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.

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The 2010-2011 theme is...

In 2010, MOPS invites you to join in the learning process as together we explore Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering.

Mothering is both art and science. It combines all of who we are to shape healthy, resilient kids. Mothering is so complex it requires both sides of our brain – not to mention our hands and feet, eyes and ears, mouth and (sniff, sniff) unfortunately, sometimes even our noses!

MOPS International has identified four essential elements for successful outcomes with our kids:

·         Core is about knowing and growing ourselves. Understanding and working with our unique temperament, experiences, and emotions in a way that develops resilience. Research clearly shows that a mom with a strong, resilient core is more likely to raise a child with a strong, resilient core.

·         Finesse is about honing practical mothering skills—intentionally carrying out our daily responsibilities in ways that encourage growth and resilience in our kids.

·         Circle is about building relationships with neighbors, care-givers, extended family and, most importantly, with our husbands or for single moms, with a parenting partner.

·         Grandscape is about engaging with God and his unique purpose for our lives. Both secular and Christian research identifies faith in God as an essential element for successful mothering.

 Through Momology, as we explore together, we’ll be guided by an all-knowing, all-powerful, always-present God.  Our theme verse for the year is:

Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:10)

Anywhere we go, God sees, knows, and guides. So we can lead — and love — knowing God will get us through all the hard spots, all our decisions, all our roles, all our times we can’t hold open our eyelids and the times we’re bursting with joy. God’s hand guides us as we guide our children. As we study Momology together to become better moms making a better world.

2010-2011 Meeting Schedule

Fall Semester                              Spring Semester

September 13 and 27                      January 10 and 24

October 11 and 25                         February 14 and 28

November 8 and 22                        March 14 and 28

December 13                                  April 11 and 25*

                                                         May 9

                                                       *play date

Downloadable Information:

2010-11 Registration Form

2010-11 Financial Information

2010-11 Schedule

Momology 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