Fairbury MOPS Information

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 during the school year beginning in October.

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

REGISTRATION:

We will have an opportunity for any mom who would like to join our group to register on the 1st Wed. of October (Oct. 7th, 2009) from 9am - 11am. Just drop in at First Baptist Church anytime between those hours and we can fill out the paperwork and have a cookie. Childcare will be provided. 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 will also have a small group fee to cover our costs. (I'm not positive what that fee will be right now....)

Next Year's Theme is:

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.

Calender of Events:

The Steering Team is working hard this summer to prepare our calender of events for the '09-'10 Fairbury MOPS year. We are excitedly talking to our future speakers and lining up our creative activities.

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

Mentor -- Patty Maier