tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9877402358173217302024-03-13T15:12:56.875-07:00First Baptist Church of Laurel MOPSWant to be the best mom possible?
You Are Not Alone!
At MOPS, you will be welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach your full potential and recognize your influence within your family and the world!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-13782334225013423112010-09-13T08:04:00.000-07:002010-09-13T08:09:34.074-07:00Closing This BlogHere's the news:<br />There will no longer be a blog associated with our MOPS group for First Baptist Church Of Laurel.<br />This is the last post for our group. If you have any questions or would like to get e-mails from our group please contact Donna at <a href="mailto:mops@fbclaurel.com">mops@fbclaurel.com</a> .<br />Look forward to another great year of MOPS with all of our returning moms and new ones too!<br /><br />To God Be The Glory!<br />Misty McFBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-54807778642076109152010-08-06T17:44:00.000-07:002010-08-06T17:44:15.676-07:00MOPS Convention 2010 - Contest winners<object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/kcWVLMOAtDY/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kcWVLMOAtDY&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kcWVLMOAtDY&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-56288103768967372762010-08-06T17:28:00.000-07:002010-08-06T17:30:05.355-07:00MOPS Mom Amy at Convention with Mandisa!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vYO2CXbMkHM/TFyo-TFDS0I/AAAAAAAAAEc/gy79r3x1Uhs/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502458632966720322" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vYO2CXbMkHM/TFyo-TFDS0I/AAAAAAAAAEc/gy79r3x1Uhs/s320/photo.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-82442474201789758132010-08-02T05:49:00.000-07:002010-08-02T05:51:35.290-07:00MOPS August PlaygroupPlaygroup for August has been posted, scroll to the bottom of the page to see where we will be meeting for the month.FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-29579110211655892062010-07-09T10:55:00.001-07:002010-07-09T11:18:23.021-07:00Information UpdateI hope everyone is keeping cool this week!<br />I just wanted to let everyone know that we will soon be transitioning to a new website, but we don't want to leave anyone behind. We will post all details when the new site is ready. If you are currently getting e-mails from us you will not have to worry about missing anything. We will send you our new information soon. If you are not receiving our e-mails and would like to be on our mailing list please forward your e-mail address and any other information you would like us to have to <a href="mailto:mops@fbclaurel.com">mops@fbclaurel.com</a>. This site will continue to stay up to date until the time we transition. Thank you for your patients.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">PLAYGROUP INFO</span></strong>:<br />In June we added a new feature to this site, now you can see where we plan on meeting for our playgroups by scrolling to the bottom of this page. If you every need additional details or directions for playgroups please ask us at <a href="mailto:mops@fbclaurel.com">mops@fbclaurel.com</a> or contact Cathy Mc.FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-66980759603853985012010-06-28T06:27:00.000-07:002010-06-28T07:34:42.819-07:00MOPS Summer PlaygroupTuesday June 29th 2010: 10 am<br />Let's get together at Laurel Lakes. If you would like to meet us early to walk we will be there at 9:30 am.<br />Bring a picnic lunch to eat after playtime!<br />See you there!<br /><br />Scroll to the bottom of the MOPS blog page to view the playgroup for July. In the future we will post the months playgroup schedule for you on the MOPS blog.FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-34205703181510036852010-06-21T20:13:00.000-07:002010-06-21T20:20:35.729-07:00MOPS SUMMER PLAYGROUPTuesday June 22,2010 : 10:00am<br />It's officially Summer!!!<br />Let's meet at Hammond park off of Rt 216. Bring a lunch if you are interested in picnicking after playtime.<br />10700 Glenn Hannah Drive<br />Laurel MD 20723<br /><a href="http://www.co.ho.md.us/">www.co.ho.md.us</a><br />Don't forget the sunblock and water bottles!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-17803218939275332792010-06-14T12:09:00.000-07:002010-06-14T12:17:32.214-07:00MOPS PlaygroupTuesday June 15, 2010 - 10:00am<br />Playgroup this week is going to be at Long Gate Park & Ride at the intersection of Rt 100 and Long Gate Pkwy. There are plenty of picnic tables for lunch so don't forget to bring yours!