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Join the Learning Process for 2010-2011!
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The theme for 2010-2011 is
Momology: The Art and Scient of Mothering. MOPS invites you to
join in the learning process together as we explore Momology. Mothering
is both art and science. It combines all of who we are to shape healthy,
resilient kids. Mothering is so complex it requires both sides of our
brain � not to mention our hands and feet , eyes and ears, mouth and
(sniff, sniff) unfortunately, sometimes even our noses!
There's the scientific side
of mothering where we develop a hypothesis based on certain principles,
test that hypothesis in real-time, consider the results and decide what
parts worked and what parts didn't. We keep refining our hypotheses
until we find what works for us.
Intertwined with the
scientific, mothering requires and artistry that shades with our
personality, colors with our unique gifts, and blends past and current
experiences.
Through Momology, as we explore
together, we'll be guided by an all-knowing, all-powerful,
always-present God. Our theme verse for the year is:
"Even there your hand
will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."
Psalm 139:10
Anywhere we go, God sees, knows, and
guides. So we can lead � and love � knowing God will get us through all
the hard spots, all our decisions, all our roles, all our times we can't
hold open our eyelids and the times we're bursting with joy. God's hand
guides us as we guide our children. As we study Momology together to
become better moms making a better world.
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All mothers of children ages birth
through kindergarten are welcome. Our Christmas Brunch, Easter Brunch, and
Silent Auction meetings are open to all!
MOPS meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
of the month, September through May from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Meetings are held in the Fellowship Hall at First Evangelical Free Church.
Tammy Anderson
and Laura Nothnagel are coordinators for 2010�2011. Tammy
and/or Laura can be contacted through the Women�s
Ministry office.
Click here to view the MOPS
International Web site
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What happens when MOPS is over? We get together at local parks
throughout the summer! Our MOPS group meets throughout the summer
on "MOPS Tuesdays" for some fun in the sun! We typically meet
every 2nd and 4th Tuesday during the months of June, July, and
August starting at 10:00 a.m. Pack a lunch and sunscreen and bring
a friend! Dates and locations provided below.
Tuesday, May 25 � 10:00 a.m.
All-group play date at Tammy Anderson's home, 2219 Jonquil Place,
Rockford. We will have play time in the fenced backyard for the kids, coffee
and chatting for the moms, and morning snack treats for moms & kids.
Contact
Tammy to let her know you're planning to come. Feel free to bring a
friend!
Tuesdays, June 8 & 22 � 10:00 a.m.
Meet us at Aberdeen Park at Orth & Olson Roads. There are picnic tables,
a shelter, and restrooms. Bring sand toys, too.
Click here for a map to
Aberdeen Park
Tuesdays, July 13 & 27 � 10:00 a.m.
Meet at Hunter Park near Reid Farm & Spring Creek Roads (west of
Perryville). It's set back just north of Spring Creek Road. No shelter, but
there are some picnic tables. Port-a-pottys available.
Click here for a map to
Hunter Park
Tuesdays, August 10 & 24 � 10:00 a.m.
Meet us Alpine Park just north of Colonial Village Mall on the east side
of Alpine Road. It's a great park for a wide range of ages. Bring sand toys.
There is a shelter, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Click here for a map to
Alpine Park
Do you know a great park for toddlers or
preschoolers? Please let us know! Are you and a group of moms getting
together with your kids somewhere this summer? If you want to invite the
rest of our group, send an E-mail to
Tammy with details. We are working on rain location options, too�details will be
E-mailed later.
If you're headed to a pool, park, festival,
or anywhere else where there will be kids, take some brochures and tell
other moms about your MOPS group. New brochures with next year's information
will be available in June. Stop by First Free Church's main office to pick
up some. We'll also have them available for download here as they become
available. Let's make sure no mom is left mothering alone!
Pool Play Dates!
One of our moms, Brenda Chomiak, is planning to host a couple of
all-group pool play dates at her home near Guilford and Perryville. Check
your E-mail this summer for dates, her address, and phone number.
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Childcare Policy
Childcare is
available for our MOPS program (MOPPETS) and is provided through
Children�s Ministries. There is a childcare policy in place to
provide a safe place where moms know their children are well taken
care of so they are free to learn and grow in Christ through
Women�s Ministry opportunities.
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