Your 2013-2014 MOPS steering team...

We would like to introduce you to the MOPS steering team. We are all so excited for this upcoming year!

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Jacque Gordon

What is your "job" on the steering team? Mentor Mom

What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? Robert Gordon, been married for 32 years

How many kids do you have? ages? 2 Sons: Heath age 26, Jacob age 23 and lovely daughter in law Emily 24 

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? Ministering to Moms as well as the fellowship 

If you could have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, soda, tea, or chocolate? SONIC 44 DIET COKE

What church do you and your family attend? FBC Greenwood

What is your least favorite and most favorite household chore? least- cleaning the stove, favorite - clean tub (ready for my hour soak)

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Chrissy Cash

What is your "job" on the steering team? I am the MOPS Coordinator and brand new to this position this year.

What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? My husband is Mike and we have been married for 12 1/2 years.

How many kids do you have? Ages? We have 3 girls, ages 10, 7 and almost 3

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? I love meeting new young moms and the sense of community I feel by being a part of the group. It has been a great way to get to know other ladies!

If you could only have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, Soda, Tea or Chocolate? Soda, without a doubt and Dr. Pepper or Pepsi to be more specific.

What church do you and your family attend? We have been members of FBC Lavaca since we moved to the Fort Smith area 8 years ago.

What is your least favorite and most favorite household chore? My least favorite chore would have to be mopping and my favorite chore is either dusting or cleaning bathrooms - does that make me weird?

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Ashley Hardcastle

What is your "job" on the steering team? this will be my 2nd year as crafts leader.

What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? husband Brandon will be married 10 years this march.

How many kids do you have? Ages? three kids Kinley 14, Hudson 2, & Analyn 4 months.

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? my favorite thing about mops is the fellowship with other moms who are in the same stage of life with me.

If you could only have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, soda, tea, or chocolate? coke for sure!

What church do you and your family attend? we attend new life church.

What is your least favorite and most favorite chore? least favorite chore would be ironing if it needs ironed ask daddy at our house;) favorite chore would be cleaning my counters I probably unknowingly do this 6 times a day or more

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Candice Creason

What is your "job" on the steering team? This is my first year on the MOPS steering team and I am the finance leader.

What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? My husband's name is Mark and we have been married for 9 years.  

How many kids do you have? Ages? We have three girls all born in August. Our oldest just turned 7. We have another turning 5 and our youngest will be 1 in less than a week.

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? My favorite thing about MOPS is getting to meet other extraordinary moms who are going through the same stages in life as my family.

If you could have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, soda, tea, or chocolate? Diet Coke, for sure!

What church do you and your family attend? We have been members of Grace Community Church in Fort Smith since 2006.

What is your least favorite and most favorite household chore? My least favorite chore would definitely be laundry. It is never ending with a family of 5. My favorite chore would be cooking. I like coming up with new recipes to cook for my family.

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Becky Ames

What is your "job" on the steering team? Publicity
What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? My husband is Beau & we've been married 8 years.
How many kids do you have? Ages? 2 kids, both birthdays in September. Piper will be 6, Paxton will be 1.
What is your favorite thing about MOPS? Having "mommy" time with other moms. I love the fellowship & I always learn something from the speakers. I also love doing the crafts!
If you could only have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose: Coffee, Soda, Tea or Chocolate? Coffee! Gotta have my cup of coffee every morning.
What church do you and your family attend? Greenwood FBC
What is your least favorite and most favorite household chore? Least favorite is laundry & my most favorite is cleaning the kitchen. I like a clean kitchen!

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Jessica Farris

What is your "job" on the steering team? Moppets co-coordinator 1st year. 
What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? Married to Chad Farris, 8 years

How many kids do you have? Ages? Prairie 7, Daisy 6, Autumn 2 1/2.

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? Getting a great breakfast and fellowship with other women.

If you could only have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, soda, tea, or chocolate? I should choose chocolate, but I would say a good Coke. 

What church do you and your family attend? FBC Greenwood

What is your least favorite and most favorite household chore? Least favorite Chore: handwashing silverware. Most favorite: Just getting stuff put in place so it doesn't look cluttered.

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Melissa Jones

What is your "job" on the steering team? My job is hospitality 

What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? My hubby is Eddie we started dating in 1990 and married in June of 1994

How many kids do you have? Ages? My children are Kaitlyn 14, Caleb 10, Gracie Faith 2 in dec. I also have an Angel baby Kelsie Faith. We delivered her stillborn on Oct 14 2010

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? My favorite thing about MOPS is bringing moms together in all walks of Faith and all different seasons of life so that we each feel loved and not alone in this hard job of parenthood. 

If you could only have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, soda, tea, or chocolate? I could never NEVER give up CHOCOLATE!!

What church do you and your family attend? My family attends first baptist greenwood

What is your least favorite and most favorite household chore? My least favorite chore is definitely the toilets. And my favorite would be hmmm not sure I have one. Lol. But I guess if I must choose one then sweeping I hate to feel dirt on my floor and feet. Lol

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Natalie Ewing

What is your "job" on the steering team? Games!!! First year

What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? Tim and 2.5 years

How many kids do you have? Ages? 2 boys. hunter is 6 and Declan is 2

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? Meeting new moms!!

If you could have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, soda, tea, or chocolate? COFFEE!!!!

What church do you and your family attend? First Baptist Greenwood

What is least favorite and most favorite household chore? Least is dishes. Favorite is laundry.

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Jamie Ciesla

What is your "job" on the steering team? My job is assistant child care coordinator. 

What is your husband's name and how long have you been married? My husband is David Ciesla and we have been married almost 15 years 

How many kids do you have? Ages? 3 children- Madeline (10), Gavin (8) and Emery Claire (1). 

What is your favorite thing about MOPS? My favorite thing about MOPS is meeting and talking to other moms. 

If you could only have 1 form of caffeine ever again, what would you choose? Coffee, soda, tea, or chocolate? I would choose coffee as my only form of caffeine.  

What church do you and your family attend? My family and I attend FBC Greenwood. 

What is your least favorite and most favorite household chore? I really don't have a favorite household chore, but I like when they are finished.