March 26th Meeting

We had a fun time during our craft meeting! Thank you Michele Travis and Hannah Whaley for hosting craft tables! Also, thank you Hannah for giving the devotional :)

Here are the announcements:

• The Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage and Creative Corrections get togethers will be postponed to the Fall. Dates and times will be available in August.
• Mother's Day For Life Walk is on Saturday, May 12 at 8 AM. It will be a fundraiser for CareNet. If you'd like to join Renee Graham to walk as a group please let her know. We can make t-shirts with handprints to walk as a MOPS team!
• Several ladies in our group still need to turn in $20 for spring semester registration. Please turn in your money to Anna Marie if you haven't already. Thank you!
• First Baptist Church will be having a bible study starting this Wednesday. It is a 7 week study titled "Faithful, Abundant and True". It is on Wednesday from 9 AM to 11 AM or 6-7:30 PM. Please register today so childcare can be planned and provided.
• Mark your calendars! Our End of the Year Family Picnic is on May 19th at 11 AM. It will be at Veteran's Memorial Park at the ramadas near the castle playground equipment. Subs will be provided, and there will be a sign-up sheet for side dishes, desserts and drinks during a later meeting.
• For our next craft meeting at the end of next month we will be making coasters with our children's pictures in them. Please bring four 4 x 4 pictures.
• Our Spring Consignment sale raised $487.70 for our MOPS group. Thank you Anna Marie for coordinating the event!
• Remember Mentor Moms are always available to meet, chat, and be a support to you! Be sure to fill out a slip and put it in the Mentor Mug during our meetings if you'd like to meet with one.
• April playdates and Unplugged TBA soon!

February 13th Meeting

What a wonderful meeting! Thank you Savannah and Kay for leading the devotional! We enjoyed watching Mark Gungor's Laugh Your Way To a Better Marriage today. It helped facilitate some great group discussions!

Our Steering Team is looking for someone to co-lead the hospitality position with Jamie. We are also looking for a Speaker coordinator and volunteers to lead devotionals at our meetings. Please contact Renee Graham if you feel led to help in these positions. We are also going to have an end of the year picnic in May. If you would like to help plan this event please contact Renee. Also, First Baptist Church is looking for a childcare champion. Please contact the church office if you're interested.

Here are our upcoming MOPS Playdates:
Tues, Feb 21st 9:30 am: Country Club Park
Friday, Feb 24th at 6:30pm: Unplugged at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant (Evites will be sent out)
Hope you can join us!

Please let Renee Graham know about your interest in Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage so she can arrange dates and childcare. Also, let Renee know if you are interested in participating in a Creative Correction Bible study at her place on Thursdays (we'll plan to begin in March) so she can get study guides.

We will be having a Queen of the Day at each meeting. Queen for the Day can be awarded to any MOPS mom who has accomplished something- potty training their child, going above and beyond for a friend, etc. It's a way for us to celebrate each other's accomplishments, big or small. Please send nominations to Renee. We will also have a Dish of the Day at each meeting. We will vote for our favorite dish and the winner will get a door prize. Also, please bring a copy of your recipe when you bring a breakfast dish. We would like to compile a MOPS recipe book full of great recipes!

Ready to clean out those closets, make some extra cash, and help support our MOPS group? Our Two-Day Consignment Sale is on Friday, March 2nd from 3-7 pm and Saturday, March 3rd from 7-1 pm! Set up will be the day before on March 1st from 4-8 pm. When you drop off your items on Thursday, please have all clothes on hangers and all items must be tagged with prices and ID numbers. All items will be donated at the end of the sale on Saturday unless you pick it up by 1 pm. Please sign up to volunteer during set up and during the sale. We greatly appreciate your support and participation! We will have hangers that you may take at our next MOPS meeting. We need to borrow a money box if anyone has one. Our consignment sale is a combined sale with Thunder Mountain MOPS. Thank you!

