April Focused Fellowship

Monday, April 17, 2017

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Bethany Baptist Church - Prayer Room
           7422 North Heinz Lane, Edwards

Ladies anywhere in the process of fostering or adoption are welcome to join us for an evening of prayer for our families, encouragement, and conversation.  We want to meet you right where you are and come alongside each other as we follow the path of caring for those that need families.  Some of you will be new in this journey, others well-seasoned.

Come as you are, bring a friend if you'd like, a snack to share if it fits your schedule.

Questions? Amy Park 251-7250.

Note: We meet the third Monday of each month.  May meeting: May 15.

September Focused Fellowship

Date: Monday, September 19, 2016

Time: 7-9pm

Place: Bethany Baptist Church, 7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards

This evening is for ladies anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption.  Join us as we meet for a devotion, a time of prayer for our families, and a time to connect with other like-minded ladies.  The discussion is real life.  It is our hope that this evening will refresh and renew you to walk through the days that the Lord has brought to you.

Come as you are.  Bring a friend if you'd like.  Snacks are optional.  No need to RSVP but if you have questions contact Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

October Focused Fellowship Cancelled

If you are interested in meeting at the Panera at Westlake Shopping Center at 7pm on October 19th please reply on the Focused Fellowship Facebook post. (Neither Monica or Amy will be there, but you could meet with others!).  

Next Meeting: Monday, November 16th

October Focused Fellowship

Monday, October 19, 2015

7:00pm- 9:00pm(ish)

Monica's Home
1111 W Burnside Dr.
Peoria

This is an evening for the ladies.  We spend time praying for our families, sharing where we are in the journey, brainstorming questions, and encouraging one another in this journey of foster care and adoption.

We meet the third Monday of every month, so if you can't make it this month put it on the calendar for the next one.

No need to RSVP, please come as you are.  If you'd like to bring a snack to share great, but no pressure.

Any questions? Amy 309-251-7250  or Monica 309-303-7965

July Focused Fellowship

               July Focused Fellowship

Monday, July 20, 2015

Time: 7-9pm

Place: Note location change. Bethany Baptist Church,
Prayer Room (straight through the library).  7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards.

Ladies this evening is for anyone/anywhere in the process of fostering/adoption. Join us for a time of prayer for our families and to meet other like-minded ladies that you can be an encourager to or be encouraged by.

No need to RSVP, come as you are.  Bring a snack to share if you'd like.  

Any questions? Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

June Focused Fellowship

Ladies join us for an evening of encouragement!  A great way to meet some foster and adoptive moms and share the journey with them.

Date: Monday, June 15

Time: 7pm

Place: Monica's home, 1111 W. Burnside Dr. Peoria

Tonight we will be watching a documentary, Closure, A Documentary about Adoption.

No need to RSVP, come as you are!

Note: We meet regularly on the third Monday of each month.  Any location changes will be noted on the blog.

May Focused Fellowship

Ladies, this evening is for you!  Join other women with a passion for caring for foster and/or adoptive children.  This is an evening to pray and network for your family.  You can be anywhere in the process, just starting out to parenting for years.  Come and meet other like-minded moms.

Do you have questions or concerns? Bring them with you perhaps someone else has had similar thoughts.  Let's take this journey together.

May Focused Fellowship

Date: Monday, May 18, 2005

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Monica's Home, 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria

Come as you are.  Bring a friend.  Bring a snack to share if you'd like.

Questions? Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

April Focused Fellowship Location Change

Attention Ladies!  Focused Fellowship

Monday, April 20, 2015

Time: 7-9pm

LOCATION CHANGE (for April only)

Bethany Baptist Church

7422 N. Heinz Lane

This is a time of prayer and  connecting with moms that are anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adopting.  

Feel free to bring a friend.

Any Questions? Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

April Focused Fellowship

 
Attention Ladies!           Focused Fellowship

Monday, April 20, 2015

Time: 7-9 pm

Place:  LOCATION CHANGE:  Bethany Baptist Church
7422 N. Heinz Lane.  Prayer Room.

