Kathi Lipp is Coming!

On January 24th., get ready for The Me Project by Kathi Lipp! This is an event we're opening to ALL women, not just mothers of preschoolers. Please come! If you're going to need child care, please let us know beforehand.


When: January 24th, 2012
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am

Price: $5 at the door.

If you're wondering what The Me Project is, check out my review. I hope you can join us!

Christ Community Church Carmichael MOPS Fundraiser

Yes, it's that time of the year again! We're raising money to reach more moms and to sustain our group. Please help! The pasta is fun, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas and makes a great gift.

Consider buying some!

MOPS Moment

MOPS Moment

First MOPS of the year - tomorrow!!!

And of course by the exclamations, you can tell we're very excited!!! Please join us at M1 at 9:30. Drop off kids at 9:15.

We have a MOPPETS Co-ordinator!

Good news, ladies! Our very own Clarissa French has decided to take on the role of MOPPETS coordinator this year, allowing us to breathe a sigh of relief that MOPS will still continue. Please join me in welcoming her to this new role and praising God for providing yet again.

Here is what she had when I asked her what she had to say about her new role.

How long have you been with MOPS?
7 years, 5 as just a mom and 2 on steering team with Creative role.

How long in leadership?
Leadership is a life long gift, I've been in leadership since I can remember, it's been fun participating in Mops leadership the past 2 years.

What did you love about MOPS?
The friendships that were available if I made the effort and the others did, I've made a few life long friends and some life stage friends that I'll never forget.

What are your hobbies/interests?
Children's Ministry, Pampered Chef, Sewing, Puzzles, Scrap-booking, Bowling, Choir, Pottery, Organization, I'm simply scattered these days, in this stage of life I'm taking my hobbies/interests very lightly... you can only do so much as a mom of young ones so I just do what is fun at the moment if it fits the schedule.

What are you looking forward to most about this role at MOPPETS?
Blessing the Moms with everything I've recieved in the past 7 years, at some point I just realized I was "all grown up" so to speak, and needed more then anything to step back and serve others. Plus, I get to use my early childhood education on all the kiddos, I'm finally getting to use my brain again!

What scares you the most regarding this role?
Failure, we all fear failure, I will need constant reminders that "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." and to remember that fear is not from the Lord.

Anything else you want to add?
I'm so excited, please share my excitement with those around you so they will want to serve our kids too!

You can visit Clarissa's Pampered Chef website by copy-pasting this address into your browser window: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/pamperissa

Good Advice!

MOPS Looking for MOPPETS Co-ordinator

We are currently looking for someone to fill our MOPPETS co-ordinator position for the 2011 - 2012 MOPS year. Ladies, this is a very important role, as you probably know and without it, MOPS as we know it would be incredibly difficult. Please be in prayer for the right person and keep your eyes open as well. CCC is willing to pay $100 a month for 10 months for the role. The candidate must be willing to have an interview and a background check.

Personal Characteristics would include:
- a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- a sensitivity to the needs of young mothers
- a dedication to meeting the needs of children while understanding their eternal worth to God
- an understanding of quality child care to a group of small children
- an ability to think creatively about finding and involving people in projects.

Position Responsibilities include:
- working with CCC and MOPS to establish policies and procedures for the MOPPETS program
- recruiting MOPPETS workers
- training and encouraging MOPPETS workers
- communicating with MOPS moms who leave children in her care
- attending MOPS steering meetings as required
- selecting appropriate materials, developing programs and lessons for each class
- encouraging other team members to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you know anyone who may be interested in filling this position and feels equipped and called, please let Katie Scott know at kscott05@gmail.com

Registration Form for 2011-2012

We are working on a way to register online! Please download this registration form, print it and fill it out. (For a copy of this form in Word, please email purvabrown@msn.com.) You can email it to Lynda Williams at lynndanicole@yahoo.com if you have access to a scanner. If not, please bring it with you to the registration table!

MOPS - Bold, Loving, Sensible

Health Challenge!