<br />See you there!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-35532704642595207972010-06-07T12:35:00.000-07:002010-06-07T12:41:51.511-07:00MOPS PlaygroupTuesday, June 8, 2010; 10:00 am<br />Meet us at the airport park by BWI. If you would like to walk the trail meet us at 9:00 by the playgroud. Bring a picnic lunch too!<br />See you soon.FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-6294662499455224682010-06-04T09:39:00.000-07:002010-06-04T10:04:11.113-07:00MOPS Yardsale!!Saturday June 5th, 2010 from 8:00am - 12:00pm<br />Preschool Mommies Are Cleaning House!<br />At the home of Misty R. in Catonsville. If you need directions or still want to donate, please e-mail us at <a href="mailto:mops@fbclaurel.com">mops@fbclaurel.com</a><br />There will be tons of baby clothes, toys, big items and other great deals for your family!<br />Can't wait to see you there.FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-44307835252097711312010-05-25T04:17:00.000-07:002010-05-25T04:25:28.747-07:00MOPS Springtime PlaygroupTuesday, May 25th 2010, 10:00am<br />We are meeting at Western Regional Park in Woodbine MD. Meet at the playground and bring a blanket for your picnic lunch.<br />14800 Carrs Mill Road<br />Woodbine MD 21723<br /><a href="http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_HoCoParksWesternReg.htm">www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_HoCoParksWesternReg.htm</a><br />Rainy Day Option: we will meet at the play place at Columbia Mall if the weather is not good.<br />Contact Kim E. or Cathy Mc to see where they will be.FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-10412937746647050802010-05-17T06:10:00.000-07:002010-05-17T06:19:48.290-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupMay 18th 2010, 10:00am<br />Come meet us at the playground at Savage Park.<br />There are 2.8 miles of inter-connecting trails, so if you would like to walk bring your stroller and walking shoes. Stay and have a picnic lunch after playtime, bring a blanket just in case there are no tables available.<br />See you there!!<br />Savage Park : <a href="http://www.co.ho.md.us/rap/rap_hococountyparkssavage.htm">www.co.ho.md.us/rap/rap_hococountyparkssavage.htm</a><br />8400 Fair Street<br />Savage, MD 20763FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-62546252934515319962010-05-10T13:37:00.000-07:002010-05-10T13:41:18.104-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupMay 11th 2010 at 10:00am<br />Lets get together at Rockburn Branch Park<br />We'll meet at playground. - There are 2 miles of paved trails so if people would like to walk meet at 9:30am.<br />Stay and have a picnic lunch if you're interested (bring a blanket just incase there aren't tables)!<br /><div><a href="http://www.co.ho.md.us/">www.co.ho.md.us</a> </div><div>5400 Landing Road </div><div>Elkridge, MD 21075</div>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-87022946325266516012010-05-03T08:21:00.000-07:002010-05-03T08:29:01.207-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupMay 4, 2010 ; 10:00am<br />We will be meeting at Cedar Lane Park in Columbia MD at the playground.<br />There is a .8 mile path connecting the two areas so we could walk. Stay and have a picnic lunch after playtime. There are picnic tables but bring a blanket just in case the tables are taken.<br />Can't wait!<br />Cedar Lane Park<br />10745 Route 108<br />Columbia MD 21044<br /><a href="http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/rap_hocoparkscedarlane.htm">www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/rap_hocoparkscedarlane.htm</a>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-27960448278619770172010-04-26T06:52:00.000-07:002010-04-27T05:57:14.410-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupTuesday April 27, 2010 10:30am<br />Plans have changed/you are welcome to still meet up at the mall, however a few moms will be going to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairland</span> Sports Complex's "Boundless Playground" on Old Gunpowder Road in Laurel at 10:30am.<br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Originally:</span></em> Since it was calling for rain we were meeting at Columbia Mall at the indoor play-place outside of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">JC</span>- <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Penny at</span> 10:00am, then stay and have lunch at the food court.<br />Wherever you go you will have fun, try and meet a new mom today!