new opportunity

I have mentioned numerous times how amazing our church is and I am wanting to get more involved. Well, I took a step of faith and last month, I contacted our Children's Ministry Leader about volunteering opportunity in the Kidzone of our church. 

Our Kidzone, is such an amazing place for kids to learn all about God and faith at an age appropriate level. Breanna loves going and I am so excited for this. I helped out twice last month. This week, I had an official meeting and I am officially on the schedule to volunteer every other Saturday in the pre-school room.  I think Bre is just as excited as I am because she can go with me and stay and help me in the preschool room or she can go into the K-5 room. It's nice because Saturday's aren't as busy as Sunday's so I wont feel as overwhelmed with a lot of kids.

I am  so excited to get more involved in the church and teach these little ones. One thing I love about it is, they have everything outlined for you and exactly what to teach them (even say!) so I dont feel as overwhelmed because if I am going to be honest, I am still learning myself. 

They have such a great team and I just adore the 2 directors of the program. My next step is taking Following Jesus classes and becoming a member of the church. (I plan to do this by end of this year), So wish me luck in my newest adventure 

FaithBox

Every where you turn there is a some sort of subscription box out there, anywhere from $10/mo all the way up to $50/mo. I have tried a few here and there but honestly end up cancelling them after a few months because I feel like it's just a waste of my money. I dont use half of the products or it's just not my type of thing. So I gave up until I came across this one called Faithbox.

I found this one through a mailer from Family Christian Store. I checked it out and thought about it for awhile and was going back and forth whether or not to get it. Then with the new year I decided I will try it. This one is only $20/mo and it is more meaningful to me than a beauty box.

So how is Faithbox different from the other boxes? Faithbox inspires daily Christian living by helping you grow in your faith, impact your community, and discover meaningful products from companies that do good. Every box that is purchased, provides three meals to hungry kids ! Plus, many products are from companies who match purchases with an equivalent donation to a worthy cause. There is a daily devotional in every box- all centered on a faith-based theme.

There are 3 different plans you can order Month to Month - $20/mo, 3 Month box - $19/mo, and One Year Plan $17/mo. Or there is a Devotional Plan $4.99/mo or $49.99/year. With the devotional, every plan purchased provides one meal for a child. 

I am going to do a monthly post, with what goodies I get each month in my boxes if you would like to try you can purchase yours here.  

Cookie time!!!!!

I know EVERYONE loves Girl Scout cookies, and if you say you dont, you are totally lying! Today is OFFICIALLY the first day of cookie sales. If you are interested in purchasing let me know. I have a sweet little Daisy that has a big goal to reach. We do have an online site if you are from out of town and wish to purchase. Please comment with your email and I will get in touch with you to give you a link to buy online.

This years cookies are as follows: ($4/box except S'mores and Toffee-tastic are both $5/box) 

 Even if you aren't local to us, you can STILL ORDER and support Breanna and her troop!!!

Happy New Year

 

Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a fabulous end of 2016 with friends and family. We had an early but fun NYE celebration with friends at church! As I mentioned the other day, our church was having an early NYE party after service on Saturday. I ended up working in Kidzone that night they played a movie for the kids so it was a fairly easy night. We ended up having 42 kids!!!! (pre-school thru 5th) They were all really good and actually sat and watched the entire movie.

 

After, my friend Ashlei took Bre and her girls over to the party and once all the kids got picked up after service I headed out and met up with Bre and our friends. We had to almost force the girls to eat something cause once they saw the bounce houses that's all they wanted to do. After about an hour n 1/2 we finally were able to pull them away to go take some pics in the photo boot and then we signed up to do the escape room. We  were literally seconds away from finishing before our time was up, but we let the girls do a lot so we probably could've made it out in time but they did pretty amazing

 

I really cant say enough how blessed I am to have met these amazing ladies and their sweet girls through school. It's so nice to have friends with same values as you do. I am looking forward to a fun year with new friends and lots of fun adventures.

     

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