ESTHER'S OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
  1. WHEN: 
    1. Our regular meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month
    2. at 7:30 p.m. : 
  2. WHERE:
    1. at Northwest Bible Fellowship,
    2. 96th & Grand Ave.
DATES OF MEETINGS FOR 2002/2003 SCHOOLYEAR-
  • EACH MEETING IS ON THU. EVENING
 
  • Oct. 3,
  • Nov. 7, Dec. 5,
  • Jan. 2,
  • Feb. 6,
  • Mar. 6,
  • Apr. 3,
  • May 1. 
 
We will also be meeting informally for discussion and fellowship at KiDS bodyshop
the third Friday of each month.  Here's a fun website that we discussed at the KiDS/ESTHERS discussion time.  www.flylady.com 
Tips for making your home run smoothly.
 
 
Feel free to send any info
that would be helpful for our
November Newsletter! 
We love your input...
Send to wards@5pillars.com
 
 
"I hope I shall possess firmness and
virtue enough to maintain
what I consider the most enviable
of all titles, the character
of an honest man."

George Washington
Born February 22, 1732 -
Died December 14, 1799
1st President, 178--1797 (Federalist)

 
We are looking for a high school home schooler, girl or boy, to watch 5-6 elementary home schoolers two mornings a month. It would be at our church (Brookside Church) which is close to 120th and L.
It would be the first and third Thursday mornings of each month from the third Thursday in September
to the first Thursday in May. (We don't meet the third Thurs. of Dec. and the first Thurs. of Jan.)
If the person is 17 or younger, we would pay him/her $15 a meeting. If the person is 18 or older,
we would pay him/her $20 a meeting. The meeting times are 9 - 11:15 AM. This is our MOPS meeting,
and these are children that are too old for the MOPS child care, but too young to help with the MOPS child care. They are mostly little girls and
 early elementary age. (1st - 4th grades) They would come with work to do. The leader would need to answer any questions on their assignments and
then play with them, read to them, etc. once their work is done. If you know of anyone who is interested, have them call me.
 Amy Kieser-292-6635.
 
 
"Kids 4 Spanish"
    Camelot CommunityCenter
    Julie Endsley
    9270 Cady Ave.
    Omaha, NE  
    402-492-8690
Lessons are fun & innovative, using instructional strategies based on different research...
 
Dan Marr and Anne Marr teach
 martial arts at Dragon Martial Arts.  
  • They train Tuesday Nights, Wednesday Nights, and Saturday Afternoons at Sokol Auditorium (13th and Martha) in Omaha,
  • on Thursday nights at Nebraska All-Star gymnastics (133 & "L") in West Omaha,
  • for students ages 10 and above. 
  • Students ages 7-9 train on Saturdays in what has become our Family training class.
  • Classes (for 10 and over) are $30 a month. 
  • There are no contracts and no start-up fees, and student's uniforms are provided free when they pay for their first month. 
  • Classes for children 7 - 9 are only $15 a month. 
  • We offer discounts off of monthly dues when multiple members of a family join.

    They offer a Christian Training Atmosphere, where students are encouraged to have fun.  We strive to build Discipline and Respect while maintaining a fun and friendly training environment.  Our style is a realistic form of effective self defense, practiced with a strong focus on safety and humbleness.

    If you have any questions, please     Email them at(bdma@cox.net) or you can call me on my cell phone      (706-0136)Dan & Anne Marr

There's a great place in Florence
to get copies made. 
 Discount Copy & Supply 
8602 North 30th
402-457-4747
Their prices are very reasonable and competitive.
Their service is excellent;
you get much more for your money. 
They copy, stack, sort, staple,
package, laminate and more.
They have all kinds of handy things to help with your photo copy, home school, or business needs.
 
 
SKJALDBORG
ENCAMPMETN, REENACTMENT PROGRAM
 
Florence Branch Library
30th & Bondesson Streets
Saturday, Oct. 5
2:00pm
 
Living history camp. 
Live steel combat. 
Plus a program presenting accurate
historical information about the
Vikings and the Dark Ages (800-1100A.D.)
 
A FREE program for all ages.
 
Call 444-5299 to register.
Registration recommended but not required.
 
