Week Two Notes and Week Three Agenda!

Peace be with you!

Some might say “you must really be committed to get out there on such a cold and blustery day!”.  It is true, to see results one must commit to doing the work during the good times and bad.  Not only do we achieve our goals quicker but the satisfactory for ‘job well done’ is just a little sweeter when we know we followed through with our dedication and commitment.

I’m really proud of all of you for knocking it out Saturday, y’all motivate me!

Interestingly, the previous sentences could have be said about both your willingness to exercise and your willingness to share time with your brothers and sisters celebrating the Word of Christ.  I thought about our core values as I struck out on my run Saturday and how each resonated with our time both in the Word and on the road Saturday morning…

Core Values around Spirituality:

1.       Dedication and Commitment

2.       Desire to know God

3.       Consistency

You may be asking yourself how number 2 could possibly relate to our exercise…  I for one routinely pray while running.  It serves as both quite time to reflect on God glory, the blessings in my life as well as the areas of growth I’m in such desperate need of His grace.  For walkers, there are couple books that have been written on the subject.  I have not read them but here’s a link if you’re curious.  There are numerous books out there…  If you happen to read one please share with the group!

It was great to have Cindy and Elaine join us!  Please let me know if you would like to remain on our email list and/or participate on the group’s blog.

We spoke a bit about putting our core values around family into action.  A few ideas that were introduced in the meeting included:

1.       Breakfast after a Saturday meeting

2.       Running in a 5K or 10K

With that in mind, next Saturday 2/18 we will go out for breakfast after our meeting.  Megan will have more details around exercise routes later in the week but the thought is we will try to end our time on the road at similar times to facilitate the breakfast.  More details will come out this week.  Feel free to make suggestions for a good breakfast joint.

There are two “races” coming up soon that a walker/jogger/runner friendly. 

1.       Round Rock ISD is having a 5K on March 3 for Project Graduation. (Run on a Saturday)

2.       Capital 10K March 25^th  (Run on a Sunday)

We can discuss both a Saturday’s meeting but if you’re interested in running the 5K race and want a shirt, sign up before 2/19.

The scripture to be discussed during the group this week is:

1.       Leviticus 10:3 (God speaking to Moses)

2.       Romans 1:21 (Paul’s reasoning for God’s wrath)

3.       1 Peter 4:11 (giving gifts)

4.       Ezekiel 1:25-28 (Manifestation of God)

5.       Psalm 29:1-9 (God’s glory manifested)

6.       Philippians 2:1-11 (Imitating Christ’s Humility)

The Agenda for Saturday’s meeting:

1.       Open with prayer (bring a blanket)

2.       Brief discussion on "Spirituality Core Values – putting them into action".

3.       Discuss core values for living missionally.

4.       Discuss the 'week two - A Reputation at Stake' selected scripture

5.       Discuss 5K/10K options for group fun walk/run.

6.       Prayer

7.       Walk, Jog, Run!