MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, an international Christian non-profit organization. MOPS exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

MOPS at Heartland Alliance meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday morning of the month, 9:30 to 11:10, from October through April at our North Woodbury Campus (see schedule below). We invite you to enjoy a wonderful breakfast, special speakers, and crafts, as well as child care for your preschooler. Cost per meeting is $4.00. For more information, contact Stacy, our MOPS Coordinator at cscraner@aol.com or you may call the church office at 419-362-6781.

The following is information taken from the home website of MOPS at mops.org

MOPS is about . . .

•     Celebrating motherhood
•     Meeting needs
•     Making Connections
•     Experiencing God's love . . . through relationships and resources

"What MOPS has provided for me . . . is a welcome break; a chance to make new friends; the opportunity to know I'm not the only mom who goes through the struggles and joys of raising young children . . . "

"You plan for the best, but have no real idea what life will look like when the rubber hits the road. This is why MOPS has been such a gift to me. Through MOPS I've found friends and mentors for how I want to parent my children. Through the teaching times and the living examples of the mentors, I have a vision for what God wants to accomplish through me.

My needs are met at MOPS. I am pampered. I am cared for. I am nurtured. I find companionship, comfort, and encouragement. "
 - a MOPS testimonial  

 Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 Schedule

October 2        Orientation Day: Buckle up . . . let the ride begin

October 16      Adventures in Mothering  Speaker: Susan Haring

November 6    Food Court  Instructor: Elizabeth Vallance

November 20  The Side Show    Instructor: Jeanne Scheff

December 4    Fun on the Midway 

December 18    Adventure Guide: Managing Your Marriage 
Speakers: Yogi & Joy Durbin

January 8    Bumper Cars: Sibling Rivalry   Speaker: Jamie Miller

January 22    Spinning Tea Cup Ride   Speaker: Amy Martin

February 5    Tunnel of Love  Speakers: Steve & Margie Burggraf

February 19    Splash Harbor

March 5    Ticket Booth: Finances   Speakers: Scot & Cherri Todd

March 19    Gift Shop: Help Your Child Discover their Gifts  
Speaker: Barb Meier

April 2    House of Mirrors    Speaker: Lori Turner

April 23    Adventures in Mothering    Speaker: Jodi Wentz

May 8    Ladies Night Out 

About Inclement Weather: MOPS will be canceled for inclement weather based on school closings. If Northmor, Lexington, or Clearfork is delayed or closed, we will not have the MOPS meeting. If in doubt, please call your Discussion Group Leader or someone on the Steering Team.