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MOPS
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The MOPS Story
Eight women. The number was small, but the need was great. The first MOPS meeting took place in February 1973 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. For two hours, while their children received care, these mothers talked, laughed, ate, passed a basket for childcare expenses, had a craft demonstration and ended with a short devotional. In this humble beginning, the seeds of the MOPS concept and format were planted. Through friendship, creative outlets, and instruction, the women began to understand that "mothering matters." Today, the same needs for significance are met in much the same way in MOPS groups across the United States and around the world.
MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS groups can help!
There are more than 3900 MOPS groups meeting across the United States and in 35 countries around the world. MOPS groups meet regularly to celebrate the joys of motherhood and to encourage each other through the challenges.
Today, right here at Hope Church, MOPS continues to nurture the needs of mothers of preschoolers! We meet twice a month, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.
OUR TOPIC SCHEDULE FOR 2009/2010:
November 10th: A “Mentor Mom Panel” will field our questions
November 24th: “Community Outreach” featuring the Bridgeport Rescue Mission
December 8th: “Christmas Party” with caroling led by Adrienne Reedy and our annual cookie exchange
January 12th: “Beauty & Fitness Day” with Deb Povinelli discussing how our bodies change after childbirth and Karen Oerth leading us in exercise (dress for fitness!)
January 26th: “Keeping Our Children Healthily Entertained” with Mary Giordano
February 9th: “Keeping Your Marital Sparks Flying” featuring Pastor Dave Gish
February 23rd: “Choosing and Managing A Family Pet” with Dave Santisi of Strawberry Hill Animal Hospital
March 9th: “Nutrition and Healthy Cooking with Kids” by Cindy Sherlock
March 23rd: “Focusing on God’s Creation” with a video produced by Louie Giglio
April 13th: “The Special Role of A Mom” with a presentation by Tanja Jensen
April 27th: “Dealing with Difficult Family Members” featuring Sara Bourgeis
May 11th: “Tea and Testimony” a MOPS tradition
May 25th: “Fashion and Style Forum” hosted by Carolyn Asplund of Arbonne
If you are interested in attending a free meeting, please email us at mops@hopechurchct.org We’d love to share with you!!
For more information about MOPS International, check out www.mops.org .
MOPPETS:
Quality Childcare for MOPS Meetings
Who cares for your children while you relax, learn, talk, and eat a HOT meal at a MOPS meeting? This is where the MOPPETS program comes in! You can rest easy during the meeting knowing that your children are receiving quality care from our MOPPETS workers just down the hall. Children in the Moppets program are nurtured with the love of Christ, taught a lesson from the Boz curriculum, given a small snack. If for any reason your attention is needed, the children are just down the hall!
MOPPETS drop off begins promptly at 9:15am on MOPS days. Please arrive on time to drop off your children so our meeting can remain punctual.
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MOPS of Wilton’s Steering Team
Kim Karus, Co-Coordinator 203.210.7280
Lisa Stevens, Co-Coordinator 203.563.9030
Discussion Group Leaders:
Wendy Elliott
Anneke Brown
Jennifer Benhoff
Bethany Saffo
Mentor Moms:
Jennifer Gish
Cindy Friedrichsen
Kimberly Fox
Kathy Anderson
Ruth Martin
Publicity:
Lauren Yoon
Finance/Registration:
Beth Anderson
Moppets Coordinator:
Georgia Anderson
Hospitality Directors:
Wendy Elliott
Sarah Santisi
Is There a Cost for MOPS?
There is a $115 fee for the MOPS year. This fee covers the cost of our quality MOPPET childcare program, various supplies for the year and speakers. If you begin MOPS in the middle of the year, we will offer a prorated fee.
If you think you might be interested in MOPS, you can come to your first meeting for free! Just let us know that you are coming by emailing mops@hopechurch.org.
You can download the registration form here: PDF version or Word version.Scholarships are available.
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