| While each MOPS program will reflect the personality
of the Chartering Church and the moms involved, the foundational aspects
of a MOPS program as described by MOPS International
include:
 Teaching: Presentations
from MOPS Mentors and outside speakers offer information that is relevant
to the life of a mother. Topics may explore a mom's emotional needs, practical
instruction, and special times of celebrating motherhood.
Mentoring: MOPS
Mentors are experienced mothers who help new moms grow personally and as
parents. Through the relationships built in MOPS groups, mentors share
wisdom from their own experience and practical and meaningful ways to fulfill
the varied roles of mother, woman, and wife.
Discussion Groups:
The intimate and accepting atmosphere of a small group offers moms a chance
to share their successes, questions, and concerns. It is during these times
that a mom realizes that she is not alone, and lifelong friendships are
formed.
Creative Activities:
Moms are also given the opportunity to express themselves creatively during
MOPS meetings. Through craft projects and life skills presentations, women
are encouraged to experience the sense of accomplishment that comes with
trying and finishing new things.
MOPPETS: Children
are cared for during MOPS meetings in a parallel program called MOPPETS,
where they experience love in a preschool-like setting.
Leadership Development:
Moms also gain confidence in their leadership skills through training and
experience they receive from MOPS. Not only are MOPS groups specifically
for mothers of preschoolers, meetings are organized and run by mothers
of preschoolers, who often move into other areas of leadership in their
church or community after graduating from MOPS. |
