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9:30am-12:00pm The Relationship Adventure

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Welcome to Wheeling MOPS

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International 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.

MOPS exists for every mom - urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, singles and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be ther very best mom they can be.

Our meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, from September through May, at The Vineyard Church of Wheeling, 135 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling, West Virginia. The meetings are from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Childcare is provided (RSVP is strongly suggested).

The registration fee for this MOPS year is $45. This fee includes the $25 MOPS-to-Mom Connection fee as well as a $20 Wheeling chapter fee. There will be no per-meeting fee this year!

This year's theme is The Adventures in Mothering. Each meeting we will be focusing on topics related to an amusement park theme.

If you would like more information please contact The Vineyard Church of Wheeling at (304) 242-0463 or Nikki Harder at nharder72@yahoo.com.


| Next Meeting | Announcements | Leaders / Special People | Mommy's Night Out | Upcoming Meetings |
| Weather Policies | Contact Information | MOPS Supporters | 2008-2009 MOPS Information |

 
The Next Meeting is... 


Join us on Friday, January 9 for the MOPS meeting from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Vineyard Church, 135 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling, WV. Childcare is provided. The theme this week is "The Relationship Adventure" featuring a short video followed by group discussion and a creative activity. Refreshments will be provided by the Cotton Candy Blue Table (Alisha Adkins).




"...how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ..."
- Ephesians 3:18





ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DO YOU KNOW A MOP? If you know a mom with children from infancy through kindergarten, invite her! If you or someone you know would like to be on our e-mailing list, contact Jane Gracey to be added.

MOPS has a special committee called the Care Team which provides help like meals, childcare, and other assistance for other MOPS in need (birth of a baby, sickness/death in the family, moving, etc.). If you need assistance from the Care Team contact Michelle Titus-Glover.





MOMMY'S NIGHT OUT

The MNO team would like to know what days and times are best for you to participate in Mommy's Night Out. Contact
Tricia Conner for more information.


Steering Committee / Other Leaders:


STEERING COMMITTEE 2008-09

Coordinator/MOPPETS: Nikki Harder
Hospitality: Lori Bodkin & Tiffany Boles
Publicity: Jane Gracey
Finance: Ginger Aulick
Creative Activities: Sarah Carpenter
Discussion: Jan L'Ecuyer
Mentor Moms: Linda Ross, Lisa Aprea, Marni Reven & Tawnya Knierim
TABLE LEADERS:

  • Jan L'Ecuyer - Coordinator
  • Alisha Adkins
  • Tricia Conner
  • Kari Edgmon
  • Susan Harris
  • Julia Lawson
  • Crystal Clatterbuck
  • OTHER LEADERS:

    Care Team - Special Needs: Michelle Titus-Glover
    Mommy's Night Out Coordinators: Tricia Conner & Sarah Carpenter




    Birthdays:


    Trish Paisola
    January 5
    Megan Krajewski
    January 9
    Kari Edgmon
    January 26
    Lyndsey Stevenson
    January 26
    Erin Rickert
    January 29

    Carri Fitzpatrick
    February 1
    Linda Ross
    February 7
    Marnie Reven
    February 24
    Rachael O'Neil
    February 25


    Anniversaries:

    Sarah & Clint Carpenter
    February 5
    Lori & Bob Bodkin
    February 14
    Cammie & Andy Yorgason
    February 14
    Trish & Jason Paisola
    February 16

    NEW BABIES:

    Congratulations to
    Rachael O'Neil & Ryan Flowers
    on the birth of their son,
    Mason Lee Flowers
    Monday, November 3, 2008.






     
    MOPS Schedule. . .

    Friday, January 9
    "The Relationship Adventure"
    Group Discussion & Creative Activity
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Cotton Candy Blue Table

    Friday, January 23
    "Tunnel of Love"
    Guest Speaker:
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Lollipop Purple Table

    Friday, February 13
    "The Perspective Adventure"
    Group Discussion & Creative Activity
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Bubble Gum Pink Table

    Friday, February 27
    "The Snack Bar/Food Court"
    Guest Speaker:
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Candy Apple Red Table

    Friday, March 13
    "The Growth Adventure"
    Group Discussion & Creative Activity
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Steering Committee


     


    Friday, March 27
    "The Variety Show"
    Guest Speaker:
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Lemon Drop Yellow Table

    Friday, April 10
    NO MOPS MEETING - GOOD FRIDAY

    Friday, April 24
    "The Hope Adventure"
    Group Discussion & Creative Activity
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Gumdrop Green Table

    Friday, May 8
    "The Bumper Cars"
    Guest Speaker:
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Cotton Candy Blue Table

    Friday, May 22
    "The Three Ring Circus"
    Group Discussion & Creative Activity
    9:30 am to 12:00 noon
    Refreshments by the Lollipop Purple Table


     
    Table Names

    Candy Apple Red
    Jan L'Ecuyer - Head Table Leader/Missy Ashmore

    Lemon Drop Yellow
    Susan Harris & Kari Edgmon/Nikki Harder

    Gumdrop Green
    Tricia Conner/Ginger Aulick

     

    Cotton Candy Blue
    Alisha Adkins/Tiffany Boles

    Lollipop Purple
    Julia Lawson/Jane Gracey

    Bubble Gum Pink
    Crystal Clatterbuck/Lori Bodkin

     





    WEATHER POLICIES:
    • If Ohio County schools are canceled due to bad weather, MOPS will be canceled.
    • If Ohio County schools are delayed, MOPS will be canceled.
    • If there is a scheduled "no school" day, MOPS will be held as scheduled.




    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    CoordinatorHospitalityPublicityCreative ActivitiesDiscussion
    Leader
    Social
    Coordinator
    Care TeamMentor
    Nikki HarderLori BodkinJane GraceySarah CarpenterJan L'EcuyerTricia ConnerMichelle Titus-GloverLinda Ross





    MOPS SUPPORTERS:

    Barb & Harold Lehman of Watkins Products - Please visit their website at www.webvanilla.biz.

    Panera Bread in St. Clairsville donates the enormous lot of pastries, bagels & breads for us!

    Kindermusik with Ginger - Visit the following website to learn more about Kindermusik: Kindermusik.com




    2008-2009 MOPS Information:

    Next year's theme has been announced!

    The MOPS International theme for 2008-09 is "Adventures in Mothering." This theme equips moms to learn more about themselves as they go through the adventure of motherhood. They will celebrate and embrace the fun in the experiences, even in the midst of daily mom life that stretches them emotionally and spiritually.

    Changes in Membership Fees:
    The cost to become a MOPS member for the 2008-2009 year will be $45. This fee includes the $25 MOPS-to-Mom Connection fee as well as a $20 Wheeling chapter fee. Registratin fees are due by October 24, 2008. Please note: If you completed the spring registration and paid the registration fee, your amount due totals only $20! There will be no per-meeting fee this year!

    With your membership fee, you receive MOPS International and Wheeling MOPS membership, multiple resources throughout the year, a theme related book (The Mommy Diaries) and countless opportunities to be a better mom!

     
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