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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Nute Ridge Bible Chapel, want to thank you
all for all your support and prayers. We’d like to share a few praise reports
from our MOPS ministry.
 | This group is one of thousands of MOPS groups around the world. It is a
non-profit Christian ministry that connects with moms through Charter groups
such as ours, weekly and monthly e-mail devotionals, web-site support,
mom-related recourses and bi-monthly subscriptions to MOPSense
magazine.
| Our MOPS meetings convene twice a month. At each meeting we open with
prayer among the leaders, followed by a time of fellowship. Christian
resources have been given to our moms in the form of give-a-ways.
| The meetings provide mother-related topics from our Mentor, and talks from
guest speakers, ranging from parenting skills and marriage advice to child
seat safety. We also take part in Discussion Groups which provide a more
intimate time of sharing where our leaders take the opportunity to witness
how the Lord has worked in their lives. We then end in participating in a
craft, which allows moms to take something home with them.
| At least two mothers have shown interest in attending Nute Ridge services.
Several mothers have taken the opportunity to share personal challenges
their lives with Laurie Jacobs our precious Mentor. |
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| We meet the first Friday morning of the month at the Chapel from 9am-11:
30am. During this meeting, we provide child-care, also called
"Moppets" (the children are the Moppets). |
| We have been so blessed to have seven terrific women who volunteer 3 ˝
hours of their time to take wonderful care of our mothers’ children. The
nursery has provided space for over 24 children at one time…this is a
precious sight to see.
| Childrens outings are planned for the second Friday of the month which
include seasonal events such as hayrides at Emery
Farm, Crafts and holiday music specials, and Christmas
cookie decorating in the new church basement along
with springtime events.
| Our second meeting is the third Friday evening from 7-9:30 pm. |
| This meeting provides a very warm atmosphere where our moms
feel at home unwinding from a tiring day. Our meetings begin in late
September and end in May. |
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| The MOPS at NRBC is being lead by six women on the Steering Committee.
We have a great team: Beth Perko-coordinator, Sarah Levasseur-Asst.
coordinator, Jean Gagnon-Publicity Leader, Melissa Bolduc-
CreativeActivities Leader, Sheree Yates-Hospitality Leader and Laurie
Jacobs as our Mentor Mother.
As a
team, we meet once a month for devotionals, praise and prayer requests,
event planning, evangelism training and fellowship. Through careful
planning and support of one another we are able to accomplish more than
our leadership duties. MOPS would not be successful if it weren’t for
all these women’s gracious efforts and dedication. |
| We have also received interest in providing a Bible study for our moms. |
| The Lord has had His hand on MOPS at NRBC. He has continued to provide
the resources, the mothers and their children, as well as the awesome
support of the pastors and church members. Our moms have shown a great
appreciation for having MOPS in their lives and they look forward to
having this time to share and grow in the Lord. |
If you would like to learn more about our ministry or would like to
volunteer in some way, please contact me at 603-652-7596 or email me at Bethbbb@Yahoo.com
or visit MOPS International at www.mops.org.
Blessings,
Beth Perko, MOPS of NRBC – Coordinator
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