Living Large For Real: Spring 2012  Download This Page in Brochure Format

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 Mobilizing the Church to Transform Lives and Communities In the Name of Christ

A Place to Learn, Connect with Others and Make Lifelong Friends 

• Classes held every Thursday, 6:15-8:00 p.m.
  February 16 through May 10, 2012
  Excluding March 29 (Spring Break)
   
• Memorial Baptist Church
  1634 Paris Rd.
  Columbia, Missouri 65201
   
• Call 573-256-7662 ext 21 for more information.

• Living Large Classes are free and open to the public. Presented by Love INC of Columbia.

Child Care
Child care is a service only for parents/guardians present in Living Large classes. This is not a children's program, but child care for adults who are in classes. Church groups or individuals who would like to volunteer to assist in childcare, please call Love INC at 573-256-7662. 

• Infant-11 years old will be in child care; age-appropriate activities/refreshments.
• No child care program available for children 12 and older. 

Additional Information
You can join any class at any time, or come to any segment of the program. Everyone welcome! Transportation may be available for Living Large upon request. For more information, please call Love INC of Columbia at 573-256-7662.

Living Large Instructors and Volunteers

Jacquelyn Avant,  Urban Empowerment

Jerome & Rachel Baker, United Pentecostal

Baskaran Balasubramanian -

  Christian Fellowship

Donna Bureson, Stephens grad student

Cing Cing,  Christian Fellowship

Adrian Clifton, Urban Empowerment

Dim Vun Cing, Christian Fellowship

Carl Cummings, United Pentecostal

Don and Fran Day, Broadway Christian

Sandra Ellis, United Pentecostal

Mia Ferrell,   United Community Cathedral

Dan Hanneken, The Crossing

Megan Harvey, Missouri United Methodist

Kelly Hill, Christian Chapel

Josh Keichik, Karis Church

Jodie and Kelly Jackson, Memorial Baptist

Josh Kezer,    Christian Fellowship

Verna Laboy, Urban Empowerment

Sherryl Laws, Christian Fellowship

Michele Lee, Urban Empowerment

Susanne Logan, Evangelical Free Church

Virginie Peebler, Christian Fellowship

Edith Prince, Russell Chapel

Terrye Reahr, Grace Bible Church

Alyssa Rootes, First Assembly of God

Terry Seboldt, The Crossing

Catherine Shanahan, IHOP, KC

Lena Sheets, The Crossing

Karen Sinn, Community Methodist

Lauri Stoll, Christian Fellowship

Sharena Wallace, Urban Empowerment

Mary Wardenburg, Love INC

Misty Werkmeister, Sephens grad student

Zandria West, Urban Empowerment

Kevin White, Community Methodist

Pastor Christine Woods

  Urban Empowerment

Weekly Schedule 

• 6:00-6:15 p.m. Childcare Check-In
• 6:15-7:00 p.m. Practical Living
• 7:00-7:10 p.m. Refreshments
• 7:10-8:00 p.m. Spiritual Development
• 6:15-8:00 p.m. Early Motherhood
  

 

Practical Living, 6:15-7:00 PM

Job Seekers Support (every  week)

• Employment Search Tips and Job Leads

• Support to Keep your Spirits Up

• Interview clothing vouchers for participants

 

Money Management (every week)

• Banking, Budgeting, Overcoming Debt and More

• Great New Ideas for cutting Expenses and Saving

• Store coupons and helpful tools for participants

 

Personal Growth (One each week)

Uniquely You (Feb 16, & 23, Mar 1)

• Personalities/Love Languages

• Recognizing Your Strengths

• How We See God/World Religions

 

Taking Care of Ourselves (Mar 8, 15, 22, & April 5, & 12)

• When to Go to the Doctor

• Easy Diet Changes/Healthy Recipes

• Exercises Anyone Can Do

• Guided Relaxation and Stress Relief Tips

• Gardening – Windowsill, Buckets & Beyond

 

Expanding our Hearts (April 19, & 26, & May 3)

• Moving Past Habits

• Gaining Empathy for Others’ Challenges

• Dealing with Difficult People/Conflict Resolution

 

Helpful (and Wacky) Skills Fair (May 10)

• Multiple Stations to learn everything from a  new dance step to how to sew on a button

 

 

Spiritual Development 7:10– 8:00 PM

Stories of Faith (Moderated by Jerome Baker)

• 12 Different speakers will share their personal story of overcoming obstacles, forging ahead, making a difference

 

 

Child Care

Child care is a service only for parents/

Guardians  present in Living Large classes.

•  Call 256-7662 to register!

• Childcare and activities are provided for children 0 – 11 years old     

• No child care program available for children 12 and older

 

Especially for Mothers

 

Early Motherhood (Every Week)

• Education and Support for Expectant Mothers and Mothers of Young Children

 

Childbirth Classes, 6:15-7:00 PM (5 weeks: Feb 16 – Mar 15)

Childbirth classes will be offered Feb 16 –Mar 15. These are the same classes that are offered at Boone Hospital Center.   Instructor is Edith Prince, RN, longtime nurse and instructor at Boone Hospital.

 

Come for personalized instruction and DVD presentations on several topics including:          What’s Happening To Me?,  How Will I Know I’m In Labor?, Am I Packed and Ready To Go?, What Are Those Machines, Monitors, and Medicines?  A second 5-week class will be offered if there is interest. Call the office if interested.

 

Transportation Upon Request