Apartment Available in Lincoln Square

Beautiful Lincoln Square 4 room/ 1 bedroom garden apt.  Spacious and newly renovated with new Kitchen and bath. Heat and laundry included! 

One block from the Brown line, parks, great Lincoln avenue restaurants.  $800 a month.   Willing to negotiate on rent price. Live in owner. 

Available  November 1. Call Mark at 773.814-7317 or email mmejones7@gmail.com for further information.

I'd also like to add-- my husband and I have lived in this building for over two years. The owners (a pastor, his wife and their two kids) live in the second floor apartment and they are great. They love to rent to Moody students. It's a bit of a hike from Moody, but since we are just across the street from the brown line, it's actually very convenient. And the heat and laundry are free... plus you would have us as neighbors! :D Hope this can help someone out!

Poem

It's the everyday choices that you make:

To do what is best for your partner in life 

To respect the commitment of being husband and wife 

To be still and just listen - not have to be heard  

To forgive and forget and not need "the last word" 

To admit you're not perfect - you'll both make mistakes

To support the decisions that each of you makes

To be willing to laugh when a day has been rough

To divide up the burdens when life becomes tough

To support one another when things are too hurried

To comfort each other when stress keeps you worried

To be willing to cherish your true love and friend with a joy and compassion that will never end

As you celebrate each year together:

May you always have understanding to make your marriage work, commitment to make your marriage grow

and love to make your marriage happy!

(Author Unknown)

9/20 - Dr Sauer

Praise the Lord that Dr Sauer could join us. I'm always thankful for his vulnerability and the way he makes the word come to life by telling of how he has practiced it. 

Some great lessons we gleaned from Philippians 4:10-20 include:

• Contentment

Gifts added to Paul's joy while he was imprisoned, but they weren't the cause of his joy.

Our satisfaction is not dependent on people, things, or circumstances; a healthy relationship with God determines our joy.

Don't look to your husband to make you happy, only God can make you happy. A good spouse can't make you happy, a bad spouse can't prevent you from being happy. God first, then husband and children. 

Paul accepted their gift not to seek benefits for himself, but to see the Philippians profit from their giving. 

• Stewardship

God faithfully provides for all the needs of generous believers. Don't let money or stress drive you and your husband apart.

Be wise about when to store up and when to share. Joseph stored up food during a time of plenty to prepare for a future famine (Gn 41). 

Assets other than money can be shared such as friendship and time. 

What a necessary reminder to make Christ our focus and take joy in him rather than try to derive joy from things, people, or circumstances. 

Below is a link of a short recording of Dr Sauer sharing an experience he had with a promise to give to God. Definitely worth five minutes of your time:

http://youtu.be/uIgRdakHaO8

9/13 - Dr Zuber

What a pleasure it was to have Dr Zuber join us. For those that couldn't make it, below are some notes from what he talked about: 

Transformation of the Mind 

We are to transform ourselves from:

1. Mindlessness
2. Worldliness
3. Selfishness 

The knowledge of God is what transforms. 
The prescription for transformation: Proverbs 2:1-6

"My son, if you receive my words
    and treasure up my commandments with you,
² making your ear attentive to wisdom
    and inclining your heart to understanding;
³ yes, if you call out for insight
    and raise your voice for understanding,
⁴ if you seek it like silver
    and search for it as for hidden treasures,
⁵ then you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God. 
⁶ For the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding..."

Early Childhood Music Classes

There is an awesome opportunity for the moms of children 18 mos. to 5 years. 

"MBI Community Music School is offering early childhood music classes!  Classes follow the Musikgarten curriculum, "God's Children Sing", and are designed to encourage the child's musical development.  Group classes are available for ages 18mo.-5 years (with caregiver) and meet once/week on Thursday nights.  For more information please email Dr. Un-Young Whang or Tiffany Thorpe at communitymusic@moody.edu."

** I have been in contact with Tiffany Thorpe about the program and if we have enough people who would be willing to do this, but would like to do it on another night so that we do not have to miss student wives, they are willing to look into the possibility of doing this for us, this semester if possible, but if not trying to do it in the spring. If you would like to do this, please let me know so I can get you more information and see if we have enough for a class on a different night. Please email me at swfmoody@gmail.com and tell me if you are interested, how many children you have, and what age they are. Thank so much, and I hope we can get a group together to enjoy this opportunity. (The classes are 6 week sessions and range in price from about $50 to $70 with a discount for Moody students and employees.) 