One of our very own MOPS moms Alison Zander recommended this page to me and I thought it was worth mentioning here. Sacramento Parent is hosting a one month health challenge on Facebook. It's a fun way to make healthy choices. The rules are simple. You print out a score card and then get one point per day for doing the things mentioned on there. Most of it is simple stuff - like remembering to do something nice for someone else, getting outside for 15 minutes or getting some sort of exercise for 30 minutes. At the end of the day you add up your points and then also at the end of the week.

The best part? You pick a partner - or two or three - and keep one another accountable. You share what's easy, what's hard and what really is impossible. It's fun, ladies. Join us. There's a bonus challenge (everyday, I think) for extra fun.

If you want to do this with us (from today May 9th through June 6th) send me a message on Facebook. I'll add you on!

The Great Moms' Walk Coming Up!

MOPS believes that Mothering Matters and that Better moms make a better world!

MOPS exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader. The Great Moms Walk is a fundraising event for MOPS groups across the country to raise community awareness of MOPS, raise funds for their group and to grow MOPS groups worldwide. MOPS is making better moms for a better world and you can help by donating to your local Great Moms Walk today! Just click the "Donate" button on the upper right hand corner of this blog.

MOPS is a non-profit organization, so all donations are 100% tax deductible! (tax ID #94-2497077)

We view this as a mighty cause in which to invest and partake. We need your support! Please consider making a donation and make a difference in the lives of families-both locally and nationwide. Your donation will support our local charter at Christ Community Church in Carmichael.

The Great Moms Walk will take place at 10am at Old Fair Oaks during the Fair Oaks Spring Parade. We will be there with our mops! ;)

Blessed Day

Our annual Tea and Treasures went supremely well today. Thank you to all who prayed for us. Thank you also to the extra volunteers - for MOPPETS as well as servers for your heart and hands. Most of the seventy-odd moms we love and cherish were able to attend - some were in labor. That's right - two of our MOPS moms had little MOPPETS today! The Lord was fully present as testimonies declared His Name and the work He continues to do in our lives.

What a blessed day!

Tea and Treasures

We are all excited about the upcoming Tea and Treasures! As the lovely invitation on the left mentions, it is a catered tea party with treasures from the hearts of the leaders. Everyone is excited but prayers are needed, so if you have stumbled upon this blog by accident, please pray for us. We have run into a few glitches with leaders getting sick and their children getting into accidents. Since this is an event not just to dress up and have tea but also a huge opportunity to share the gospel and the light of the Lord Jesus Christ, we have no illusions about what might be behind the sudden unforeseen "accidents."
Please keep our MOPS group in your prayers.

MOMOLOGY: The Art & Science of Mothering

Mothering is part art, part science and always a work in progress! Backed by more than thirty years of research-based ministry at MOPS International, Momology is designed to help you be the unique mother God created you to be - because better moms make a better world.
Our new semester starts this Fall - and we're so excited to explore "Momology" together. If you're returning, we look forward to seeing you again soon, and if you have yet to join us for a meeting, we sincerly look forward to meeting you. If you would simply like to inquire about our program, we welcome you to contact us with questions or even sit in on a meeting to see what it's all about!
FIRST MEETING: Tuesday, September 14th!
MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month, at 9:15am. Childcare is available!
Contact Melanie Tiner with questions: 916-607-9985

MOPS Moms - Get Connected!

Be sure to join our email group through yahoo groups. You won't get inundated with emails, but you will be better connected and hear about the latest events, invitations, new babies, etc.

Click here to join!

State your name when you request to join, because it is a closed group to just current CCC MOPS Members.

God's Echos by Margaret Feinberg

MOPS Leadership Summit is coming - April 17th, 2010!

The Husband Project is Coming...

On January 26th, 2010 we have the honor of Speaker Kathi Lipp speaking at our MOPS meeting on The Husband Project! Her book is only $10 at the meeting and we will have some on hand that day. Are you ready to take the 21 day challenge?

A New Year!

