November 21, 2013 Meeting

We had a great meeting on November 21st, despite one of the first cold, rainy days we have had this fall. We began the meeting with a delicious breakfast and time to chat at our tables.  We took orders for our Papa Murphy's fundraiser; if you ordered pizza it will be delivered at our December 5th meeting!

 

We had plenty of fun door prizes!

 

 

 In light of the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, one of our mentor moms, Melanie, spoke about Thanks-Living.  This means to live with a thankful heart and attitude every day of the year, not just on Thanksgiving.  Melanie challenged each one of us to make a new Thanksgiving tradition by doing at least one item that was on her handout- see below.  Which item(s) will you do?  What item(s) are the most difficult for you to do?

 

 

 We made some very cute Christmas wreaths with our monograms!  We made only the letter portion of the wreath at our meeting, but the example below shows a festive way to add to your wreath.

The older children in Renew for Kids made some very cute handprint turkey placemats.  If your child made one, be sure to set it out for your Thanksgiving dinner!

 

Upcoming dates to remember:

 

December 5- Next Renew meeting, this is one of the best meetings all year, be sure to be there!

December 12- The annual Renew play date/children's book exchange from 9 till 11.  If you'd like to come, bring a snack to share (for kids or adults) and meet in the LBC gym.  If you'd like your child to participate in the book exchange, each child needs to bring a new wrapped children's book (costing $5 or less).  The kids will each get to choose a wrapped book to open and take home.

December 19- Our last Renew meeting of the semester and the annual ornament exchange!  If you'd like to participate in the exchange bring a new wrapped ornament (costing $5 or less).  We'll play a fun game of swapping ornaments!

May you be blessed this Thanksgiving, remembering to give thanks in all things! 

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.            1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18  (NIV)