we experienced. The pressure to achieve, the multiple social media outlets, and the high demands on their time and schedules can be overwhelming. As parents we struggle to help our adolescents navigate this world that puts increasing expectations on them. The idea of MORE is all around. As moms we know that what the world is telling our teens is not necessarily what is best for them. They ARE created for more. But it’s not the more that the world tells them – rather, it is a unique calling. They are created by a God who loves them and wants them – and us! – to know Him. We can look to a Heavenly Father for wisdom and guidance for our teens and ourselves because each of us is Created for More.
SPEAKER SCHEDULE 2014-2015 SEPTEMBER 25
Beth Racine
Getting Out of the Power Struggle with Your Teen
OCTOBER 23
Dave Veerman
Building Into Our Teens: Limits, Discipline, Service and Love
JANUARY 29
Dr. Kathy Koch
The ‘Tech-Savvy’ Generation: Understanding How Technology is Influencing Future Generations
FEBRUARY 26
Sharon Clausen
#teenager #parent #grace needed: Avoiding the Parenting Comparison Trap
APRIL 30
Jennifer Stenzel
How to Effectively Communicate with my Adolescent and Receive more than One-Word Answers in Return
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. Cash, check or credit card payments are accepted.
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 Tweens and Teens
LEADERSHIP TEAM 2014-2015 Coordinator Heidi Doncel abram.doncel@comcast.net Table Leader Coordinator Stacie Maranhas swampyankee33@comcast.net Newcomer Coordinator Christy Hahn toddandchristy30@comcast.net Publicity/Giveaways Laura Valente three-sons@sbcglobal.net Registration Coordinator Tammie Skala tskala68@att.net Food Coordinator Kelly Settle bksettle@aol.com Speaker Host Carolyn Clausen clausens@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Kimberly Schoepke sharks@me.com Director of Women’s Outreach Kim Ericson kericson@fbcg.com
Cover art by
Catherine Tilly
WELCOME TO MOMS CONNECTED a program for mothers of tweens and teens. 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