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Catherine Tilly

LEADERSHIP TEAM2015-2016

CoordinatorHeidi Doncelabram.doncel@comcast.net Table Leader CoordinatorLeslie McClure leslie.mcclure@att.net Newcomer CoordinatorMandy Williamswilliams_mandy@sbcglobal.net NewsletterMandy VanLuemvanlue9@gmail.com Publicity/GiveawaysLaura Valentethree-sons@sbcglobal.net Registration CoordinatorTammie Skalatskala68@att.net Food CoordinatorKelly Settlebksettle@aol.com Decorations Coordinator Mary Ann Ericksonmaryann11798@comcast.net Speaker HostMandy Fortiermandyfortier@gmail.com Director of Women’s OutreachKim Ericsonkericson@fbcg.com

Wild, Courageous Joy!

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

Psalm 126:3

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 BARNHILLThe Stoopid Years: Sticking with Teens through

Wonky Hormones, Suspect Behavior and Painful Indifference

OCTOBER 22

BRIAN & LORENE COFFEYSame Page Parenting:

Finding Common Ground When You Disagree

JANUARY 28

SUE HEIMERWhen Teens Rebel:

Dealing with Defiance and Beyond

FEBRUARY 25

STERLING MOOREA Teen’s Reality: Understanding and Dealing

with the Peer Pressure Our Teens Face

APRIL 28

CHRISTY OTTENSex Matters: Why Our Teens Need

a Healthy Theology of Sex

MOMS CONNECTED

DATES & TIMESMoms 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 CAREChild care is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. To secure a spot we request the

child be pre-registered one week in advance.

REGISTRATIONTo 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.

COSTPayable 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.

LOCATIONAll programs will be held at First Baptist

Church of Geneva’s West Campus3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva

(the northeast corner of Peck andKeslinger roads).

For Mothers of Teens and TWeens

First Baptist Church of GenevaPhone: 630.232.7068

fbcg.com

East Campus - 2300 South Street, Geneva, IL 60134West Campus - 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva, IL 60134

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 teenduring this important stage of parenting!