Welcome all Moms! MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, a ministry program designed to encourage mothers with young children (ages birth - 1st grade) through relationships and resources. Our moms come from all different backgrounds, lifestyles and denominations, yet we have similar needs and a shared desire to be the very best mothers that God created us to be.
Our MOPS group provides a caring and accepting environment where we gather together to encourage and support one another through fellowship. We learn from one another; we laugh and cry together; we even make meals for one another when we've had a baby or have simply had a hard week. MOPS is about sharing our lives with one another, and we want you to be a part of our community. You are not alone in this virtuous and noble calling of motherhood!
This Year's MOPS Theme for 2010 - 2011
Mothering is both art and science. It combines all of who we are to shape
healthy, resilient kids. Mothering is so complex it requires both sides of our
brain - not to mention our hands and feet, eyes and ears, mouth and sometimes
even our noses!
There's the scientific side of mothering where we develop a hypothesis based on
certain principles, test that hypothesis in real-time, consider the results and
decide what parts worked and what parts didn't. We keep refining our hypotheses
until we find what works for us.
Intertwined with the scientific, mothering requires an artistry that shades with
our personality, colors with our unique gifts, and blends past and current
experiences.
During the 2010 - 2011 MOPS year, we will focus on the theme of Momology, the
art and science of mothering.
What About Our Kids?
We also provide a wonderful program for our children under the umbrella of MOPS, called MOPPETS. Under the leadership of our dedicated MOPPETS Coordinator, Donna Sterling (interim Moppets Coordinator). We are currently looking for a new Moppets Coordinator. This ministry program includes an entire team of loving women that surround our children with the nurture and care of the Lord at every meeting.
Babies from birth to 18 months are snuggled in our nursery, while the older children participate in a more structured, preschool-type environment that includes a Bible lesson and supporting craft, snacks, singing, and just plain fun! We are also very blessed to be one of the few MOPS groups around that do not currently charge their moms for childcare services. If you have any questions, please contact Donna directly at 401-624-9666 for details.
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Fall 2010 Schedule
September 9 (first meeting of Fall Session)
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
December 16 (last meeting until our Spring Session begins in January 2011)
Is There a Fee?
Our annual fee for a MOPS International Membership for the 2010 - 2011 year is $23.95 for each individual mom. This includes resources such as a 1-year subscription to MOMsense Magazine, weekly MOM e-Mail filled with encouragement, MOPS online benefits, and this year's 2009 - 2010 theme book titled, Momology, the art and science of mothering.
In addition to this cost, we have a local MOPS group fee (think of it like "dues") of $35 per each MOPS session for the 2010 - 2011 year (one for Fall, one for Spring). This fee covers items such as creative activities, local sponsorships, charity projects, etc.
*Please DO NOT let money keep you from joining our MOPS group! We have scholarships available specifically for this purpose, so if you would like to take advantage of this, please contact our MOPS Finance Coordinator, Annie LaBrie at 401-241-2731.
How Do I Join?
We would love to have you! Please contact our coordinator, Rachelle Metrejon, at 774-488-6541 for details.
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