It's Marvin MOPS Week (10/25/12)!

Good Morning Moms,

We are full speed ahead into the Fall, and there are so many wonderful events to enjoy and this especially includes MOPS!  Please join us this Thursday, October 25 ^th at 10 a.m. to hear Debby Brown speak about “How to Keep the Sizzle in Marriage.”  Mrs. Brown has a very close connection to our group;  she is the aunt of our own Shelby West and she is speaking about a topic that is directly impacted by these early years of child rearing and mothering.   We will meet back in our regular meeting Room 246 (second floor, FAITH classroom) and let’s really engage in how we can strengthen and enrich the most important relationship our children observe.

If you will be using childcare, also known as our MOPPETS program, you may bring your children to the childcare rooms which are located on the first floor.  There will be a sign to direct you.  If your children are not coming, and you are signed up for childcare, it is important that you contact Stephanie Lamb, our MOPPETS Coordinator, to let her know:  Steph.lamb@sbcglobal.net, or 903-363-7447.  This affects how many volunteers/workers/rooms we need.

Also, please bring your children in their HALLOWEEN costumes for some trick –or- treating MOPS style! 

Some additional important reminders about our MOPPETS program:

·         Please LABEL ALL of your child’s belongings (sippy cups, pacifiers,etc.) 

·         Please DO NOT bring your child if he/she shows ANY signs of illness.  Please refer to the “Moppets Guidelines” for further instruction

·         Drop off time is 9:50-10:00 a.m. before the meeting.  Please pick up your children promptly by noon to be courteous of the MOPPETS staff

Thursday Meeting Reminders:

1. First Semester Dues are due:  $40 if you are using childcare/ $24 if you are not using childcare.  If you have not paid the $25 MOPS International (once a year) dues, then these are also due.  Checks made payable to “Marvin MOPS.”  Cash is also accepted.  Dues go to Heather Parker, our Financial Coordinator. 
2. Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships or payment plans.  Please see Heather Parker for additional information.
3. The ORANGE table will bring food
4. Please bring your new and gently used coats in support of our Fall Missions Project in support of St. Paul’s Children’s Foundation

UPCOMING MOPS Events:

-          October 25 (THURSDAY)- 6:30 p.m. - MNO at the home of Kari Smith

-      November 1 (THURSDAY) – 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.- Pumpkin Roll Baking Day (Come and Go)

 If you are UNABLE to attend this Thursday’s MOPS meeting, please notify your Table Leader.  If your children are not coming, and are signed up for childcare, please also notify Stephanie Lamb (MOPPETS Coordinator) at steph.lamb@sbcglobal.net or 903-363-7447.

I hope to see you all on Thursday!  

Have a wonderful and blessed week,

Debra Bochow

Discussion Group Coordinator