October 2014 Newsletter by MOPS-EdmondFPC

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Brave mom book releases this month Coming out this month is a new book that addresses the issue of being brave in the trenches of motherhood. In Brave Mom: Facing and Overcoming Your Real Mom Fears, Sherry Surratt, president and CEO of MOPS International, shares honestly and openly about the fears every mom struggles with. From worry about your child’s safety and health to wondering if you are a good parent, to fears about your marriage and loss of self-identity, Sherry comes alongside every mom with practical, real, and hopeful help for these common fears that we’re all afraid to talk about. The 10 most common mom fears are each covered in their own easy to read chapter, made up of stories

Announcements Our next meeting will be on Friday, October 31! If you were unable to have your photo taken for the directory or would rather take your own, please send a photo of yourself to mopsedmondfpc@gmail.com by October 15. Our pumpkin patch playdate at Parkhurst Ranch has been rescheduled and will be announced soon. Join us at a MOPS playdate scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, November 7 at Unpluggits Playstudio (575 Enterprise Drive).

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of real moms and the help and answers they found. Filled with advice and insight from Sherry and the hope and grace found in God’s wisdom, Brave Mom gives moms everything they need to leave fear behind and live the admittedly messy life of parenting with confidence and joy. Each chapter also contains a prayer for moms to help them turn their fears over to God’s protection and care. This book releases on October 7 and is available at most major book retailers. It can currently be purchased at Amazon.com for $11.95 for a paperback version or on the Kindle for $5.12, however these prices may change periodically.

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Food Schedule

Wondering when you’re supposed to bring food for the MOPS meeting? Listed below are the meeting dates and table leaders’ names.

10/31/2014 11/14/2014 12/12/2014 1/9/2015 1/23/2015 2/13/2015 2/27/2015 3/13/2015 3/27/2015 4/10/2015 4/24/2015 5/8/2015

Jamie, Manetta Danielle, Laura All Tables Kara, Odessa Jamie, Manetta Danielle, Laura Kara, Odessa Jamie, Manetta Danielle, Laura Kara, Odessa Jamie, Manetta All Tables

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Are you planning to carve pumpkins with your children this fall? Enhance that fun activity with a lesson about God’s love using this sweet Pumpkin Prayer poem! Each step of the carving process–from the eyes, nose, mouth, and even cleaning out the inside–can be used to show little ones just how much God loves them.

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Sole Search Find all your kids’ (and your) gentlyused shoes you no longer want or need and bring them to the MOPS meetings with you. We will be donating these shoes to Oklahoma Foster Wishes for kids in need of shoes.

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chai spice mix & tea liagriffith.com

• 12 green cardamom pods • 1/2 tsp whole red peppercorns • 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns • 1 Tbsp fennel seeds • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds • 1/2 tsp whole cloves • 1 4-inch cinnamon stick • 1 vanilla bean • 3 tsp chopped candied ginger • 1/2 cup loose black tea

CHAI MIX: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cardomom, peppercorns, fennel, coriander, cloves and cinnamon in a pan. Toast for 5 minutes then cool. Crush spices lightly with a rolling pin or in a mortar and pestle. In a bowl, toss the spices, candied ginger and tea together until blended. CUP OF CHAI: • 1 cup of water • 1/2 cup of milk (or almond or coconut milk) • 1 Tbsp of Chai Mix placed into a tea bag • Honey or agave nectar to taste Bring the water to a boil, remove from heat and steep tea bag for 5 minutes. Add the milk and reheat. Sweeten to taste, enjoy! (based on a recipe from thekitchn.com)

Alisa Nelson Studio

Paintings * Lettering * Children’s Art * Art Lessons * And More! liagriffith.com alisanelsonstudio.com alisa@alisanelsonstudio.com facebook.com/alisanelsonstudio CHAI MIX: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cardomom, 405-921-1883 peppercorns, fennel, coriander, cloves and cinnamon in a

chai spice mix & tea • 12 green cardamom pods • 1/2 tsp whole red peppercorns • 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns

pan. Toast for 5 minutes then cool. Crush spices lightly with a rolling pin or in a mortar and pestle. In a bowl, toss the spices, candied ginger and tea together until blended.

