2015-2016 MOPS International Theme

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Welcome to the 2015-16 MOPS International Theme – A Fierce Flourishing 

Theme Verse: 

For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12  

Sometimes we need new eyes. A perspective shift that recalibrates our hearts to the rhythm of God’s goodness surrounding us. To tune our hearts to better hear the music of the divine echoing throughout this world. That we might let that goodness seep into our bones and into our hearts so we can remember what it feels like to flourish.

We think flourishing looks a lot like:

Celebrating Lavishly: Celebrating breathes life into our days. Could it be that commemorating moments might help us to become more alive, to remember what is good and become masterful at recognizing it? How would life change to regularly invite friends into our stolen moments with uninhibited dancing and the best food, while gathered around the biggest table with the deepest conversations? Lavish celebrations can be sacred markers that help remind us who we are.

Embracing Rest: Perhaps it is time to let go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as a measure of worth. What if one of the most life-giving activities that would contribute to our flourishing is welcoming rhythms of rest and play into our lives? Creating healthy rhythms in our life is one way we nourish the weary spots in our soul.

Noticing Goodness: Could it be possible that we don’t need new things but rather new eyes to see what we already have? What if we regained our sense of vision, an acute resolve to find hope in the cracks and mire of the mundane? Noticing what is good gives us the gift of perspective and reminds us the sacred is closer than we think.

We become more ourselves when we celebrate, rest and notice, and that looks a lot like flourishing. But this flourishing isn’t the precious or exhausting kind. This is a fierce flourishing. It is a deep-in-your-guts experience of gratitude and hope compelling you to raise your hands and dance freer that you ever have before. It is a fierce protection of your most important moments, an invitation to rest and an opportunity to enjoy the people who are right in front of you.

This year at MOPS, may we become a home for found wanderers, redeemed prisoners, explorers at the edge of their comfort – all of us who were one-time captives now celebrating our unearned freedom, because we have regained the eyes to see. May this year unfold into radical expressions of your own unique Fierce Flourishing.

WED, MAY 6 @ 9:30am @ COS

Hi ladies! Join us this week for the last morning meeting of the year! WED, May 6: Courage to Be You Bravely: Craft Day. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• Membership Renewals for the 2015-2016 year will be collected at the next 2 meetings. Cost will remain at$55. Please understand that you are not required to renew at this time, however, also understand that your participation in this renewal process allows us as MOPS of Grove, the opportunity to earn a free scholarship from MOPS International, that we will then be able to provide to a local mother, who may not otherwise be able to join.

• **THURS, May 21: End of Year BBQ**: (please note date change) Bring the whole family! 5-7pm (come & go style) @ the Dinosaur Park (next to the splashpad). Bring a sack-dinner for your family, popsicles will be provided  by MOPS!

See you soon!!~Erica Hunt

2015-2016 Membership Renewals

Hi ladies! Can you believe it's May already?! As we close out this MOPS year, we hope you are all making plans to join us again for a fabulous 2015-2016! 

Which brings me to: Membership Renewals for the 2015-2016 year are due by May 31. The cost will remain at $55. Please understand that you are not required to renew at this time. However, also please understand that your participation in this renewal process allows us as MOPS of Grove, the opportunity to earn a free scholarship from MOPS International, that we will then be able to provide to a local mother, who may not otherwise be able to join.

Here is a quick break down of what your $55 membership fees include:


$30.05 stays within our MOPS of Grove group, and helps cover the cost of childcare, guest speakers, crafts, and supplies.

The other $24.95 covers your membership to MOPS International, and includes the following benefits:

• A Fierce Flourishing Guidebook, including a guest appearance by Jen Hatmaker

• An adorable print to add beauty to your space

• A bracelet to remind you to choose to flourish

• Discounts and music downloads

• Coupon Booklet with offers from: Jamberry Nails, UV Skinz, Happy Family and more

• Postcards to send via snail mail

• Annual subscription to Hello, Dearest magazine

• Weekly inspiring emails

• A special benefit from brightpeak Financial 

Taken directly from the www.mops.org site, here is a little more information on what you can look forward to in the next MOPS year!!

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Welcome to the 2015-16 MOPS International Theme – A Fierce Flourishing 

Theme Verse: 

For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12  

Sometimes we need new eyes. A perspective shift that recalibrates our hearts to the rhythm of God’s goodness surrounding us. To tune our hearts to better hear the music of the divine echoing throughout this world. That we might let that goodness seep into our bones and into our hearts so we can remember what it feels like to flourish.

We think flourishing looks a lot like:

Celebrating Lavishly: Celebrating breathes life into our days. Could it be that commemorating moments might help us to become more alive, to remember what is good and become masterful at recognizing it? How would life change to regularly invite friends into our stolen moments with uninhibited dancing and the best food, while gathered around the biggest table with the deepest conversations? Lavish celebrations can be sacred markers that help remind us who we are.

Embracing Rest: Perhaps it is time to let go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as a measure of worth. What if one of the most life-giving activities that would contribute to our flourishing is welcoming rhythms of rest and play into our lives? Creating healthy rhythms in our life is one way we nourish the weary spots in our soul.

Noticing Goodness: Could it be possible that we don’t need new things but rather new eyes to see what we already have? What if we regained our sense of vision, an acute resolve to find hope in the cracks and mire of the mundane? Noticing what is good gives us the gift of perspective and reminds us the sacred is closer than we think.

We become more ourselves when we celebrate, rest and notice, and that looks a lot like flourishing. But this flourishing isn’t the precious or exhausting kind. This is a fierce flourishing. It is a deep-in-your-guts experience of gratitude and hope compelling you to raise your hands and dance freer that you ever have before. It is a fierce protection of your most important moments, an invitation to rest and an opportunity to enjoy the people who are right in front of you.

This year at MOPS, may we become a home for found wanderers, redeemed prisoners, explorers at the edge of their comfort – all of us who were one-time captives now celebrating our unearned freedom, because we have regained the eyes to see. May this year unfold into radical expressions of your own unique Fierce Flourishing.

TUES, APR 21 @ 7:30pm @ COS

Join us TONIGHT (Tues, Apr 21) @ COS @ 7:30-9:30pm for Courage to Try: Pop & Palette! We are so excited to have Lindsey's aunt joining us to lead in the painting of this beautiful cross (see attachment)!! Just a friendly reminder, there is no childcare for evening meetings.

A few things to make sure are on your calendar as we come to the end of the year...

• Membership Renewals for the 2015-2016 year will be collected at the next 2 meetings. Cost will remain at$55. Please know you are not required to renew at this time, however, also know that this renewal process allows us as MOPS of Grove, the opportunity to earn a free scholarship from MOPS International, that we will then be able to provide to a mother next year, who may not have otherwise been able to join.

• WED, May 6: Courage to Be You Bravely: Craft Day. 9:30-11:30am @ COS (1600 W. HarBer Rd.) Breakfast will be served for the mamas, childcare is provided by MOPPETS (the cost is covered in your annual membership fees).

• **THURS, May 21: End of Year BBQ**: (please note date change) Bring the whole family! 5pm @ the Dinosaur Park (next to the splashpad). Bring a sack-dinner for your family, popsicles will be provided  by MOPS!

See you soon!
~Erica Hunt