Mentor Moms

Vicki Lamb

I have been married to Rex for 32 years. We have 3 daughters, Kelsi and twins Erin and Jenna. We also have one 6 year old granddaughter Sydney. What a joy she is!   I grew up on a farm by Hampton a sprawling metropolis of 380 people. I learned a strong work ethic from this.  I have been a hospice volunteer for 17 years. I train other volunteers but mostly I have clients who I fall in love with and do various things with them. They are my teacher’s in life.  I love to travel with my husband all over the world but my happy place is the beach. I also love to read, paint and spend time with friends.  This will be my third year as a Mentor Mom and I am excited for this opportunity. I love young Moms!

Cindy Brunott

I am originally from Dallas, Texas.  I am married to the Senior Pastor at First Evangelical Free Church, Mark Brunott.  We have been married for 42 years.  We moved to Lincoln 37 years ago to join the ministry here at FEFC and we never left.  We have 3 adult children, who are all married.  We are also blessed with 6  granddaughters!  My hobbies include taking care of my granddaughters, reading, and handwork such as embroidery, needlepoint, and cross stitch. I enjoy being around younger women and helping any way I can sharing my experiences.

Lorri Goode

I grew up a farmer’s daughter on the other side of Nebraska.  My husband Scott and I met at John Brown University and have now been married 32 years.  We have 4 kids, 3 married, one in heaven and 3 adorable grandbabies. We have been attending First Free for 29 years, all of those years being involved in mom’s groups, bible studies and then MOPS when it was first started. I love investing in young women and instilling a love for the Word.  I have been involved with First Free MOPS in some capacity since it began 20 years ago.  I took a year sabbatical to learn to be still with God and to seek Him in what’s next in beginning the empty nest stage.  I’m so excited that He’s clearly led me back to MOPS, and I’m thrilled to spend time with you all!

Kathy Megrue

     I grew up on a farm near Blair, Ne.  I met my husband Greg and we were married one year after I was out of high school. We were going to move to Lincoln where my husband had an elementary school teaching job.  The government had other plans for us.  Greg was drafted into the Army and was to leave for boot camp three days after our wedding day.  To a new bride, it seemed like the end of the world. Greg joined the Air Force and took a three month delayed enlistment. We were stationed in Topeka, KS for three years. Our first son was born at the Air Force base. The total hospital bill was, $7.25. That was the food I ate.

     After 4 years in the Air Force, we moved to Lincoln where Greg taught school and I worked as a part-time Para-professional and a Health Technician. We will celebrate 50 years of marriage. We have three sons, three wonderful daughter-in-laws and two absolutely amazing grandchildren.

      I love being with family, teaching kids and women about the Lord, traveling (our grandkids live in Dallas), swimming, reading, being outdoors, praying, showing mercy and laughing.

     This is my fifth year in MOPS.   Two years as MOPPETs child care co-coordinator and third year as a Mentor.  I count it a privilege, a blessing, and an honor to serve young moms and their families.

Jill Baker
  

Personal
My husband Brian and I have been married for 34 years and live just outside of Bennet on 3 acres.

We have two children, our oldest, Abby, and her family are missionaries with AIM (Africa Inland Missions) in Korr, Kenya. The first term they will serve is a 3 yr term so they will be home again in 2021. Craig her husband teaches in a Christian high boarding school in the village and Abby serves as a women’s bible study leader and is busy homeschooling her two oldest children.

Our son Ben is currently living in north Lincoln with friends, working and taking online classes as that allows him the flexibility to work more hours during the school year.  Ben is majoring in Business and enjoys Husker football, hanging out with friends and a good homecooked meal now and then.

Spiritual
I was raised in a Christian home and I asked Jesus INTO my heart at age 7, but it was at age 27 that I finally GAVE Him my heart. I have served many different roles since then in music, drama, youth ministry and women’s ministry.

Work
I have worked in Public Relations, Admissions, Grant Project Specialist, Designer, Stager and in Accounting. I got my Realtor’s license in 2018 and work with a team that allows me to function as Realtor, Photographer, and Stager.

Fun Fact
My 81 year Mom now lives with us in an apartment we built in 2017  on our acreage. I am thankful that we are able to have her nearby so we can keep tabs on her and still allow her her own space to be independent.

Carolyn Meter

I grew up in Gering (western Nebraska) where I met my husband, Mick.  We moved to Lincoln the day after we were married – 35 years ago.  We have three sons and three daughters-in-law:  Austin (32) and Tiffany, Cameron (28) and Kylie, & Nate (25) and Paige.  They live in Omaha and Lincoln.  We are blessed with twin granddaughters, Allison & Elena, who celebrated their 1^st birthday in July.  It is wonderful to have our kids close and spending time together is one of my favorite things.  I work three days a week as the Financial Administrator in the First Free Church office.  When I’m not working, I love to quilt and decorate our home.   I was blessed to be the MOPS creative activities coordinator 20+ years ago and I am excited to be able to be a part of this wonderful organization again.  Raising a family is a challenging job and I pray that I can encourage young moms as they journey through this season of life.

Marcie Haes
I joined MOPS 15 years ago when my daughter was one year old.  Since then I have served as a Friendship Group Leader and this is my second year as a Mentor.  I work part-time at Swanson Russell Associates as a Project Manager Assistant.  I enjoy spending time with my husband of 22 years, my two teenagers (when they have time) and my dog, Banjo.  I also attend Tuesday morning WOW Bible Study here at First Free.  So excited for this MOPS year!

Jen Omel
My husband is Ryan, children are Ellie (19-UNL), West (17-senior), Natasha (15-sophomore), Dane (13-7th grade)  Rowen (10- 4th grade).  I work part-time as a RN at Bryan East in Outpatient Surgery.  I was a part of MOPS in many different roles for 9 years.