April 1st MOPS meeting!

It's no joke...we will have our April MOPS meeting on Thursday April 1st at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a breakfast buffet, prizes, announcements, discussion groups, a cute craft activity, and speaker. This month we will talk about Jesus' Resurrection and Easter!

February Play Date

Join us on Thursday Feb. 18th from 10am-11am at Missouri Valley Gymnastics.

$3.00 for one child

$5.00 for two children

$7.00 for three children

www.missourivalleygymnastics.com

January MOPS meeting CANCELLED!

Attention MOPS moms! There will not be a MOPS meeting at church this month due to the current weather situation with the potiential for more incliment weather. Please spread the word to your friends that attend MOPS with you. We will not reschedule the January meeting. However we will have our MOPS play date on Thursday January 21st at Wacky World. The price is $5 per preschooler. Babies to 2 year olds are free if they are with a paying sibling.

If you have questions please make a comment on this blog and I will get back with you. Thanks Hilary

January Meeting this week!

Hello MOPS moms.

I am excited to tell you about this months meeting that is coming up this week. I look forward to seeing each one of your beautiful faces on Thursday. It seems like forever since I have seen you. I hope and pray that each of you had a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. I always love this time of year because it helps us become "grounded" on what our roles are as a mother, wife and Christian. Our first meeting of 2010 is going to be a good one.

Our Activity this month is the Women's Clothing Swap. Please bring a laundry basket or trash bag full of clean, gently used clothing. It can be any size from XS- XXL including maternity clothes if you wish. You can also bring shoes, purses and accessories. Remember it is only womens clothes...no kids clothes or mens clothes.

Also this year we are doing a one toy swap. Bring ONE toy that is clean from home. We will do a toy exchange as well. This event is A LOT of fun and I can't think of a better way to clean out our closets, get new clothing, and give to a charity. All the left over items will be taken to LEAST of THESE for families in need.

Our scripture this month is Matthew 6:19-21.
Treasures in Heaven
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also".

DON'T forget you will need to RSVP for the meeting. Please let us know if you are or are not coming and what children you are bringing with you. You can let your discussion group leader know, facebook me, or e-mail me at hilaryaustinrdh@yahoo.com

This helps SO much so that we can insure childcare volunteers. THANKS! See you Thursday!

Info about January meeting

Our next meeting with be on Thursday January 7th at FBCO. We will be hosting our annual Clothing Swap. Get organized and bring gently used clothing, shoes, purses and womens accesories to be exchanged with other moms. We will have a clothing "store" set up in the commons where you can select items of all colors and sizes to rejuvinate your wardrobe. Anything that does not get selected will go to The Least of These.


Also for the first time we are doing a TOY swap. Please bring ONE gently used, clean toddler/childrens toy. You will then chose ONE toy to take home. Its a great way to recycle your used toy and bring a new one home. Any extra toys will be donated as well.

Lastly, please RSVP to your group leader, Facebook, or Hilary to let us know if you are or are not coming to the meeting. THANKS!

*Please only bring one trashbag or laundry basket of WOMEN's CLOTHING and only ONE toy. THANKS!

December's Gift to the MOMS

Today at MOPS our steering team gave a surprise gift to our MOPS moms. Last month, Jason Spencer, came to video tape the kiddos. Today we shared this video. It brought laughter and tears. Thank you Jason and Chrissy for making this video happen. If you want to view the video you can click here.

Our Next meeting is December 3rd

Our December MOPS meeting is titled "A Star is Born". You are NOT going to want to miss this MOPS! There are going to be several surprises at the meeting. This meeting we will celebrate the JOYS of Jesus' birth. We will also have our "annual" cookie/candy exchange. This is a great way to get a lot of samples of Christmas type cookies and candies. ***If you want to participate please bring 4 dozen homemade cookies or candies to exchange. WARNING: if you use peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oil, or any other type of nut product PLEASE label your tray/lid so that we can keep these cookies away from the other items. There are some moms whose children have a severe allergy. We will separate these at the meeting to prevent any emergencies!

PLEASE come to the meeting even if you do not want to participate in the cookie/candy exchange. We do not want to stress any mother out by the task of 4 dozen cookies. So if the thought of that causes ANY stress please do not participate in the exchange. Just come to the meeting and enjoy the surprises.

Also remember to RSVP and let us know if you are or are not going to be able to attend. Make sure you either facebook, e-mail hilaryaustinrdh@yahoo.com, or call your discussion group leader to tell her yes or no and how many children you are bringing. This helps us out SO much!

FYI: there will not be a December Play date this month due to the wonderful Christmas season.

Lastly, this would be a great month to bring your child(rens) volunteer childcare worker a card or note to thank them for taking good care of your child(ren). Thanks!