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Chicktime
Contact Info
Chicktime
Cooking for a Cause
P.J. Oliver
pjoliver123@yahoo.com
Chicktime Concho Pearls
(San Angelo)
Denise Gonzalez
deniseg97@hotmail.com
Chicktime Denton
Amber Watkins
amberlynnw22@yahoo.com
Chicktime Encourage
Smithson Valley
Beth Ann Erhardt
erhardt5@aol.com
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Tejeda
Diane Godwin
dgodwin831@sbcglobal.net
Chicktime San Marcos
Lora Williams
wlorakc324@yahoo.com
Chicktime Smalltown
(Uvalde)
Dixie Radicke
dixieradicke@sbcglobal.net
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 Greetings!
Have any of you ever wondered why I sign each of my letters 'Joyfully' or 'With Joy'?
The answer is GRACE. We hear that word alot, but until we experience the fullness of grace I'm not sure most of us ever truly know the depth of the meaning.
I think the reason grace exists is that in God's eternal wisdom, he knew we would mess up and need it. The problem with most of us though... we don't want to admit our imperfections... so round and round we go on the carousel of destruction until eventually we break.
There are two kinds of breaking that I have experienced. The good breaking... when I break down and admit I'm helpless to get where I need to go... that I need God to get there. I say this is the good kind because once I take His hand... the grace flows and the provision to get through ANY situation sustains me. The other kind of breaking is the not so good kind. That is the breaking up of everything dear to us because we won't submit to God and admit that His way is the only way. We keep our sin hidden and don't address it.
Today, reach out to someone you trust and admit the weakness you are hiding from everyone. Admit to someone your secret sin and ask them to pray with you. Miracles will overtake you. I can promise you that.
With a joyful heart I close this letter. You see... I am full of His grace... because many years ago I made the decision to begin ridding my life and heart of sin.
I have given my weakness to Him and He has given me His joy.
Always Joyful,
Lori
Chicktime Founder
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We are officially kicking off our new social media campaign!!
Facebook has proven to be a useful tool for engaging people and information about worthwhile endeavors such as the one we are walking together!
We encourage you to be a part of reaching people across the world by inviting your friends to be a part of Chicktime's network, so please "Like" us and spread the word! Search for "Chicktime" on facebook to find some of our chapter's online or click on the Facebook link below!
You must be a valid Facebook subscriber to view our pages.
 Chicktime Canyon Lake
Chicktime Austin
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Chicktime Canyon Lake
(formerly Chicktime New Life)
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 On Saturday, November 13th, the precious girls at New Life experienced a little inner and outer beauty treatment! Audra Hughes and her handy helper (and cousin) Melissa, happily snapped glamour shots of each girl at her own private photo session! This was after the received the royal make-up session by our "well trained" staff of volunteers. Each girl will receive her glamour shot photo! Many thanks Audra for making this another special treat for the girls. Rhonda Troll, pastor at Bulverde UMC, led our discussion on that beauty which is most important to God - our inner beauty. Each precious girl had the opportunity to express in writing those things that keep them from seeing themselves as beautiful or seperated from the love God has for them. Each of these cards were to be burned in accordance with the scripture "trading ashes for beauty." We are so thankful for each of the volunteers that gave their time this morning and each Chicktime Saturday in our effort to make sure the girls at New Life are beautiful and loved!
Chicktime Canyon Lake has partnered with Homes for our Troops and we have our marching orders! Our big volunteer day is Saturday, December 11. We will be installing plants and other landscape items at the project site. If you can volunteer on Dec. 11, please email us info@chicktime.com as soon as possible. We are still in need of monetary donations to cover the plant and landscape materials costs.
Homes for our Troops is a non-profit organization committed to building new homes for our brave soldiers permanently disabled while serving our country!
Volunteer Needs at New Life New Life is in need of surrogate parents to attend the ARDS intake and exit meetings that the girls have at Trinity Charter School. Normally the girls' parents are the advocates, but since most of them are not allowed contact, we use surrogates. Meetings are held during the day each Wednesday. Surrogates can also tutor their girl one on one during the school day. We are in desperate need of a volunteer librarian. The volunteer needs to be available during the school day (one day a week) for the girls to check out library books and to help reshelve books. We have a computerized check out system.
