What a great first day we had welcoming 29 women, to the Be You, Bravely 2014-2015 MOPS year! Our largest group since we started OSLC MOPS in 2010! We are looking forward to our 5th year at OSLC and we appreciate and thank our church, school and our Pastor, along with his wife, Kelly, for the continued support to keep MOPS going strong!
The first day is always filled with hugs and laughter and lots of catching up! It is also filled with lots of information about what MOPS is and what we do each Thursday morning!
Here is a recap of our first day...
Welcome to our Fifth year of MOPS here at Our Saviors! Such an honor to lead you all, as MOPS is very true and dear to my heart! Alongside me is Kelly Frohner…She is my rock and handles all the behind the scenes magic, registration, finances, MOPPETS, volunteers, you name it she does it! Thank you Kelly!
My name is Julie and I have been leading this group since Trace, one of the OSLC MOPS founders, passed the torch onto me 3 years ago!
Yes, it is true, I do not have a preschooler!!! I have a 2nd grader— I have been a part of MOPS since my 8 year old son was 3!!!! I also have a 22 year old daughter, so I guess I can be a Mentor Mom too! The relationships and support I have received from MOPS, KEEP me coming back for more! I feel so blessed to have a MOPS right here, at the very school, my son attends! There are so many reasons to join MOPS! We welcome you and we are thrilled you had and have the courage to join and be a part of this amazing group!
You’ve come to the right place to find friendship, community, resources, and support for you as a woman and mother! I love that we have a place to come and hear that we aren’t alone, and that someone else understands how it is mothering little kids. This is a very special and difficult time of parenting, and mothers with young children are statistically the most lonely group. Here at MOPS we try as a whole to provide everything you need to be encouraged, equipped and developed as a mom. It is MOPS mission that every mother of a preschooler realizes her potential as a woman, mother, friend, and leader….in the name of Christ!
God chose all of you to be your children’s mother and knows you are the best mom for your child and children! So have faith- BE BRAVE! GOD is in control and has a plan, and MOPS moms are all around here for YOU, to support and lend an ear, shed a tear, share a smile and or laugh, and offer a hand in this season of our life called MOTHERHOOD!
We want to welcome our NEW MOPS moms this year ( so if you could just put your hand in the air) – Kelly B., Katie, Suzi, Julie W. who JUST had baby Scarlet! Some of you all have met her delivering food or special treats to here in August! We also want to welcome Kim S., who is attending a wedding in another state, so we will welcome her next week! We also have a NEW Mentor Mom Welcome Kim L.!! Nicole, Inga and Diana are kinda new, they were a part of our MOPS group a couple years ago and are now back!
So what is this MOPS thing, what do we do, what should we do etc???????
When you come to MOPS please come as you are! There is no dress code! We understand. We know it takes a lot of time and effort to get the kids up, dressed, ready and everyone out the door and dropped off at MOPPETS and or school—but let me tell you the minute you walk in this room and you are greeted by all these wonderful women with smiles for miles and warm hugs AND not to mention PLENTY of coffee and yummy food for all-OH, it is worth it! On top of that you will get GREAT information from our speakers whether inspirational, educational, or spiritual-You will leave here loved, refueled and your spiritual cup filled.
On your table you will find a welcome gift to you …When Being Brave Calls for First Aid…of course you need a first aid kit AND MOPS, so there is a magnet with the dates we meet for FALL attached to your kit! The folder you also have in front of you will help you become familiar with MOPS and all that IS MOPS. You can read this during your own time but lets just take a look at a few things— You have a leadership contact list in case you need anything. You also have the calendar rotation schedule---This tells you who is on duty for food and what is planned for the day.
Some of you have notebooks—so if you are a table leader or Mentor mom your notebook is filled with a ton of info…also our food sign up list and prayer sheets. Table leaders and assistants, I included your DGL guide in your folder and notebook for you to look over this next week!
You heard me use the words table leaders, Mentor moms, etc. Who are these wonderful women? They are part of our Leadership team to help support and encourage you as moms. I want to thank leadership for your commitment and contributions of time, energy, enthusiasm, support, and leadership; MOPS as a whole and MOPS here at OSLC would not be the wonderful outreach program it is, without each and every one of you!
Hospitality Team helps get our room ready to enjoy our morning! Lilly and Diane have volunteered to help with hospitality There is always room on this team to help so if you are ever interested let me know. Thank you both for coming in early to set up and start that coffee!
