Get the Winter 2010 newsletter
By admin | January 8, 2010
Hi ladies,
You can now download the winter 2010 newsletter…there are some fun stories about making the holidays simple, articles from your M&M friends, and helpful tips. Get it now HERE.
And don’t forget to post your holiday highlights & prayer requests here.
Have a fun ‘snow’ day!
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No meeting Fri, Jan 8 – Talk to us HERE
By admin | January 7, 2010
Due to all the weather, we’ve decided to cancel the January 8th meeting.
We’d love ot have some interaction in the mean time though… Please leave a comment here and let us know your “holiday highlights”, and any prayer requests you would like to share with the group.
We trust that the Lord will be you strength and provision.
Keep checking back… we will be posting a new newsletter and family activity for you to print and enjoy.
Our next meeting is Friday, January 22. CAN’T WAIT! – Stay safe, warm, & blessed!
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Merry Christmas!
By admin | December 14, 2009
We at Moms and More pray you and your precious families have a wonderful, healthy, fun, meaningful, happy Christmas season and a blessed 2010!
Our next meeting will be the *2nd* Friday in January: 1/8/2010 at 9:30 am. See you then!
*We’re working on a date for an evening get together for moms. Stay tunes to your email for details!
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Thanksgiving passage from 11/20 meeting
By admin | December 14, 2009
Shared by Pastor Cheri
The Mayflower dropped anchor in 1620 and the Pilgrims began the hard work of settling in the new land and making themselves a new home. They celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621 with heart of gratitude for the bounty of the summer. After this time the Pilgrims began to struggle with provisions and the food rations declined rapidly… they referred to this time as the “starving time”. Things got so bad that at one point the daily food ration was five kernels of corn. With simple faith that God would sustain them, no matter what, they pulled through. History records that not a single one of them died from starvation that winter.
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Practical advice for flu prevention
By admin | November 11, 2009
From: www.thehealingjournal.com
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. “Hands-off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don’t trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*
5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
Dr. Vinay Goyal, MBBS, MD, DM
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He has worked in institutions internationally as well as Hinduja Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Saifee Hospital, Tata Memorial, etc. Presently, he is heading the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad.
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You can help!
By admin | November 11, 2009
Catholic Charities at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Orland Park (151st & Wolf Rd.) would like your extra Halloween candy for distribution to the 500-600 people served by their mission in the Chicagoland area. So, if you’re looking to get rid of the extra candy you have or don’t want your kids to have, please help them out!!
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What I’m Learning from Single Parents
By admin | October 13, 2009
By Hal Runkel, LMFT
ScreamFree Parenting
I cannot really imagine being a single parent. Yes, I’ve counseled with hundreds of them, spoken to hundreds more. And yes, I’ve experienced countless moments of “doing it on my own” with my two kids when my wife was out, or out of town. And yes, unfortunately, I was raised by two single parents after my parents divorced when I was eleven.
But even with those experiences, I do not really know what it’s like to be a single parent. I am nowhere near being able to accurately empathize with those moms and dads struggling to do it on their own night after night. Whether by death or divorce, or whether you’re the custodial or visitational parent, being a single parent carries with it a unique experiential perspective that cannot be fully understood unless you are one.
But rather than extend those of you single parents a little sympathy, I would rather thank you for what I’m learning from you.
I think we all can. And here’s what I’m learning so far.
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31 Days of Praying for Your Pastor’s Wife
By admin | October 13, 2009
In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month.
By Nancy Leigh DeMoss
© Revive Our Hearts. | Used with permission. | www.ReviveOurHearts.com | Info@ReviveOurHearts.com
A pastor’s wife is often in the shadow of the man who fills the pulpit every Sunday. Most of the time, she is pleased that God has called her husband to this place of selfless service, but there are days when she wishes for a more “normal” life. She listens to her husband’s dreams for the ministry, and creates a safe haven for him when it seems he has no friends. She loves and respects him, prays for him, and serves him.
But who will listen to, encourage, and pray for her needs? Most people focus on the needs of their pastor, but one of the greatest gifts a congregation can give to their pastor is to pray for and care for his wife and family.
We must never forget that pastors’ wives are human. They face the same challenges as other women in the congregation. They are tempted to sin, grow weary in ministry, and often struggle to balance their roles and responsibilities.
Your pastor’s wife needs encouragement, friendships, support, practical help, and most of all, earnest prayer. Your prayers are crucial to her spiritual and emotional health, and God will reward your efforts to cover your pastor’s wife in prayer.
If you accept the challenge to pray for your pastor’s wife, let her know that you are praying for her. Ask her if she has specific prayer requests. The following prayer guide with accompanying Scriptures offers some practical ways to pray for her.
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Welcome (back) to Moms & More!
By admin | August 10, 2009
The second year of Moms & More in Tinley Park, IL is about to be underway!
Registration kicks off this coming Sunday, August 16, at our home church, Christian Life Center.
You may also register ONLINE: right here.
During the coming year of Moms & More, we will be discovering God’s hidden treasures for our lives and families. Don’t miss this twice-monthly time of fellowship, support, and development.
> CAN’T WAIT FOR THE FIRST MEETING? We still have some summer activities left – all are welcome!
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Remaining Summer Activities
By admin | August 9, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 9 AM – Peggy Notebaert Museum, Chicago
www.chias.org (free parking on the street)
RSVP to Christine at jcarrb@att.net
Info: Bring lunch, Donation Day
Tuesday, August 18, 10 AM – BBQ & Playtime, Kelly’s House
RSVP to Kelly at kmc_burton@yahoo.com
Info: Bring a dish to share
Coming in September:
Girls’ Movie Night In
Scrapbook Night
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