03 05 10 Newsletter
03 05 10 Newsletter
03 05 10 Newsletter
March 5, 2010
We love doing just about He also has a Masters in Counseling and has been
anything the kids did, so this working as a Family Life Pastor for 16 years (at
is hard to limit it to one Cypress Bible Church for the past 8 1/2 years). He
thing. But some of the enjoys cooking, refinishing furniture, spending time with the kids, unusual restaurants, and
things we really enjoyed be- playing Wii.
sides skiing was going to a
dude ranch, beach, putting Walking On Air
puzzles together, all sorts of
board games, watching mov- Balancing my daily life can seem like a daunting task at times. It’s especially difficult during
ies, zoo and so many more. those times when my daily routine is being redefined either by a new season of life,
temporary distraction, or unexpected event. I’ve found Proverbs 31 to be helpful in helping
Betty Nix
me rediscover balance.
We loved to make up stories
The woman described in Proverbs 31 has it all together. She gets up early, works hard, and
and tell them at bed-
spends wisely. She sees to it that her family is well cared for and also looks out for those in
time...often the characters
need. Her husband trusts her and her children adore her.
in the stories were our fam-
ily members and we had I love that in verse 25, “she is clothed in strength and dignity” and “can laugh at the days to
some AMAZING adventures! come.” Laughing at the days ahead seems like something we all could strive for during these
tough times. Trusting in the Lord’s provision is key.
Kathi Gibson
Above all, the woman described would be admired not for her charm or beauty but because
she loves the Lord. She is faithfully serving Him in the midst
Light years ahead: of fulfilling her roles to her family and community.
Charlene Jandik 3/04 I don’t know that I’ll ever excel in all the qualities of a
Stephanie Smith 3/20 Proverbs 31 woman all at the same time. But as David points
Amber Stepanik 3/20 out in Psalm 18:32, “It is God who arms me with strength and
Jacki Kriger 3/20 makes my way perfect.” With God’s help, I can move toward
Jennifer Coates 3/30 the goal of that “hard to find” woman that Proverbs 31 talks
about.
Out of this world Launch Schedule
The Blue and Green group 31st at 10:30 am. Meet at the front March 27th
are having Open Gym door and we’ll go in together. Don’t
Mary Kimball on Getting Our Kids
playtime in the church gym forget to bring your child’s Easter bas-
Ready for School
on March 10th. ket and your camera.
April 16th
The date of our annual Cypress Bible Church
Elise Selz on Water Safety
MOPS Garage Sale is is now a distribution
set for 7 am March c en t er f or
27th. Drop-off times A n g e l f o o d
will be on Thursday, Ministries. Angelfood is able to buy in
March 25th and Friday, March 26th. We volume and pass the savings on to
will be letting MOPS moms drop-off families. There is no application or
donations during our March 26th meeting qualifying for Angelfood boxes. Anyone
(while the kids are conveniently being can participate. Online ordering for the Be together by staying linked up
entertained in MOPPETS). March 27th distribution ends on March with CBC MOPS on the web. You
18th. Access their menu through the can check out our weekly MOPS
We will also be accepting link at www.cypressbible.org/angelfood. Monday posts on our blog at
baked goods to sell at the
www.cypressbiblemops.blogspot.com
garage sale. Bake up We will be doing a recipe
or follow it through the Facebook
something yummy and bring swap at our March 26th
wall for Cypress Bible Church
it to the garage sale drop- meeting. Look for an e-
MOPS.
off or meeting on March 26th. mail from MOPS the week
before the meeting Our meeting schedule, special
Our annual Easter Egg requesting your recipe. We’ll put them events, and links to MOPS Interna-
Hunt at Ainsley Courte is together and make copies. tional and Cypress Bible Church are
on Wednesday, March also available through the blog.