PlaygroupsGrace offers playgroups and fun activities for children of all ages!
MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers)
MOPS International serves more than 100,000 mothers of preschoolers from all walks of life, in over 4,000 groups world wide. The non-profit organization exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. A new Grace Lutheran sponsorship of MOPS is being formed and will meet at Grace on April 14 and May 12. MOPS International provides relevant mom-tested resources, including MomSense magazine – a premier benefit of the MOPS International Membership – and also through the MOPS web site (www.MOPS.org) and books written specifically for moms. MOPS provides a welcome break for moms; a chance for moms to make new friends and opportunities for moms to know they are not alone in the struggles and joys of raising young children.
Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers will be starting up again this fall. We will meet the second Wednesday of each month, beginning September 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. During this time, child care will be available for children ages 6 months to 5 years old while moms get some quality time to spend with other moms. Topics this year in-clude couponing, photography, going green, simple recipes, exercise for moms, as well as others. All moms are welcome to attend!
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade and 3rd through 6th Grade
Activities for these two age groups are scheduled regularly, from bowling outings to kite flying and pumpkin carving. Watch the church newsletter for announcements and sign up at the Sign-Up desk or on the downstairs bulletin board. For more information on activities for these age levels contact Gretchen Hutchens at church at 815/338-0554 or email.