 
"By a Child"
  
"When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is Someone I could always talk to and I learned to trust. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I felt loved and safe. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'" 
 
 
Each of us, parent, grandparent, relative or friend, influence the life of a child. 
 How will you touch the life of someone today?
 
 
Author Unknown
 
We're having a great time at KiDS body shop and in October we'll be doing...
  • teen volleyball with skill drills at 10:00am
  • swimming for 3-4 year olds at 11 & 12
  • obstacle courses for 5-6 year olds at 11 & 12
  • volleyball for 7&older at 11 & 12
  • President's Fitness Club accelerated course for ages 12 & older-must qualify to register
SOMETHING NEW AT KiDS body shop...
12&OLDER CLASSES-COMPETITIVE CLASSES-
 
THESE CLASSES WILL BE GREAT FOR KIDS
  • ARE 12 YEARS OLD OR OLDER
  • HAVE LEARNED BASIC P.E. SKILLS
  • LOVE TO PLAY COMPETITVE SPORTS
  • ARE WILLING TO RUN DRILLS HARD
  • ARE UNDER TIME RESTRAINTS AND NEED A TEAM THAT WOULD MEET ONCE A WEEK...
Tap classes are temporarily on hold at KiDS body shop due to a family emergency that has called our teacher out of town.
 
contact Gretchen Ward at 451-8932 or at wards@5pillars.com for more details on the body shop.
 
 
Here's a really fun & very helpful website
that helps moms get their houses
 running smoothly.  I learned about this at the KiDS/ESTHERS discussion group and
it's been such a help in our home!  I just do the beginning intro stuff and delete what is more than I can fit on our plate and it's working!  It's not for everyone; but is definately worth checking out.  www.flylady.com
 
 
HERE ARE A COUPLE RESPONSES
IN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION
-HOW DO YOU BALANCE SCHOOL
 & DAILY LIFE IN YOUR HOME? 
 
We have a routine for home and school
which is constantly interrupted by activities
not to mention our preschooler, toddler and nursing infant! We're learning to be less traditional and more creative:
  • science experiments after the younger ones go to bed,
  • reading buddies for younger ones while mom works with an older one,
  • listening comprehension after lunch (formerly "story time"),
  • more independent learning for our oldest,
  • synchronized naps for the two youngest,
  •  life skills (chores and errands),
  • and make-up day (Saturday).
  • Sunday is Family Fun Day - no house work or school allowed!
 It's an ever-changing process based on the constantly altering needs of our family.-Brigitte Howard
 
We do school on Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. 
 Tuesday is Bible Study and a play day
 with friends.  If we have something
on Thursday or Friday we just
do school on Saturday morning.
  Since we only do academics
for about 2 hours a day
this works for us at this time.

- by Sandy Hawes
 

Mike & Gretchen Ward & family are hosting a
 Keepers of the Faith Club. 
We're meeting at the Ward's home at
5606 Florence Blvd.or in the general vicinity-
depending on the activity. 
We'd love to have your family join us!
 
We'll be meeting on the third Saturday
of the month from 130-330pm in
October; November; & December.
(For more info on Keepers of the Faith
and look under clubs...)
 
The dates are:
 
  • Saturday October 19 (small engine repair & American Girl Sewing Club);
  • Saturday November 16 (small engine repair & American Girl Sewing Club);
  • Saturday December 21 (Rest Home Service Badge with caroling & cookies).
Call or email Gretchen if you're interested at 451-8932 or wards@5pillars.com 
 
PRAYER REQUESTS & ANSWERS
 
Dear Friends & Family -
 It's been a little over 2 wks since
Mitch was critically injured. 
He has had many surgeries. 
 He sustained severe brain injuries. 
 His eyes open briefly, but there is no
recognition of anything,
though the doctors still say it is
too soon to know what the outcome will be.
 
Mitch needs nothing short of a miracle.
  Please continue to join me in asking
God to provide one!
 
Thank you so much!
In His Name, Julie Sweet from KiDS
 
Our son Josiah's ear surgery went excellent.
He has a great doctor and the doctor was
very pleased with the surgery.
We're praying for recovery of his hearing and
will know more over time.  Thanks for praying.
Mike & Gretchen Ward & family
 
CONTACT PEOPLE:
Pat Graves
551-3120
 
Sandy Hawes - Treasurer/Phone Tree/E-mail
455-6595
 
Gretchen Ward - Newsletter
451-8932