Spotlight on Small Groups

Mothers of Babes and Beyond (MOBB) is a fellowship opportunity at FPC meant to attract mothers of children of all ages. This active group of mothers continually try to nurture each other by sharing in the daily challenges and blessings of motherhood as well as providing goods and services to the church and community. This vital group invests time in outreach to others in several ways: by helping to staff Sunday School needs, by taking an active leadership role in some of the congregational fellowship events, by providing meals to church families with new babies as well as by providing birthday treats for some of the Edison School classrooms. Their most cherished event is the monthly “Moms Only” potluck on the 2nd Thursday, 7:30pm in the various members' homes. At all times, MOBBs welcome new mothers, “old” mothers, and expectant mothers. Interested? Please contact: Sharon Longman telephone 323-0414.

The Mobilized MOBB: from left: Melanie Pessetti, Jennifer Highhouse, Jeanne Case, Cynthia Gleaton, Shana Brown, Sharon Longman, Meredith Novak, Sairi Elliott, and Allison Hammond

Dads of Babes and Beyond (DOBB) was formed as a small group in March of 2007. The goals of the group are to create fellowship opportunities for Dads of all ages and to be positive role models. Our children range in age but we all share the common goal of raising them in a loving Christian environment. We started out with a group of 10 and we are always looking for new men to join out group.

In 2007, we helped with the development of both the Vacation Bible School and the family Christmas Eve Service sets (special thanks to Michael Pessetti for his carpentry leadership). We also helped coordinate the church Golf Outing and the “Trick or Treat” for UNICEF campaign that generated over $200. The group had a lot of fun developing the Haunted House and scaring unsuspecting visitors at the Church Halloween party. Our first foray into Church competition occurred during the Chili cook-off where we were somewhat disappointed in our final placement; however, a good time was had by all. Mike Hammond won the inaugural DOBB fantasy football league which turned out to be an avenue that kept the group in fairly constant communication.

The 2007 DOBB participants include: Ben Brown, Rob Case, Mike Hammond, Bobby Highhouse, Doug Jonas, Dave Lewis, Mark Longman, Mike Millar, Michael Pessetti and Kevin Shaffer. The group is growing and if you are interested in finding out more about DOBB call our “President”, Ben Brown at 323-8510.

Members of DOBB that gathered for a recent lunch together:from left to right the names are: Mike Millar,
Doug Jonas, Ben Brown, Kevin Shaffer, Mark Longman, Michael Pessetti, and Dave Lewis.
 

Heart to Hand Knitters welcomes all who enjoy knitting, crocheting, (beginners , advanced, and want-to-bes!). This fellowship opportunity meets at FPC monthly on the second Monday both afternoon (from 1-3) and evening (7-9). Bring along your current project, plans for one, questions on "how to",or help make prayer shawls. Wonderful fun!!
Contacts are Nancy Klesert (344-7245) or Phyllis Curtis (345-8195).
 

Members of Heart to Hand Knitters met recently to work on projects.

Heart to Hand Paper Crafters, a newly formed fellowship group, has a dual purpose: to share fun and fellowship and to provide hand crafted paper items for church use. The crafters make cards for the deacons to share with their parishioners; cards for the leadership team of the Sunday school rotation, and other needs that arise. The crafters also spend time doing personal paper crafting. On many Sundays, a display of their work can be found in the Gathering Place, and we encourage folk to take the items for personal use and leave a donation (which will allow the group to purchase supplies to continue their endeavors). Heart to Hands Paper Crafters meet regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in room 128. Additionally, the group often gathers on Sunday and Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30. Please feel free to join us. Questions? Please call Gayle Sparks (373-6123).

– Last updated  May 25, 2008