MOPS wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our next MOPS meeting will kick-off the new semester at MOPS and you won't want to miss out. We'll have some breakfast, some fun, utilize our creativity and leave with a spectacular stationary kit! Bring a packet of cards or two to share with your table mates (most tables have 8 people, some have 10). These could be birthday cards, blank cards, thank you cards etc...a variety will be fun!

January MOPS Meetings:
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 9:15am-11:30am
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 9:15am-11:30am

If you're new and thinking about joining us, email us to let us know to be prepared for you and your little ones in MOPPETS!

Looking forward to a great year and a wonderful time at MOPS this semester!

MOPS fees are $50 for the Spring semester ( 5 months/10 meetings!) or just pay $10 a month.

Christmas at CCC

A Halloween Alternative

Christ Community Church's Fall Fun Fest is a blast!

Movies with "Kids in mind"

Before renting a movie learn more about it. A website called http://www.kidsinmind.com/ is a great resource for parents. You can learn what words are said, what type of nudity and how much, and if there is violence in the film. It really gets specific on the content of the movie.

Operation Christmas Child

Got shoe boxes? We are collecting regular sized shoe boxes for our shoe box packing party - Operation Christmas Child - MOPS meeting on November 10th. Bring them to the next two MOPS meetings. They must have removable lids, like the picture above. If you have wrapping paper to spare, please bring that too!

Are you unfamiliar with Operation Christmas Child? Read more about it here

We'll be signing up to bring items to fill these shoe boxes at our meeting on Tuesday, October 13th.

Operation Christmas Child MOPS Meeting
Tuesday, November 10th
9:15 MOPPETS check in
9:30-11:30am

MOPS Library

Check out our growing collection of books for CCC MOPS Moms to check out at meetings. Add your name to index card at the meeting & check a book out. Have books to add to the library? Let us know. The list is along the right side of the blog.

Special thanks to Alice McKinley, Mentor Mom, for allowing us to borrow her books, and to everyone else who contributes books to our MOPS Library.

What Happened to Super Mom?

If this message appeals to you, you won't want to miss our October 27th MOPS meeting. We'll be welcoming Corinne Paul back to our group - don't we just love her!? Get ready for a refreshing topic and learn more about Corinne here.

Tuesday, October 27th
9:15 check in MOPPETS
9:30 - 11:30 am

Apple Pies!

Doesn't that look delicious!? Be sure to join us for our MOPS Meeting on Tuesday, October 13th for our annual Apple Pie making meeting! Everyone will be able to go home with their own yummy pie to enjoy with their families and we'll even make some extras to give to our fabulous MOPPETS volunteers. See you there!

Tuesday, October 13th
9:15 check in MOPPETS
9:30 - 11:30 am

Toxic Cake Box Warning

Boxes & Toxins - check your cupboards!

This is confirmed on Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/pancake.asp

A student at HBHS (high school) had pancakes this week and it almost became fatal. His Mom (registered nurse) made him pancakes, dropped him off at school and headed to play tennis. She never takes her cell phone on the court but did this time and her son called to say he was having trouble breathing. She told him to go to the nurse immediately and proceeded to call school and alert the nurse. The nurse called the paramedics and they were there in 3 minutes and worked on the boy all the way to the hospital. He came so close to dying. Evidently this is more common then I ever knew. Check the expiration dates on packages like pancakes and cake mixes that have yeast which over time develop spores. Apparently, the mold that forms in old mixes can be toxic! Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix, brownie mixes, Bisquick, cake & cookie mixes, etc., you have in your home.

P.S. Tell this to your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and anyone else who keeps these types of mixes in the cupboard.

Recall: Infant & Children's Tylenol Products

The following Infant & Children's Tylenol products are being recalled due to a possible contamination with the bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia). This bacteria can cause pneumonia in weakened immune systems. Check your cabinets and call 1-800-962-5357 to receive a replacement bottle.