Training our children in faith vs. fear Adapted from http://amotherfarfromhome.com/2013/11/06/training-our-children-in-faith-vs-fear/

As parents, there are many times we have to step past accounts, stories and the hoards of books out in and reassure our children. Children – because there – even those geared towards children – you’ll they have the good sense find out the contrary. It’s Cut out this verse and memorize it with your kids this month! God gave them – often about normal people facing feel fear when they are their fears and pushing faced with something through the middle. they are unfamiliar with or 4. We must model an something they don’t like. active relationship with That why it’s so important Jesus. we learn to train them in The act of trusting God fear vs faith. through our fear and It is our job as parents pushing towards God in to teach our children faith is something that our what’s okay to do and children need to see lived what’s not okay, generally out. It is hard. It will be hard speaking. Not only will we for them. But that’s okay. It’s have to teach our children the heavy loads that make to have good sense and you stronger. have faith in themselves, 5. We must, somehow, we’ll have to teach them teach them when it’s good to have faith in God. to act and when it’s good 1. We must help them to wait. to evaluate their fears. When our children fear psalm 56:3 I believe it is helpful something, maybe, it’s from an early age to not okay for them to step back pressure our children for a while. If it’s related into doing something to insecurity in another they are afraid of initially, but to help them evaluate area, maybe we can help them address that first. their fear. Before we jump gung-ho into forcing their Sometimes, however, the way to get through our fear compliance, let’s figure out what’s actually going on. is to face it and see it wasn’t so bad in the first place. 2. We must help them show them that fear is a As we all go through this journey together of learning natural part of life. how to face our fears and learning how to step out Sometimes children will be scared to do things they in faith, we can teach our children so much more by actually need to do. Fear is a very natural part of walking with them instead of talking to them. life and God-given. It’s important we communicate to our children that fear is normal. But, just because it’s normal, doesn’t mean that we let it make our decisions for us. There are many things I’ve had to do in life through fear. I’ve been actively afraid and yet I’ve pushed through. Sometimes it turns out well, sometimes it doesn’t. 3. We must teach them about others who have gone before. Reading Christian biographies and stories of normal people doing great things will help encourage our children to reach their potential. It isn’t about being fearless. If you read

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Face Your Fears Day

Spice up your fall décor

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

Little things can make a big difference in your marriage

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DIY pumpkin spice beauty treatment

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Have fun with your toddler all month

Name Your Car Day - Give your minivan a moniker

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How ‘bout them apples?

BRAVE MOM releases today!

Start this month with a clean sweep

Happy Halloween

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MAKE homemade trail mix

Community Events

Wednesdays from October 1-November 19 // Wide Open Wednesdays // National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Free admission to the museum on Wednesdays until November 19.

October 11 // Pumpkin Palooza 3-8 PM // Mitch Park

Enjoy mini pumpkin painting, live bands and games from 3-7:15pm followed by the popular Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt! This is a free event with food available for purchase, be sure to bring your flashlights.

October 23-30 // Storybook Forest 5:30-8:30 PM // 7200 E 15th St

See nursery rhymes come to life on a fun, not scary trail filled with roaming characters. Features a tree-lined trail where kids collect candy and visit scenes from classic

tales. $8 Mon-Thur, $10 Fri-Sun. $2 discount (purchased in advance)

October 26-31 // Haunt the Zoo 6:30-8:30 PM // Oklahoma City Zoo

Photo opportunities, themed booths & trick-ortreating. Admission includes an official treat bag and is required for anyone wishing to collect treats. $6 for prepurchased tickets or $7 for tickets purchased at the gate during the event.

October 29 // Mall-O-Ween 6-8 PM // Penn Square Mall

Mall-wide trick-or-treating at participating retailers and a festive photo area. For a list of more fall activities, visit: http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/September2014/2014-Free-Fall-Events/