Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Welcome to MOPS at ABE! This group is for Moms who have children ages birth through kindergarten. On this site you will find our schedule, registration forms, programs, and more. For a brief summary about MOPS, click here. Otherwise, take a look around on this page for more details.

For more information on the national organization, click on the link here...

Starting Fall 2011 we will also have a MOMSnext group. This group is for Moms of school-age children. For more info you can click here or scroll down on this page.

For details about ABE MOPS, contact

Lori Ochs Cynthia Mattox

Coordinator Finance Coordinator

842-0093 858-8318

la_ochs@yahoo.com cplau@hotmail.com

The 2011-2012 theme is...

MomSense: Bold • Loving • Sensible – equips moms to embrace their mothering instincts and develop their own parenting style while navigating through the myriad of daily mom decisions. Most women wonder:

How do I decide what to do when I really don’t know what to do?
Should I trust my intuition?
With so much available information, how do I discern what’s best?
What are the most important family values?

Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game — and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves being bold and taking risks, loving those in the game with us and being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.

Just as in real-life, sometimes in games, unexpected, “chance” events occur, abruptly changing our paths. We must regroup and determine our next steps. Sometimes we follow the instructions of “experts.” Sometimes we follow the advice of trusted friends. Sometimes we decide our “house rules” work best for our family. Teaming together with other moms is a great strategy. Relying on a spouse or mentor can help us play more effectively. And, most of all, developing a strong God-Sense is essential for mothering. Growing as a mom through the analogy of game playing assures every mom gains confidence in her abilities as a mom.

God doesn't want us to be shy with His gifts, but bold and loving and sensible. (2 Timothy 1:7)

2011-2012 MOPS Meeting Schedule

Fall Semester Spring Semester

September 12 and 26 January 9 and 23

October 10 and 24 February 13 and 27

November 14 and 28 March 12 and 26*

December 12 April 2 and 16

May 14

*play date

MOPS meets 9-11 a.m.

Downloadable Information:

2011-12 Registration Form

2011-12 Financial Information

2011-12 Schedule

Momsense Theme

What is MOPS?

Note: These forms are in Word or Adobe PDF format. You may need Adobe Reader. If you need to download this free software, go to the following link

What is MOMSnext?

MOMSnext is a ministry to mothers of school-age kids. It is a new arm of MOPS International which has been a trusted resource for equipping churches to reach out to families in their communities for more than thirty-five years. A MOMSnext group is an open, accepting place for all mothers of school-age kids to come, just as they are, to experience authentic community, personal growth, practical help and spiritual hope.

For more info about ABE MOMSnext, contact

Laurie Bossman
Coordinator
812-867-3988
laurie_b75@yahoo.com

2011-2012 ABE MOMSnext Schedule

Fall Semester Spring Semester

September 19 January 2 and 16

October 3 and 17 February 6 and 20

November 7 and 21 March 5 and 19

December 5 April 2 and 16

May 7

MOMSnext meets 7-9 p.m.

Downloadable Information:

2011-12 Registration Form - page 1