* Children’s TYLENOL Plus Cold MS Suspension 4 oz. Grape
* Children’s TYLENOL Suspension 4oz. Grape
* Children’s TYLENOL Suspension 4oz. Strawberry
* Children’s TYLENOL Suspension 4oz. Bubble Gum
* Infants’ TYLENOL Suspension 1/2oz. Cherry
* Infants’ TYLENOL Grape Suspension Drops 1/4oz.
* Children’s TYLENOL Dye Free Suspension 4oz. Cherry
* Children’s TYLENOL Suspension 4oz. Cherry
* Children’s TYLENOL Plus Cough & Runny Nose 4oz. Cherry
* Infants’ TYLENOL Suspension Drops 1/2oz. Grape
* Children’s TYLENOL Plus Flu 4oz. Bubble Gum
* Children’s TYLENOL Plus Cold Suspension 4oz. Grape
* Children’s TYLENOL Plus Cough/ST Suspension 4oz. Cherry
* Infants’ TYLENOL Suspension Drops 1oz. Grape
* Infants’ TYLENOL Dye Free Suspension 1oz. Cherry
* Children’s TYLENOL Pediatric Suspension 1oz. Cherry
* Infants’ TYLENOL Suspension Drops 1oz. Cherry
* Children’s TYLENOL Plus Cold/Allergy 4oz. Bubble Gum
* Infants’ TYLENOL Grape Suspension Drops H/G 1/2oz.
* Infants’ TYLENOL Drops 1oz. Grape
* Children’s TYLENOL Suspension 4oz. Cherry, Hospital Govt.

For more information read this notice on the Tylenol website.

Together on Planet Mom

Our theme for the year, 2009-2010, is "Together on Planet Mom"! Join us this year as we explore together the Planet that we have all landed on and embrace the uniqueness of this season of our lives. To see what we have planned this year, check out our 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule!

MOPS Meetings

A Typical MOPS Meeting Includes:

* Life-enriching speakers
* Opportunity for uninterrupted discussion
* Socializing and nurturing friendships
* Creative activities and crafts
* Coffee and refreshments

PLUS!
Enjoy moms' night out, play-dates and much more!


Cost:

* $5/meeting ($10/month) for meeting fees includes everything above plus childcare.
* There is an annual Registration Fee of $25.
* Partial scholarships* are available.

*Requests are strictly confidential, email Kerstin Peppers for more information.

The $25 MOPS International Registration Fee includes:

* One year subscription to MOMSense magazine
* A weekly Mom-Email
* A gift package from MOPS International
* A MOPS-to-Mom Connection membership card that entitles you to special discounts
* A full-year MOPS International membership, even if you move!

Click here to view MOPS International Membership Benefits in full!

What is MOPPETS?

ABOUT THE MOPPETS PROGRAM

MOPPETS is quality, loving childcare for kids (infants to Kindergarten) to play and learn while moms are being nurtured. MOPPETS is not just childcare but interactions through singing, dancing, playing, and age appropriate activities. You can rest assured that your children will not only be safe, but they will be having lots of fun making friends while you are doing the same! So sit back, relax & enjoy.
Below are our MOPPETS Guidelines to help make the best experience for you and your children.

MOPPETS GUIDELINES

DRESS
Please dress your child in comfortable clothing appropriate for both outdoor play (where age appropriate) and indoor play. PLEASE label clothing that may be removed during the course of the morning.

CHECK-IN TIME
Check-in time begins at 9:15 AM. Early check-in is not possible as the teachers are busy preparing the rooms for the morning activities. Please sign your child in at his/her room and provide any information needed for that day.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
New this year – at check-in, there will be a sticker to write special instructions about your child on. Your child will wear it on his/her back for the childcare volunteers to see.

CHECK-OUT TIME
Please pick your children up immediately after the meeting, no later than 11:30 AM. Both the teachers and your children will appreciate your promptness!

PEEKING MOMS
Most children become distraught if mom peeks in but doesn't stay. If you are concerned about your child's well-being, please ask one of your mentor moms for assistance.

