· Celebrating motherhood
· Meeting needs
· Making connections
· Experiencing God’s love
…through relationships and resources
What is MOPS?
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS = Mothers, not all the same age…but all in the same phase of life. Women with different lifestyles and different backgrounds, but all with similar needs and a shared desire to be the best mothers they can be!
MOPS is dedicated to the message that “mothering matters” and that moms of young children need encouragement during these critical and early formative years. We recognize that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.
MOPS provides encouragement, support, teaching, and friendships. In these relationships moms find answers for their simple, everyday dilemmas and discover a safe place to explore the deeper principles for life building. MOPS helps moms and MOPS makes a difference in the lives of their families.
MOPS International offers a wonderful array of resources such as books, a web site (www.mops.org), the daily MOMSense Radio program, and the MOPStoMom Connection. We are part of a larger vision and program with over 2,700 MOPS groups reaching out to more than 100,000 women around the world!
What happens during a MOPS meeting?
After a time of relaxed refreshments and conversation, moms have the opportunity to listen to a speaker. Our speakers deal with issues such as marriage, parenting, womanhood, family, relationships and many other practical “how-to” topics, given from a biblical perspective. At each meeting the moms meet in a specific table group (A great way to get to know other moms just like you!) The intimate, safe, accepting atmosphere of these discussion groups are led by mothers themselves. Moms find out that they are NOT alone, that what they are doing DOES make a difference, and special friendships are often developed.
Mothers also have the opportunity to express their creativity by making a craft or participating in a creative activity. Many women feel a great sense of accomplishment as they complete a project they would probably not have the time or energy to attempt at home. This time not only builds self-confidence, but is a lot of fun! (Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty!)
Where and when does MOPS meet?
September – May,
2nd and 4th Fridays6:45 – 9:00 p.m.
Advent Lutheran Church
4306 – 132nd Street SE
Mill Creek, Wa 98012
*Limited Childcare Available
Annual registration fee: $20.00
This is a MOPS-to-Mom Connection fee, which supports MOPS International. For this you receive:
· 1 yr subscription to MOMSense Magazine
· BabyFaith DVD - GOD MADE ME
· 1 special book for moms
· Five-Star Family Magnet
· Weekly Mom-Email encouragement
Also, there is a $4.00 per meeting fee (paid quarterly), which covers the cost of our speakers and crafts.
To reserve your spot, fill out a registration form and return it to the Church Office or mail it to the coordinator. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting one of the MOPS Coordinators listed below. Please include $20.00 for your MOPS-to-Mom registration fee.
If you need a registration form or more information contact:
Advent Lutheran MOPS Coordinators:
Kim Fogelsong
Phone: 360-668-0738
Carrie Murphy
Phone: 425-290-3661
Please join us!