Better Moms Make a Better World!

Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS

Whether you are in the midst of your first pregnancy and are unsure what to expect, or if you have only one more year before your youngest starts kindergarten, MOPS has something in store for you. MOPS is for all mothers of children from birth to kindergarten.It is a place where moms have the opportunity to make new friends, share experiences, learn from each other, laugh together, and learn Biblical principles pertaining to womanhood, marriage, and parenting. MOPS also provides opportunities for social outings geared specifically for preschool-aged children and their mothers.

Huntersville UMC MOPS

2011-2012 is the eighth year that Huntersville United Methodist Church has hosted MOPS for area mothers. Meetings take place at the church from 9:30 – 11:30 during the first and third Fridays of the month from late September to early May.

So, what can you expect from a MOPS meeting? We start with food and fellowship as we gather together, and then enjoy a short devotion from one of our members. Next we settle in for a time of learning from one of our exciting guest speakers, or maybe a sharing time among our members. And finally we end with some discussion time with our small groups.

MOPPETS

While moms are enjoying a morning of rest and rejuvenation, children are being cared for in a loving environment called MOPPETS. They are divided into age-appropriate groups and are involved in planned activities such as games, stories, crafts, music, and physical play. All of our MOPPETS staff has been carefully screened by both HUMC MOPS members and HUMC staff.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

In addition to our regular meetings, we also have fun outings and activities available such as:

• Weekly playgroups for the kids
• Mom's Nights Out (dinner out, movies, etc.)
• Bunco nights
• Book Club

And seasonal gatherings like:

• Mom’s Retreats
• Pumpkin Patch
• Strawberry Picking

SERVICE PROJECTS

We believe that it’s important for us to help others when we can, and we have learned that participating in service projects is often a great way for us to bond and form closer relationships with each other. Some of our projects have included:

• Cookies for Kids Cancer
• Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
• Operation Christmas Child
• Room in the Inn

Fees*

Fees include:

• Registration Fee of $34 ($24 for MOPS International** and $10 for HUMC MOPS) – due at the time of registration.
• Meeting Fee of $60 per semester – due in September and January. Each semester consists of 8 meetings, so this means each meeting costs just $7.50 – which covers childcare, craft supplies, door prizes, game prizes, and fantastic speakers!!

* If these fees present a financial hardship, partial and full scholarships are available or we can set up a payment plan for you. It is our desire that every woman have the opportunity to be involved in MOPS.
** MOPS International provides you with a one year subscription to MOM Sense Magazine, a weekly encouraging mom email, many online resources, and a free gift.

MOPS 2011/2012 Theme

“God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts,

but bold and loving and sensible” 2 Timothy 1:7

MomSense: Bold • Loving • Sensible – equips moms to embrace their mothering instincts and develop their own parenting style while navigating through the myriad of daily mom decisions. Most women wonder:

• How do I decide what to do when I really don’t know what to do?
• Should I trust my intuition?
• With so much available information, how do I discern what’s best?
• What are the most important family values?

Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game — and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves being bold and taking risks, loving those in the game with us and being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.

Combining her mom intuition and her common sense helps a woman discover her own unique MomSense.
(Mom Intuition + Common Sense = MomSense)

2011/2012 Meeting Dates

September 16^th

October 7^th and 21 ^st

November 4^th and 18^th

December 2^nd and 16^th

January 6^th and 20^th

February 3^rd and 17^th

March 2^nd and 16^th

April 13^th and 27^th

May 11^th

Join Us!

Does MOPS sound good to you? We’d love for you to join us!Would you need childcare in order to attend our meetings? We currently have a short waiting list. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on our waiting list.   We will need your child and/or children’s names and ages, along with your phone number and email address.   Please note that once you are on our waiting list, you would still have opportunities to visit meetings whenever one of our regular members is absent. And you can also participate in our social events while you’re on the waiting list.If you do not need childcare, then we’d love for you to visit any time! Just let us know you’re coming so we can be ready for you.If you have any questions or need more information about our MOPS group, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  , HUMC MOPS Coordinator.

For more information about MOPS International, visit MOPS International.