Sierra Vista First Baptist MOPS SPRING 2012 Consignment Sale General Information
1. Registration is Thursday, March 1st from 4 PM to 8 PM. All items for sale must be present by end of registration
2. Consignment sale is Friday, March 2nd from 3 PM to 7 PM, and Saturday, March 3rd from 7 AM to 1 PM.
3.Volunteers will be MOPS Moms and will work 2-hour shifts
4. Volunteers may enjoy early shopping on Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM for the first choice of items
5. All unsold items must be picked up from the church by 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 3rd; any items not picked up by this time will be donated to charity.
6. If you want items returned to you, you MUST call prior to 1 PM on Saturday, March 3rd to see if you have any items that need picking up. Phone number will be supplied when items are dropped off
7. We prefer that only children 12 months and younger are allowed with workers during their shift; this is for your children's safety as large pieces of furniture will be moved around!
8. Proceeds from consignment sale items are to be split 60% seller and 40% MOPS; sellers have the option of donating ALL (or any other % above 40%) proceeds to MOPS. After 12 PM on Saturday, all items will sell for 50% off unless otherwise indicated by consignor. Please mark items with a RED "X" if you do not want them sold for 50% off!
9. All items will be tagged by the consignor
10. Proceeds from sale will be distributed at the next MOPS meeting. If the seller is not at the meeting, checks will be mailed to the address on your Consignment Sale Rules form.
11. All items will be priced in increments of $0.25 (i.e. $0.75 or 3 for $1.00).
12. Sale items must use provided tags, safety pinned to items. All clothing must be on hangers. Improperly tagged items will not be sold and will be donated to charity
13. Sold items can be held but must be paid for and picked up by 1 PM
14. For best results and the most sales, use the suggested pricing below:
Infant – 4T Sizes 5-12
Onesies 3/$1.00 Shirts $0.50-$4.00
Shirts $0.50-$4.00 Shorts $0.50-$2.50
Shorts $0.50-$2.50 Jeans/ pants $1.00-$4.00
Jeans/ pants $1.00-$4.00 Dresses $1.00-$5.00
Dresses $1.00-$5.00 PJs $1.00-$3.00
Sleepers/PJs $1.00-$3.00
General Items
Dresses $3.00-$8.00 Toys/ games $0.50-$5.00
Tops $2.00-$5.00 Equipment ¼ retail price
Jeans/ Pants $3.00-$5.00 Books $0.25-$1.00

MOPS SPRING 2012 Consignment Sale Rules
1. Items for sale must be clean and in good working order. Clothing must not be torn, stained, or missing buttons. If items are not in good condition they will be refused.
2. All items will be priced in increments of $0.25 (i.e. $0.75 or 3 for $1.00)
3. Consigners must use provided tags and attach to items with safety pins.
4. Consigners must supply hangers with their clothing. Consigners will receive 5 hangers upon signup.
5. Onesies and socks should be sold in sets of 3-4
6. Acceptable items for sale (not an all inclusive list): SUMMER ONLY
a. Kids clothing sizes newborn to 12 years
b. Maternity clothes
c. Strollers- without attached carseat
d. Baby bathtubs
e. Portable cribs, and bassinets
f. Exersaucers, bouncy seats, swings, playmats
g. Toys
h. Outdoor play equipment
i. Videos, books
j. Shoes
7. Items NOT accepted for sale:
a. Carseats
b. Bottles/nipples
c. Sippy cups
d. Cribs (other than pack-n-play type)
8. All sales are final- no refunds, returns, or exchanges
9. MOPS is not responsible for lost or damaged items
10. If seller wants items returned, they must call by 1 PM to see if items still remain and items must be picked up by 1 PM or else they will be donated.
11. TAGS must be marked with a RED X if you do not want them to be sold at half price toward the end of the sale
12. TAGS must be marked with a D behind the sellers ID# if you want them to be donated after the sale.

TAGS

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail us at SVFBMOPS@gmail.com

MOPS Spring Kick-Off Meeting: Jan. 9, 2012

Welcome back everyone! We are so excited to start the new semester of MOPS! We had a wonderful first meeting of the year. Special thanks to our guest speaker, Victoria Robinson, who gave a inspirational talk about Joyful Parenting. Also, thank you Renee Graham for giving the devotion about MomSense today!

