september 2022
06sep12:00 pm1:00 pmZoom Leader Meet Up - September 2022
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We appreciate the role you play in encouraging and building up the members in your First Place For Health group. Leaders need encouragement and strength as we lead
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We appreciate the role you play in encouraging and building up the members in your First Place For Health group.
Leaders need encouragement and strength as we lead others to place Christ first. We require an infusion of truth to spur us on. Together we are stronger as we learn to remain committed on our wellness journey no matter our circumstances.
Join other Leaders as we share:
- Strength of Self – Mastery
- Leader Sharing
- Latest news on our Bible Studies, Resources, and Events
- Small Group Breakouts (Potential Leader, New Leader, Experienced Leader)
NOTE: The Zoom Meet Up is at Noon Central Time. This Meet Up is limited to the first 100 people logged in at the time of the zoom meeting. We will be recording these for playback if you miss the meeting. You will receive a reminder email the day of the Meet Up.
We are rotating these monthly meetups between Monday night at 7PMCT and Tuesday mid-day at Noon CT to accommodate different leader’s schedules. We record the large group portions of the meeting. You can find past meetings on the Leadership Playlist on our YouTube Channel.
Zoom Leader Meet Up Tuesday September 6, 2022
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
10sep9:00 am3:00 pmHope for Me - West Coast
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Register Now Hopeless? Renew your Faith that it IS possible to
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Hopeless? Renew your Faith that it IS possible to get healthy.
Lonely? Connect with a Community of friends who understand and accept you, and who will support you in achieving your wellness goals.
Stuck? Discover Freedom from old patterns, hidden stumbling blocks, and self-defeating inner messages.
Ashamed? Unlock the Truth about who you are and who you are meant to be.
The Bible tells us in Mark 12:30-31 that True Wellness comes from loving God the way He created you, body, soul, mind and spirit. It is not an extreme diet or exercise plan. It is the power of Christ to ignite transformative change in your life, which includes your physical health.
Hope for Me Women’s Wellness – it’s your time for change!
- Time to draw near to God.
- Time for friendships.
- Time to move and feed your body AND soul.
When: Saturday, September 10th, 9am – 3pm
Location: The Bridge Church Reno, NV
Cost: $49.00
Schedule and Logistics
Speakers:
Vicki Heath National Director, First Place for Health. Vicki is a certified fitness instructor for the American Council on Exercise, a certified life coach and Wellness Coordinator for her church in Edisto Beach, SC. Vicki is author of the books Don’t Quit Get Fit and My First Place. Vicki is passionate about Christ and has a desire to help others understand the value of caring for their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Vicki is a pastor’s wife and mother of four wonderful children, and a multitude of grand children.
Helen Baratta Director of Development, First Place for Health. In 2006, obese and unable to walk without pain, she surrendered to the Lord and He transformed her life. Since then, Helen has shed and maintained a 116-pound weight loss. Helen is an author, speaker, coach, group leader, triathlete, and an American Council on Exercise Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Helen is author Restored: Embracing Weight Loss God’s Way. Helen helps others embrace change and say “Yes” to all that God has planned. Watch Helen’s Hope story.
Pam Farrel is the author of 56 books, including the GET IT DONE, GIRL: Maximize Your Moments Action Planner and 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman. Her friends call her a cheerleader, coach and compassionate friend who loves inspiring, encouraging and equipping women to become all God desires them to be, reach their divine calling and ENJOY life’s journey! Pam’s First Place for Health hope story and her “Choosing Joy!” message have been stepping stones to the strong, successful and simply beautiful lives our souls desire. Watch Pam’s Hope Story.
