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MOPS FAQ's

What is MOPS?
What happens at a MOPS meeting?
How much does it cost?
Who comes to the Berean MOPS group?
I have preschoolers. How can I get involved?
I don't have preschoolers. How can I support this ministry?

What is MOPS?

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS is an international organization whose goal is bringing moms together to learn, laugh, and share with other moms who face the same daily challenges, "because mothering matters". It is also a Christian organization dedicated with sharing the love of Christ with mothers of preschoolers. To learn more about the MOPS story and organization check out the MOPS International website: www.mops.org

What happens at a MOPS meeting? The first Friday of each month from 9:30-11:30 the MOPS moms get together while their children have a blast in the MOPPETS program.
9:00-9:30:	We get our children settled in their classrooms and then head to the gym for a hot breakfast and a chance to chat with other moms.
9:30-9:50	The meeting officially begins with announcements, door-prizes and informal time with your small group.
10:00-10:30	We listen to a speaker on a pertinent topic like "Raising Responsible Children". This is a time to learn, usually from a MOPS mentor who has "been there and done that" and can share her insight and wisdom on issues Mothers of Preschoolers are facing.
10:40-11:10	We divide into discussion groups where we discuss the lecture and share our tips, trials, and triumphs. Our discussion groups stay the same throughout the year so friendships are forged and deepened. Discussion groups also meet socially several times during the year.
11:10-11:30	We meet back in the gym to make a craft or do a special activity. The craft is easy enough to do in 20 minutes (even for the craft-impaired) and nice enough to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

Who comes to the Berean MOPS group?

The Berean MOPS group averages 65 mothers of preschoolers each month and even more preschool infants and children. They are a caring group of women and children who look forward to MOPS as a chance to get out and socialize. Moms come to MOPS from all over the greater Spokane area, from Liberty Lake to Nine Mile Falls. We even have some moms from Post Falls and the Couer d’Alene area.

How much does it cost?

"MOPS to MOM Connection" (MOPS membership) is an annual membership.

MOPS membership costs $23.95. The membership fee goes in its entirety to MOPS International and does not directly benefit this group financially. This fee is due by your 2nd month of attendance. It is our desire that any mom who wants to attend MOPS will be able to do so. So, in order to relieve the financial burden that the membership dues may place on your household, a semester payment plan is available. (2 payments of $12, due in October and January) Scholarships are also available for any mom with a financial need. For more information on the payment plan or the scholarships, please contact either our Finance Coordinator, Stephanie Freeman, at 326-6224, or the MOPS Coordinator, Erica Hartley, Coordinator, 991-8958, bereanmops@live.com. Please Note: If you attend more than one MOPS group, you are only required to pay the dues at one group. If you plan to pay your dues at a different MOPS group, simply indicate so on the MOPS registration form

Our local MOPS group requests a $5.00 donation per meeting to help offset the expenses of our monthly MOPS meeting (stuff like crafts, coffee and creamer, decorations, name tags, snacks for the kids, paper goods, teacher supplies and many other miscellaneous costs associated with the program). Our MOPS program is blessed to have so many MOPPETS volunteers so we do not have to cover the cost of childcare.

I have preschoolers. How can I get involved with MOPS?

Come to the monthly MOPS meetings for starters. You can just show up (see the schedule on the MOPS home page) but your morning will go more smoothly if you pre-register. Call Ashley Kenner, 724-6126 to do this.

To get even more involved join a MOPS committee. You can help with crafts, publicity, hospitality or registration. You can also volunteer to help coordinate special events like the MOPS and POPS night out. See the Steering Committee page for more information.

I don't have preschoolers. How can I support this ministry?
There are many ways to support this ministry. Contact Erica Hartley, Coordinator, 991-8958, bereanmops@live.com, for a list of volunteer opportunities and MOPS needs.