Calvary Baptist Church


Welcome to Calvary Baptist Church

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS)
You are invited to join us! Mothers of Preschoolers offers friendship, support, mom-focused topic discussions, activities and quality childcare. Enjoy a morning to recharge yourself with breakfast, hot coffee, a creative activity or game, guest speakers, and conversation with other moms. Your children will have fun in the MOPPETS program while you have some adult time. Monthly outings and other special events are also planned for throughout the year.

Find Your Fire

Welcome to Calvary Baptist MOPS 2018 - 2019
Our international theme is Find Your Fire.


Never let the fire go out ... When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful. Share with God's people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.
- Romans 12:11-13


Fire is a tool utilized only by human beings. Since the beginning of time, humans have congregated around its warmth for light, protection and company. Every other creature on the planet fears fire, but we've been given the unique ability to harness it, to use its power to improve our lives. Not only that, but poets and artists have used fire to describe the God-given spark that wakes us up in the morning and fuels our purpose and passion. Whatever the context, fire is not to be ignored.

Sisters, this is a year we will tend the fire in our hearts.

We will stop inhaling the fumes of our mistakes that tell us we are not enough, not a good enough mom, not pretty enough, not brave enough, not smart enough, not wealthy enough. Instead, we will choose to tend our God-given fire. We will love our children with an all-consuming love and use our words to warm the world. We will hold the torch up high and shed light on what matters most.

When our homes feel cold, we'll light a fire.
When a friend has lost her spark, we'll fan her flame.
When the world seems dark, we will be an ember of hope.

Meetings are held at Calvary the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 9:15 am to 11:15 am (September - May), starting September 18, 2018. Check-in starts at 9 am. All moms of children ages birth up to kindergarten and those who are expecting are welcome to attend. Join us at anytime, or contact our co-coordinators with questions: Jennifer Balson, 315-576-1683 or Marla Hoy, 319-929-0438.

We welcome additional helpers for the MOPPETS (kids') classes and childcare. If you are free to help on MOPS Tuesdays (9am - 11:30am), please contact us, as well! Thank you!