Friday, November 5, 2010

Operation Christmas Child - The Power of a Simple Gift

At our last meeting we assembled Operation Christmas Child boxes, and we rocked out 47 boxes! Way to go ladies! Thank you for bringing in all the wonderful items so these children can have a Christmas and experience the love of Christ!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Welcome Cheyenne!

Welcome Cheyenne Rose

October 26, 2010
7lbs 4oz
19 inches


Fire Station Playdate

Our next Playdate is this Friday, November 5th! We'll be visiting Fire Station 81 with the City of DeLand. The fire station is on the corner or Howry and Florida.

We will start our tour at 10am, so please arrive a few minutes early so we can all gather together before the tour starts.

If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Hoffman or email us at MOPSatSBC@gmail.com

Photo of Station 81

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Playdate - Wednesday 10/20

Hi Ladies! Just a reminder that we'll meet tomorrow, Wednesday - 10/20, for a playdate at Veteran's Memorial Park in Orange City. AKA - "The Splash Pad Park"

It's at the corner of 17-92 and Blue Springs Ave.

We'll meet at 9:30 - come late, or stay as long as can...it'll be a good time!


Thursday, October 7, 2010

Fun, Free Outing

Deltona Alliance Church is hosting their annual Fall Festival this Saturday, October 9 from 10am - 3pm. There are activities for children of all ages, great door prize drawings and 50 cent hot dogs, chips and sodas.

921 Deltona Boulevard, Deltona, 32725

Breakfast Rotation Reminder

Just a reminder to checkout the Meetings Tab - a copy of the breakfast rotation is posted for everyone's convenience. Please contact your Discussion Group Leader if you have any questions.

Susan Garrison's group will be bringing breakfast items for this week's meeting (10/11)

10/11 Meeting - Movin' and Groovin' with Craig Uppercue

We are very excited to have the one and only Craig Uppercue join us for MOPS this coming Monday! Craig will lead a movin’ and groovin’ session that focuses on music with your baby, toddler and preschooler. Be ready to do the movin’ and groovin’ yourself as Craig teaches us fun songs, movements and techniques that we can do at home with our little ones!

Craig Uppercue has been performing and playing Percussion for over 21 years. As a Percussionist and Educator, Uppercue is an Elementary Music Specialist for Volusia County Schools. Other teaching responsibilities include teaching Orff and Band classes for Saint Andrew's Conservatory, as well as private musical instruction. He has also served on the adjunct faculty at Stetson University in the School of Music teaching Percussion studies. He holds degrees from Stetson University (Bachelor of Music Education), and Temple University (Performing Artist Certificate). Performing credits include multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway shows including "The Rock and the Rabbi", "The Witnesses", "All Shook Up", "The Apple Tree", and "Songs for a New World". Uppercue is a core member of The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra as a section percussionist, and is a substitute percussionist for The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Brevard Symphony Orchestra, and The Florida Orchestra. Uppercue has also been working on various Broadway style shows in the DeLand area including "Beauty and The Beast Jr." (Director), "Seussical Jr." (Director), "Grease" (Percussionist) and "Sweeney Todd" (Percussionist). He is currently preparing to direct "A Christmas Carol" at the historical Athens Theatre in downtown Deland. Craig and his wife live in Central Florida and are having the time of their lives raising their little girl.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Welcome Miller!

Welcome Miller Nicholson West, our newest MOPPET!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Fun, Free Outings

Looking for something fun and free to do? Check out the details below!

September 25th is Free Museum Day
Go to the link below to get your free tickets to visit a museum of your choice.
Visit www.smithsonianmagazine.com and click on the "Museum Day" icon for free tickets.

September 25 - 26th is National Alpaca Farms Days!
Where: Alpacas of Willow Hills, LLC
1377 Jackson Woods Road
DeLand, FL 32724
Phone: (386) 738-1092
11am - 5pm

The first 100 guests each day will receive a hotdog lunch and be entered into a raffle to win a great prize. They will have a fiber processing demonstration and do some fleece dying. Seminars are scheduled throughout the day and should be very informative.






September 27th Meeting

We're looking forward to our next meeting - Creating the Canvas: Home Through Your Child's Eyes - featuring guest speaker Judy Ann Mumford, PhD.


www.chartingthecourse.net

For many years, Dr. Judy Ann Mumford has been actively engaged, both personally and professionally, with families. Deeply convinced that children are treasures from God, and parenting is an awesome privilege as well as a great responsibility, her commitment is to reach out to parents with a message of validation, encouragement, and support.

