14 other PAX, including 1 FNG (Gru) made the choice to join YHC on Friday evening for a lesson in Freedom at the Rock/Fort Region outreach workout rightly named Guidance. Thank you all for joining us and for taking the time out of your evening to serve others.

After I gave our F3 disclaimer and some rules on safety we began with the following:

WARMUP

We took a short mosey up the hill to First Christian Church for some level ground for our warmup led by Sherlock, which was performed in cadence: Merkins, Moroccan Night Clubs, Imperial Walkers, and Peter Parker Peters.

THE THANG

We then took a mosey down Edgemont Rd. towards Glencairn Gardens where I noticed a Veterans’ Monument a little over a month ago when Chicken Hawk was on Q. As we moseyed to the Gardens we performed shuffles, karaokes, high knees, and butt kickers. We ended our mosey above the monument where the American Flag was and stated the Pledge of Allegiance led by Curry.

We then took a mosey to the front of the monument and partnered up. I asked one partner to perform the exercise called out in front of the monument while the other partner ran a short lap around Glencairn Gardens. Then flapjack. We performed two sets of each exercise. Once the partners were completed with each set they were asked to plank for the 6 so we would all stay together. The exercises performed at the monument were as follows: Irkins, Dips, Step Ups. Some of the PAX modified due to slight injuries.

At specific times during the workout I talked about Freedom and how we as Americans have achieved it by the sacrifice of others who were represented at the monument.

We then took a mosey to the side lawn of First Christian Church to the wood cross near the parking lot. We then had some ab lab performing the following exercises: LBCs, Dying Cockroach, & Big Boy Sit-ups. These were led by Travolta and Curry.

After we had ab lab I discussed the Eternal Freedom we have because of what Christ did for us on the cross, and then discussed how we should not take it for granted or use it in evil ways. See NMM below.

We then moseyed back to the COT. It was great to be back with the young men tonight and they are all getting stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. I can’t wait until I return to be with them again.

Tclaps to Curry, Travolta, and Sherlock for earning their F3 shirts today as they have been attending workouts regularly, were able to state what the 3-Fs of F3 means to them personally, and led a portion of the workout.

NMM

Freedom. We have celebrated our country’s freedom this past week in many different ways. I have to check myself each year when we pass by the 4th of July and ask ‘Why do I have the freedom I have in this country that many others do not around the world?’ First of all, after taking some time during our “10 counts” looking at the monument and discussing it, I can only thank the many men and women who have had their lives taken from them or are currently sacrificing to serve our country for our freedom. Men and women who have served our country in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, those who are still POW/MIA, and our local law enforcement.

However, I must thank God for placing me into a free country, something He inherently determined at the beginning of time. Without God, nobody would have freedom here on earth. Without God, nobody would have the opportunity to have freedom for eternity.

God knew that He himself, through the form of Christ Jesus, would have to suffer in order for us to have that freedom. This is a freedom that will last forever after life on this earth. I can only give thanks and praise to my Lord for the freedom he has given me through Christ. I also need to make that Freedom known to others who may not have that freedom or may not feel they can acheive it.

What are you doing with the freedom you have, both here on earth and eternally?

Are you abusing your freedom or taking it for granted?

1 Peter 2:16 “Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Guidance Workout – July 21 at 1900.

NASA mentioned the Burpee Challenge and the money raised to the young men.

York Mastodon in two weeks.

PRAYERS/REQUESTS

Anchor Bar – Surgery on the 11th.

Roxanne – Cousin with Addiction to Drugs.

Decibel – 6-Year Old Son.