*** Just found out there are looking into adding a music class on Saturdays from 10am- noon if there is enough people. Please let me know ASAP! Thanks.***

Introducing the 2012- 2013 Leadership Team

  

Robin O'Connor 

President 

Here to serve you in any way I can. I've started by planning a program in which you will have the opportunity to grow as a woman of God being conformed to the image of his Son as you minister to the saved and unsaved alike, from your husband to a stranger on the street. I pray this fellowship will lead to deeper, more intimate relationships in which you learn from those more mature in the faith and share life with those experiencing the same situation you are in whether that be as a student, spouse, or mother. Contact me anytime you want to chat, hang out, or sweat it out together at Solheim: mroc929@yahoo.com. 

Alyssa Burkhardt 

Vice President 

Hello! I am military brat from everywhere/nowhere who fell in love with a cute asian guy who now let's me call him Husband.

 I am SO excited that you are here and that we get to enjoy this unique time together! My role in SWF is to work behind the scenes helping Robin get things done and with that I get the privilege of knowing and serving you. My heart is to get to know you and work along side you as we seek to prepare for ministry in its many forms. Would you like to hang out? I would love to take you to one of the many yummy coffee shops around here! You can contact me at burkhardt522@gmail.com or text/call me at (850) 496-4713.

Melissa King  

Secretary 

It is my heart to make sure everyone feels welcome and served when at Student Wives.  I would love to listen if you need a listening ear and prayer. I also enjoy talking about economics, culture and cooking. I love to give recipes ideas for any budget. If you need advice on how to survive your husband's homework please ask me. Finally,  If you like to be flung around at high speeds behind a car on an inner tube on an icy parking lot or are you an avid sports fan and feel like you need someone to relate to...Please come find me, I will treat you to a cup of coffee... or tea... or cocoa... or sparkling water!"

 Audrey Flood 

Event Set Up/ Take Down

Hey all! My name is Audrey Flood, and I am happy to be a part of SWF leadership team this year! Included in my photo is my husband David, and our son Mathias. I am serving this semester as the set-up/take down leader. My position basically involves making sure things look pretty for the meetings and then that they are put away and the tables get cleaned. I am excited to be a part in blessing the women of SWF by making them feel cozy and at home at their tables. I am also excited to chat with you all and get to know the new wives. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to serve you, my email is audrey.flood6610@gmail.com Also, feel free to shoot me and email if you feel led to serve ladies and help me with set-up or tear-down.  

Kelli Caro 

Communications 

Hello All! I am Kelli, and will be serving in Communications this year. My husband Michael is a sophomore here, and I am the mom of an adorable almost two year old, Peyton. You will be hearing from me with your email updates on what is going on as well as updating the blog. I am excited to serve the wives this year in anyway I can. I am here to help wives connect with one another and let everyone know what is happening in student wives. I am also available if you want to talk or grab a cup of coffee or whatever. You can reach me at swfmoody@gmail.com.

Luana Deane

Hospitality 

My name is Luana Deane. I am originally from Brazil but I have lived nearly half of my life in Ireland which is where I met my husband Shane. We have been married over 4 years and have a beautiful daughter named Talitha. This year I will be serving you in the area of hospitality.  I am hoping to make hospitality a really fun thing for all of us this year as we encourage one another by making yummy desserts for our meetings and by helping new moms and those who are ill with meals. I hope you are as excited as I am to learn more about serving in this area from each other!

 Lindzy Staples 

Boutique 

Hey there! My name is Lindzy and I am excited to be serving again this year running the Boutique, the free donation closet located on ASC2. I love having the opportunity to serve Student Wives using the unique gifts God has given me to meet practical, physical needs among our Fellowship. I am excited to get to know new members and to return to fellowship with returning members! 

Job Opportunities!

1. Language Stars 

Language Stars is a foreign language program for children from 1-13 years old. We have centers and school-based programs across Chicago and the suburbs.

We currently have part-time and full-time positions available for teaching Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, German or Italian. We are accepting resumes right now, because the academic year will be starting soon.

