New Braunfels News

April Update:

SJRC canceled on us the day of the workshop. They forgot they had scheduled the girls for horse therapy and would not make it back to the campus in time. 

March Update:

Thank you to our March workshop leader, Lesli Rodriguez, for creating a Chicktime custom made T-Shirt Shop for this months activity with the teen moms who live at SJRC .

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..With the help of faithful volunteer,Mari Alexander and Chicktime New Braunfels Managing Leader, Brittney Fergusen, the girls were able to create and make their very own T-shirt with the help of laptops, cricuts, press machines and so much more!

 

 

 

We didn’t get pictures of all the finished projects, but we can tell you that the girls were excited to learn a new task and walk away owning something they made!

 

 

 

Additional thanks to Lesli for asking her husband to make his famous enchiladas, rice and beans for the dinner before we started making t-shirts. Volunteer Donnette Tyler , brought Pico De Gallo, tortilla chips , queso , drinks and an assortment of Mexican cookies! Yummy!!

 

Chapter Co-Leader, Erica Sifuentes, is the ultimate baby whisperer! She rocks, feeds and plays with the babies and toddlers so the young moms can participate with ease!

The girls gave out lots of hugs and thanks as they said good bye to us! New volunteer, Ally Rodriguez, received the most!!

It’s a beautiful thing to visit the girls at SJRC once a month and give them love and attention.

We are always looking for help. Join us one month!

#lovewhereyoulive

#loveoneanother

 

 

February Update:

Tonight we had a group of beautiful volunteers who were the hands and feet of Christ to young girls who desperately want and need the attention of Godly women. To be seen. To be loved. To have Grace extended to them.

I’m always humbled by the grassroots mission of Chicktime and the compassionate ladies God sends to do HIS work.

Thank you to our February workshop leader, Mari Alexander, for teaching the girls how to make tissue paper flowers to decorate their bedrooms.

The girls really got into the activity so Mari left the girls with supplies to continue making flowers through the night. Mari also made a yummy Chicken Taco dinner for the girls. New volunteers Stephanie and Ann helped with dessert and paper products. What a blessing!

I love how everyone had a role tonight… to rustle toddlers, hold babies, encourage, cut tissue and string… laugh… listen…

all of it!

Wow!

 

January Update:

December Update:

We did not meet this month as the campus had a lot of holiday events and activities. See YOU in January!

November Update:

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October Fun!

September Update:

August 2022:

July Update:

Our July workshop had to be postponed due to Covid. See you in August. 

June Update:

Our June Workshop took a turn to a more colorful option this evening! Shannon Elizabeth Villearreal was our Workshop leader this month. She is a lover of all things crafty and I KNEW she would bring an amazing workshop to the SJRC Harvey House . We all had a great time tie-dying towels for them to use in the HOT upcoming summer months! Can’t wait to see them next month to see how they all turned out! Thank you Merilee for taking them home to wash for them! It’s always great when you come! For dinner Christine Drotts made an amazing meal! We had chicken, Pasta, Warm brownies and an amazing strawberry dessert!! The girls were amazing and very receptive to us coming out today. It was a smaller group this month but per the usual lots of chaos with lots of laughter! We were thankful that Lori joined us as this month! Hopefully she loved coming as much as we loved having her! We never know how these young mothers felt before we came but God always brings smiles and love by the time Chicktime is over. Our workshop never seem to last long enough but they know we are always back the second Thursday of the month at 5:30. If you’re interested in volunteering with us at please reach out or just show up ! Our next workshop for July 14th will be posted soon!

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March Update:

It’s so hard to put into words how good it feels to show up for someone who really needs you!

Tonight at our Chicktime New Braunfels March workshop a group of loving and giving women showed up for the teen moms who live at SJRC- Pregnant and Teen Mom Program. Whatever the reason is that brought them to this place … we don’t care! Their story has been hard and they need us!

Chicktime volunteer,Laura Najvar, provided all the fixings for a build your own Nacho bar! The girls built their plates high! Desserts and beverages were provided by Donnette Tyler… Lemonade, cookies and brownies… Yum!

Lesli Rodriguez was in charge of the monthly activity ! The girls painted terra cotta pots and planted succulents ! They all did such a beautiful job! The babies were fed, held, rocked and loved!

Until next month… our hearts are full!

February Update:

Chicktime New Braunfels celebrated Valentines with the teen moms, babies and one very active toddler that live at SJRC.