This is a time of prayer and connecting for moms anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption.  Come as you are and enjoy some sweet fellowship with like-minded women.

Feel free to bring a friend.

Any questions?  Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

March Focused Fellowship

 Mark your calendars!

Monday, March 16, 2015

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Monica's home, 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria

This is an evening for ladies that are anywhere in the process of adopting.  The group is ever-changing so being a newbie isn't usually unusual.  Questions, concerns, need some input, it is very possible one of the ladies attending that evening has the information you are looking for.  We begin the evening with a devotion, time of prayer for our families, and a time to network with each other.

No need to RSVP to join us, we know how a day can go.  If you'd like to bring a snack to share that is wonderful, though not at all expected.  Feel free to invite a friend to join you.

Any questions? Monica 303-7965 or Amy 251-7250

January Focused Fellowship Reminder

January Focused Fellowship

Ladies this night is for you!  If you are anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption consider joingus the ever-changing group of women as we meet for a devotion, time of prayer for our families, and networking.

We meet the third Monday of each month at 7pm.  Details for January follow.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Time: 7pm

Place:  Monica's home, 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria

No need to RSVP simply show up just as you are.  We look forward to seeing you!

Can't make it in January?  Put February 16, 2015 on your calendar for next month.

Questions? Amy at levisix88@gmail.com or Monica at 303-7965.

                                                                                                                     

January Focused Fellowship

Ladies this night is for you!  If you are anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption consider joining this ever-changing group of women as we meet for a devotion, time of prayer for our families, and networking.  

We meet the third Monday of every month at 7pm.  So if you can't make it this month mark your calendar for next month.e,

Date:  ce: Monica's home, 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria

While this ministry is a part of Open Hearts, Open Homes you do not need to be a Bethany attender to take part.  The group changes often, with new faces being very normal.  Come as you are, no need to RSVP. Feel free to bring a friend with you as well.  Not required but if you would like to bring a snack to share that'd be great.  

Any questions? Amy at levisix88@gmail.com or Monica at jonmon95@gmx.com

February's meeting date:  Monday, February 16, 2015

December Focused Fellowship

December Focused Fellowship

Date:  Monday, December 15, 2014

Time: 7pm

Place:  Monica's, 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria

In December: Please bring a Christmas treat to share.


This December meeting will be a time of enjoying each other's company as we sample yummy Christmas treats that we all bring to share.  A great evening to encourage each other as we celebrate this Christmas season!

Focused Fellowship meets the third Monday of each month.  This is a time for foster and adoptive moms, anywhere in the process to meet together for a devotion, time of prayer for our families, and time of networking together.  If you are looking for moms that share your passion for caring for children you will definitely find some kindred spirits.

There is never a need to RSVP, come as you are.  Bring a friend if you'd like.

Any questions?  Amy at levisix88@gmail.com.

Sorry Ladies, Monica's family has begun the stomach flu and Amy has a little one recovering so we are having to cancel for tonight.  Check out the December Focused Fellowship post.  
November Focused Fellowship

Ladies anywhere in the process of foster and/or adoption it is that time again!  Join us for an evening of devotion, prayer, and fellowship as we walk with each other on this sometimes crazy and ever changing journey that the Lord has brought us to.

When: Monday, November 17, 2014

Time: 7pm

Place:  Monica's home, 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria

No need to RSVP, come as you are.  You are welcome to bring a friend or a snack to share with you.

We meet on the third Monday of each month so if you can't make it in November put it on your calendar for next month.  This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded moms and to encourage one another.

Any questions?  Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

October Focused Fellowship

   

    October Focused Fellowship

Are you a foster mom? Adoptive mom? Join us on the third Monday of each month for an evening of prayer and fellowship.  It is our desire that you would find refreshment as you meet with other like-minded ladies.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Time:  7:00pm

Place: Monica's home, 1111 W. Burnside Dr. Peoria

Please come as you are.  Bring a friend if you would like.  Want a snack? Bring one to share.

Any questions? Contact Monica at 303-7965 or Amy at 251-7250.

