HOPE-UNION
MOPS
MOPS
Program At Hope Church & Union United Methodist 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. Hope-Union MOPS is jointly sponsored by Hope Church and Union United Methodist Church and the meetings alternate between the two churches.
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What
does a MOPS group look like?
Hope-Union
MOPS Steering Committee
Meeting information
WHEN: Usually 4th Tuesday of the month – Please check calendar for changes in the schedule and meeting location.
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE: Location alternates between
Hope Church, 200 Dapron
Drive, Belleville, IL 62226
And
Union United Methodist Church, 721 East Main, Belleville, IL 62220
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
Hope 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.
Hope-Union MOPS
Steering Committee
Amy
Pannier Coordinator and
Financial Coordinator
Katie
Manno Assistant
Coordinator and Publicity
Jessi Grant Hospitality
Nikkie Kreiter Creative Activities
Cori Scott MOPPETS