Fairbury MOPS Information

noreply@blogger.com (nik) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:02:00 +0000

Welcome to Fairbury MOPS on the web. Here you should find some helpful information, whether you are a first time visitor considering attending our friendly MOPS meeting, or if you are already a member and need some information about upcoming events.

We meet: at the First Baptist Church

(next door to PC High School on 7th street)

from: 9-11 a.m.

on the first and third Wednesdays

September-May.

All mothers of preschoolers (ages 0-5) and your pre-schoolers are welcome to attend.

What is MOPS?

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International is a a nonprofit Christian organization that exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother, and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

What do we do at a MOPS meeting?

MOPS meetings provide information on topics relevant to marriage, child rearing, and personal growth. They also offer emotional and spiritual support. During a typical meeting, moms enjoy refreshments and fellowship and are encouraged by either a speaker or a creative activity while their children are being cared for in a loving environment called MOPPETS.
Typical Meeting Agenda:

9AM-9:15- Opening and refreshments
9:15-9:30- Ice Breaker
9:30-9:40- Announcements
9:40-10:15- Speaker or Creative Activities
10:15-10:45- Discussion at table groups
10:45-10:55- Closing

What will the kids be doing?

MOPPETS is a program set up for children to experience Christ's love in a preschool atmosphere. Children are divided into age-appropriate groups and enjoy stories, music, crafts, and more under the care of qualified, loving women.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

You can come visit our group to see if you like it any time you like without registering. If you decide to stick around, the cost for registration is $23.95; this money goes to MOPS International and provides you the "Life on Planet Mom" book, MomSense magazine subscription, MOPS e-mails, and allows you regular attendance to any MOPS meeting. We also have a small group fee of $20 for the year or $2 per meeting to cover our costs.

This Year's Theme is:

Calender of Events '09-'10:

MONTH: Theme: Verse: Speaker

September: Blast off! Welcome to the "Hood" : Matt. 18:20 : Open Reg.

October : Gravity: The Things the Pull Us: 1 Jn. 3:18 : Nadia Swearingen-Friesen * (see side panel for more information)

November: Solar System: Understanding our Place in the Universe: Ps. 139:14 : Wayne Drayer (Kathy Finkenbinder creative activity)

December : A Star is Born: Celebrating Christ : Matt. 5:16 : Michael Jackson

January : Launch Pad: Training Your Children for Life : Prov. 22:6 : Linda Anderson

February : Orbiting Stellites: Marriage Relationships : Song of Sol. 6:3 :

March : Alien Encounters: We Come in Peace : Joshua 24:15 : Christie Todd

April : Landing Gear: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands : Rom. 5:8 :

May : Welcome Home: Embracing Planet Mom : Matt. 18:20
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If you weren't with us last year, here are some of the highlights:
MONTH: Speaker: Speaker's Topic, creative activity

October: Jill Savage: Professionalizing Motherhood, making nametags

November: Lesley King: Balance in Motherhood, mommy mission statements

December: Pastor Steve: Christmas, created ornaments for a ministry

January: Mary Steinke: Bylaws of In-Laws and Outlaws, picture books

February: Jodi Antrim: Personality Test, made chocolates for Valentines

March: Linda Hartzler: Veggie Tales, physical fitness and sign language

April: Pastor Homan: Easter Atonement, made mommy bracelets

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Contact information:

Emily Jones-- jjjfarm@mac.com

2009-2010 Fairbury MOPS Steering Team

Coordinator -- Emily Jones

Creative Activities -- Robin Buchenau

Discussion Group Leader -- Joni Kilgus

Publicity Leader-- Nikki Jackson

Finance -- Michelle Haas

Hospitality -- JaNae Steidinger

Mentors-- Patty Maier, Corina Bray, Betty Lawrence, Judy Bachtold