Calvary MOPS

New Year!

2010-07-19T04:54:00.000-07:00

The steering team met yesterday to plan for the first half of our MOPS year. We are all so excited about continuing some great things that are working well for our group, in addition to some new ideas- formal discussion groups, Mom's Night Out, Evening Speakers, Play dates for the kids, brand new "Service" and "Activities" positions, and many more!

I wanted to introduce our new steering team-
Allyson Rice and Allyson Sealfon- Co-Coordinators
Anne Scott- Publicity
Jen Matty- Finance
Heidi Wilhelm- Creative Activities
Robin Cooney- Spiritual Adviser
Lucinda Nelson- Church Liaison
Sara Yowell- MOPPETS
Lisa D'Amato- Discussion Group Leader
Kathie Borghans and Colleen Swank- Hospitality
Michele Rennolds- Evening Speakers (new idea!!- stay tuned for more info)
Susan Roberts- Service- (new position for us- so many service project possibilities)
Shelby Krouse- Activities (new position- planning monthly mom's night out and play dates for kids)

I am looking forward to a great year!!!
--Allyson S.

Regstration is now OPEN!!

2010-07-18T16:26:00.000-07:00

We are now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 MOPS Year. Annual membership dues are $40, which includes meetings from September - June, and the items listed below.

MomSense magazine
Mom-E-Mail
MOPS logo "Friends don't let friends mother alone!" reusable shopping bag
MOPS bumper sticker
No Mom Alone 2-in-1 frame magnet
MOPS bag tag that can be used on luggage, diaper bags or even your gym bag!

To sign-up for MOPS, complete a MOPS Registration form which you can download here. MOPPETS Registration forms can be downloaded here.

Checks should be made payable to Calvary MOPS and must accompany your registration form in order to hold your place. Scholarships are be available.

Mail or deliver your completed registration form and payment to:

Calvary MOPS
403 S. Main Street
Mount Airy, MD 21771

Momology Theme

2010-07-18T16:19:00.000-07:00

~Reprinted from MOPS.com~

In 2010, MOPS invites you to join in the learning process as together we explore Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering.

Mothering is both art and science. It combines all of who we are to shape healthy, resilient kids. Mothering is so complex it requires both sides of our brain – not to mention our hands and feet, eyes and ears, mouth and (sniff, sniff) unfortunately, sometimes even our noses!

There's the scientific side of mothering where we develop a hypothesis based on certain principles, test that hypothesis in real-time, consider the results and decide what parts worked and what parts didn't. We keep refining our hypotheses until we find what works for us.

Intertwined with the scientific, mothering requires an artistry that shades with our personality, colors with our unique gifts, and blends past and current experiences.

MOPS International has identified four essential elements for successful outcomes with our kids.
Core is about knowing and growing ourselves. Understanding and working with our unique temperament, experiences, and emotions in a way that develops resilience. Research clearly shows that a mom with a strong, resilient core is more likely to raise a child with a strong, resilient core.

Finesse is about honing practical mothering skills—intentionally carrying out our daily responsibilities in ways that encourage growth and resilience in our kids.

Circle is about building relationships with neighbors, care-givers, extended family and, most importantly, with our husbands or for single moms, with a parenting partner.

Grandscape is about engaging with God and his unique purpose for our lives. Both secular and Christian research identifies faith in God as an essential element for successful mothering.

Through Momology, as we explore together, we'll be guided by an all-knowing, all-powerful, always-present God. Our theme verse for the year is:

Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:10)

Anywhere we go, God sees, knows, and guides. So we can lead - and love - knowing God will get us through all the hard spots, all our decisions, all our roles, all our times we can't hold open our eyelids and the times we're bursting with joy. God's hand guides us as we guide our children. As we study Momology together to become better moms making a better world.