Our Table Leaders and Table Leader Assistants ---Our Table Leaders, also known as our Discussion Group Leaders are a key aspect to MOPS meetings-they facilitate our discussion time in small groups, provide a support system for the moms at their table and pray for their MOPS mommy friends.
Thank you Holly and Courtney, Melissa F and Cathi, Inga and Melissa H and Tami and Nicole!
Our Mentor Moms –Your Mentor moms are your go to gals! We look to our Mentor moms as a spiritual guide as well as the voice of experience. They nurture and encourage us all!!! Thank you ladies for volunteering to be our Mentor Moms- Kim will be with the Pink Heroic Hummingbirds AND the White Courageous Chickadees and Diane B will be with the Fearless Finches and Brave Blue Jays
This year we are so blessed to have more volunteers and helpers to help me and all of us have a BRAVE fun year…they are-
Jenn and Heather- Mom's Night out
Mindy, Carly and Tiffany- Playdates
Heather and Jessie - Speaker Greeters
Tiffany and Jessie - Photographers
Diana and Suzi-Expecting Mom gifts and Meal Planners
Tina and Erin- Secret Mom Pal
Last but not least....
We do have SOME rules, we are MOMS it is our job to instill rules right?
Rule #1 What is said at your table stays at your table!
Rule # 2 We don’t call roll and check attendance but we do ask you to make a commitment-Being here you will find is rewarding and refreshing.
Rule#3 If you are not able to attend please let your Table Leaders know via email or text or phone call “especially” if you happen to be on the rotation for breakfast so we can make further arrangements
Rule #4 Please be respectful to our speakers… let’s remember to silence our phones and refrain from texting. They speak for one hour and if there is an emergency the founders phone will ring or Lola or someone will come to the door and get you if they can’t get a hold of you.
Rule #5 If you have any questions or concerns please talk to me, or Kelly, your DGL or mentor mom. We are here for you and want this to be a wonderful experience for you!
RULE # 6 ENJOY AND HAVE FUN
We are so glad you have chosen to join us at MOPS. We pray that the time you spend at MOPS, whether its at meetings, play dates, or Moms night outs, leaves you feeling encouraged and revitalized, not just as a mom but also as a woman! May this year at MOPS help you to feel more like yourself as you take the challenge to Be you, Bravely!
FABULOUS SPEAKER- Kathleen Chapman www.kathleenchapman.com
The first day is always filled with hugs and laughter and lots of catching up! It is also filled with lots of information about what MOPS is and what we do each Thursday morning!
Here is a recap of our first day...
Welcome to our Fifth year of MOPS here at Our Saviors! Such an honor to lead you all, as MOPS is very true and dear to my heart! Alongside me is Kelly Frohner…She is my rock and handles all the behind the scenes magic, registration, finances, MOPPETS, volunteers, you name it she does it! Thank you Kelly!
My name is Julie and I have been leading this group since Trace, one of the OSLC MOPS founders, passed the torch onto me 3 years ago!
Yes, it is true, I do not have a preschooler!!! I have a 2nd grader— I have been a part of MOPS since my 8 year old son was 3!!!! I also have a 22 year old daughter, so I guess I can be a Mentor Mom too! The relationships and support I have received from MOPS, KEEP me coming back for more! I feel so blessed to have a MOPS right here, at the very school, my son attends! There are so many reasons to join MOPS! We welcome you and we are thrilled you had and have the courage to join and be a part of this amazing group!
You’ve come to the right place to find friendship, community, resources, and support for you as a woman and mother! I love that we have a place to come and hear that we aren’t alone, and that someone else understands how it is mothering little kids. This is a very special and difficult time of parenting, and mothers with young children are statistically the most lonely group. Here at MOPS we try as a whole to provide everything you need to be encouraged, equipped and developed as a mom. It is MOPS mission that every mother of a preschooler realizes her potential as a woman, mother, friend, and leader….in the name of Christ!
God chose all of you to be your children’s mother and knows you are the best mom for your child and children! So have faith- BE BRAVE! GOD is in control and has a plan, and MOPS moms are all around here for YOU, to support and lend an ear, shed a tear, share a smile and or laugh, and offer a hand in this season of our life called MOTHERHOOD!
