MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms - moms who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.
MOPS is about:
• Celebrating motherhood
• Meeting needs
• Making connections
• Experiencing God's love through relationships and resources
MOPS helps moms to establish loving, caring relationships with other moms in the same stage of mothering. Moms share ideas, concerns, and adult conversation with each other in a warm environment, while their children are being lovingly cared for by a staff of dedicated volunteers. During the meeting, children have the opportunity to sing, hear Bible stories, make crafts and play in a loving and supervised environment.
New Covenant Bible Church began its MOPS group in 1989 and has been blessed by God to have grown to 125 women today. Each meeting features a topic based on mothering, friendship or relationships with others; a time for discussion, and a craft time. MOPS is nondenominational, so you need not be a member of New Covenant Bible Church or any other church to attend—anyone is welcome!
When does the New Covenant MOPS group meet?
Our MOPS group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, September
through May. The meeting begins at 9:15 AM and ends by 11:15 AM.
Where does the MOPS group meet?
We meet in the Activity Center/gymnasium at New Covenant Bible Church, 1800 46th Street NE in Cedar Rapids. For directions, see their website at http://www.newcovenantbible.org/NCBC/Directions.asp.
How do I register for MOPS at New Covenant?
Click here to download the registration form, print it, fill it out and send it to the address listed on the form.
Is there a cost to attend?
There is a nominal fee of $3.50. There is also a registration fee of $23.95 at the beginning of the year that goes to the MOPS International organization, and with this comes a yearly subscription to the Connections magazine, several books for moms and other items. We have several scholarships available to cover the cost of the meetings and registrations if these pose a hardship.
For more information on the scholarships, contact us at e-mail. This information will be kept strictly confidential.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
You may send an e-mail to MOPS@newcovenantbible.org for any questions you may have, and someone will contact you, in fact we look forward to it.
For more information on MOPS International, see their website at MOPS.org.
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