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Welcome to MOPS!! Meet your Steering Members:

Danica Giffen (Co-coordinator) This is my 4th year on steering and my 3rd year as coordinator. I have been married to Ryan for 8yrs and we have two boys, Will (5) and Eli (8mos). I love doing crafty stuff, playing with my boys, going to the beach, and going on dates with my mister. I am SO excited about what God has in store for MOPS at TSC this year!!

Mothers Of Preschoolers

Questions?
Co-coordinator Danica Giffen 618.581.5183 danica.giffen@gmail.com Co-coordinator Mandy LeFevre 615.830.4373
mandylynn811@yahoo.com

Mandy LeFevre (Co-coordinator) I am in my fourth year of attending MOPS and third year serving as co-coordinator. I have been married to Luke for eleven years and am mother to Adelyn (6yrs), Greyson (3yrs), and Isaac (9 mo.). When Im not chasing after a kid, I enjoy reading, organizing, and hanging out with friends and family. I look forward to another fantastic MOPS year!

Becki Kuhl (Finance) I am in my 4th year with MOPS at TSC. I am the finance coordinator this year. I am married to Darren, who is a Business Planning Analyst for the Nutro Company in Franklin. We have 2 boys: Brice (almost 5) and Rider (3 1/2). I work from home for a virtual healthcare IT company. In what little free time I manage to find, I enjoy reading, decorating, cooking, and decorating cakes.

Moppets Tammy Benefield tbenefield@charter.net

www.tscmops.blogspot.com

Sarah Scaffidi (Social) Ive been married to Jake for 15 years and have four children: Matt (8), Will (5), Emme (2) and our bonus baby Beth (born 5/14/12). This will be my 3rd year in MOPS. In my spare time I run Heaven ent, a childrens semi-annual consignment sale, volunteer at Chapmans Retreat Elementary, teach Sunday School, run, spin, read, scrapbook, make cards and enjoy cake decorating.

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Todays Lesson: A Snoodles Tale a lesson in self worth. Learning the way others see you doesnt really matter, because God sees how special and beautiful each of us is, and thats just how we should see ourselves. Memory Verse: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

Bethany Leighty (Publicity) I am married to Erik and we have 2 boys Harland (3) and Hayes (6 months). I am a Marketing Coordinator for a music company and have been blessed to be able to work from home for the past 4 years. I have been a part of MOPS for 3 years. I enjoy spending time with my boys and in my spare time, I love to attend music festivals/concerts, skiing and camping.

Tammy Benefield (MOPPETS) I joined Mops last fall and am excited to be in charge of your little one(s) this year! My husband is Marty, and we celebrate our 10-year anniversary this fall (wow!). He works at State Farm and loves Bama football...dont hold it against me because I am a true Vols fan! Our precious daughter is Luci Lee and just turned 3. I enjoy good coffee, music, reading, running/Pilates, and spending time with family. I am blessed to be a mostly stay-at-home mom, and also work as a freelance court reporter on a part-time basis. Luisa Crane (Hospitality) This is my 3rd semester with MOPS, I did one semester in FL before moving here last fall. I have been happily married for 5 1/2 years to Casey, he is the COO for Integrity Nutraceuticals. We have 3 children Joshua (19), Nathan (14), Isabella (3) and we are expecting another little girl. Besides being a stay at home mom, I love to serve women as a labor/ postpartum doula, I love to spend time with family and friends, exercise, read, and learn about new cultures. I was born in Brazil and raised in Taiwan as a missionary/pastors kid, having that intl experience has always fueled my love for traveling and seeking new adventures!

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September Events:
9/15: Movie Night
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Mary Kay: July 3 Nicole S: July 16 Emily: July 22

Sara Fouts (Hospitality) A native of Tennessee, a graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (War Eagle!), and a Mom to five kids ranging in ages from 2 to 24! The two oldest boys are enlisted in the US Navy and Coast Guard, and her baby boy is a senior at Independence. Her husband, Gary, is a retired naval intelligence officer and is now a wealth coach at his company Velocity Capital Partners in Virginia Beach, VA and here in Cool Springs. This will be Saras 6th and 7th semesters in MOPS. Sara enjoys reading and shopping, loves music and animals, but absolutely ADORES her husband and babies (large and small)! Colleen Reese (Discussion Group Leader) I am excited to start my second year of MOPS as a discussion group leader! I am happily married to Brian and love being mommy to Zeke, who is 3 and Olivia, who is due to arrive December 1st. In my free time I love to read, sew and bake. You will often find me with a glass of sweet tea, and I love to spend time with great friends. Faith Venegas (Discussion Group Leader) My name is Faith Venegas and this is my second year as a discussion group leader. My husband Nathan and I have married for 9 years. We have two sweet boys: Callum-4 1/2 and Asher-2 1/2. I enjoy reading, watching football, having coffee with friends, and working on a long list of Pinterest projects. Heather Thompson (Discussion Group Leader) I was born here in Franklin but moved away with my hubby to FL for 5 years. Its my first year as a discussion group leader but Ive been a member of MOPS for 3 years. I live in Thompsons Sta. with my husband Robbie and our two children Dalton and Keeley. I love MOPS! It was a lifeline while we were away in FL and it gives me a chance to be around other moms like me. Sara Schulte (Discussion Group Leader) I joined TSC MOPS last year and this is my first year as a Discussion Group Leader. I am married to Tim, who is a Manager at Jackson National. We have two children: Jack (almost 5) and Quinn (2). When Im not chasing after my two kids, I love reading, hanging out with friends and family and cooking.

9/28: 10AM Picnic/ Feed Ducks @ CentenBeth P: July 24 nial Park Michelle A: July 29

SPEAKERS
September 21: Terra Tucker October 5: Game Day!

Tabatha Miller (Discussion Group Leader) This is my third year with MOPs. Im married to Kris Miller and we have three children Daniel (13), Stephen (5), and Elizabeth (3). When I able to find free time, I enjoy spending it with my family, reading a good book and trying to make something crafty.

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9/2: Rebecca Lee 9/10: Sara Fouts 9/10:Courtney Chapin 9/22: Anne Howard