MOPS
Program At Hope Church
“MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS
International exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban and rural
moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and married moms - moms with different
lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be!
MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are
foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.” MOPS International Website can be found at www.mops.org
Contents
What
does a MOPS group look like?
2009-2010
Theme – Together on Planet Mom
WHEN: 4th Tuesday of the month (Last meeting until September, 2010 will be May 25th )
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Hope Church, 200 Dapron Drive, Belleville, IL 62226
WHY: For mothers to relax, encourage and learn from one another about how to handle this rewarding, but sometimes tough time in our lives.
CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED!
For more information: Call the church
office at 618-234-2358 or e-mail chairman Amy Pannier at hope.mops@yahoo.com.
What is MOPS?
MOPS stands for Mothers of
Preschoolers. MOPS is a non-denominational Christian organization open to all
mothers with children from birth to kindergarten. MOPS helps moms and makes a difference in the lives of families.
The purpose of MOPS International is to nurture every mother of preschoolers by
meeting her distinct needs. This is carried out in a variety of ways by
offering:
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An opportunity for friendship with other
moms
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Encouragement and practical tips for
surviving the preschool years
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Meeting topics based on biblical values
about mothering, womanhood, and relationships
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Group discussions where moms can express
their thoughts and feelings.
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Time to express creativity in a variety of
activities.
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New life skills to take home.
What does a MOPS
group look like?
A MOPS group is an inviting
environment where women can come just as they are to build friendships, be
encouraged, and gain practical parenting strategies. All the while their
children are cared for in the MOPPETS program.
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Open
to any mother with children between the ages of 0-6 (but of course mothers with
older children are welcome as well).
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Groups
meet anywhere from 1 to 4 times a month depending on the need and run with the
traditional school year. Our plan will to be to start one time a month in the
evening.
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Will
involve a speaker and discussion time, food, creative arts/crafts, and
fellowship.
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Nursery
or MOPPETS program will be available for children up to 6 years of age.
2009-2010 Theme –
Together on Planet Mom
The
theme for this year is "Together on Planet Mom". We will
explore how to thrive in relationships Together
on Planet Mom. The theme book for 2009-2010 is "Life on Planet
Mom: A Down to Earth Guide to your Changing Relationships" by Lisa T.
Bergren. The book is part of MOPS international Membership.