Janet McHenry is a national speaker and the author of 24 books–six on prayer, including the bestselling PrayerWalk and her newest, The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus. She and her husband Craig live in the Sierra Valley in northern California, where she formerly taught high school English and where he is a rancher. A First Place for Health leader and Advisory Board member, Janet is also a life coach, the creator of the masterclass Prayer School, and the host of the Sierra Valley Writers Retreat. She would love to connect with you through social media and her website. janetmchenry.com
Christin Hunt is a singer/songwriter, author, speaker, teacher, and amateur theologian. Her mission is to encourage women to know God more, that they might know His heart, trust His plan, and rejoice in their intrinsic value and purpose, which lies in bringing Him glory and delight. Christin lives in Northern California with her Music Minister husband, where they homeschool their three children and seek to reflect Jesus while enjoying the chaos and craziness of everyday life. www.christinhunt.com
Our Hosts: Jeanne Donovan, West Regional Leader and Janet McHenry FP4H Advisory Council
This event is for anyone desiring to get healthy God’s way.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
www.bodyandsoulfitness.org
Body & Soul Fitness®
Body & Soul Fitness® believes that fitness involves more than just your body – we care about the health of your body and your soul. It is where faith and fitness meet! The ministry includes:
- Top Quality fitness programs taught by certified instructors
- Spiritual Inspiration
- Community and Connection
You will find acceptance and encouragement for your next steps, beginner or advanced alike. Come find out how you can bring this ministry to your community.
www.firstplaceforhealth.com First Place for Health
The Christ-centered Weight Loss and Healthy Living Program
- Relevant and valuable health information
- Tools for real, lasting change
- Committed and authentic community
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PST
Location
The Bridge Church
1330 Foster Dr, Reno, NV 89509
12sep8:00 pm9:00 pmWebinar - Overcoming Life’s Struggles
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Beloved author and speaker Carole Lewis brings reassurance as she
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Beloved author and speaker Carole Lewis brings reassurance as she shares the challenges and success of overcoming life’s struggles.
Carole Lewis is a gifted writer and speaker who has lived everything she writes and speaks about.
Carole is the Director Emeritus of First Place for Health. She is a popular speaker and author of 15 books. She leads conferences, Christian Spas, workshops, and seminars with an emphasis on personal and spiritual balance, fitness, encouragement, and temperament analysis. Her audiences know her as warm, transparent, honest, and humorous
NOTE: The Webinar is at 8pm Central Time. This webinar is limited to the first 500 people logged in at the time of the webinar. Register and we’ll send you reminder emails the day before and the day of the webinar. The webinar will be available on our YouTube channel after it is recorded.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
17sep10:00 am4:00 pmThrive Edisto - Health & Wellness Day
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Join us at Trinity Episcopal Church on beautiful Edisto Island for a health and wellness day. Renew your body, soul, and spirit
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Join us at Trinity Episcopal Church on beautiful Edisto Island for a health and wellness day. Renew your body, soul, and spirit and be inspired by Biblically-sound speakers and worship.
When: September 17, 2022, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Speakers: Vicki Heath, Pam Farrel, Charon Gadsden and worship with Laura Heath
Cost: $49
Speakers:
Vicki Heath,
Vicki Heath is National Director of First Place for Health. Vicki is a certified fitness instructor for the American Council on Exercise, a certified life coach and Wellness Coordinator for her church in Edisto Beach, SC. Vicki is an author of the books Don’t Quit Get Fit and Wellness Journey of a Lifetime. She has led a successful First Place for Health ministry in her church for twenty years. Vicki is passionate about Christ and has a desire to help others understand the value of caring for their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Vicki is a pastor’s wife and mother of four wonderful children and six grandchildren. She strives to bring others into the Kingdom through health and wellness.
Pam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti (more than 300,000 copies sold) and Red-Hot Monogamy. In addition, Pam has written 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband and The 10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make. They are cofounders and codirectors of Love-Wise, an organization to help people connect love and wisdom and bring practical insights to their personal relationships.
Charon Gadsden is the Director of Real Change Ministries, a faith based non-profit serving children and seniors in her community. Charon believes that mental health wellness is the first step in achieving optimal physical health. She attributes her personal weight loss success to being able to tap into her true power within, the Holy Spirit, to gain the wisdom necessary to transform her mental and physical condition. Charon is an entrepreneur, a business coach, transformational speaker, and a passionate “Change Agent” for the Kingdom of God.