Her book for parents of young children is entitled Small Boat, Wide Sea: Parenting in the 21st Century. The title was inspired by an Irish Fisherman’s prayer, “Dear God, be good to me. The sea is so wide and my boat is so small.” Motivation to write the book came not only from her own and others’ parenting experiences, but from her qualitative research with troubled teens whose lives were irreversibly altered by poor choices. In her book she attempts to translate what she has learned into effective parenting principles and practices.

Judy Ann has a degree in Christian Education from Moody Bible Institute, a Bachelors in Child Study from Stephens College, and Masters and Doctorate degrees in Family Studies from the University of Missouri in Columbia.

She is retired from the faculty of the University of Missouri and now devotes her time to Charting the Course ministries. She and her husband Spence, who have been married for 44 years, have two sons and four grandchildren.


Dr. Mumford will also copies of her book available for purchase following her presentation. Books are $10 each or 3 for $25.


Sunday, September 19, 2010

Playdate Reminder

We're excited about our first MOPS Playdate tomorrow (Monday)

We'll be meeting at Gemini Springs in Debary at 10am. They have a great covered playground that is suitable for MOPPETS of all ages.

Also, there is no admission charge to get into the park.

We look forward to seeing you there :)

Saturday, September 18, 2010

It's a Boy!

We're so excited for Aja West and her family as they welcome their newest little boy, Miller Nicholson West to the world! Momma and baby are healthy and doing well after a 5 hour natural, home-birth. Miller came into the world at 4:49 am and was 6.14lbs and 20.5inches.

Big brother Holder (19 months) is also adjusting well to having a baby brother in the house.

We'll post a picture of the cutie as soon as we get one :)

Many people have been asking about preparing meals for the family. There is a schedule set up and available for sign ups at www.takethemameal.com. We figured this would help make things easier on the family and those who wish to participate. You can find the schedule by searching "West" and the password "0918".

What a great way to be a blessing and to share in this exciting time with the West family!

Please feel free to contact Jennifer Shaver if you have any questions.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

9/13 - Meeting Recap

We are so excited that MOPS is underway after our first meeting of the year! We had a great time getting to know each other during our "Mixology" game - sorry there was no winner Litsa ;)

A special thanks to Susan Garrison for sharing her Mom Moment with us. Let's all remember to stop and enjoy/cherish the moment and stage we are in in our lives because it's all part of God's plan for us.

Here are the links from the video we watched:
www.mom-ology.org - join a community of fellow moms who are going through the same things you are!
www.personalityprinciples.com - take a free personality assessment and see how it fits into your mothering methods.

Oh, and don't forget to mark you calendars for our playdate and Mom's Night Out (MNO) events:
9/20 - Gemini Springs at 10am
9/27 - MNO at Amy Uppercue's Home (check email for more info)

"Hide not your talents for they were made for use." ~Benjamin Franklin

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Special Offer for MOPS Moms

Ok ladies, I totally let this slip me by in my email!

MOPS International is offering FREE Mama Saver cards through Samaritan Fundraising for all MOPS moms. The Mama Saver card will save you up to 50% off at 100,000 of retailers. I have a feeling if you do a lot of online shopping this might mean big bucks for you - just in time for the holidays!!

The offer is only good this week, so click the link below if you want to redeem yours...or check your email :)


http://www.samaritanfundraising.com/mops.html

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You...

Happy Birthday Dear...

Check out who's celebrating this month and send them some birthday wishes!

Saturday, August 7, 2010

MOPPETS

MOPPETS Childcare Policies:

  • Your Child’s Belongings: Label everything. Label, Label, Label. We want to make sure that the personal items that your child uses are theirs! Please make sure all sippy cups, bottles, snack containers, loveys, pacifiers, diaper bags, backpacks, etc. are labeled with first and last name. We will provide name tags for your child. You will also need to supply diapers/pull ups for your child, if applicable. If you don’t already pack a change of clothes in your diaper bag or preschooler’s backpack, please also include those for emergencies. We have a very small selection of emergency clothes available.
  • Arrival and Pickup Times: All children may be dropped off at 9:15am. Workers will not be available to watch your children until that time. Please be respectful of the time. If special arrangements need to be made, please contact the MOPPETS Coordinator, Amy Uppercue as soon as possible. Children must be picked up immediately following the MOPS meeting. Please feel free to pick up your child and return to the MOPS meeting room to visit with the other moms.
  • Drop off and Pick up Guidelines: Babies, Creepers and Toddlers are dropped off in the Church Nursery. Please sign them in at the front counter, making sure to write any special instructions or allergies down on the sign-in sheet and your child’s name tag. Please be sure to take a pager so that you can be reached immediately if needed. When picking up your child, please wait at the front counter for your child to be brought to you. For security reasons, we ask that you do not go behind the counter at drop off or pick up times. Your child’s safety and your piece of mind about your child’s safety is very important to us. Please be sure to return your pager when you pick up your child. Two year olds will need to be dropped off in FLC 5, 3 year olds - 5 year olds will be in FLC 6.
  • Illness Policy: A child will not be allowed to attend MOPPETS if they have any of these symptoms:

