This Fall our group collected new books to donate to kids at Children's Mercy Hospital.
Thanks to all the MOPS who donated! We collected 71 books!
Thank you T.L., the Service Project Coordinator, for organizing!
MOPS stands for "mothers of preschoolers" - but don't let that confuse you. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception to kindergarten. MOPS exists to support, encourage, and equip moms.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Upcoming MOPS Activities
Next MOPS Meeting
September 18, 2012
9-11:15 am
My Favorite Thing - bring your favorite thing for under $5 to share with the group.
We will be playing a game and will have our first craft
We will also kick off our service project - more details at the meeting!
Information about Parent's Night Out a babysitting co-op and family camping weekend.
Brunch: Bermuda Babes
Want to help set up for the meeting? Join us Monday, September 17th 8:30 pm.
We will go to dinner prior. Email us at indiancreekmops@gmail.com for more info.
Play Dates
Thursday, September 27th 2012
Frontier Park 9-11 am
Monday, October 1st 2012
Music with Mar and Beth W.
ICCC Room 228/229
This will be a free class for our MOPS group.
Thank you Beth for becoming a sponsor this year!
Mom's Night Out (MNO)
Tuesday, September 18th. 2012
Bunco Night
7:00 pm
ICC Cafe
$10 to play and all proceeds go to MOPS.
Prizes will be gift cards.
Sunday, September 30th, 2012
Mission Bowl Olathe
Buck Night 7;30 pm
Monday, October 15th, 2012
Jose Pepper's on Blackbob
7:00 pm
(We will set up for MOPS afterwards, if you would like to help)
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Holiday Mart
9-11:15 am
Do you love to shop? You will have an opportunity to do so at a MOPS meeting!
Friends are welcome at this MOPS meeting.
Do you have a home business you would like to promote at the Holiday Mart?
Email us at indiancreekmops@gamil.com to sign up.
Family Camping Weekend
October 12-14th
Tent or Cabin
Tentatively planned at Basswood Resort in Platte City, MO
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Service Opportunity
Are you looking for a way to serve others alongside your children this summer? Here are some ideas of how to get involved through Indian Creek Community Church:
Countryside Elementary School Partnership
Over 60% of the students at Countryside Elementary live in poverty. In fact, there are 223 children (80%) who receive free or reduced priced meals. In order to qualify for these free meals, a family's situation must be significantly lower than the poverty level. There are actually 40 families who are without a place to call home! Through our partnership, we are able to support these 223 children through several programs throughout the year and help these children look past heir current situation, allowing them to set goals and dream toward their future.
Harvesters Kids Cafe: July 2 - August 10 (M,W,F)
Through this initiative, Indian Creek is partnering with Harvesters to provide free lunches to children ages 1-18. Harvesters will provide the food, we provide the hands to serve it! We are needing volunteers who are available to serve from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your kids along, as this will be a great learning environment where they will be able to interact with kids their age and build new relationships! For more information on these opportunities and to get involved, please email Jason Reiswig or call 913.829.0712.
Backpack Program: July 22-29
Provide the essential school supplies to children as they begin a new year of learning and growth. This year, we will be having a dinner for the families participating in the program. For more information on these opportunities and to get involved, please email Jason Reiswig or call 913.829.0712.
YouthFriends
Through a program called YouthFriends, there is an opportunity for volunteers to be paired up directly with an underpriveleged child. Through scheduled meeting times, a mentor is able to choose from a wide range of in-school activities which include having lunch with a student, tutoring, reading to a student, participating in game nights, or simply being a friend who listens. We also partner directly with Countryside Elementary through the Life Enrichment program (see below). For more information on these opportunities and to get involved, please email Jason Reiswig or call 913.829.0712.
Through a program called YouthFriends, there is an opportunity for volunteers to be paired up directly with an underpriveleged child. Through scheduled meeting times, a mentor is able to choose from a wide range of in-school activities which include having lunch with a student, tutoring, reading to a student, participating in game nights, or simply being a friend who listens. We also partner directly with Countryside Elementary through the Life Enrichment program (see below). For more information on these opportunities and to get involved, please email Jason Reiswig or call 913.829.0712.
Life Enrichment Program
The Life Enrichment Program brings children from Countryside Elementary to Indian Creek after school into an environment where children can be mentored in reading fluency, goal setting, character development, faith, and exposure to the arts. The art classes we offer include Dance-Hip Hop, Tae Kwon Do, Acting, Cartoon Drawing, Musical Theatre, and Combat Acting. For more information, please email Terry Geenens or call 913.254.4431.
Food Pantry
Through our Food Pantry, we provide basic food and home needs for hundreds in the Olathe community. In 2011, over 1000 people came through our doors and 16,000 meals were supplied. However, with our increasing impact within our community, requests for food, personal hygiene items, and cleaning products are on the rise. When you hit the grocery store consider the food pantry and provide a meal for a hungry neighbor. For more information on how to get involved, contactHeather Mertens, the Food Pantry Coordinator, or call 913.829.0712.