Laura grew up in Goose Creek SC as a military kid with three siblings. Her parents discovered her love for singing while hearing her belt out an old gospel tune in the back of the family wagon. Laura’s love for worshiping the Father was evident and it wasn’t long after that Laura began singing at church with regular solos at just 11 years old. As her passion for music grew, so did her love for horses. At age 19, Laura enjoyed a duel career as a horse trainer and Bluegrass recording artist that continued for two decades. Now, Laura only performs bluegrass music occasionally and is grateful to use her singing talent in worship for an audience of ONE. She is overjoyed to serve as a vessel to lead the saints in worship for the pleasure of her King!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
october 2022
03oct7:00 pm8:00 pmZoom Leader Meet Up - October 2022
Event Details
We appreciate the role you play in encouraging and building up the members in your First Place For Health group. Leaders need encouragement and strength as we lead
Event Details
We appreciate the role you play in encouraging and building up the members in your First Place For Health group.
Leaders need encouragement and strength as we lead others to place Christ first. We require an infusion of truth to spur us on. Together we are stronger as we learn to remain committed on our wellness journey no matter our circumstances.
Connect with other leaders as we share:
- Discussion Topic – Strength of Self Mastery
- Latest news on our Bible Studies, Resources, and Events
- Leader Testimony
- Small Group Breakouts (Potential Leader, New Leader, Experienced Leader)
NOTE: The Zoom Meet Up is at 7:00 pm Central Time. This Meet Up is limited to the first 100 people logged in at the time of the zoom meeting. We will be recording these for playback if you miss the meeting. You will receive a reminder email the day of the Meet Up.
We are rotating these monthly meetups between Monday night at 7PMCT and Tuesday mid-day at Noon CT to accommodate different leader’s schedules. We record the large group portions of the meeting. You can find past meetings on the Leadership Playlist on our YouTube Channel.
Zoom Meet Up Monday June 6, 2022
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
06oct(oct 6)3:00 pm13(oct 13)9:00 amWellness Week 2022
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REGISTER Join us for Wellness Week @ Round Top
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Join us for Wellness Week @ Round Top
Get away to the beautiful hill country of Texas and focus on getting strong and healthy. You’ll enjoy healthy delicious meals and take all the recipes home with you. You’ll have the opportunity to try some new exercise classes, like Dance Blast or Pilates, in a private setting with people just like you. Each evening you’ll hear Biblically-sound speakers that will renew your spirit and walk with the Lord. All of this and more at Wellness Week in Round Top as well as plenty of “porch time” for you to spend quiet time with the Lord or chat with friends. Here’s more about the week:
Round Top Retreat is a beautiful Victorian-style retreat center located “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” It’s operated by the Goad family, who began this ministry on
Wellness Week includes:a full-time basis in 1984, to provide a home environment with all the charm of a country setting, where people can share God’s Word.
- Daily Bible Study and Devotionals
- Dance Blast, Cardio, Bike Riding, Pilates, Seated Exercises and more — Exercise Options For Every Fitness Level
- Delicious, Healthy Meals
- Rest and relaxation – Lots of Porch Time!
- Praise and Worship
- Inspirational Speakers
- Personal Consultation with a Fitness Trainer
See pictures from last year: Wellness Week 2019
Daily Bible Study & Devotional. Each morning we gather together for a morning devotional and prayer time. During this time, we study the Bible using the latest First Place for Health Bible Study. Later in the day, we meet in small groups to get to know each other better and pray for our challenges and concerns.
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Exercise for Every Fitness Level. Activities include: aerobics, strength and endurance training, stretching, seated exercises, biking on your own or with a friend and interval training for those who think they “can’t exercise.” Each activity is designed to meet the fitness level of each individual and participation is optional. You’ll also have a personal consultation with a fitness trainer to develop your own fitness plan.
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Delicious, Healthy Meals. Enjoy healthy meals made from the freshest ingredients. You will be amazed at the delicious, satisfying meals you can have using First Place for Health recipes. All the recipes will be provided for you to take home and try yourself. Your meal may include Ancho Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream, Cajun Meatloaf, Mozzarella & Tomato Flatbread, Strawberry & Pecan Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Viniagrette and more. Breakfast is served continental style with healthy options, such as yogurt, fruit, cereal, bagels and toast.
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Rest and Relaxation. Porch Time is a favorite activity at Round Top. Talking and relaxing with friends on the porch is on the schedule every afternoon. Benches are dispersed around the grounds for you to sit and read, have your quiet time, or just relax. The scent of clean, country air and the sounds of wildlife and nature surround you in this peaceful, serene setting.
