On January 17th VPC will be launching a new and exciting ministry called MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS is a program designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy to kindergarten. MOPS groups meet in churches across the US , Canada , and 19 other countries. The leadership at VPC is excited to reach out to young families in Venice through this dynamic ministry.
 
What Happens at MOPS?
When you walk in the door for a MOPS meeting you are allowing yourself the opportunity for a few hours of “Mom-Me” time. Grow as a woman and a mother through presentations with special speakers covering topics relevant to moms of preschoolers. Receive encouragement and inspiration from other moms and mentor moms. Share in small group discussion.

What about my children?
You will sign your children into the loving care of our MOPPETS volunteers. They are divided into age-appropriate groups and involved in planned activities such as stories & songs, snacks & videos, crafts & games.
 
How can the members of VPC help?
You may be thinking, “My kids are way past the preschool years, what can I do to help this ministry?” We need Mentor Moms (especially you wise grandmothers) to come to the MOPS meetings and offer words of encouragement and even a loving hug or two. A Mentor Mom needs to be a great listener and able to facilitate small group discussions of 6-8 women …maybe even dispensing some of your well earned wisdom from time to time.
 
Or maybe…you just love the sparkling eyes and chubby cheeks of children. Well, we can use that kind of help too. We need 15 volunteers to help take care of the preschoolers (ages 6 months to 5 years) while the moms are meeting. If you can use a crayon, sing a song, or build with blocks, this is the job for you! And don’t forget to bring those grandma size hugs.

Our Meetings:
MOPS Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, beginning January 17th and ending on May 15th. MOPS breaks during the summer months.

Please contact Melanie, Bonnie, or Lisa to become a partner in this exciting ministry.
Melanie Stepp, MOPS Coordinator 492-3019
Bonnie Parlette, MOPPETS Coordinator 483-9058
Lisa Bates, MOPS Leadership Team member 497-5075