Monday December 10th

We will meet at Starbucks inside the mall at 1:00pm then Shop 'till we Drop :)  This is an opportunity to do that Christmas shopping you have been meaning to tackle at the Mall.  It's always more fun with friends, and they will give you their honest opinion about that sweater you have been eyeing at Macy's.    Give me a call if you need directions or have any questions.  As always I encourage you to bring a Mom who could use some girl time.  Stephanie- 860-8020

Monday October 22nd we are meeting at the Cheesecake Factory at the Boise Town Square Mall from 7-9pm.  Sorry, no kids for this event.  Bring a friend or two and enjoy some delicious dessert and hot coffee...See you there

Monday October 8th we will have a casual lunch meeting at Cafe Rio from 1-3pm.  Please feel free to bring along your little ones.  Cafe Rio is located in the Cabella's parking lot 8233 W Franklin Rd.  Bring along a mom you know who could use a lunch date.  This will be a few hours of great food and fellowship.  See you Monday!  Call me if you have questions- Stephanie 860-8020

Here is a glimpse of the craft that we made at our first meeting on Monday September 10th.  Stefawn chose night lights to light our path!  Thank you for such a great craft...not that I would expect anything else :)  Remember we only have a few meetings planned for this year where we will be going a creative project so you don't want to miss out!

Our Next Meeting is Monday September 24th from 7-9pm at Calvary Chapel Boise in the Youth Building (same building that MOPS meets in) but we will be in classroom 101.  You can enter on the side of the building behind the Volleyball court.  

There is NO childcare available

We will be planning our future meetings to meet your needs and wants so please try to make it a priority to be there if you are interested in participating!  First meeting is always Free.

First MOMSnext meeting is Monday September 10th from 1-3pm at CALVARY CHAPEL Boise.  We will be meeting in the Prayer room for all of our daytime Calvary meetings.  The Prayer room is located inside the Sanctuary, if you are standing at the back of the room facing the stage it is on the Right Hand side.

Notes:
There will be NO Childcare provided
We will be collecting registration, although first meeting is always free to just check out!
$24 for International Fee (unless already registered with MOPS for the 2012/2013 year)
$20 local Fee
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$44 Yearly Fee

We will be discussing ALL upcoming events for the year including speakers, discussion ideas, and our MNO's (Mom's Night/Day Out's)  You don't want to miss this meeting, it will shape our entire year!

Take the Plunge and bring a friend.

See you there.

Call me if you have ANY questions.

Stephanie Hartruft
MOMSnext & MOPS Coordinator
208-860-8020

Welcome to MOMSnext Calvary Chapel Boise

I am so excited to to introduce the very first MOMSnext group to Southern Idaho!  God has placed on my heart a desire to create a group in Boise where mom's of school-aged kids can come together and support each other in this tumultuous stage of parenting.  MOMSnext is a  Christian mom's group that offers life applicable speakers, child developing tools and a plethora of skills to make this job of mothering as pleasant as possible.  Since we are just getting started we will be molding our group around the needs of our moms and leaving our schedule open to change.  As of now our plan is to meet the  2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month.  The 2nd Monday will be a daytime meeting and the 4th Monday will be an evening meeting, to allow working mom's an opportunity to connect as well.  I will post a schedule as we get closer but out first meeting is scheduled for September 10th.  We will also alternate between meeting at Calvary Chapel Boise and meeting out in the community, maybe for a movie, or coffee, or for a service project.

A little bit about me, my name is Stephanie Hartruft and I will be coordinating this MOMSnext group.  I have been married 11 1/2 years to my best friend Eric Hartruft and we have 3 beautiful children.  Ethan hartruft is 9, Ashlyn Hartruft is 6 and Mikey Hartruft is 5 and just started Kindergarden.  I have been in MOPS for 9 years, and this will be my 3rd year coordinating the MOPS Calvary Chapel Boise group as well.
I will be supporting these mom's with my long time MOPS friend Stefawn Wester who was our Craft Coordinator at MOPS Calvary Chapel Boise.  She is happily married to Jon and also has 3 beautiful children, Faith, Ella and Joel.


I thought I should start first my answering your commonly asked questions about what is MOMSnext.  This is off of the MOPS website:

What is MOMSnext?
MOMSnext is a group experience designed to encourage, equip and develop mothers of school-age kids. This is a new ministry arm of MOPS International extending the current mission statement to reach more mothers and their families for Christ. Groups will provide relevant community for mothers of school-age kids while developing leaders and sharing the hope of Christ with moms who attend.

Who attends a MOMSnext group?
Every mother of school-age kids is welcome to a MOMSnext group. Most groups will focus on a target age range i.e. elementary years, so moms may feel some groups to be more relevant to their current mothering stage than others. With the likelihood that many alumni will participate in these groups, MOMSnext leaders need to be highly mindful that groups are open to NEW moms, and are welcoming to NEW moms.

Who will lead a MOMSnext group? 

Stephanie Hartruft

Mothers of school-age kids will lead the group with support of their local Chartering Ministry. All leaders must be able to sign the MOPS International Faith Position Statement to ensure unity on the leadership team. Chartering Ministries may place other requirements on leaders if desired. Every MOMSnext group is encouraged to have a coordinator and at least one MOMSnext Mentor, a mother past the school-age years of mothering to offer perspective and encouragement. Other than the Mentor, all leaders should be mothers of school-age children.

What are the requirements for a MOMSnext group?
Every MOMSnext group should reflect the community in which it is taking place. For this reason schedules and content of meetings will vary from group to group. There are four elements that will be required of every MOMSnext group. They are:
• Value on mothering during the school years
• Leadership development
• Lifestyle evangelism
• Connection to a Chartering Ministry (Calvary Chapel Boise)
• Service (highly recommended, though not required)

What does it cost to get started? 

$25 for MOPS International Registration and local MOMSnext fees...not decided yetIf your Chartering Ministry already has at least one MOPS group (and renews annually), there is no cost to start any additional MOPS or MOMSnext groups. Every MOMSnext member will register for the MOMSnext Membership (Mentors will register for the MOMSnext Mentor Memberships).

Where and when should my group meet?
We will meet the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month.
2nd Monday will be a day meeting
4th Monday will be an evening meeting (to accommodate working moms, or those not available during the day)
What about home school moms?
All mothers of school-age children are welcome at MOMSnext regardless of their schooling approach. Like MOPS groups, MOMSnext groups will focus on mothering as the connecting factor. School related issues will certainly come up and leaders will need to be sensitive to making topics and discussions broad enough to include all schooling options. Childcare needs may be affected by home schooled kids if meetings are held on weekdays.

What kind of support will MOMSnext groups and leaders receive from MOPS International?
Ministry Service Representatives and MOMSnext Field Leaders are available to answer questions and offer general support to MOMSnext leaders. An electronic guidebook with specific MOMSnext information will be available online. MOMSnext leaders will also have the opportunity to attend training events like the MOPS International Convention and the MOPS Leadership Summit. Leaders will have access to all MOPS leadership materials including the Leaders’ website, the MOMSnext forum, leadership curriculums and Connections magazine.

Will there be workshops available at Convention for MOMSnext leaders?
There will be many workshops available that will be relevant, but not exclusive to MOMSnext leaders. A suggested MOMSnext track will be indicated on Convention registration. A MOMSnext special workshop/networking time will also be available.
Is a mom already registered for the MOPS International 

Membership, required to also register for the MOMSnext Membership?
A woman will not be required to register for the MOMSnext Membership if she holds a current MOPS International Membership. However, she will not receive the MOMSnext specific benefits, including the MOMSnext E-zine, which may impact her ability to participate in group discussions.