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Praise and Worship. We meet together each evening for an exciting program of informative and motivating speakers along with uplifting music by our featured worship leader.
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Special Guests:
Vicki Heath – Vicki is National Director of First Place for Health. Vicki is a certified fitness instructor for the American Council on Exercise, a certified life coach and Wellness Coordinator for her church in Edisto Beach, SC. Vicki is author of the book Don’t Quit Get Fit and Wellness Journey of a Lifetime. She has led a successful First Place for Health ministry in her church for twenty years. Vicki is passionate about Christ and has a desire to help others understand the value of caring for their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Vicki is a pastor’s wife and mother of four wonderful children.
Carole Lewis – Carole served as the national director of First Place for Health from 1987-2013. Carole is a popular speaker and author of 15 books. She leads conferences, Christian spas, workshops and seminars with an emphasis on personal and spiritual balance, fitness, encouragement and temperament analysis. Her audiences know her as warm, transparent, honest and humorous. Carole became a widow in June 2014; she has two adult children and one deceased, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Lisa Lewis – Lisa is the First Place for Health Chief Operating Officer, overseeing publishing, social media and day-to-day operating functions of the First Place for Health office. Lisa’s cooking skills have been a part of FP4H wellness weeks and other events for many years. She provided recipes for 15 of the First Place for Health Bible studies and is author of Healthy Happy Cooking released November, 2016. She is dedicated to bringing people together around the dinner table with healthy, delicious meals that are easy to prepare. Lisa lives in Galveston and is married to John. They have three children: Tal, Hunter and Harper.
Tell me about Round top Retreat…
Accommodations are furnished beautifully in the style of an earlier Texas time with antiques and some of the things reminiscent of “Granny’s Home.” You will be required to bring sheets and towels for your stay. Comforters and pillows are provided. If you need to be assigned to a particular bed size, please indicate in the Comments section of registration. Most rooms share a bathroom with another room (jack and jill style).
The gardens of the Retreat provide about a mile of walking paths meandering through the property. The paths flow through the cottage gardens of mixed borders, antique roses, perennials, annuals, and native plants. Cedar pergolas display climbing roses along the walkways. Several hundred trees provide shady places to sit and enjoy God’s Creation.
How do I get there?
Round Top is located at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill country–it’s about a 2-hour drive from Houston, and about a 90-minute drive from Austin. For an extra charge, First Place will arrange for a shuttle to take you from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston to Round Top Retreat Center.
I want to be pampered…
During the week, a certified relaxation massage therapist will be available. Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage after your workout or before you go to bed. A certified nail technician will also be available for manicures. There is an extra charge for both of these services.
Area Attractions
Round Top, Texas. Shops both quaint and elegant; antiques primitive and classic; eateries down-home and more refined. Whatever your pleasure, Round Top is sure to please. Tour our historic museum village. Picnic on our town square, enjoy fragrant herb gardens and Shakespeare. You can find virtually anything here.
Festival Hill. A year-round performing arts and conference center presenting concerts and forums, and hosting rural retreats for businesses and educational institutions. Tours can be arranged of the McAshan Gardens or of the Festival Hill campus, historical buildings and museum rooms, The grounds are open year-round to the public.
Henkel Square Museum Village. Henkel Square is nationally recognized as an authentic restoration of Anglo-American and German-American 19th century culture where families may enjoy and experience the living tradition of Austin’s pioneers. The Apothecary is the entrance to the museum village and has a wide assortment of gifts, books and displays from the Bybee Collection. Open Thursday – Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. 979/249-3308
Scarecrow Festival – The second weekend of October the residents of La Grange close Main Street for the annual Scarecrow Festival. The last couple of years, around 200 front yards in the area have been decorated with mannequins made from straw. Besides judging for the best display of scarecrows at the festival there will be 125 booths selling food and merchandise. Hayrides take visitors on a tour of the historic sites.
Winedale Historical Center. A division of The University of Texas Center for American History featuring tours of nineteenth century buildings, housing, early German Texas furniture and decorative arts.