Even the smallest children can get involved in these activities. Take them shopping to pick out the food or a backpack for other children. If they are a little older, bring them along to the Harvester's Kids Cafe and have them help serve other kids in need. Just do what you can and what fits with your family's current circumstances. When children serve alongside their parents starting at a young age, they are more likely to continue to do so in the future. They are never to young to start.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Little Treasures & Chick-Fil-A
Little Treasures Preschool is located in the church building.
Some of our MOPS send their littles there.
Please help support this fabulous preschool by dining at Chick-Fil-A.
YOU MUST MENTION LITTLE TREASURES WHEN ORDERING, or they will NOT get credit.
Friday, March 2, 2012
MOPS Meeting Tuedsay March 6th!
Don't miss out on our next meeting on
Tuesday March 6th, 2012 9:00-11:00
Our guest speaker will be a gynecologist answering questions submitted by our own moms at the February meeting.
We will be kicking off the Food Pantry Drive. Please bring your non-perishable food items and paper products. There will be a place to drop your items on the way in the front door.
Garage sale donations can be dropped off after the meeting. Just leave them in your car and we will meet you after to help you unload items.
Brunch and Set-up: Pictionary Purple
We are collecting:
Grocery sacks (plastic or paper) for the garage sale
Wire hangers (ask for them at your dry cleaners) for the garage sale
Empty toilet paper rolls for a MOPPETS craft
Thanks for your help!
Upcoming Events:
Bunco Monday, March 5th 7:00
$10 to play. All proceeds go to MOPS. Prizes will be gift cards to restaurants.
Dave Ramsey Live Event coming March 17th to Indian Creek Find out more
Play date at Whole Foods March 19th 1-3 pm
Each child will make a craft and have a snack. This is a free event! Olathe schools are out that day. Bring your older children too, the event is for kids ages 3-12 years old
Next MOPS meeting March 20th - Guest Speaker will talk about finding our spiritual gifts
Parents Night Out March 24th 5-9 pm
Spring Fest on April 1st
bring your family and enjoy this free event at Indian Creek. There will be Easter egg hunts, games, inflatables, and a visit from the Easter bunny.
MOPS Meeting April 3rd Guest Speaker will talk about saving money using coupons
MOPS Garage Sale April 14th
here
We will be kicking off the Food Pantry Drive. Please bring your non-perishable food items and paper products. There will be a place to drop your items on the way in the front door.
Garage sale donations can be dropped off after the meeting. Just leave them in your car and we will meet you after to help you unload items.
Brunch and Set-up: Pictionary Purple
We are collecting:
Grocery sacks (plastic or paper) for the garage sale
Wire hangers (ask for them at your dry cleaners) for the garage sale
Empty toilet paper rolls for a MOPPETS craft
Thanks for your help!
Upcoming Events:
Bunco Monday, March 5th 7:00
$10 to play. All proceeds go to MOPS. Prizes will be gift cards to restaurants.
Dave Ramsey Live Event coming March 17th to Indian Creek Find out more
Play date at Whole Foods March 19th 1-3 pm
Each child will make a craft and have a snack. This is a free event! Olathe schools are out that day. Bring your older children too, the event is for kids ages 3-12 years old
Next MOPS meeting March 20th - Guest Speaker will talk about finding our spiritual gifts
Parents Night Out March 24th 5-9 pm
Spring Fest on April 1st
bring your family and enjoy this free event at Indian Creek. There will be Easter egg hunts, games, inflatables, and a visit from the Easter bunny.
MOPS Meeting April 3rd Guest Speaker will talk about saving money using coupons
MOPS Garage Sale April 14th
here
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Spring Service Project
Our Spring Service Project this year will be a Food Pantry drive!
We will be collecting non-perishable items for the food pantry from now until April 3rd.
The food pantry will accept all non-perishable food items, toiletries, paper products, cleaning products, and personal items.
Items most needed include:
Pasta
Rice
Beans (dry or canned)
Canned vegetables
Tuna
Tuna Helper/Hamburger Helper
The food pantry also accepts any items that are partially used (lotions, laundry soap, shampoo) as long as they have not touched the skin.
The food pantry is open to anyone in need.
There will be a box labeled MOPS by the entrance at each meeting for you to drop your items in as you walk in.
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have recieved to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have recieved to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
Any donated items are greatly appreciated!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Service Opportunity
Teen MOPS of Olathe Christian is looking for families to sponsor them for Christmas.
This would mean brightening a teen mom's holiday with a few gifts. There are 10 moms who need to be sponsored. This is a great way to serve with your kids.
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