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IT'S NATIONAL
WELLNESS MONTH
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Wrap up your summer:
Prioritize Your Health and Wellbeing!
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It's hard to believe August is already here! As summer winds down and families begin preparing for the new school year, we encourage you to stay committed to your health. Schedules may change, but your fitness doesn't have to take a backseat.
Whether you're returning to a routine after summer travel or looking to establish healthy habits before fall begins, we're here to help. Every workout is another opportunity to honor God by caring for the body He has entrusted to you.
"Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." — 1 Corinthians 10:31
As our members know, prioritizing your health and well-being is essential for living a fulfilling and balanced life. Focusing on both physical and mental health can improve your overall quality of life, increase your energy levels, and enhance your resilience to stress. Incorporating regular exercise, a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices into your daily routine can profoundly affect your mood, productivity, and longevity.
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Not familiar enough with our upstairs weight room? Curious about how the machines work? Want to know the etiquette for using the track? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we're got just the afternoon orientation for you!
Meet with Monda on Monday, August 3 at 1:00PM on the upstairs track. She'll fill you in on how it all works, explain the hygiene and etiquette of the track area, and answer any questions you may have about using a Gym Visit to work independently. We hope to see you then!
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Knead Your Cure Conference
Looking for a weekend of encouragement, education, and inspiration?
Amy's daughter, Alley, is helping lead the Knead Your Cure Conference in Oxford, Mississippi. This special event brings together experts, stories of hope, and practical resources for those navigating health and wellness journeys.
Learn more and register here: https://www.kneadyourcure.com/
We'd love to see many from our First Fitness family attend!
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Prayers, please,
for our mission to Czech
From Amy: "This month, I have the privilege of leading a team from First Hot Springs to the Czech Republic. We'll be partnering with a local church to host an English and Multi- Camp in the beautiful mountains, building relationships and sharing the love of Christ with people from across the region."
Would you join us in praying for:
- Safe travel for our team
- Meaningful relationships with campers
- Courage to share the Gospel
- Open hearts among students and families
- Strength and unity for our team
- Lasting fruit that continues long after camp ends
Thank you for partnering with us through prayer. Your support allows us to take the hope of Jesus around the world.
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Give those boots a rest!
Since Shirley Willis will be on the Czech mission trip, there will be no line dancing classes on July 30 and August 6. Pray for Shirley as she teaches line dancing to our Czech friends.
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To my First Fitness family,
I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful I am for each of you. During one of the hardest weeks of my life, you surrounded me with love in so many ways. The texts, calls, prayers, flowers, hugs, and the many faces that took the time to come to visitation and my mom’s service meant more than you’ll ever know.
Seeing so many of you there reminded me that First Fitness is so much more than a gym—it’s family. You carried me when I didn’t have the strength to carry myself, and I will never forget that.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for loving me, loving my family, and honoring my sweet mom. I am incredibly blessed to be part of this amazing First Fitness family.
Love you all,
Monda
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Amy's Fall Bible Study
Amy will be teaching Kelly Minter's study of the letters of 1, 2, & 3 John. These letters were written to encourage followers of Jesus to remain faithful to the truth. This is a seven-week session that will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM in room 131 beginning on August 19. Childcare and kids' activities are available.
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Here's the lineup for Wednesday night groups!
Beginning August 19 at 6pm
The Art of Trusting God: A Study of the Book of Habakkuk
Led by Dave Johnston in Room 3025
Love and Respect - A Marriage Study
Led by John & Tristin Gardner, Dustin & Jill Heard in Room 308
Old Testament Survey
Led by Jonathan Kelley & Jamie Staley in the Fellowship Hall
What Love is: The Letters of 1, 2, & 3 John
Women's Study led by Amy Johnson in Room 133
Discovering who God has Created and Gifted You to Be
Led by Jim Taylor in Room 305
Daniel: Faithful in the Fire
Men's Study led by Jeff Sheets in Room 304
T4T (Training for Trainers - evangelism and discipleship)
Led by Tory Lewis in Room 3023
GriefShare
Led by Rich and Janet Braley in Room 126
Story, Discussion, and Discipleship
Leading Life-Giving Bible Conversations in Room 124
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Thank You for Joining Us!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Healthy Brain Habits Workshop! We were thrilled to welcome nearly 100 participants who came to learn practical ways to support brain health and healthy aging.