What do people say about the FP4H Wellness Week?
Food was terrific & so good for us! Thanks for your hard work and for giving us the recipes as well! I can’t wait to try them at home!
God has breathed new life into me. I have been refreshed, filled up where I was empty and been shown where I have been weak, lazy, disobedient or plain wasting both my time and His.
Helped me slow down and reflect. Gave me ideas to take home – food and exercise. A fun time.
Given me peace & freedom from burdens of anger, hatred and un-forgiveness. Reminded me of the purpose for setting goals. Surrounded me with much love & encouragement.
COST:
$975 DOUBLE/TRIPLE OCCUPANCY*
$1150 SINGLE OCCUPANCY *
$50 Shuttle TRANSPORTATION FROM BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT (IAH)
*All-inclusive – includes all meals, lodging, speakers, exercise options and materials. Registration does not include services of the massage therapist and nail technician.)
ALL SHUTTLE RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 9/1/22. IMPORTANT: Please make your flight arrangements to arrive at IAH by 2:00PM on 10/6/22 and depart IAH after 12:00 noon on 10/13/22.
Check in begins at 3:00 PM on 10/6/22 and departure on 10/13/22 by 9:00 AM.
Still have questions? Contact Lisa Lewis at lisa.lewis@fp4h.com or by phone at 800.727.5223, x1001
Time
6 (Thursday) 3:00 pm - 13 (Thursday) 9:00 am CST
Location
Round Top Retreat
january 2023
27janAll Day29Hope for Me Women's Wellness Weekend
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Wellness for the body, soul, mind, and spirit. (formerly Fun & Fitness for Life Weekend) Register Now A weekend designed to encourage you!
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Wellness for the body, soul, mind, and spirit.
(formerly Fun & Fitness for Life Weekend)
A weekend designed to encourage you!
Hopeless? Renew your Faith that it IS possible to get healthy. Receive encouragement with God inspired messages and workouts accommodating every fitness level–it is your time and your turn–dare to believe again!
Lonely? Connect with a Community of friends who understand and accept you, and who will support you in achieving your wellness goals.
Stuck? Discover Freedom from old patterns, hidden stumbling blocks, and self-defeating inner messages that have kept you from the abundant life Christ promised in John 10:10.
Ashamed? Unlock the Truth about who you are and who you are meant to be. They are not as far apart as you may currently think–you are wonderfully made!
The Bible tells us in Mark 12:30-31 that True Wellness comes from loving God the way He created you, body, soul, mind and spirit. It is not an extreme diet or exercise plan. It is the power of Christ to ignite transformative change in your life, which includes your physical health.
Hope for Me Women’s Wellness Weekend – it’s your time for change!
- Time to draw near to God.
- Time for friendships.
- Time to move and feed your body AND soul.
Join the First Place for Health and Body & Soul Fitness team as we focus on Hope.
Time
january 27 (Friday) - 29 (Sunday) EST
Location
Sandy Cove Ministries
60 Sandy Cove Rd North East, MD 21901
may 2023
21may(may 21)7:00 pm23(may 23)2:00 pmRestore Me: Making Us New & Setting Us Free
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May 21-23, 2023 But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord - Jeremiah 30:17a
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May 21-23, 2023
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord – Jeremiah 30:17a
Register at SandyCove.org
RESTORE ME: Making Us New & Setting Us Free gives us an opportunity to remove strongholds, heal hurts, and respond to the person God wants us to be.
Vulnerability is hard when we are struggling with a stronghold. We can also have fears that we will be judged for the the choices we have made (and even that number on the scale!).
Come to RESTORE and experience:
- Freedom to discover the root of my emotional strongholds
- Clarity on why I sabotage my efforts towards a healthy lifestyle
- Calm from the presence of the Holy Spirit
- A safe haven for spending time with the Lord
- Christ-centered teaching
- Healing through prayer
- An ancient practice, we invite you to come away with Jesus, by yourselves “to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). Be restored.
To register, go to SandyCove.org
Time
21 (Sunday) 7:00 pm - 23 (Tuesday) 2:00 pm EST
Location
Sandy Cove Ministries
60 Sandy Cove Rd North East, MD 21901