<br /><a href="http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/Fairland_Sports_and_Aquatics_Complex.htm"><span style="font-size:78%;">www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/Fairland_Sports_and_Aquatics_Complex.htm</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.themallincolumbia.com/">www.themallincolumbia.com</a> </span>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-31730544277910428332010-04-19T19:22:00.001-07:002010-04-19T19:32:18.165-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupTuesday April 20, 2010-9:30am<br />We are headed to Lake Elkhorn - Let's walk it!!<br />If you are interested in walking the path up to the bridge and back meet us at the docks.<br />If you are not interested in walking then meet us at 10:00 at the playground.<br />Stay and have a picnic lunch.<br />6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia MD<br />Can't wait to see you there!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-51738299527828559092010-04-13T05:48:00.000-07:002010-04-13T05:57:14.604-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupTuesday April 13, 2010 9:30am<br />Moms are meeting at Rosedale Library to visit Storyville.<br />They will start a waiting list for Storyville once it is full, so there is a chance that we wont get in together, if you don't get there early enough.<br />Have lunch at Panera after, then head home.<br />6105 Kenwood Ave.<br />Baltimore, MD.FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-37638885924807598792010-04-05T07:31:00.000-07:002010-04-05T07:37:54.909-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupTuesday April 6, 2010: 9:30am<br />We will meet at Maryland City Park<br />565 Brock Ridge Road, Laurel MD.<br />For those interested in walking meet at the playground to walk the 2 mile path.<br />If you are not interested in walking then meet us at 10:00am at the playground.<br />Stay and have a picnic lunch.<br />If it rains we will meet at Annapolis Mall in the indoor play area at 10:00am<br />We will stay and have lunch at the food court.<br />Hope you can make it out!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-74518007630720371582010-03-30T12:26:00.000-07:002010-03-30T17:46:40.221-07:00Something from 'Life On Planet Mom by Lisa T. Bergren'I am reading a book, Life On Planet Mom by Lisa T. Bergren. In the chapter titled "A Fathers Love: How becoming a mom changes your relationship with God" there are more than a few things I want to share, but I will restrain myself from quoting the chapter :o)<br />So as I read on I am reminded of the moment when I fell in love with my babies, each time it was different but the revelation was the same. If every mom would ponder those moments of first love and how that unconditional love takes you by storm, how you knew at that moment you would do ANYTHING for your babies, to see them blossom and grow and be all that they can be. Now imagine or come to realize that God your Father has those same feelings, but 100 or 1000 fold, it's hard to imagine a love greater than what you are capable of, in my opinion. Motherhood has given me a whole new perspective on love and it's true meaning.<br />In the book you will find an example of sacrificial love concerning our friends.<br /><span style="color:#330033;">"Say we were dear friends, on a girls' getaway in London (hey, a girl can dream, right?). We're walking along, and you step into the street, commenting on how cute that red phone booth is up there, blissfully unaware that a double-decker bus is hurtling toward you. Since we're dear friends, I hope that I would burst into action an push you out of the way, even if it meant that I might die. I hope. Because I love my friends. But I don't know."...."But as a mom, I KNOW I would do anything possible to save my children."</span><br />One of my favorite parts of this chapter is how the writer explains the following:<br /><span style="color:#330033;">"It got more specific for me too"....."Suddenly the dark days of remembrance leading up to Easter moved me to tears. I could see Jesus hanging on the cross, feel the deep, pulsing grief of watching someone I love be put to death; but it was thinking of his mother Mary, kneeling at his bloody feet, weeping - it makes me cry even now. And for God to sacrifice his Son, for him to put Mary through such agony, so that I might be free, so that I might never be separated from him, is something the significance of which motherhood has only magnified. He loves me so much that he put his Son, part of Himself, in front of a double-decker bus for me, without hesitation - knowing he would die, so that I might live. He loves you that much too."