**Meeting Cancelled**

Due to the weather, tonight's SWF meeting is cancelled.

We hope that you all are able to enjoy a night off and stay safe at home with your families.

Marriage Retreat Update...

Hello Ladies,
I'd just like to ask anyone who is going on the MSF Retreat to PLEASE contact myself or Austin stating whether you need a ride, whether you have a ride and if you have a ride, if you could drive others and how many places you would have for them.

Thank you so much! We have been, almost to the point of harassment, lol, on this and we haven't got many responses. So please, if you have extra room, we still have couples and sitters that need rides. It is already only 2 days away, and they don't have rides yet. Thanks girls!

Elizabeth Dittrich
elizabeth.m.dittrich@moody.edu

(I'm sorry, but with the winter weather and smack in the midst of a semester, don't you just want to be the couple in the picture right now. --Lindsey)

Prayer request from Karis Jorden...

Dear friends,

Ben and I had our car broken into yesterday while we were downtown
running an errand for a friend. We had a low-end GPS stolen, but
nothing else was touched. The funny thing is, they grabbed Ben's phone
charger and not the charger for the GPS! To make matters worse, the
transmission in the car stopped working completely after that. We
managed to get the car into the garage on campus, but then the car
would not budge out of its space. This vehicle has been a huge
blessing for us as it's a ministry vehicle we've been allowed to drive
for a little over a year now. However, it's pretty old and probably
not worth fixing. Currently we are in Peoria, IL, where we are picking
up a car from Ben's older brother to borrow until we can decide what
to do next. Please pray with us that everything will work out for
God's glory and in a cost-efficient way. :) Thanks so much for your
prayers! I'll see you all at SWF tonight.

Karis Jorden

Good Plant Needs Home...

I have an orchid plant that I am killing. Once upon a time it was lovely but now it’s starting to die and I just don’t have the skills to save it. The leaves are still green so I think there is hope. Is anyone interested in trying to save it? If so, it’s yours – free!

--Danica Allen

A Fun Recipe From Kelly Lillpop...

These tootsie rolls are fun to make by yourself, with your kids, or your spouse!

In a large mixing bowl, combine the following:

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup instant powdered milk
1/2 cup white corn syrup
2 tbs. vegetable oil
1 tsp. artificial vanilla extract

It’s easiest to stir and then knead the mixture with your hands until all the ingredients are mixed in.

Makes about one softball sized ball of tootsie roll.

Recipe taken from The Mad Science Group

-Kelly Lillpop

Full-Time Nanny Position

From Hannah Stuart-Walker: My supervisor here in CSC has some friends who are looking for someone to watch their little girl - it would be a paid position - and he asked me if I knew of anyone in Student Wives that was looking for additional income.

We are a married, Christian couple living in Lincoln Park seeking daily in-home care for our four-month-old daughter from approximately 8:15 am to 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday, but some flexibility is appreciated. We can offer $1200 a month, paid by check twice a month. The position is available immediately, and will last until our daughter is offered a spot at the local day care where she is currently on the waiting list, or until mid-June at the latest. If interested, please call 773-348-8922 to arrange an in-person conversation.

Apartment in Rogers Park

The following post is from Bethany Yoder, an alumni, whose husband works at Moody. Bethany and her husband have a situation where they need to move, but cannot leave until someone rents their apartment. The landlord will let them out of their lease if another tenant is found. If you are interested, please read below for more information:

Our beautiful remodeled apartment is available NOW!

We are moving to Indiana and need to help our landlord find a new tenant before we can leave. We would like to move NOW! So email us your name and phone number so we can tell you more about the apartment!

The apartment is in East Rogers Park. Close to Redline, Metra, beach & shopping! On-site laundry and maintenance staff for prompt service. Quiet three story U-shaped building. Our apartment is on the top story. 1 Bdrm, living room, separate dining room, kitchen (new appliances, cabinets, etc.), (new) bathroom, closets. Beautiful new hardwood floors. Apt Gets lots of sun and nice view from living room and dining room. Heat & water included.

PLEASE call or email for more information!!!!!!!!

Thank you!
Bethany Yoder
(312)771-8599

Class is In...

Tonight's T2 meeting will also kick off our "Spiritual Life and Community" class with Carol Harding.

The class may be taken as one CEU credit or you may audit. Books and companion guide will be available on Thursday (tonight) for $14.30. That's with our discount from Moody Press, which is a great deal.

If you are unable to purchase the book, please do not miss out on the class. Let Lisa Menditto know asap and she would be glad to work something out. :-) Also, Contact Lisa Menditto (lisa.menditto@moody.edu) if you have any general questions about purchasing the books or the course.

Cash & checks will be accepted and checks should be made out to the Moody Bible Institute.

*Schedule Change: The January 31 meeting will now be a part of the "Spiritual Life and Community" course.

Job Opportunity...

"A mom from our church is looking for a babysitter for her son Miles during the months of April and May, as her daycare provider won't be able to watch him after March. It will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays and she can pay $50 the day.
Miles is a pretty easy kid (13 months I believe) and takes long naps! :o)

If you are interested you can contact Emily Lee directly at elee@afkrbrb.com "

Thanks!