We hope you found the information encouraging, educational, and applicable to your daily life. As promised, we are sharing the handouts from the workshop so you can review the material and continue practicing these healthy brain habits.
Thank you again for being part of this special event. We look forward to seeing you at future health and wellness programs!
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Gym Closure Notice
To help keep our facility in excellent condition, our gym court is scheduled to be professionally refinished on Friday, August 28.
The gym will be closed Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, while the new finish cures.
Thank you for your understanding as we invest in maintaining a safe, high-quality facility for everyone to enjoy!
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First Fitness Instructor Retreat – August 28–30
Our fitness instructors pour into others week after week—encouraging, teaching, serving, and helping our members grow stronger in both body and spirit. This month, we're giving them the opportunity to be refreshed.
August 28–30, our instructor team will be away for a spiritual and physical renewal retreat, taking time to rest, reconnect with the Lord, encourage one another, and return renewed for the season ahead.
Since this is during the time the court is being refinished, the gym will be closed Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29.
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Thank you for supporting our instructors as they invest in their own well-being. We believe that when our leaders are healthy, refreshed, and rooted in Christ, they are even better equipped to serve our First Fitness family.
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Gym Junkies
Just wait to see what these folks do for Wellness Month! They made it to the gym fifteen times in all the July heat! Talk about sizzle!
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Darrin Sanders
Jennifer Roberts
Ben Barr
Mandi Prados
Lisa King
Lorri Saracini
Karen Taylor
Carol Richardson
Renee S Williams
Randi Adkins
Antonio Cozzi
Diana Cooper
Janet Porter
Madison Byrd
Morris Huffstutler
Dana Lane
Don Sanders
Terry Thompson
Brenda Meeks
Jim Taylor
Cindy Hill
Cynthia McKuin
Marti Walls
Melissa Fitsimones
Armando Cardoza
Diane Splann
Diana Armstrong
John Kew
Lisa Caple
Yolanda Caver
Harry Schumacher
Rachel Tillery
Suzanne Dickinson
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Grecia Yanez
Brent Amaden
Gerry Felgate
Janice Flemming
Melissa Nickles
Susan Smith
Whitney Bramlett
Bill Davis
Gregory Hobby
Carolyn Gammill
Dayna McCallum
Dennis Smith
Harry Dudenhefer
Janet McAdams
Mandy Ballard
Mary Lynn Steelman
Pete Gregan
Becky Maxwell
Richard Gross
Vernon Sears
Joel Bramlett
AJ Johnson
Chuck Morrison
Christi Amerson
Jack Coy
Jim Fitsimones
Jordan Bennett
Karen Hudspeth
Maria Arzola
Mary Davis
Pam McDowell
Ruth Smith
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Patricia Matlock
Sandy Landrum
Scott Matlock
Vonni Ensz
Mike Fitsimones
Diana Hobby
Elisabeth Elrod
Mike Bridges
Rick Gammill
Rodney Armstrong
Ruby Hill
Sharon Bridges
Terry Rusher
Vicki Philipp
Blanca Yanez
Betty Dobbs
Brandon Byrd
Christi Huffstutler
Deborah Letcher
Edward Collins
Ginger Bullard
Doug Hunter
Jonathan Kelley
Joselyn Richman
Leo George
Kathy Weaver
Kathryn Bennett
Larry Dale
Martha Nolan
Martha Vega
Pam Kuhn
Stephen Dunn
Julie Miller
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Stay Consistent This Fall
As routines return and calendars fill up, remember that consistency beats perfection. Show up. Move your body. Encourage someone else. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
The strongest people aren't always the most talented—they're often the most faithful. Thank you for allowing First Fitness to be part of your health and faith journey. We love serving you and can't wait to see all God has planned for this fall.
See you in class!
Amy Johnson, First Fitness Director
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