</span><br />I truly understand that feeling which the writer described and I too am overwhelmed each time I sincerely think about it. What you have read is only one of the similarities between motherhood and our relationship with God. If you don't have that relationship yet you should get one. All you have to do is start talking to him, he is waiting for you!<br />Misty Mc<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">You can find this book at the MOPS shop, click on the link at the bottom of this blog.</span></em>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-64150007050536075222010-03-29T18:46:00.000-07:002010-03-29T18:50:39.900-07:00MOPS Spring PlaygroupTuesday, March 30th, 10:00am<br /><br />Kathy S. has opened her home for playgroup this week. Please come on over and bring a lunch for you and your kiddies. Her home is in Laurel, but if you need directions please e-mail us for them at <a href="mailto:mops@firstbaptistlaurl.org">mops@firstbaptistlaurl.org</a> and we will get them to you.<br />See you soon!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-14636215490115804302010-03-22T07:21:00.000-07:002010-03-22T07:25:50.995-07:00MOPS PlaygroupMarch 23rd, 2010 at 10:00am<br />Lets meet at Discovery Community Park in Laurel, weather permitting!<br />Check back here for changes to be posted if the weather is bad.<br /><a href="http://www.laurel.md.us/facilities/discovery-community-park">www.laurel.md.us/facilities/discovery-community-park</a><br />Pray for Sunshine!! See you at the park!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-2604047165076567602010-03-16T05:24:00.000-07:002010-03-16T05:29:30.796-07:00MOPS PlaygroupMarch 16th 2010, 10:00am<br />Lets meet at Columbia Mall downstairs at the play area outside of JC Penny.<br />We will be staying for lunch in the foodcourt.<br />Hope you can make it out!<br /><a href="http://www.themallincolumbia.com/">www.themallincolumbia.com</a>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-59709631027021770492010-03-08T13:25:00.000-08:002010-03-08T13:29:54.037-08:00MOPS PlaygroupMarch 9th,10:00 am<br />Let's meet at Centennial Park in Columbia<br />It is supposed to be 60 degrees so we should have a fun day in the sun!<br />We can decide if we want to go grab lunch when we get there tomorrow depending on who shows up!<br />Can't wait for a sunny playdate!<br /><a href="http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_HoCoParksCentennial.htm">http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_HoCoParksCentennial.htm</a>FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-51929860445071235622010-03-03T11:43:00.000-08:002010-03-03T12:17:13.801-08:00Buckets Of Hope for HaitiOur MOPS group will be putting together some "Buckets of Hope" as a team effort in helping families with NOTHING in Haiti. As a mom I can't imagine what it would be like to not have food, shelter or water for my family, if we survived such a catastrophe. I pray that you are able to help us get these buckets filled. We will be putting them together on March 11th in our meeting, we are providing the buckets.<br />So what is a "Bucket of Hope?"<br />A "Bucket of Hope" consists of a plastic 5 gallon bucket packed with selected foodstuffs. For approximately $30 anyone can purchase the materials and assemble a "Bucket of Hope." The food contained in a single bucket will feed a Haitian family for a week. You are also requested to include a $10 cash contribution, placed in an envelope and attached to the lid of the bucket, to offset the cost of transporting the relief buckets to Haiti.<br />Buckets must be packed with a specific list of food items inside. Please follow the detailed instructions carefully. This will ensure that every bucket quickly passes through customs and into the hands of the Haitian people.<br />Please visit <a href="http://www.namb.net/bucketsofhope">www.namb.net/bucketsofhope</a> for more information about this campaign and for a complete list of items to include in your bucket with instructions on how to assemble each bucket.<br />May You Be Blessed!FBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987740235817321730.post-27697679901559239812010-03-02T04:50:00.000-08:002010-03-02T04:58:06.524-08:00MOPS Winter PlaygroupTuesday, March 2, 2009 10:30am <br />Donna K. has opened her home for playgroup this week. She lives in Beltsville, if you are coming but need directions please shoot me an e-mail at <a href="mailto:misticmomma@gmail.com">misticmomma@gmail.com</a> or give me a call if you have my number. Really hope you can make it, bring a bag lunch too!<br />Misty McFBCLMOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569486446663128622noreply@blogger.com0