A few announcements:
1. Our Spring Consignment Sale is tentatively set for the first weekend in March. More info to come.
2. Feel free to put your name in the mug to have coffee with a Mentor Mom! You may request to talk with a specific mentor mom, or any one of them. The mentor mom will buy you coffee, bring your kids, and talk with you.
3. This Wednesday First Baptist Church starts bible studies at 9 am and 6 pm. Child care is available.
4. If you have a prayer request you may email Amanda Tompkins as she is our Prayer Coordinator.
5. Please remember MOPS Spring Registration is $20 for returning members. For new members there is also an additional $23 MOPS International registration fee.
6. Our dear coordinator Stephanie Page will be moving to Texas. Thank you Stephanie for all that you've done for our group! You have been an amazing leader. We will miss you and we will be praying for you and your family. Renee Graham will be our new coordinator.
7. Our group needs a MOPPETS coordinator and a speaker coordinator. If you are interested in filling either of these positions please speak with a steering team member.

8. MOPS Playdates:
Tuesday, January 17th: Storytime at the Sierra Vista Library at 11:00 am.
Friday, January 27th: MOPS Unplugged st the Olive Garden at 6:00 pm. Evites will be sent out.
Friday, February 3rd: Open Gym at Desert Thunder Gymnastics located at 7557 E. Thuma Rd. Open gym is at 11:00-12:15 and the cost is $8 per child.

9. Our Spring Semester MOPS Brunch Schedule is as follows:
Jan. 9th: Steering Team
Jan. 23rd: Monopoly Mamas
Feb. 13th: Scrabble Sisters
Feb. 27th: Candy Land Chicks
March 12th: Chutes and Ladders Cuties
March 26th: Life Ladies
April 9th: Monopoly Mamas
April 23rd: Scrabble Sisters
May 7th: Candy Land Chicks
May 21st: Chutes and Ladders Cuties

MOPS Meeting: Dec. 12, 2011

Christmas Party Group Picture

We had a fantastic Christmas MOPS meeting! Everyone looked great in their festive holiday sweaters! Congrats to Nikki Lytle, Amanda Tompkins and Savannah Porter for being picked from their tables with the worst sweaters, and congrats to Michele Travis for winning the ugliest sweater contest! Your sweater was the worst of all :)

Thank you Pastor Harms for speaking on Keeping Jesus in Christmas. Here is the outline:
1. Bake a birthday cake for Jesus (Dont' forget the candles)
2. Read the Christmas Story (Luke 2:1-20) before opening presents
3. Collect the pieces of a nativity scene for display in your home
4. Attend a Christmas Eve Service
5. Give a gift to someone in need (Giving to someone in need is giving to Jesus, Matthew 25:1)
6. Sing/play Bible based Christmas songs in your home (Away in a Manger; Joy to the World; Silent Night, Holy Night)
7. Buy a manger scene ornament each year
8. When it's time to give the "Santa Talk"...talk about God's gift of Jesus

Thank you everyone for bring lots of delicious "Christmas favorite" dishes and drinks! We had a blast with the gift exchange and the "Name the Christmas Carol" game!

Thank you Anna Marie for all your hard work with our Antiquities fundraiser! We raised around $1,300 for our group! Awesome!

Don't forget to sign up for MOPS Spring Registration. It's $20.

Our MOPS Unplugged event is this Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 pm at Meaghan Damron's house. We will be making Christmas Card Holder Weaths. Bring some cookies to share, 14 clothes pins and a large embroidery hoop. Also please bring a hot glue gun if you have one. Hot cocoa and wrapping paper will be provided. Please respond to the Evite, and hope to see you there!

Our MOPS playdate will be at Country Club Park at 9:30 am on Monday, December 19th. Come let the kids run around and have fun!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! See you next year at our Spring Meeting on January 9th!

Ugly Sweater Contest Finalists



MOPS Meeting November 28th, 2011

We had another enjoyable meeting! Thank you Savannah Porter for the wonderful Sugar Scrub craft! It was a lot of fun!