UPCOMING DATES
(click on the event below to register)
To learn more about New Life Children's Treatment Center www.newlifechildrenscenter.org
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Concho Pearls (San Angelo)
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 This month we met up with the girls at Gospel Ministries. This is a place for kids to come after school for safety, snacks and to learn about Jesus. We volunteered to help them pack large ziploc baggies with items to send to Juarez, Mexico. These bags will be given to children who come hear about Jesus and afterwards, they receive a "present" for being there. Packing the bags was fun and we "oohed and aahed" over many of the little items going in the bags. Imagine US getting excited over finding some chapstick or colored hair bands in a box of miscellaneous items! We knew the children would be even MORE excited to have these items as their own.Currently, there are only 3 girls at the Concho Valley Girls Home. Of the three, one is about to go home and the other is on a probationary period to see if she can stay. Please continue to pray for these young girls, they each are so special.
Merry Christmas from the
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Chicktime Cooking for a Cause
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 We have been busy with life and love and are still here to serve you and the children of Central Texas! Contact PJ today for your dessert needs! Remember, ALL proceeds are donated to CASA of Central Texas!
To place an order with PJ, please email her at pjoliver123@yahoo.com
To learn more about CASA visit their website at http://www.casacentex.org/
Place your holiday orders now and benefit a great cause at the same time!
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November's Chicktime at Bokenkamp was held on the 20th with several new girls in attendance. Cathy Leal prepared a fun project for the girls and volunteers! Everyone got creative and crafty making desktop message centers. The girls stamped, cut & created unique works of art that expressed their individual styles.
We ask everyone to join us in remembering these girls in your prayers, as the holiday season is a very sad & difficult time for them. We will be bringing a little Christmas cheer their way at our December Chicktime, which will be held on the 18th and will be a cookie decorating Christmas party!
To learn more about how to serve the children at the Bokenkamp Children's Center through Chicktime, contact Carolina at lovepazazdance@yahoo.com
Bokenkamp Childrens Center
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Our event on Saturday, November 13th was great! We had 9 volunteers with 8 resident girls from the Nelson Center. We were blessed to have another group of ladies from a local church attend and help us with the event as well. We set up 4 tables with games such as Bunko, Mexican Train, Uno, Skip Bo, cards and had apples and grapes to munch on. We had a blast!!!! One of the girls from the church group brought about 10 hoola hoops! The hoola hoops were a HUGE hit!!!! It was so much fun! Although we had a great time laughing, playing, eating and just talking, the greatest part of the morning was when we were standing in the cafeteria waiting on the girls to join us. We were all so excited to see the girls again, and a little anxious to see if they were going to be excited to see us. When the doors flung open, the girls RAN to us giving us high fives and hugs. This is why we do what we do!!!
To find out more about the Nelson Children's Center, please click on the link below or contact Rebekah Poling, Volunteer Coordinator, at 940-484-8232 x303.The Nelson Children's Center
Upcoming Dates
Click on any link below to register for that event on our website
Saturday, December 11, 2010 - Chicktime Christmas party! Saturday, January 15, 2011 - Dress Up and Tea Party! Saturday, February 19, 2011 - Arts and Crafts! |
Encourage Tejeda Hits Chicktime San Antonio
The girls of Encourage Tejeda set out to serve the community this Thanksgiving and what better way to serve, but to help a local Chicktime Chapter conduct their monthly activity. The group showed up at St. Peter's/St. Joseph's children's home with instructions that they were going to help lead craft projects for the teenagers that live in the home. The girls participated hand in hand with their new friends at St. PJ's never knowing how impactful a few hours on a Saturday morning could be to the hurting teens, but also to their own heart. From the moment they arrived the Holy Spirit used them to carry out Chicktime San Antonio. Special thanks to all the Encourage Tejeda moms who helped transport the girls to the home (bright and early)!
It is our desire to grow these girls to know Jesus Christ as their
personal savior and to be HIS disciples. How exciting that
Chicktime was part of the journey!
All for His glory,
Diane Godwin and Donnette Tyler
May God, who gives you patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5
Encourage Smithson Valley
"For I was hungry, while you had all you needed. I was thirsty, but you drank bottled water. I was a stranger, and you wanted me deported. I needed clothes, but you needed more clothes. I was sick, and you pointed out the behaviors that led to my sickness. I was in prison, and you said I was getting what I deserve." -Paraphrase of Matthew 25 by Richard Stearns, president of World Vision
 The SV Encourage crew joined with a group from the SV FACS group to prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless congregation of Church Under the Bridge. CUB gathers each Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday to worship, share the Word and enjoy a meal together out in the open for all to see and join in. We were blessed by Pastor Greg Goodrich's message as well as the opportunity to join in providing some spiritual as well as physical food for this precious community. Thank you God for smiling on us this day!!
Please contact Beth Ann Erhardt for more information. erhardt5@aol.com
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Upcoming Dates
Register here for our December 18th event!
Register here for our January 15th event!