We want to welcome our NEW MOPS moms this year ( so if you could just put your hand in the air) – Kelly B., Katie, Suzi, Julie W. who JUST had baby Scarlet! Some of you all have met her delivering food or special treats to here in August! We also want to welcome Kim S., who is attending a wedding in another state, so we will welcome her next week! We also have a NEW Mentor Mom Welcome Kim L.!! Nicole, Inga and Diana are kinda new, they were a part of our MOPS group a couple years ago and are now back!
So what is this MOPS thing, what do we do, what should we do etc???????
When you come to MOPS please come as you are! There is no dress code! We understand. We know it takes a lot of time and effort to get the kids up, dressed, ready and everyone out the door and dropped off at MOPPETS and or school—but let me tell you the minute you walk in this room and you are greeted by all these wonderful women with smiles for miles and warm hugs AND not to mention PLENTY of coffee and yummy food for all-OH, it is worth it! On top of that you will get GREAT information from our speakers whether inspirational, educational, or spiritual-You will leave here loved, refueled and your spiritual cup filled.
On your table you will find a welcome gift to you …When Being Brave Calls for First Aid…of course you need a first aid kit AND MOPS, so there is a magnet with the dates we meet for FALL attached to your kit! The folder you also have in front of you will help you become familiar with MOPS and all that IS MOPS. You can read this during your own time but lets just take a look at a few things— You have a leadership contact list in case you need anything. You also have the calendar rotation schedule---This tells you who is on duty for food and what is planned for the day.
Some of you have notebooks—so if you are a table leader or Mentor mom your notebook is filled with a ton of info…also our food sign up list and prayer sheets. Table leaders and assistants, I included your DGL guide in your folder and notebook for you to look over this next week!
You heard me use the words table leaders, Mentor moms, etc. Who are these wonderful women? They are part of our Leadership team to help support and encourage you as moms. I want to thank leadership for your commitment and contributions of time, energy, enthusiasm, support, and leadership; MOPS as a whole and MOPS here at OSLC would not be the wonderful outreach program it is, without each and every one of you!
Hospitality Team helps get our room ready to enjoy our morning! Lilly and Diane have volunteered to help with hospitality There is always room on this team to help so if you are ever interested let me know. Thank you both for coming in early to set up and start that coffee!
Our Table Leaders and Table Leader Assistants ---Our Table Leaders, also known as our Discussion Group Leaders are a key aspect to MOPS meetings-they facilitate our discussion time in small groups, provide a support system for the moms at their table and pray for their MOPS mommy friends.
Thank you Holly and Courtney, Melissa F and Cathi, Inga and Melissa H and Tami and Nicole!
Our Mentor Moms –Your Mentor moms are your go to gals! We look to our Mentor moms as a spiritual guide as well as the voice of experience. They nurture and encourage us all!!! Thank you ladies for volunteering to be our Mentor Moms- Kim will be with the Pink Heroic Hummingbirds AND the White Courageous Chickadees and Diane B will be with the Fearless Finches and Brave Blue Jays
This year we are so blessed to have more volunteers and helpers to help me and all of us have a BRAVE fun year…they are-
Jenn and Heather- Mom's Night out
Mindy, Carly and Tiffany- Playdates
Heather and Jessie - Speaker Greeters
Tiffany and Jessie - Photographers
Diana and Suzi-Expecting Mom gifts and Meal Planners
Tina and Erin- Secret Mom Pal
Last but not least....
We do have SOME rules, we are MOMS it is our job to instill rules right?
Rule #1 What is said at your table stays at your table!
Rule # 2 We don’t call roll and check attendance but we do ask you to make a commitment-Being here you will find is rewarding and refreshing.
Rule#3 If you are not able to attend please let your Table Leaders know via email or text or phone call “especially” if you happen to be on the rotation for breakfast so we can make further arrangements
Rule #4 Please be respectful to our speakers… let’s remember to silence our phones and refrain from texting. They speak for one hour and if there is an emergency the founders phone will ring or Lola or someone will come to the door and get you if they can’t get a hold of you.
Rule #5 If you have any questions or concerns please talk to me, or Kelly, your DGL or mentor mom. We are here for you and want this to be a wonderful experience for you!
RULE # 6 ENJOY AND HAVE FUN
We are so glad you have chosen to join us at MOPS. We pray that the time you spend at MOPS, whether its at meetings, play dates, or Moms night outs, leaves you feeling encouraged and revitalized, not just as a mom but also as a woman! May this year at MOPS help you to feel more like yourself as you take the challenge to Be you, Bravely!
FABULOUS SPEAKER- Kathleen Chapman www.kathleenchapman.com