Excessive coughing, sneezing, runny nose (unless slight and clear)

Fever within the last 24 hours

Questionable rash or skin infection

Vomiting for ANY reason within the last 24 hours

Diarrhea within the last 24 hours

*A doctor’s note can clear a child if he/she has symptoms but is non-contagious, and will be kept on file by the MOPPETS Coordinator.


You will be notified immediately if your child develops any of these symptoms during the meeting.

  • Snacks: We supply snacks and juice for toddlers and up. If your child has any allergies or restrictions, please write it on their name tag, as well as the allergy tags provided and inform the MOPPETS Coordinator. If you would prefer to send a snack with your child from home, please let us know when you drop off your child. In the event that a special snack is given, you will be notified in advance. Our snacks include Cheerios, Gerber Puffs, Goldfish, Pretzels and Animal Crackers. Snacks given are age appropriate to each group.
* Children 2 and up are asked to wear sneakers because they often go outside to play.

MOPPETS CURRICULUM
Our 2-5 year olds will be working through a new curriculum, "Lively Bible Lessons for MOPPETS" over the course of the year. The curriculum is intentionally compiled and designed to fit the mold for the preschool aged child. The entire curriculum is broken down into four parts:
  • A lively look at myself - This section covers topics that help young children with fear, responsibility, envy and self-esteem.
  • A lively look at my relationships - These topics include kindness, helping those who are hurting, sharing, friendship, feelings and caring for God's world.
  • A lively look at my faith - These faith-building topics include heaven, prayer, God's love, forgiveness, and more about God and his Son, Jesus.
  • A lively look at celebrations - This section offers Bible lessons and celebrations for birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Our younger MOPPETS will also participate in activities that are more age appropriate for their group while hearing a Bible story or dancing to praise and worship music. Our number one intention for MOPPETS is to show every child the love of Jesus during their time with us.

MOPS Outings

Here's a list of scheduled MOPS outings. Mark them on your calendar - we hope to see you there!

Mom's Night Out: Friday, November 12 - Scavenger Hunt in Downtown DeLand! Meet at Pioneer Park at 7pm. Bring a camera, flashlight and pen.

We'll probably get ice cream or something sweet after the scavenger hunt is over too, some bring some cash if you'd like to stick around.

Playdate: Friday, November 5 - Fire Station 81 in DeLand (corner of Howry and Florida), 10am

Playdate: September 20, Gemini Springs, 10am

Mom's Night Out: September 28, Game Night, 7pm
Home of Amy Uppercue - check email for directions and more info


Check back for updates!

Birthdays


Help us celebrate these fellow MOPS moms this month!

October 1 - Emi Gowan
Hannah Hoffmann - October 3
Sheree Whited - October 3
Melissa Weber - October 12

Ericka Stenborg - September 17
Heather Sanders - September 26

Amy Orlando - August 2
Elizabeth Hough - August 10
Christie Horn - August 16


Meetings

MOPS at Stetson Baptist Church
2010 - 2011 Meeting Dates and Themes




Past Meetings:
September 13 - Welcome!
Intro to Momology

September 27 - Creating the Canvas:
Home Through Your Child's Eyes
Guest Speaker: Dr. Judy Ann Mumford

October 11 - Movin' & Groovin':
Music with Your Child
Guest Speaker: Craig Uppercue


October 25 - Molding Kids Who Care
Operation Christmas Child


We're looking forward to a great year...we hope you'll join us!

Breakfast Rotations
by Discussion Group

· October 11- Blue

· October 25- Pink

· November 8- Orange

· December 13- Purple

· January 10- Blue

· January 24- Pink

· February 14- Orange

· February 28- Purple

· March 28- Blue

· April 11- Pink

· April 25- Orange

· May 9- Purple


MOPS will provide one hot item, juice and coffee.

Breakfast Suggestions:
  • Fruit - mixed, pieces or cups
  • Yogurt
  • Muffins
  • Doughnuts
  • Pastries
  • Casseroles