    September Focused Fellowship

Monday, September 15, 2014

7:00pm 

Where:  Home of Monica, 1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria

No need to RSVP, come as you are.  Bring a friend if you would like or a small snack to share.


Focused Fellowship is for ladies that are anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adopting.  We meet monthly, on the third Monday at 7pm.  We have a devotion, a time of prayer for our families, and a time of sharing how the Lord is working in our families.  It is a wonderful evening to network with other like-minded ladies on the topic of orphan care.

Note: If there ever is a need to change locations we will post that ASAP on this blog and the Focused Fellowship Facebook page.

Focused Fellowship is a ministry arm of Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Ministry and desires to point women to the Lord as they follow Him in caring for children.  You do not have to be a member of a Bethany church to attend.

We hope to see you there!

Questions?  Contact Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

           August Focused Fellowship

For ladies anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adoption.  Join us for an evening of encouragement and renewal.  We will begin our evening with a short devotion, prayer for our families and sharing where we all are in this amazing journey the Lord has placed us on.

You will have an opportunity to meet some ladies that are like-minded in caring for their families.

Date: Monday, August 18

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Monica's home, 1111 W Burnside Dr., Peoria

No need to RSVP, come as you are.  If you desire, bring a friend or a snack to share.

Can't make it this month?  We meet the third Monday of each month.  Check in on this blog for information.

Questions? Email Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

June Focused Fellowship!

        

Ladies! Join us for an evening of renewal and fellowship.  Ladies anywhere in the process of adopting and/or fostering are welcome.

We will have a devotion, time of prayer for our families and time to talk and encourage one another.


June Focused Fellowship

Monday, June 16, 2014

Time: 7pm

Home of Monica:  1111 W. Burnside Dr. Peoria

No need to RSVP, simply come as you are and bring a friend and/or a snack with you.  If you have questions: Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

Focused Fellowship meets each month on the third Monday.  

April Focused Fellowship

April Focused Fellowship

Monday, April 21

Time: 7pm

Place: Monica's home,
1111 W. Burnside Dr., Peoria.

This is an evening of prayer and support for ladies anywhere in the process of fostering or adopting.

Join us as we spend some time in God's word, pray for our families, and encourage one another.

No need to RSVP.  Feel free to bring a friend.  If you'd like, bring a small snack to share.

Please come as you are, we'd love to meet you right where you are.

Any questions, contact Amy - levisix88@gmail.com

March Focused Fellowship

   

Foster and/or Adoptive Moms or Moms in the Process of Fostering/Adoption

It is our desire to walk along with you as you go through the journeying of parenting.  Join with us as we take some time in Scripture, spend time Praying, and Networking together. The desired outsome: refreshment and renewal for you which in turn benefits your family!

Date: Monday, February 17, 2014Cancelled due to weather

(We always meet on the third Monday of the month)

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Monica's home, 1111 W Burnside Dr., Peoria

No need to RSVP, feel free to bring a friend and if you would like, a snack to share.

While this is a ministry of Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Ministry from the Bethany Fellowship of Churches it is open to any foster and/or adoptive mom.

Questions? Monica at 303-7965 or Amy 251-7250

January Focused Fellowship

Note: Please watch for updates to location. The flu has hit so we will let you know ASAP.  See Below

January Focused Fellowship

Monday, January 20, 2014

Focused Fellowship is an evening of prayer, encouragement, and networking for moms anywhere in the process of fostering and/or adopting.  Whether you are just getting started or are living in the trenches you may find a kindred spirit among us.

It is our hope that you find answers to some of your questions, support for the days that things don't go quite as planned and words of encouragement and prayer to sustain you as you walk with the Lord.

We meet the third Monday of each month at 7pm at Monica's home.  1111 W Burnside Dr., Peoria Panera at Westlake Shopping Center.  Note: Panera has moved to an outbuilding further down in the parking lot.

Any questions? Contact Amy at levisix88@gmail.com

There is no need to RSVP.  Come as you are.  If you would like to bring a snack to share that would be great and a friend is always welcome.