Last Meeting of the Year!

Hello lovely ladies!

I can't believe how fast this year has gone by, can you? So much has happened in our lives this year, and I'm sure a lot has happened in yours! God is so faithful, though, and it's comforting to remember that He remains constant amid our whirlwind lives. :0)

So, last meeting before break this Thursday at 5:30 in the Kimball room! We will be meeting in our small groups, and will also have a time of recognition for any seniors graduating this semester. Hope you can come! As always, we will go to dinner at 5:30, and there will be free childcare available.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night! If you aren't able to come, have a safe and happy Christmas, and a wonderful New Year! We'll see you in 2011!

Mission Home is Advertising Apartments

Heidi Hoste and her husband manage the Franson Risberg Memorial Mission Home. The vision of the home is to help house missionaries, people in full time ministry in Chicago, or students attending christian school with intent of going into full time ministry. The apartments are cheap. They have some possible one bedrooms opening in December. Anyone interested can call Heidi at 773-772-4348. There is an application process, and you can fill it out and send it in an email, or just call Heidi.

fransonrisberg@hotmail.com (email)

fransonrisberg.org (website)

Gary Chapman and Small Groups

Gary Chapman will be at Moody on Thursday, November 11th! This happens to be the same day we have small groups scheduled. We don't want you to miss this opportunity, so here's the plan. SWF ladies will still meet at 5:30 and eat dinner together like we normally do. Then, around 6:45 or so when we break up for Small Groups, we'll give you the option as a group to either meet together as usual, or go up together to hear Gary Chapman speak. Mr. Chapman will begin at 7:00 pm in Joe's (ASC2) and will present his book Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married in a talk titled And the Two Shall Become One. Refreshments will be provided prior to the talk at 6:45 pm. A question and answer time with Dr. Chapman will follow. I believe the session will end at 9:00.

Job Opportunity

Hello everyone!

Lindzy Staples gave us some information at last night's Student Wive's meeting about a nannying/tutoring network that might help some of you find jobs! Here are the two websites where you can find more information:

http://collegenannies.com/join.aspx

http://www.collegetutors.com/join.aspx


Hopefully this will be useful for some of you ladies! Thanks for sharing, Lindzy!

Help with Rent!

Hello Lovely Ladies!

It has been brought to my attention that Cook County has received over 4 million dollars for people that are currently behind in rent due to lack of work or illness. Students are even eligible.If you or someone you know is having problems paying rent due to loss of job, or illness, or who have become homeless due to the economy or for the same reasons listed, and are residing in Cook County or Hammond, contact Gloria Mullins at 312-603-1006 or call 847-866-2952 or 877-426-6515.

Free Marriage Seminar!

Hello Ladies! This weekend, there is a free marriage seminar being held at Cornerstone Counseling Center. Click the link below to view the flyer. It looks like a lot of fun!

Marriage Seminar Link (Click Here!)

Puppies For Sale

Dan and Rachel Royle (from Moody Radio Chicago) have a dog who just had puppies last week, and the Royle family is interested in selling these puppies. I know we have some dog lover’s out there... :0) and if any of you are interested in these cute little puppies, you can contact Dan at daniel.royle@moody.edu.

(This is not a picture of the actual puppy)

This Week At Student Wives!

We had a wonderful first meeting last Thursday with Elizabeth Smith! Thanks to all who came... it was wonderful getting to know you a bit more. We're looking forward to all that God has in store for us together!

This week (september 9th), we have the privilege of hearing John and Linda Jelinek speak to us. They will be doing a review on the book by Tim and Joy Downs, Fight Fair: Winning at Conflict Without Losing At Love. This book, as well as the book One of Us Must Crazy & I'm Pretty Sure It's You (also by the same authors), will be available for purchase at our meeting Thursday evening. The cost for these wonderful resources will be $4.50 each, or $8.00 for both.

Another note about this week's meeting: husbands are invited to join us for dessert and the discussion with the Jelineks! Wives will still be meeting downstairs at the Kimball room at 5:30, and will grab a bite to eat in the Student Dining Room (just like last time). Please encourage your husbands to eat dinner together, too, and then come down to join us in the Kimball room around 6:15 or 6:30. There will still be childcare provided. ;0)

See you there!

Babysitting Job!

Hi girls!

We are in the process of trying to find a couple of 'somewhat permanent' sitters for our new Mom's group, which begins officially on Wednesday, September 8th.

We have one sitter secured, who is the wife of someone at Moody, but need to find a second (thanks, Bekah!).

Here are the details of our needs:

- 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

- Pay is $35

- Commitment is ideally for a year or so, but we can be flexible OR if you are interested in being a substitute or on a day that we need an extra sitter, let me know!

- Oversee a bunch of munchkins 3 1/2 and younger for a couple of hours

- Location is off the Armitage brownline (3 blocks or so)

If you could forward this to your sitters or people you know who may be interested and have them e-mail me back, I would REALLY appreciate it!

Thank you guys!
Ranell Conine
ranellconine@yahoo.com

Ice Cream Social!

Welcome back to another year of Student Wives Fellowship! It was great to meet so many new ladies at Student Orientation this past Wednesday, and we're looking forward to all the Lord has in store for us this year.

To kick start this new semester, SWF is hosting an ice cream social! This will be a fun time to enjoy some sweet treats with our husbands and families, and will give you a chance to find out more about what we do at SWF. We will be meeting on the second floor of the Alumni Student Center starting at 7:00 pm THIS THURSDAY (August 26th). We look forward to seeing you there!