Service Reminder...
At our orientation we challenged each other to sign up at least 5 people a piece for The Good Samaritan Project!!! The race is on and we will give the winner their pick from our Chicktime Merchandise! The Crisis Center is truly a life line for many women and children in their darkest hour. We are reaching out to friends and family asking for their help with the Samaritans Heart Campaign. By agreeing to help all you have to do is pledge $20 a month for the next year. It is a small amount that can make a HUGE difference. If you would rather make a one-time donation instead that is great too! Every penny helps and no amount is too small (or too big!!!) If you would like a pledge card, please let us know and we will mail one to you or you can mail your donation directly to the Crisis Center at 313 W. Debard, Palestine, TX 75801. After you have signed up, they will mail a monthly reminder to you... How easy is that?! Remember also, that Donnie would love to come speak to any church groups, etc. just let him no where and when! 903-723-5858
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Please contact Tamara Sanchez
Upcoming Dates:
December 2010 - Retama Village - TBA
January 2011 - Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort - TBA
February - Rossy Gonzalez - TBA
March - Jennifer Hall - TBA
April - Lupita Azmora - TBA
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Celebrating the Holiday Season at Chicktime San Antonio
Crafts! Crafts! and More Crafts! On November 20th, Emily Alexander,
Lesli Rodriquez and Ashleigh Pepper led Chicktime San Antonio by helping the girls at St. PJ's get ready for the holiday season. Three stations of different Christmas crafts were set up which allowed the girls to work at their own pace. Once a craft was done, they just got up and went to the next station until all were complete. The girls even made a Christmas decoration for their room!
The girls also made homemade Christmas cards to be given to soldiers through the organization, Soldiers Angels. The girls used stamps and other art supplies to create unforgettable cards for care packages for the troops. This activity helped the girls know how they can make a difference. Special thanks to Mari Alexander, who got all the supplies and did all the prep work, but got sick and was unable to attend!
Snacks were provided by Encourage Tejeda.
What a blessing it is to serve!
Diane Godwin and Donnette Tyler
Be Strong and Courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your GOD is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Chicktime San Antonio Schedule:
(click on the underlined events to register)
December 18th - Kelly Stewart and Kaylee Rocha - Christmas Party
January 15th 2011-Patti Rittiman-Powder Puff Football
February 19th 2011- Peri Villanueva & Diana Flores (activity TBA)
March 19th 2011-Becky Fralix-Photography
April 16th 2011-Kelly Fowler-Volleyball Clinic
May 21st 2011-Colleen Douglas-Art
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What are you thankful for? Chicktime Smalltown and the Girls of Big Springs Children's Ranch spent this month's get-together doing a service project for the men and women serving our country overseas. We are thankful for all our troops who will be spending their holidays away from their loved ones while they defend our freedom. Christmas will be coming soon and we can't help but wonder how many will be alone on a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home. May God hold each person in the military in the palm of His hand and may each member of the military and their families be surrounded by God's angels of love and protection.
God Bless You...
December's event will be a Holiday Celebration...we will meet up with the Girls of Big Springs on December 19th at Jan Elliott's home for some hot chocolate, hot dogs and s'mores over the fire. We'll sing Christmas Carols and have a heartwarming Christmas Story read to us. Please join us if you can.
Sunday, December 19
The Elliott's Home (they live off Hwy 83 N about 2.5 to 3 miles north of Uvalde. The gate will be marked.
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Big Springs Ranch for Children
Events Calendar
(click on underlined date below to register)
Leader: Jan Elliot
Leader: Rebecca Buckner activity TBA
February 26, 2011
Teacher Appreciation Project
Leaders: Rachel Hesse and JoAnna Walker
March 26, 2011
Purity Talk for High School Girls led by Wanda Wilard
Making Books and Veggie Tales for younger girls led by Gaye Morris
April 23, 2011
Art Project
Leader: Beth Morris
May 28, 2011
Graduation Activities
Need Leaders for June 25, July 23, and August 27. Please contact Gaye with your ideas!
For information about any of our volunteer opportunities please contact:
Gaye Morris gayemorris2@yahoo.com
Smalltown Volunteer Committee
To learn more about Big Springs Ranch for Children www.thousandangels.org/ranch.htm
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Chicktime Chapters in the Works
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Women from across our state are in the process of forming Chicktime groups as we speak. They are in different stages and ALL need you! Please contact any of these women if you are feeling your heart tug in their direction, or know someone in their area you can share this newsletter with.
Katy
Chicktime Katy is in need of a leader. The Krause Children's Home in Katy is READY for Chicktime but without a leader... nothing can happen! If you would like to tour Krause and find out more about Chicktime Katy, email info@chicktime.com.
