MOPS

 

Living an Authentic Life in a Processed World

This year we'll explore how to live an "authentic" life in a processed world. Join us and discover new freedom as we let go of our preconceived  ideas of the "perfect" mother and instead embrace our individual styles, personalities, gifts and ideas. Its Pure Motherhood, plain and simple!

Dates
Weekly Thursday or Friday morning option
Winter/Spring Term: January 7/8 - April 29/30, 2010

A Typical MOPS Morning!
8:45 - 9:00 a.m.   -  Arrive and check children into childcare
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.   -  Snacks and socializing
9:15 - 11:15 a.m.  - Program portion
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.- Gather children from childcare

Childcare
Childcare is offered on a space-available basis to the children of women attending MOPS. The church nursery offers professional, loving care for infants through 3 years old, including story time and snacks. The MOPPETS program for potty-trained kids ages 2-6 features activities planned to contribute to your children's social grown, physical and creative development and spiritual enrichment. Babies younger than four months are welcome in MOPS with their mothers. We regret we cannot accommodate daycare children, children who are ill, or those whose mothers are not in attendance.

Cost
$25 MOPS International Fee                                   
$80 Winter/Spring Term              

If these fees present a financial hardship, please contact the MOPS Ministries office at 884-6138. Partial scholarships and payment plans are available.

Register early! Mops fills very quickly.....enrollment is limited by the available childcare space. Brochures with enrollment forms are available in racks throughout the church or by calling 884-6233.

Need More Information?

858.395.5874
Thursday MOPS Coordinator - Anne Farrell

719.268.1727 
Friday MOPS Coordinator - Kristin Ellsworth

719.884.6138 
MOPS Advisor for First Pres - Megan Nilsen    

PREFER AN EVENING OPTION?
Our Moms @ Twilight is a ministry to Moms at First Pres with kids ranging in age from 0-9 years. M@T looks much like our daytime MOPS program. It allows Moms to connect with other Moms while their children take part in a variety of Wednesday evening kids programs.

Wednesday Evenings
Winter/Spring Term: Jan 13, 26, Feb 10, 24, Mar 10, April 7, 21, 2010
 

A Typical M@T Evening!
5:45 p.m.           -Arrive and check children into childcare
5:45 - 6:00 p.m. - Grab dinner and head to Room 418
6:00 - 6:30 p.m  - Food and fellowship with other Moms
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Program and discussion time
8:00 p.m.           - Retrieve children from childcare

Cost                 
$45 Winter/Spring Term      

Diner can be purchased on a per-session basis at the evening buffet in Fellowship Hall. The cost will be $6 per adult. A meal for children will be available at 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. at no cost.

Need More Information?

719.459.3635 
Moms @ Twilight Coordinator - Jessica Williams

719.884.6138
First Pres Representative - Megan Nilsen 

SNOW POLICY!
It's that time of year. If the weather is wintry on a morning of any MOPS meeting, we follow School District 11 closure policy.  All MOPs programs are automatically cancelled if District 11 is closed or on delay for any length of time. Please check your local TV or radio station or District 11's website here.

MOM'S WEEKEND AWAY
"The Facts of Life"
April 9-11, 2010

SPEAKER: JENNIFER HOLZ
Throughout the weekend away, this real-life mother of two and First Pres Pastor will help us navigate the waters of discerning the difference between the "facts of life" our culture feeds us and the real fact of what God intends for each of us on this road of motherhood. You will come away from the weekend with your spirit, soul and body refreshed and hourished. The "fact" is, God does have a plan and wants to reveal it to you this weekend!

WHEN:
Friday, April 9, through Sunday, April 11, 2010
Registration begins at 6 p.m. on Friday. Please plan to have a light dinner before you come. The weekend fun will begin promptly at 7 p.m. followed by late night pizza! The retreat concludes after lunch on Sunday.

WHERE:
The Hideaway, a beautiful bed and breakfast, located east of Monument. Maps provided upon registration. Transportation is on your own, but if you need help finding a ride or carpool opportunity, call the Women's Ministries Office at 884-6233.

COST:
$165. Cost includes meals and lodging and a whole lot of fun! If you need a payment plan or other scholarship assistance, please let us know as soon as possible.

BRING:
Your favorite sleeping attire, slippers and sweats, your favorite movie or game...also a Bible, pen and favorite snacks to share! There will be free time on Saturday afternoon for sleeping, chatting, shopping, hiking, reading a book or whatever you find relaxing. You will have the use of a workout room and an outdoor hot tub.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
A $65 deposit is requested to hold your space. Online registration (www.myfirst-pres.org) is available to those who wish to pay in full ($165). Those who wish to pay the deposit and later pay the remaining balance should submit the registration form (in the brochure) and payment to First Pres Women's Ministries. All registrations and full payments are due to April 2, 2010. Space is limited, so register early!

Contact First Pres Women's Ministries at 884-6233 if you have questions or need additional information.

MOPS Audio Archives

To reach our MOPS audio archives and listen to your favorite speaker again, or listen to the ones you might have missed, click here!