We had homemade Lasagna and Caesar Salad ( thank you Cathy Bohne)… Strawberry Cupcakes and a homemade cookie cake with every kind of soda you can imagine ( thank you Donnette Tyler) and a Valentine craft designed, cut and prepped by Mari Alexander! Extra special Volunteers – Laura Najvar , Terri Villanueva and Ashley Williams rocked and fed babies so moms could chill, create, and chow- and everyone served, praised, and encouraged!!

Toward the end of our time together… one of the teen moms asked if she could have our attention… the room got quiet.

She thanked Chicktime for dinner and the craft and for just showing up! We asked her if she knew why we showed up every month? Her response was “cause you love us and no one else does”. There was silence in the room for a bit… and perhaps a few tears shed… if we come for anything at all… we come for that!! We absolutely 100 percent want the young moms and their children to know they are loved !!

Thank you for supporting Chicktime New Braunfels! Make it the year you come serve with us in person or if you would like to help with meals… reach out to us!

We can do the shopping and cooking if you would like to send gift cards!

All our love,

Brittney and Erica

Chicktime New Braunfels Chapter Leaders

January Update:

December Update:

We were so excited to have 3 new faces join us this time, Kris Cox, Loren Crawford, Jessica Garcia. We are so thankful your hearts brought you 3 to serve with us. We hope to see y’all in the New Year  

November Update:

reminder it’s the 1st Thursday of each month at 5. And if you want more info please reach out. We would love to have you join us one month!

October Update:

October workshop with our girls was a hit!! We made Halloween Lanterns and it was messy and so much fun!! Cannot wait until next month for our next workshop! So thankful to be able to meet in person with our girls again.

September Update:

August Update:

Food, Fun and Glow Sticks.

We had a blast combining forces with Chicktime Bulverde and having a back to school party together. Both of our chapters now serve on the same campus. Our teen mom program got moved to the Bulverde campus when the 2021 winter storms damaged the New Braunfels property. At present, they will continue to be housed there.

Hope to see you next month.

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May Update:

This evening Chicktime New Braunfels provided a special Mother’s Day Dinner for our young moms and their children. Our girls enjoyed it so much, and each received a sweet Mother’s Day gift as well. 

April Update:

Thanks to a special Chicktime volunteer, the  young moms got to have a little fun with succulent planting.

Planting Love is what Chicktime is all about!

March Update:

What a blessing to have Erica Sifuentes plan a self-care workshop for our teen moms.

Many times moms are so busy taking care of other things they forget to care for themselves. Erica provided Color Street nail kits in pretty bling boxes and also gave them some Ipsy bags.

And of course a snack is always the best way to finish off the day – Banana splits!!

February Update:

We are thankful for Miriam Heagan and the beautiful workshop she put together for our teen moms this month.

We had a blast putting the kits together.

…. and hope the girls will enjoy making them!

and will be reminded that they are loved!

God is good. All the Time God is good.

January Update:

We can’t say enough about our January workshop ! Creating beautiful T-shirt’s, laughing, and the food… don’t forget about the food! Our workshop leader, Merrilee, out did herself and our young moms were blessed.

December Update:

Lots and Lots of Christmas fun was dropped off at SJRC Texas-New Braunfels. Ugly Sweater and ornament cookie decorating kits, snowman kit, reindeer ornament kit, sticker pages for the kids, and some other kits as well as hot chocolate and Christmas cakes. The young moms and their kids are going to be so busy.

Merry Christmas Chicktime New Braunfels.

November Update:

Happy Autumn !

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September Update:

August Update:

So bummed we couldn’t stay and have ice cream sundaes with our teen moms, but apparently the goodies we took today went over well! Can’t wait to see them again and hug their necks!

July Update:

Thank you, Becca Ellis, for preparing such a comprehensive workshop teaching our young moms how to meal plan, budget and make wise choices with their foods shopping!

 We also shared a delicious meal of two different types of spaghetti and several healthy pasta choices. 

Spending time with these young ladies is always a blessing!

February Update:

January Update:

January workshop was so special.

Debbie shared with us what it meant to be broken and that our bad experiences can still be used to bring meaning to our lives and the lives of others.

We made fun mosaic creations to represent this concept!

See YOU next week.

December Update:

November Update:

We had a blast showing our single moms how to create their own fall-themed decorations.

They were all so creative and seemed to really enjoy the workshop!