Here are the announcements:

• On Tuesday, December 6th at 3:00 pm our crafty playdate will be doing the Paint Your Own Ceramics at the Fort Huachuca Arts and Crafts Center! Our set time will be at 3 pm, but you can go in anytime between 12-5 pm. The kids get to paint and the gloss their own creative piece! :) Here is the center's website: http://www.mwrhuachuca.com/arts_&_craft_center.html
• We will have another playdate at Country Club Park at 9:30 am on Monday, December 19th. Come let the kids run around and have fun!
• For MOPS Unplugged we will get together and make Christmas Card Holder Wreaths! The date is Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 pm at Meaghan's House. Please bring a hot glue gun if you have one and some designed wrapping paper. Hot cocoa will be provided, and bring some cookies to share! Evites will be sent out soon!
• You are invited to attend First Baptist Church's Sharing Christmas Love Brunch this Saturday, December 3rd at 9:00 am. Please let the church know if you are attending so that care at the nursery can be provided. The ladies will be making care packages for college students and stockings for shut ins. If you'd like to donate postage for the care packages it would be greatly appreciated. :)
• MOPS Spring Registration is now available. The cost is $20.

• Caycee Bonbright recently had a baby! If you'd like to help out with making a meal for her please sign up on our facebook page at SV First Baptist MOPS under a post from Anna Marie. Thanks for your support!

• TMCC MOPS group is hosting a Christmas simulcast this weekend. Please call or email Dawn at TMCC (info below) to reserve your spot! They just want to make sure they are prepared for however many people they have coming!

Here are the details:

1.“Why do we call it Christmas” from Phil Vischer who is the maker of Veggie Tales, Jelly Telly, and What’s in the Bible for kids.

2.The times it will be shown is Saturday, December 3^rd, at 9:30am and Sunday, December 4^th at 6pm at TMCC.

3.You choose which day to come (it’s the same showing, so don’t come both days, unless you really like it and want to buy another ticket! J ).

4.Tickets are $5.00 each and kids age 2 and under are free!

5.The simulcast is an hour and a half long, and there will be snacks.

6.http://incastevents.com/whydowecallitchristmas/ , this is the promo video, along with other information in case you need it.

7.Please pass this along to your moms, as this is not an exclusive TMCC MOPs event! We want everyone to know about it!

8.You can purchase tickets at TMCC or at the door. We are recommending getting your tickets early, and designating which day you are attending so that we can plan accordingly!

9.Please email Dawn or call at: santoro.adventure@gmail.com , 249-6000, to reserve your spot! Also call or email if you have any questions!

Here is another promo video that includes some of the simulcast. It’s for the entire family, so kids are going to love it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BANwYTCJIWE&feature=related

• Our Holiday MOPS meeting is on Dec. 12th- the last meeting of the year!
  • Everyone, bring your favorite Christmas dish for a potluck brunch. Please bring your recipe with it for exchange.
  • We will also have a $5 gift exchange (it doesn't have to be an ornament)
  • Wear your ugliest holiday sweater! We will have a Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. We will have all the tables vote for their ugliest, and then everyone votes from those 5 for a winner!
  • Pastor Harms will be speaking at our meeting.

MOPS Meeting Nov. 14th, 2011

Chaplain Robinson spoke to us on the topic Becoming a Husband-Wife Team. The talk was full of wisdom and insight! Thank you Anna Marie for leading the meeting. Great job!

Here are the announcements:
1. Antiquities is this Thursday, November 17 and Friday, Nov. 18th. Thank you everyone who participated in selling tickets! Special thanks to Anna Marie for coordinating everything.

2. MOPS is taking donations of boxes of full sized Candy Canes for the Women's Ministry Sharing God's Love brunch. Bring them to the next meeting if you'd like to donate. The brunch will be on Dec. 3rd at 9-11 am at First Baptist Church. Thanks!

3. Special thanks to all the ladies who signed up to help make dinners for Hannah. Please keep her and Jessica in your prayers.

4. Our next MOPS Unplugged will be a Pizza and Game night on Nov. 16th at 6-8 pm at Helen Lai's House.  Hope you can make it! It'll be fun.

5. Our next playdate is Splashtime at the Cove at 10:00 am on Nov. 22nd. Come join us! The kids will love playing with water.

6. If you'd like to participate in Operation Christmas Child you can fill a shoebox and track it on http://www.samaritanspurse.org Thanks!

MOPS Fall Consignment Sale 2011

Our Consignment Sale was a huge success! Our MOPS group made $722! Thanks to everyone who sold and volunteered during the sale, and special thanks to Anna Marie for organizing the event.