The goal of the MOPs (Moms Of Pre-schoolers) Mentoring Program is to assist inexperienced expectant mothers in identifying real options to enhance the health during pregnancy and well being of both themselves and their unborn children. We facilitate meetings where experienced Moms can share stories, advice and most importantly support each other in order to help them become loving, nurturing moms.

Our Model

MOPs is a service of women to women. It is about caring and giving. Mentoring Mothers model Mary's example, duplicating her job of visiting and supporting Elizabeth, written about in the gospel of Luke:

"Therupon Mary set out, proceeding in haste into the hill country to a town of Judah, where she entered Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth." Consider the joy of this visit between two women of faith. "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby lept in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Sprit and cried out in a loud voice: 'Blest are you among women and and blest is the fruit of your womb. But whom am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me? The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the baby lept in my womb for joy.'" Think about the conversations and the activities these women shared. "Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months and then returned home." (Luke 1:39-56)

MOPs is a ministry of love and Sharing.

Today, in all factions and economic classes of our society, young women are finding themselves without role models to show them how to bond with, nurture, and care for their babies. These women, especially when faced with unplanned pregnancy, may feel isolated and without support or guidance. It is our goal to provide for such women, and their children, a network of experienced mothers, willing to provide mature friendship and wise counsel.

We hope to see the day when the sacredness of motherhood is again honored and shared from generation to generation. We strive to hasten its return with our efforts. To find out more about our program, please call 407-839-0620and ask about our MOPs Program.