Our beautiful SWF sign, courtesy of Rebekah White!

Clara, Cheryl, Stephanie, and Grace,
working at the student wives' booth during new student orientation

Part-Time Job Opportunity!

Hello,

I wanted to let the women know about a part-time job opportunity with a family that I had a wonderful experience working for. Thanks.

Fondly,
Julie Foley

"We live in Lincoln Square and seek an experienced, fun, caring, kind, enthusiastic and responsible nanny for after school care for our 5 year old son. Responsibilities include picking him up from school, taking him to after school activities and playing with him. Hours are; M-W-TH (2-6:00), T (1-6:00). A car is a plus though not required; a valid drivers license and clean driving record is required as is prior experience with children. College student with an interest in education is preferred. If interested please contact us with a resume at www.superdooper@mac.com "

Pray for our Graduates!

Heidi and her husband currently manage a mission home in Chicago and plan on staying here to continue heading the mission. Their prayer request is for God's guidance and direction for the plans He may have for them. Keep in contact with them at gnavann@hotmail.com or Facebook.

Pray for our Graduates!

Alexandra and Josh are looking to the next exciting chapter in their lives. They will be moving to Oregon for classes and internship as well as ministry opportunities. Their prayer requests are for grace in their transition and finding housing.
Keep in contact with them at smartalex19@hotmail.com or Facebook.

Pray for our Graduates!

Chris and Kelly are moving to Colorado to prepare for a teaching ministry in Poland in July. Their prayer requests are for God to prepare a place for them and to prepare their hearts for ministering in Poland. You can keep updated by following their blog at thelillpops.wordpress.com. Contact them at kely.lillpop@gmail.com or Facebook.

Pray for our Graduates!

Esther and her husband will be seeking God's direction for a job. They would like prayer for God to provide the specific job that God would have crafted just for him. You can keep in touch with them at mkseastar87@msn.com or Facebook.

Pray for our Graduates!

Eric and Carrie will be starting on a new adventure to Ireland in June. Please pray for them as they meet missionaries, learn about the ministry and seek God's direction in possibly joining the mission in Ireland. Carrie's special request is for continued guidance of the Holy Spirit and submission to God's will. Keep in contact with them at www.carriepaz.blogspot.com or Facebook.

Pray for our Graduates!

Taylor and Rebekah are continuing in school until Taylor is finished in December. They are thankful for God's continued direction as He opens and shuts doors. They ask for prayer for God to continue lead by opening and shutting the doors.

Pray for our Graduates!

Patrick and Julie are moving back to Pennsylvania while they candidate for a church in their home state. Their prayer request is for a smooth transition and unity as they live with parents for a few weeks while looking for housing. Julie would also like prayer for God's peace about working or staying at home as a full-time mom. You can keep in contact with them at jaudia22@gail.com or Facebook.

Pray for our Graduates!

Adrian and Heather will be teaching this fall in Edinborough, Scotland. Their prayer request is for God's protection amidst spiritual warfare for their marriage and ministry. Keep in touch with them through their blog at adrianandheather.co.uk or Facebook.

Pray for our Graduates!

Abby and Josh plan to stay in Chicago through June. Their prayer request is for God to give them clear direction for a ministry opportunity or missionary work overseas. Keep in contact with them at abigailjellel@gmail.com or Facebook.

Babysitting Job

Part-time job for a friend of mine(Abby Jellel) from small group at church. Anyone who is interested should email Laura at the address below.

Part-time Childcare needed

We are looking for someone to care for our 7 month old daughter and provide light housework in our home. The hours would be around 22 hours per week. We need someone Wednesday (11am-5pm), Thursday (9am-5pm), and Friday (9am-5=m). We live in the South Loop and are close to public transportation.

Please email to set up a phone interview:lauragedeon@hotmail.com

Reminder...

Message from Facilities:

FYI - SWF ID's & fobs need to be returned at the end of the semester and they'll be reissued for next semester.

All students have to return their fobs as well.

Thanks!

Two Unpcoming Women's Events on Campus

Student wives will be meeting Wednesday, March 24 in ASC II. All MBI women will be invited to this wonderful opportunity to hear from a gifted, prized women of God!

Jill Briscoe http://www.tellingthetruth.org/home.aspx - an international Bible teacher and author will be speaking in chapel in the morning and will be with us in the evening. This Check out her sermons online – they challenged me deeply and reset a compass in my heart. (Heather writing)

Student Development Women's Ministries have their annual spring dessert Thursday, March 25 in ASC II. This year Linzi Hansen from Wheaton is coming to speak on Serenity: Peace Within God. Worship, fellowship, dressing up and enjoying learning together. The cost is $3 and you need to book by March 5. You can sign up on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308362247755 or get any further details from mbi.womens.ministries@gmail.com

God BLESS you with great peace because you love God’s law and may nothing cause you to stumble this week (Ps 119v165)

With love, your sister,

Heather

Take your Hubby out for Valentine's Day!

You're Invited!!
WHAT ~ Student Wives Fellowship Valentines Dinner
WHEN ~ February 11, 2010
WHERE ~ MBI Campus (will email location details later)
TIME ~ 7:00 pm (Doors will open at 6:30)
RSVP - February 4th to Erin Schledewitz schledec@hotmail.com Cost is ONLY $15.00 per couple, but please do not let the cost deter you from attending. Contact Lisa Menditto [lisa.menditto@moody.edu]for more information.