FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I sign up?
Fill out the Registration
Form or contact us.
Childcare space is limited. Registrations
will be taken for MOPPETS on a first come first serve
basis. Once our limit is reached, we will begin
a waiting list.
When does SCMOPS
meet?
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th
Monday of each month (with exceptions) from 9:00-11:30
AM.
SCMOPS 2007-2008
Schedule
September 10
September 24
October 1
October 22
November 5
November 19
December 3
December 17
January 7
January 28
February 11
February 25
March 10
April 7
April 28
May 5
May 19
MOPS Fees
There will be an annual fee of $40,
which includes $20 per mom for start-up and materials
and $20 required by MOPS International for the “MOPS
to Mom” Connection. There are some great benefits
to this connection such as:
*a magazine subscription
*MOM-E-MAIL
*free books
*and more
Who will take care
of my children?
MOPPETS is the childcare program provided
by this ministry. The children are divided into
age groups. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
will enjoy free playtime, snacks, songs and crafts.
Why is MOPS limited
to mothers of Preschoolers?
MOPS International believes strongly
that the needs of this group of mothers is unique
and deserves specific attention. The “preschool
years” are a phase of life. The challenges encountered
during this phase can be greatly assisted through
a community of women in the same phase. Mothers of
older children often have more freedom to enjoy a
variety of well-developed programs. MOPS meets the
specified needs of mothers of children in the preschool
years.
Do I have to be
a member of this church?
No. We are here to nurture every mother
of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs. We
are accepting of every mother, no matter where she
has been, as we believe that God loves us and accepts
us where we are, no matter what. We embrace different
denominations, both believer and non-believers, and
all ethnic groups.
How do I get involved?
This MOPS groups is for you and can
only be as great as you make. We have several areas
in which to get involved: Hospitality, MOPPETS (as
a team member, not a worker!), Creative Activities,
Publicity, Discussion Group Leader and other Steering
Team positions. Find your area of expertise or an
area you would like to grow in and GO FOR IT!
I am a nursing mom.
Can I have my baby with me during the MOPS mornings?
We respect the needs of moms to be with
their children and feel that infants up to 6 month
old may remain with their moms. However, after that
we stress the importance of leaving children in the
MOPPETS program. If you are nursing, you are welcome
to go feed your baby and return to the group. We ask
that you respect other mothers in the MOPS program
who have come here for adult activities and conversation.
When babies or children are present, no matter how
sweet, well natured or perfect they may be, they are
still a distraction to the rest of the group. Our
MOPPETS program is the best place for your child.
I have a home-based
business. Would it be possible to make a presentation,
provide buying opportunities or in general make my services
known and available to others moms?
No. Opening the door to any type of
personal selling within the meeting runs the risk
of changing the dynamics of MOPS. MOPS is a safe,
accepting, and caring place for moms to come, where
they can be encouraged and refreshed. It is not a
place where women should feel the pressure to purchase.
Who will have my
name and personal information and who will it be given
out to?
The MOPS coordinator keeps all records.
She will give basic information to the Discussion
Group Leaders, so they will know each individual better.
The information you give to SCMOPS will not be given
to the church for any reason. The church will probably
be interested in how many women attend, how many children
attend and how many women that are members of MOPS
are not members of a church. Only numbers will be
given—not names.
What is the Snow
Policy?
The snow policy is determined by the
Scott County (TN) School District. If you have any
questions, contact the MOPS Coordinator. We will try
our best to reschedule our missed meetings.
We
hope your time here is beneficial to your growth as
a mother of a preschooler!
Should
you have any more questions that are not answered here,
please contact the MOPS Coordinator. |
