Steering Team Intros...

Meet Kelly!

Newsletter/Giveaways

Why ST? 
Make friendships, be more involved
Kids' names & ages? 
Brinkley 3, Zack 5, Trace 7
Favorite dessert or snack? 
Hershey almond bar
You have 2 hours of unexpected free time... what do you do? 
Cut grass or catch up on DVR TV
What have you learned in the last week? I have time to exercise and it really hurts to start from scratch. I always say that I won't take time off and start over again
Favorite celebrity when you were younger? Joey Lawrence from the TV show Blossom
If you had an all-expense-paid vacation to somewhere you've NEVER BEEN, where would you choose? New England States in the summer or Carribean Islands without kids
Favorite thing about MOPS? Friendships and the break from kids to meet other moms

Steering Team Intros...

Meet Anita!

Social Planner (MOTT/MNO)

Why ST? I really enjoyed all the great connections I built last year. I also love the additional support ST provides.
Kids' name & ages?  
Ellyana - 4, Emilia - 2
Biggest influence in your life? My dad - he always believed in me and gave me the push I needed to move forward. His words were always full of wisdom and love. 
Favorite time of the day? 7:00 a.m. Everyone is still asleep. I am able to have my quiet time, which sets the tone for the rest of the day
If you had an all-expense-paid vacation to somewhere you've NEVER BEEN, where would you choose? Machu Picchu in Peru
What have you learned in the last week? The importance of finding a balance between a "clean" home and a "comfortable" home. Learning to let go and choosing to spend time building memories with my family.
Favorite book & movie? The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and The Princess Bride  
Favorite thing about MOPS? The encouragement and support I receive from other moms. 

Steering Team Intros...

Meet Katie!

Finance Team

Why ST?
Who wouldn't want to hang out with these super fun ladies?! But seriously, I love this ministry and want to encourage moms in this sometimes hectic phase of life.
Kids' names & ages? 
Avery Marie, 5 years
Landon Kyle, 4 years
Addilyn Kate, 18 months 
Last grown-up book you read & would you recommend it? Miracle on Voodoo Mountain. Yes, 100 times recommend it! It is an amazing story of a young missionary and her move overseas.  
Favorite restaurant & menu item? Chuy's in Greenville is super yum! It's the closest thing to 'TexMex' I can find. Being from Texas, Mexican food is a favorite of mine :) The 'big as your face' burrito is always a winner!  
Favorite celebrity when you were younger? Ben Affleck... Armageddon anyone?!  
If you had an all-expense-paid vacation to somewhere you've NEVER BEEN, where would you choose? Bora Bora 
Favorite time of the day? 8pm.. Bedtime for littles. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy them during the day, but there is just something special about a quiet house that I look forward to.
Favorite thing about MOPS? The awesome mommas, and friendships I've gained :)

Steering Team Intros...

Meet Jenine!

Moppets Team

Why ST? To get more involved.
Kids' names & ages? AJ - 2, and one on the way!
Favorite celebrity when you were younger? Gotta be the Backstreet Boys (still is).
What have you learned in the last week?  To listen to my body and actually slow down when I need to.
Last song you sang and when? Jingle bells with my 2 year old, today while he was dancing and singing it to.
Favorite dessert or snack? Anything chocolate or anything from back home (England).
Biggest influence in your life? Mum because she has always been a constant support and encouragement.
Favorite thing about MOPS? Getting together with all the other mums.

  

Steering Team Intros...

Meet Margaret!

Crafts & Service Projects

Why ST? The paycheck is amazing! (She is kidding - there is no paycheck ;) Also, I can't imagine how empty my life would seem without ST in it!
Kids' names & ages?
Caleb 7, Cooper 5, Lucas 2 
You have 2 hours of unexpected free time... what do you do?  Browse Hobby Lobby or Ross with a Starbucks frappé
Favorite restaurant & menu item? Olive Garden. Gorgonzola steak Alfredo.  
Last song you sang & when? Call me, maybe during our afternoon dance party!
Least favorite chore?  Folding laundry 
Book you are reading?  Wild Things- the art of nurturing boys.
Favorite thing about MOPS?  The authenticity of the moms

Yippee!  We're getting close!  Only 2 more weeks until the fun & flourishing begins!!!

Now is the time to start inviting moms you know who could benefit from MOPS.  

And also moms you don't know.  

We're not picky.  

In fact, we want EVERY mom to know about MOPS and feel welcome to attend! 

So keep your eyes open for mamas with young children and spread the word about MOPS.  

See y'all soon!!!

Steering Team Intros...

Meet Alicia!

Hospitality Team

Why ST?  I had such an awesome experience when I attended my first Mops meeting. The ST showed me so much love and encouragement that I knew I wanted to be apart of something that positive. We become so busy being Moms that we never do things that we enjoy. I made the decision to join to finally do something for me.

Kids' names & ages?   Princess-14 and Amariah Isabella or "Bella"-3

Favorite time of the day?  NAPTIME! It is my time to unwind and possibly do something that I enjoy. 

Favorite dessert or snack?  I love anything that's chocolate. My snacks and desserts are always centered around chocolate. 

Favorite quote?  As of recently I stumbled across a great one:  "You'll never be brave, if you don't get hurt. You'll never learn if you don't make mistakes. You'll never be successful if you don't encounter failure."

Something you've been meaning to do or learn?  I want to really focus on sewing. Its a shame that I have a sewing machine and a serger, but I keep making project fails! HA! 

If you had an all-expense-paid vacation to somewhere you've NEVER BEEN, where would you choose?  I would have to say Hawaii!  

Favorite thing about MOPS?  The love, encouragement, understanding, and appreciation that comes from each person involved. You feel it as soon as you hit the door of Blvd. It's an amazing group of people to do life with. 

Can you believe it??  Only 3 weeks until our first MOPS meeting of the year!

Check out our newly updated calendar to see all the fun we have planned and get ready to kick off a year of fierce flourishing and fabulousness on Sept. 10th! See you soon! 

 Hey mama friends!!!

We hope you had a wonderful summer!  If you're like us, the days were full of sunshine, swimming and smiles... with a few tantrums thrown in for good measure.  Summer is a great season to be with our littles, but like all seasons, it's coming to an end and we are getting super excited to launch the 2015-2016 year of MOPS!!!  We can't wait to see your pretty faces and meet new mom friends! 

MOPS International has created a beautiful, fun and challenging theme for this year:  A Fierce Flourishing.  We are so excited to dive in and focus on FLOURISHING... not just existing or surviving, but joyfully grabbing hold of this life we've been given.  Join us as we learn to celebrate lavishly, embrace rest, and notice the goodness around us... to be fierce & flourish!  We are ready to grow and bloom together! 

Mark your calendars now for our kick-off meeting Thursday, Sept. 10 in the Christian Activities Center at Boulevard Baptist!  It's gonna be a great year and we want YOU to be a part of it!!! 

 

Theme Verse: 

For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12 

 Want more info on our theme?  Check out the MOPS International website for a more in depth explanation and video.