Boerne
Chicktime Boerne is in the process of forming a Chicktime group. They are currently looking for women to lead the monthly programs. If you would like to tour Meadowlands Children's Home and find our more about Chicktime Boerne, email info@chicktime.com
St. Judes
This wonderful children's home in the Smithson Valley area would love to have a Chicktime group serve their children. Please email info@chicktime.com to learn more. We are building a roster of interested members so contact us today if you would like to be added to the list!
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I want a Chapter in my area!
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With the enthusiasm of many new women interested in starting new Chicktime groups we thought it might be helpful to share with you how a new start up works!
First, contact Lori Rhodes lori@mlrhodes.com.
We are available to share the vision with your group if you would like us to travel to your area.
Once you decide to follow your heart and jump in, Chicktime is there to support you.
We offer a complimentary retreat for your founding team to attend a Chicktime event, free bookeeping (chicktime is a 501 (c) (3) public charity), free webpage on www.chicktime.com, free use of the fabulous Chicktime Calendar with unlimited postings and online registration for your events, wholesale pricing on all Chicktime merchandise to help with your fundraising, free publishing of your latest news in the Chicktime National Newsletter, invitations to all Chicktime National events, and as much hand holding as you need to get up and going!
Visit chicktime.com for a more complete listing of our start-up resources!
Asking the question of Why Chicktime? Call or email Lori and lets girl talk!!!
Food for thought: Have you ever wanted to deepen your relationships with the women in your life... with your daughters, your mothers, your sister, your friends... bring them to Chicktime and watch the walls come down... that is how the Holy Spirit works... walk in service to Him... and all your heart's desire will become yours. We can't explain it... we just know it to be true! And talk about new friendships... these are the real kind based on purpose and love.
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What is Chicktime National
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Chicktime, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity. With the new Chicktime groups forming, it is important for all members to realize there is a 'parent' organization that each Chick belongs to as well as her local Chicktime Group! We have decided to refer to Chicktime, Inc, the umbrella for our non-profit status as Chicktime National. Chicktime Inc. is our official name... but that is oh so boring!
This is important because in addition to the individual Chicktime group events, Chicktime National will also hold quarterly events as a way to introduce the idea of Chicktime to new friends and to provide opportunities for ALL the Chicks to come together.
Our conversations at the national events always seem to boil down to a common theme... the intrigue that so many women in one room share a common vision! Chicktime National offers a mission or leadership trip each spring, a summer retreat just for fun, as well as our national conventionuld in the fall.
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To purchase Chicktime Gear contact your local Chicktime Chapter. All proceeds go towards their local charities.
Chicktime Gear is available wholesale only to Chicktime Chapters. Contact lori@mlrhodes for current wholesale pricing.
If you would like to charter a Chicktime Chapter, contact Lori as well!
We are available to come out and set up a booth at your next event. All proceeds from the booth will go towards Chicktime Charities!
Free Chicktime Devotionals
availabe through your local Chicktime Chapters! Ask your Chapter about getting one today!
Follow this link to the free online version to check it out!
http://www.bobgass.com/todaysword.php
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We would like to encourage you to use the Chicktime Online Features from our www.chicktime.com website.
Newsletter/Chapter sign-up:
If you are receiving this email from Chicktime (not a forward), you are already registered online to receive the newsletter, but we encourage you to visit our website anyway and update your profile. This serves two purposes. One, we most likely typed your information in and maybe we didn't do it correctly! And two, once you learn how to use this simple process, you will most likely encourage everyone in your life to go to www.chicktime.com to sign up to receive our newsletter as well. Many husbands, dads, etc receive the newsletter and we LOVE that!!!
Simple Process:
Log onto www.chicktime.com (or click the link in the pink box to the right)
Scroll to bottom of homepage
Place your cursor in the little box, type in your email address, and click on 'go'
From there, follow the prompts and look for a verification email!
Once you receive the verification email:
Check the 'general interest' box for National Newsletters only
Check any other box (you may check them all) if you would like to keep up with those chapters!
That is it! Now you will receive information about upcoming events for each chapter you are interested in!
Online Registration for Events:
Log onto www.chicktime.com
Click on 'calendar of events'
Click on 'go to event calendar'
Click the 'register' button for any events you would like to attend
Follow the prompt to fill out your contact information
That is it! You are registered!
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Chicktime is a grass roots movement meant to support and encourage women living on the wild side, pursuing their passions with gusto. It is our belief that if each woman on the planet right now takes her place we can together accomplish the phenomenal.
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