 |
 |
 |
MOPS Meetings are 9:30-11:30 am
1st Thursday each month Please feel free to attend a meeting. If you decide to join MOPS, there will be a $24 annual membership fee. This entitles you to a MOPS magazine and other special gifts from MOPS International. MOPS MEETS AT: |
Any questions? Please contact us and we’d be glad to assist you.
Call or write us here
What is MOPS?
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, a program designed for mothers with children under school age. MOPS meets the needs of every mom – urban and suburban moms, stay-at-home moms and working moms, teen, single, married moms – moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be!
MOPS isn’t a new concept. MOPS began in 1973 when a Life Group of moms met in a local church near Denver to share their common needs. Today, approximately 2800 groups meet in churches throughout the United States, Canada and 13 other countries, reaching over 104,000 women and their families. Mothers of preschoolers lead MOPS groups, so they have the chance to develop their leadership skills through experience and excellent training opportunities.
Our Mothers of Preschoolers ministry (MOPS) started over 6 years ago here at First Christian Church. We became a chartered MOPS group through MOPS International and we meet once a month September through May.
How can MOPS help moms?
MOPS encourages moms through resources, such as books, the MOPS International Web site, and MOMSense radio and magazine. MOPS also helps mom through relationship, established in the context of MOPS groups that provide a caring atmosphere for today’s others of young children. In a MOPS group, a mom has an opportunity to share concerns, explore areas of creativity, and hear instruction from a MOPS Mentor that equips her for the responsibilities of family and community. The MOPS group also includes MOPPETS, a loving, learning experience for children.
What are MOPPETS?
- MOPPETS are volunteer workers that share their love of Christ with the children of MOPS moms. MOPPETS watch the preschoolers while their moms attend the 2 hour meeting twice a month. A curriculum is provided and more importantly the fun is never ending.
- MOPPET workers are thoroughly screened to ensure only the highest and most qualified volunteers are taking care of our precious children.
- Periodically you may see fathers helping with our children. These are our FOPS - Fathers of Preschoolers and have gone through the same screening process as any other MOPPET volunteer.
- Every effort is made to provide this service at no cost to the attending mom.
- MOPPETS classrooms are available for children birth to age five.
- MOPPETS Coordinator is Danielle Haynes.
What is the MOPS to MOM Connection?
MOPS to Mom Connection offers a chance for moms just like you to take a break and be nurtured. With your cup of coffee in hand, sit back for five minutes and be uplifted by Mom-E-Mail, MOMSense magazine, or the other benefits. For an annual fee of $20 you receive the following benefits:
- MOMSense Magazine , 6 times per year
- MOM-E-MAIL, weekly emails of encouragement
- A MOPS calendar with many MOM-tips, downloads and Mom information
After attending a trial MOPS meeting you will be asked to register for MOPS to MOM Connection so you can receive the full benefits of being a MOPS mom. Payment options are available. Please see Susan for more details.
2008 - 2009 Calendar of Events
MOPS Monthly Newsletters
December 2008 |
March 2009 |
|
October 2008 |
January 2009 |
April 2009 |
November 2008 |
February 2009 |
May 2009 |
How can you help MOPS grow and reach more moms?
- Tell a friend about MOPS
- Pray for moms who need Christ
- Pray for our steering team and our moms who attend our meetings
For more information about MOPS, please call Diane Lytle, MOPS Coordinator at 407-933-5096.