Please share the attached position description with your students – we would love to find several strong fits! If you know fellow students that speak another language, don’t hesitate to send them the attached position description!

Also don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Thanks!

-Leslie

Leslie Lancry

Language Stars

CEO & Founder

Tel:  (773) 935-STAR (7827)

Fax: (773) 549-1650

2105 N. Southport, suite 209

Chicago, IL  60614

leslie@languagestars.com

www.languagestars.com

2. Part Time Nanny Opportunity 

LaVome is looking for a nanny for her son on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5-6 hour blocks. Her number is 773.914.1708

3. Part Time Nanny Opportunity 

Heather Moore is looking for a nanny for her 2 children, 3.5 year old boy and a 21 month old girl. She lives in Old Town (North Ave & Mohawk) and is looking for someone a few hours a week. Her number is 312-330-0231 email heatheramoore@mac.com

Job Opportunities

Illinois Massonic Medical Center in Lincoln Park 
a) Company name is Pediatrix
b) Job position is newborn hearing screener
c) Training is provided (and paid)
d) Variable hours - generally 9 am - 2 pm
e) Great environment, colleagues and boss
f) Accessible by train - just off Brown Line at Wellington
g) Pays $12/hour

Nanny Job in Lincoln Park
Elizabeth is looking for a nanny for 3 children 10 (girl), 8 (girl) and 5 (boy).

a) Light housework, errands, picking them up form school, cooking and playing
b) Must demonstrate experience with children
c) Should have valid driver's license and car
d) Hours (with some flexibility) Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
e) Thursdays and Fridays from 3 pm - 6pm are a possibility.
f) Begins June 1
g) Email elizabeth.rothkopf@gmail.com if interested.

Books on Intimate Issues

These are books that were recommended to our group by Moody professor Pamela McCrae. Check out the Crowell Library or Chicago Public Library if you're interested in looking before purchasing or on a tight budget!

The Meaning of Sex ~ Dennis P. Hollinger

Real Questions, Real Answers About Sex ~ Dr. Louis and Melissa McBurney

Intimate Issues ~ Linda Dillow & Lorriane Pintus

Real Sex ~ Lauren F. Winner

Affordable Apartment for Rent

This is a two-bedroom apartment turned one-bedroom located in a house on a quiet, one way street. (The second bedroom was converted into a dining room but the landlord is willing to convert this space back to a bedroom if desired.) Within walking distance you can access many shops, including a Tony's, Aldi, Family Dollar and various local businesses.

The apartment has a space located off the kitchen that can be used for an office room - convenient for students use - or for a family with a baby. The kitchen has an island with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and dark cherry oak cabinets.

The address is 4236 N Central Park Ave. It's located between Irving Park and Montrose. This apartment is renting for $1000/month and there is the possibility of receiving furniture with the apartment.

For more information, contact Peter Palaparthi at 773-329-1871.

Child Evangelism Training Course

Karis Jorden, a Moody grad (09) is a full-time missionary with Chicago Child Evangelism Fellowship, a world-wide ministry to children. She and her husband are holding a class on Moody's Campus called Teaching Children Effectively Level 1, which is a 30-hour course that equips students to effectively share the Gospel with children.

This course may be beneficial for anyone serving in ministry, counseling, or for personal resources as a parent.

About the Course: Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 is designed to offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain a ministry where he lives. Student practicums are a vital part of the instructional procedure making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child evangelism.The course is held over 3 weekends. The dates are: February 17 and 18, March 2 and 3, and April 13 and 14.

Cost for the class is $100, but scholarships may be available.

Contact Karis and Ben Jorden for questions or to register at (708) 446-8467 or bkjorden@gmail.com.

Cute Hand-Made Accesories

One of our very own Student Wives is eager to share her crafts with you.

Marjie Shemanski and her husband Tom live in Jenkins hall. Marjie recently opened a shop on Etsy where she sells hand made scarves (mostly infinity/circle scarves), hats, and other hand made/vintage accessories.

Marjie is hoping to share these items with the Moody community, specifically the student wives. She offers free shipping to Moody CPOs!

Feel free to contact Marjie if you have any questions at: www.etsy.com/people/marjieshemanski

Free Women's Conference

On February 25, a free women's conference called "Restoring the Hope" will be held in Villa Park, IL. Please click on the link below to see a flyer with more information.

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