New plan

Hi, everyone! Sarah Brock, here. I went to Lifeway this past weekend to purchase THE DIETER'S PRAYER BOOK. This is the book I originally intended to use for the class. They were out of this book. The manager then proceeded to show me a section which had a WONDERFUL series of books called First Place 4 Health ( www.firstplace4health.com). GET EXCITED!!! It's going to be awesome. The bible study books are around $20 each but we get a discount. They'll probably be around $15 for us.

I wanted to let you guys know about this new plan because if any of you are interested you can purchase a members' kit for $90 at their website. This is not necessary for the class but something you can order if you want. I'll be receiving my group startup kit soon...I'm really excited to get reading!

Another cool thing about this program is that I have listed our group, "Fairmont Faithful Fitness" on the site. People can search their area to see who is participating in the program. This might bring more people to our church! Yay!! God is working!!! A lot of area churches are already doing this program.

Please note that the sessions will now be 12 weeks long vs. 8 weeks.

A few questions for you guys...

1. Does anyone know anyone who can design a logo for us? Or can you?

2. Does anyone have any ideas for the group?

3. Who's excited???

4. Any prayer requests for the blog?

5. Any thing else?

Alissa and I can not wait to set this program in motion!

Many blessings,

Sarah Brock

P.S. Please forward this to anyone else who might be interested in the program.

Who is Alissa?

Hello! My name is Alissa Willett and I am ready to help grow this fantastic ministry that Sarah has begun. I am currently a Wellness Coordinator for an area retirement community and have been teaching fitness and health education on various levels for several years. I enjoy motivating and encouraging people of all ages to take control of their bodies to become healthy. I believe our body is our temple and without good health we are not able to serve God the way we intend. I am certified by AFAA to teach group exercise and also have a personal training and first aid & safety certification.

I am originally from Maine and was lucky enough to grow up in a family where healthy eating and consistent outdoor activity was imperative. This mentality was ingrained in me and I have lived my life by those standards. I went to Roanoke College in Virginia and graduated with an Exercise Science degree in 2005. I met my future husband in Roanoke and was married to him in April of 2008. We have lived in Raleigh for 4 years and have recently added a sweet pit bull puppy to our growing family.

I am so excited to get this ministry off the ground and hope to motivate and encourage many of you to make positive healthy changes in your lifestyle.

Who is Sarah?

Hi, my name is Sarah Brock. I have been praying sometime for a way to get involved with the church. I recently participated in Weight Watchers and regularly attend a Pilates class. These two things have given me a new confidence and have strengthened my relationship with God. I'm thankful that I'm eating better and am exercising more. During my exercise walks, I often look around at nature and thank God for the beautiful scenery.

I am married to a wonderful man, Robbie Brock and I am a mother of a beautiful 1 year old, Hudgins. I have 2 labs and a cat. I enjoy music, the outdoors and reality shows. : ) I also love to cook and now cook healthy!

We are going to have a lot of fun in this class but be prepared to dedicate yourself to the challenge. It will be worth it and you will see results. I will be responsible for our discussions before class. I have a registered dietician friend who is ready to help out with any of our questions. Feel free to email your questions to our email fairmontfaithfulfitness@gmail.com.

God bless!!

Fairmont Faithful Fitness

The Lord has led us to start a fitness ministry at Fairmont United Methodist Church. We will begin classes June 2nd at 6:30pm. The first class will be an introduction to the program. We will do measurements and set goals for the 1st 8-week session. The classes will be every Tuesday at 6:30pm for 8 weeks. Then we will take a week off and start back up with another session.

There will be a start-up fee. It will probably be around $25. This will include an exercise mat, a resistance band and a Christian weight-loss book and journal. We will also use the fees for a nice scale. There will be no other fees for the 1st session.

Weighing and measuring will be kept confidential. But we will encourage sharing weekly weight losses to the class! This is something to be proud of!!!

Hope to see you all there!!!

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13