MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

MOPS of Mt. Bethel is a gathering of Mothers of Preschoolers (birth – five years of age) who support, encourage, and have fun together.

MOPS is about celebrating motherhood, making connections and experiencing God’s love through relationships and resources.

MOPS International recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. MOPS of Mt. Bethel meetings consist of special guest presentations, small group discussions, mission work and socializing. Our moms and children are encouraged to continue building bonds outside of the normal meeting time through: Small Group playdates, Seasonal outings, Bible Study, Mom’s Night Out, Book Clubs and many other activities.

Our theme for 2011-2012 is: MomSense: Bold • Loving • Sensible – equips moms to embrace their mothering instincts and develop their own parenting style while navigating through the myriad of daily mom decisions. Most women wonder:

How do I decide what to do when I really don’t know what to do?

• Should I trust my intuition?
• With so much available information, how do I discern what’s best?
• What are the most important family values?

Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game — and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves being bold and taking risks, loving those in the game with us and being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.

Just as in real-life, sometimes in games, unexpected, “chance” events occur, abruptly changing our paths. We must regroup and determine our next steps. Sometimes we follow the instructions of “experts.” Sometimes we follow the advice of trusted friends. Sometimes we decide our “house rules” work best for our family. Teaming together with other moms is a great strategy. Relying on a spouse or mentor can help us play more effectively. And, most of all, developing a strong God-Sense is essential for mothering. Growing as a mom through the analogy of game playing assures every mom gains confidence in her abilities as a mom.

MOPS of Mt. Bethel meets once a month from August through May through May. For information, contact Deirdre DeKock – 404-388-7636