LABELING
PLEASE label your child's bottles, sippy cups, sweaters, diaper bags, etc. Up to three year olds will have three name tags - one for the child, one for the diaper bag, and one for the mother. The one on the diaper bag can remain on the bag for the MOPS year. The other two tags are to be returned at the ending of each MOPS session. BOTTLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD GROUPS.

TOYS
Do not bring toys from home as we cannot be responsible if those toys are lost or broken. If toys are mistakenly brought from home, the staff will label and set the toy aside until check-out time.

MOVING UP
There will only be one time for moving your child to an older group during the MOPS year. The move-up day will be the first meeting in January. Your child must be 2 ½ years of age at the time of the first September meeting to join the 2 year old program. Children turning 2 during the fall will have to wait to move until January. Children wishing to be in the 3 year old program must be 3 AND potty trained completely by the first September meeting. Children turning 3 during the fall will have to wait to move until the meeting in January AND must be completely potty trained. The children from infants to age 2 will move within the nursery as is developmentally appropriate.

DIAPERS
We will make every attempt to change your child's diaper for those children in the nursery. Please bring labeled diapers as the church has a limited supply. If you do not want us to change your child's diaper, please let us know. We will be happy to assist those children who are in the process of potty training. Please let us know when your child is ready for this experience!
FYI: We expect that your child is current with their inoculations. If not, we will ask you to change your child's diaper when needed.

ALLERGIES
Please let us know of any allergies your child has and we will mark his/her tag accordingly.

SNACKS
There will be a snack time as part of the morning class. We anticipate that moms will ask about bringing in a special treat (i.e. birthdays and holidays). We welcome them for older children (2 ½ years and older). Please make prior arrangements with the class teacher(s).

GOOD HEALTH GUIDELINES
We all want a healthy environment in our MOPPETS program, so we ask you keep your child at home when you observe any of the following:
• Fever/vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Green or yellow runny nose
• Questionable rash
• Excessive coughing
• Discharge in or around the eyes
• Any communicable disease
If your child becomes ill while in MOPPETS, you will be notified immediately. If your child is being treated with an antibiotic, he/she must have received treatment for at least 24 hours before coming to MOPPETS.

***CHILDREN IN MOPS WITH MOMS***
There may be occasions when you need to have your child with you at the MOPS meeting. PLEASE REMEMBER: no child over 6 months old will be able to attend the meeting with MOM. This is to minimize disturbances during the meeting.

3rd Annual Fall Family BBQ

Saturday, October 17
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Meeting Schedule

MOPS Meeting Times
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
September - May
9:15 - 11:30 am
at
Christ Community Church
5025 Manzanita Ave.
Carmichael, CA95608

2010/2011 Meeting Dates
September 14 - Welcome to MOMOLOGY
September 28 - Kathi Lipp on Friendship October 12 - Chemistry in the Kitchen (Annual Make Apple Pies meeting)
October 26 - Annette Spangler on Kids Love Languages
November 9 - Operation Christmas Child
November 30 - Bill Corbin on Boundaries

December 14 - Christmas meeting with Mentor Mom Panel - (Christmas Traditions & wreath making)
January 11 - Creative Activity - Placemats January 25 - Talking to Children about Sex - Speaker
February 8 - Creative Activity - Scrabble Piece Jewelry
March 8 - Speaker - Raising Community Minded Children
March 22 - MOPSSWAP!
April 12 - Tea and Treasures (Moms arrive 15 minutes early)
April 26 - Service Project - Care packages for our troops
May 10 - Speaker - Water Safety

May 24 - Creative - Laws of Motion

*Due to school district holidays, we will meet the 2nd & 5th Tuesdays in November and we will only meet once in February.

About MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. (taken from the MOPS International Website, 2009)

Meeting Times

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

September - May

9:15 - 11:30 am

at

Christ Community Church

5025 Manzanita Ave.

Carmichael, CA 95608

Costs: $25 MOPS International Registration fee (see what you get here) plus $35 for Fall Semester (6 meetings) & $50 for Spring Semester or pay $80 for the year and save!

Financial assistance is available, email our Coordinator,

Katie Scott - kscott05@gmail.com for more info.