And what kind of fall gathering would it be without chili, cornbread, Fritos, pumpkin-shaped rice crispy treats, and apple cider o such a cold and rainy night.

See you next month!

October Update:

What a fun time tonight with our young moms learning to do Zentangles art form taught by Lindy Hargrave Art!

It looks really intricate but so simple When you follow the steps! I can see how one could get caught up for hours working on something like this!

And of course We can’t get together without food and treats!!

September Update:

August Update:

It’s a beautiful day at Chicktime New Braunfels!

Deborah Smith, the founder of Chicktime New Braunfels is transitioning out to start a new chapter~Chicktime New Braunfels Downtown~

How exciting!!

AND we  have  a new Managing Leader to take her place at Chicktime New Braunfels who has a deep desire to LOVE and spread JOY through Chicktime workshops and continue the legacy that has already been started!

God is moving in BIG ways in New Braunfels, Texas !!! Two Chicktime Chapters! Wow!!

Welcome Brittney!

July Update:

Our workshop is canceled today, July 3rd.

We have rescheduled it for Sunday, July 14th from 4-6! Hope to see you then.

June Update:

What a great time we had with our girls this evening creating personal journals, bookmarks and bracelets.

We also had a wonderful taco bar too!

Thank you Becca for leading this workshop!

May Update:

Being a teen mom is hard and scary and life changing , but our girls are strong, courageous and determined! We got to celebrate Mother’s Day with these lovely young ladies Saturday at the Gristmill here in New Braunfels. We all ate yummy food, had lots of laughs and shared our dreams and hopes. I am always amazed at these girls. They certainly bless me every time I am with them. Thank you so much to all of our friends that sponsored a young lady. It was a great day!🌸

April Update:

Cickitme was amazing! Our sweet girls got to try on prom dresses and pick the perfect one. It was heartwarming to see the pure delight in the girls. Some have never put on a beautiful gown….you could see their face light up and it was magical. We also passed out bibles to all our young ladies. We know God will aways make a way.

Making tie blankets was also part of our evening fun.  Everyone needs a soft, cozy blanket. Even better when you make it yourself.

Thank you Chicktime ladies for making our workshop so special.

We had this workshop planned for March, but because our workshop was canceled we will try again! Join us~

Take 2!

March Update:

SJRC had to cancel our workshop as the girls had another commitment. We will see you next month! Same activity and workshop leader, but make sure you pay attention to the date! We are going to meet on a Thursday!

February Update:

Wow! What a great time we had at February Chicktime New Braunfels!

The girls made posters of quotes that inspire them and give them hope.

We really loved being part of their sharing. These young ladies are brave, strong, and courageous.

They teach us so much!

January Update;

Beginner’s Beading tested our creativity as well as patience and perseverance (for some)!

Join us next month! Our February workshop is going to be a great one!

December Update:

What a great time we had Saturday at SJRC!!!

We decorated stockings, exchanged socks with a with a white elephant game, pictures with the girls and their baby and ate yummy cookies!

We are so blessed to get to share the Christmas cheer with the beautiful girls

Thank you Chicktime ladies for all you did to make this workshop a special one!

November Update:

Love was shared at our November workshop!

October Update:

We had such a fun day at October 2018 Chicktime New Braunfels!

We had our dear friend Maggie Lizarraga come out and do facials and make-up for the girls….and they loved it. It was so fun to see the girls embrace their beauty!

Thank you ladies for coming out to love, encourage and help the girls.

See you next month!

September Update:

Our  Zumba workout was awesome! What a workout, but so much fun!

Volunteers is the reason Chicktime exists~ so thank you!

We hope to see everyone next month! The fun continues with a new activity!

August Update:

What a fun time we had at our workshop this month!

We had our fabulous leader Jess doing yoga with the girls and their babies!

It was so awesome to see the girls embrace yoga and the calm it provides.

Til next time~ Namaste

July Update:

We had a successful Chicktime New Braunfels kickoff today at SJRC New Braunfels, thanks to our fearless leader, Deborah Boesch Smith, all the wonderful volunteers and staff as well! What a blessing to get to know some of the young moms who are working hard at being the best they can be for their kids! Moms painted memories with their little one’s hand and footprints and kids got to do their own painting, followed by a healthy snack and visiting! Thank you to everyone who showed up – we are looking forward to many more opportunities to support and encourage these sweet girls.