MOPS is designed to nurture EVERY mother with children from infancy through kindergarten to the glory of God. Members come from all walks of life, but share one desire: to be great moms!

It’s a MOPS World!

Do you need…

• A place to come just as you are and unwind, while your children are cared for in MOPPETS?

• Someone to talk to, confide in, and who understands your daily struggles?

• Encouragement, inspiration, and guidance during this crazy, yet critical stage of mothering?

• Information that is practical and relevant to the life of a mother?

The MOPS Experience equips women for the joys and challenges of their lives as moms. One key factor in the MOPS Experience is the relationships built within a group. Time and time again, MOPS moms share that the friends they make in MOPS are significant for this season of their life and on into their future. 

MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) is an international organization for all moms of infants to kindergartners (pregnant mommies, too!)  MOPS provides an opportunity to meet other moms in the area and enjoy the journey of motherhood together!  MOPS of DeKalb is a group of 20-25 women who meet on a regular basis to socialize, share struggles, laugh, and learn how to become better mommies.

What makes MOPS unique?

MOPS isn’t just another playgroup.  We do so much more than just socialize and have fun (though we do have lots of that!)  MOPS seeks to equip you as a mom to become the best mom you can be through a strong support network of women who are in the same stage of motherhood as you are, through relevant speakers and discussions catered to meet the unique needs of mothers of young children.

Our Meetings:

Each meeting is a variation of speakers, discussion topics, crafts (that we get to start and finish without any interruptions and with no mess to clean up!), service projects, games, time to get to know one another and of course, a warm breakfast. We have also planned some “Moms Night Out” events as well as family outings and summer play dates at the park.

Some of the topics we are planning include: Getting to Know You, Home Decorating, Finances, Fashion Show, Women’s Health, a Holiday Party, Zumba, Annual MOPS Swap, Pamper Day and much much more!!

Childcare:

Childcare is available for children ages 0-5.  Newborns up to twelve weeks old are welcome to stay with you during the meeting. Children enjoy a fun program called MOPPETS. A typical MOPPETS morning will consist of playtime, story time, crafts, and snacks in a fun, engaging environment. Our caregivers are head teachers and volunteers who have lovingly offered their time, patience, and attention to our children while we meet upstairs.

The goal of the MOPPETS program is to provide your children an opportunity to have fun while learning to make new friends, and to gain experience trusting loving adult caregivers.  When we are successful in providing a quality MOPPETS program, we also succeed in providing moms with the peace of mind that their children are well cared for while they rejuvenate and grow personally in their time at MOPS.

Cost:

Becoming a MOPS Mom is only $40.00 per semester.  This fee covers the cost of our speakers, craft materials, drinks, advertising, curriculum, door prizes, and everything else that helps make MOPS happen! You will also receive perks such as a 1 year subscription to MOMSense magazine, membership to MOPS International, and more! 

If you know someone who needs MOPS but may not be able to afford it, please contact us.  Scholarships are available and will always remain confidential.

Registration is required before attending a meeting and is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. This enables us to plan on you being there and having adequate childcare workers in your child’s classroom. Once we reach childcare capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified as soon as an opening exists.

To register, please contact MOPSofDeKalb@yahoo.com

Meeting Topics for 2010-2011:

Registration/Playdate

Game Day (Getting to know you)

Home Decoration

Changing unhealthy spending habits

Fashion Show

Women’s Health

Patience

Holiday Party

Popcorn Questions/Holiday Horror Stories

Zumba

Marriage Counselors

MOPS Swap

Couponing

School Readiness

WOW (Wiser Older Women panel)

Pamper Day

Playdates and MORE!!

 Prepare to color outside of the lines, and come support this ministry serving mothers of young children. You can make a difference!

MOPS seeks to help mothers of newborns through kindergarten experience God’s love through relationships and resources. Free and loving childcare is a critical part of this ministry, allowing the moms to really focus and learn, refresh and renew. Do you have a heart for children and a desire to be an encouragement to a mother who desperately needs it? If the answer is YES, please contact MOPSofDeKalb@yahoo.com.

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