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TODAY !!! MOPS MEETING 9:30am-12:00pm The Relationship Adventure
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Wheeling MOPS |
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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 |
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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
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TABLE LEADERS:
Jan L'Ecuyer - Coordinator
Alisha Adkins
Tricia Conner
Kari Edgmon
Susan Harris
Julia Lawson
Crystal Clatterbuck
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OTHER LEADERS:
Care Team - Special Needs: Michelle Titus-Glover
Mommy's Night Out Coordinators: Tricia Conner & Sarah Carpenter
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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
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Anniversaries:
Sarah & Clint Carpenter February 5 Lori & Bob Bodkin February 14 Cammie & Andy Yorgason February 14 Trish & Jason Paisola February 16
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NEW BABIES:
Congratulations to
Rachael O'Neil & Ryan Flowers
on the birth of their son,
Mason Lee Flowers Monday, November 3, 2008.
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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
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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
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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 |
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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:
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! |