Daniela

A time to renew and refresh your marriage...

It's time for the annual marriage retreat!

This retreat is designed to give you and your husband a quick, weekend getaway in the Chicagoland area. It is also a way to connect with other couples and learn Biblical truths for building a marriage that lasts.

Austin Dittrich will be at SWF on Thursday with more details, but here are a few so you can begin to plan.


Date: Feb 1-3
Cost: $90
Location: Double Tree resort

Meet our President....

You see her running around at all the SWF meetings. She's planning and leading and doing a great job, but, how well do we really know her?

As part of a new series on the blog, we're going to be sharing quick profiles of SWF members and our leadership team.

If you have someone in mind, or would like to volunteer, please feel free to email us at MoodySWF@gmail.com.

So, without further delay...let's learn a little more about Danica Allen.















What I’m listening to: Shane & Shane – Pages album & John Piper’s sermon series on Romans

What I’m reading: A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God & Proverbs

Favorite fast food restaurant: Pockets

Likes: Stanley’s fruit market, autumn, dogs, hello kitty, the early hours of the morning, thrift stores, honesty

Dislikes: Hotdogs, Coach bags, big social events, soda pop, complacency

Hometown: Racine, WI

Years married: 5 this February

Work: Full time in Events & Guest Services as an Event Coordinator at MBI

When I’m not working: I’m reading, running, journaling, baking and spending time with Dan

Something surprising: I don’t mind house cleaning

Anticipated Graduation date: May 2008 – Dan will graduate from Grad School with a MDIV

Teresa got a very special Christmas Gift...

Thanks to everyone who prayed for our time this Christmas with Thomas’ extended family! We celebrated with them on the 19th of Dec and it was a wonderful time. Usually about 35 family members get together just for food and a fun gift exchange, but this year we were able to add a time of worship into the mix and it was great! We sang a few Carols together and 4 different passages of scripture related to Christmas were read. I was so nervous that there would be a very negative response from those that are not believers, but on the contrary all but one willingly participated. Towards the end, I was able to share a brief testimony about Jesus being God’s Christmas gift to us and described ways in which that has been the greatest gift ever for me. I could tell that some of the unsaved cousins were really thinking about it! Praise the Lord! It was the highlight of my Christmas this year! I wish I could share pics with you, but I have none. Thomas video taped parts, but that was all.

The second greatest part of Christmas was Thomas’ gift to me. When we moved to Chicago, we had to adopt out my dog and we were not able to get her back when we moved into the house. Well, Thomas got me a puppy J isn’t she cute??
She’s the same breed as my first dog (Australian Shepherd) and we’ve named her Orli (it’s Hebrew). I think I can now relate a little bit to some of the new moms because I only get to sleep a couple of hours at a time before she needs to go out to the bathroom. Needless to say, I’ll tired - - - but SO glad to have her!

Well, I’m excited to see everyone again on the 17th!

That seems like a long way off . . . . so in the meantime, how was your Christmas???

Nanny Opportunity

Dannon Zurek wanted to share the following babysitting opportunity with us. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact her at dannon.zurek@moody.edu.

Tanya Hirschy is a Moody alumnus and student wife. Her co-worker is looking for a babysitter 2 days a week for a 2 1/2 year old and a baby that's due in April. She lives in Bucktown and is a Christian. Email Tanya Hirschy if you're interested at tanyahirschy@moody.edu.

Get ready.....

Get ready....the spring semester is about to begin.

Our first meeting will be held Thursday, January 17, same time (6 p.m.), same place (the Kimball Room).

Carol Harding will be joining us this semester as our teacher, focusing on the nature of discipleship and the foundational principles of the spiritual life.

We will examine the nature and obligations of the spiritual life and the principles and practices that nurture it.

We will also explore the relationship between grace and effort in spiritual development.

This semester is an opportunity to study the disciplines of the spiritual life together with the goal of developing lifelong patterns and practices that will shape and form us as women, wives and mothers.

For some of us, this may be the semester to share a testimony or lessons from a spiritual discipline you have begun in your life. Please contact Danica - danica.allen@moody.edu - if you are interested.

Spring Schedule

January
17 – Weclome back! Testimonies, updates and a game
24 – Class & T2 Night
31 – Guest Speaker

February
7 – Founder’s Week – No Meeting
14 – Valentines Day Dinner
21 – Class followed by group discussion
28 – Class

March
6 – Class & T2 Night
13 – Spring Break – No Meeting
20 – Spring Break – No Meeting
27 – Class & testimony night

April
3 – Class & T2 Night
10 – Class
17 – Class & Guest speaker
24 – Class

May
1 – T2 Night & Graduation

T.V. Anyone?

Hey Ladies!!
Hope everyone is having an awesome break!

I have a 32" tube television and a dvd player as well as an Entertainment Center that I would love to give to anyone who would like/need one. We are "upgrading" ours (of course my hubby thinks we need a bigger one) but we didn't want to just throw the other one away if anyone would want it! If you are interested write me back ASAP because I need to get the old one out to move in the new one.

Can't wait to see you all at SWF!

P.S. I attached a pic

Leeanne Kuffel

Leeannekuffel@hotmail.com