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Smithers VQ at Footloose – Stairway to Heaven

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Smithers VQ

The weather was wonderful this fine fall October Morning…it felt just about as thick as ever and I was sweating even before I got out of bed!  Perfect day for my VQ!

As we were standing around talking before everything got kicked off I was amazed by the show of support of all the PAX rolling in one after another, 29 in all.  If only they had known what was coming ;-).

Started off with my first ever disclaimer…then a mosey to the back parking lot at First Baptist for the warmup:

  • Side Straddle Hops
  • Low Slow Squats
  • Windmills
  • Walking Calf Raises (aka how Cakeboss walked to school) to the wall
  • Wall sits for each PAX 10 count

Mosey across the street, down the steps, and across the next street to the parking lot next to Fort Mill Church of God…and wait, what was that in the humid glow of the streetlight?  Was that a board of pain?  Oh yes…

The Thang:

Partner up.  One partner starts the exercise while the other runs across the street and runs the snake on the set of steps…then back to take over the exercises for the partner.

  • 50 Bombjacks
  • 150 LBC’s
  • 200 Monkey Humpers
  • 150 Squats
  • 50 Merkins
  • 200 Calf Raises
  • 200 Side Straddle Hops

CONTROL is the word of the month.  We are all men….it’s in our DNA to want to be in control.  What do we need to find control?  In a car you need good tires…in a house you need a solid foundation.  You need a STRONG BASE…so…we worked on ours today.  Our legs (and a little bit of our core) were the focus…to give us a strong base to improve our control!

That said, we have all experienced things that didn’t go according to plan, and in many cases you could not regain that control no matter how hard you tried.  It is not easy to let go…it is not easy to adapt quickly…at least not all the time.  So, even when we ARE feeling in control we know that it is the Sky Q who has allowed that and trusted our leadership, Aye!  You see, the Sky Q uses us daily…sometimes to help others who are down, and pick them up…sometimes we are there to help those looking to help a brother up and we are the ones who are down.  Then there are the days where things just move right along without much resistance.  Those are the days where we should be letting the Sky Q know how much we appreciate His trust in us, and asking for continued strength to make Him proud!

Mosey back to COT for a quick round of Mary (just one set of flutter kicks) to close out our time.

My biggest fear was getting done WAY too early or not coming anywhere CLOSE to finishing the workout.  Sky Q steered me right in all the decisions, and I think for my first Q to finish with less than 2 minutes to spare…well, I’ll take that any day!

So, in closing…

My legs hurt, how about yours?

Smithers Out

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Footloose or don’t Footloose… you pick

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Footloose brings the numbers for sure… No sense in getting philosophical at the front…

The Thang:
Warm up:
– Lot lap with dynamic stretching
– Windmills x 10
– IW x 10
– Arm Circles x 20 (10 forward, 10 backward)
– Squats x 10
– SSH x 15

Mosey to back of Baptist Church

]The cones will tell you what to do from here. Each cone has two choices of an exercise to perform. At each cone, make a choice. Neither exercise is “harder” or “easier” per se, but you may look and think, I hate that one, or I’m ok with that one, or I love that one… The point is, you choose. You are faced with choices every day, and different things are needed at different times, and you have to navigate that. There is NO JUDGMENT for what you do or do not choose, only if you do not push yourself a little past what your natural man desires. Pick one or the other, or if you are feeling plucky… do both.

Cone 1:

  • 20 Jump Squats OR 20 regular squats

Cone 2:

  • 20 diamond merkins OR 20 regular merkins

Cone 3:

  • 20 Burpees OR 20 Bombjacks

Cone 4:

  • 40 flutters OR 40 LBCs

Cone 5:

  • 20 dips OR 20 overhead claps

Cone 6:

  • Bear crawl to next cone OR lunge to next cone

Cone 7:

  • 30 shoulder taps or 30 second plank

AMRAP FOR TIME

Ended with a little cadence merkins, squats, and Jack Webb (to 5, it’s moderate after all)…

All things considered, it was a good time.

NMM:
Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it is getting. If you don’t like your results, change your system.

Helmet, out.

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Why you wanna give me a run-around?

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24 PAX gave me a run-around Thursday morning at Footloose.  Tuesday, I made it very clear to both PAX that were listening that Thursday, we would be running … a lot.

I rolled in with 3 minutes to spare, thanks too  … who cares, the Weinke was laminated, and I was loaded for bear.

1 FNG to welcome, a little mumbling, a disclaimer and we were off …

The thang:

Mosey around the main lot, then out to the road, down the hill and a tricky left before the big hill to the big church lot.

Line up for dynamic warm up
Squat walkers
Knee ups
Toy soldier
Windmill walkers
Bear crawl
Patrick Swayze (karaoke L&R, powerskip, backwards run arms out)
Inch Worm
Jonah Hill (3 broad jumps, 3 merkins x 7)

Mosey to the lot across the street, circle-up (ish)
IC: CDDx10, Travoltax10, Squatx10, 2 burpees OYO
Mosey up the stairs to the First Baptist back lot, spot #1
IC: LBCsx10, MNCx10, Monkey Humpersx10, 2 burpees OYO
Mosey around lot a bit to spot #2
IC: Flutterx10, Bombjackx10, Dying Cockroachx10, 2 burpees OYO
Mosey around the lot a bit to spot #3 near grass
IC: Hello Dollyx10 (shout out to Hef), Scorpion DD, KneeTar Jaix10, 2 burpees OYO
Mosey out the front to the church lot across form the fire station
IC: Rosalitax10, Merkinx10, Hillbilly Walkerx10, 2 burpees OYO
Mosey to small lot across from Hardees
IC: Freddiex10, Mahktar Jaix10, Calf Raisex10, 2 burpees OYO
Mosey … Down on Mainstreet … Down on Mainstreeeeeet to the courthouse lot around the corner
IC: Shoulder Tapsx10, Overhead Clapsx60, Imp Walkerx10, 2 burpees OYO
Mosey all the way back to where we started in the large church lot, lots of love and mumble chatter here since we went by what everyone thought was COT, but I saw 6 minutes left …
IC: Russian Twistsx10, Plank Jacksx10, SSHx10, no burpees this time

Back to COT

The skinny on this one was that we kept moving, nothing harsh, I didn’t have to carry Dark Helmet up 40 flights of stairs with a cinder block on each wrist (or whatever he makes you do), 10 counts were walking 10 counts, on your 6, on your feet, in a plank, on your feet. No rest, 45 minutes of exercise.

Welcome FNG Popper, EH’ed by a friend in F3 Columbia

Looks like we made it,

Barry Manilow

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80’s/90’s Themed High School Sports

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SSH 15
Mtn Climbers 15
Squats 15
windmill 15
Moroccan night club 25
The Thang:  (football style)
Monkey rolls for 30 secs
butt rolls 30 secs
chop and drop 30 secs
squat thrust 10
Discussed discipline and what that means to the Pax
Turned over to Bonsai for basketball style workout
Moseyed over to First Baptist Church back parking lot
Ran suicide with a twist up the hill
(Start running backward to first line)
– first line 10 merkins
– second line 20 squats
– third line 30 LBCs
– fourth line 40 toe taps
(After completing each exercise return back to start running forward)
10 merkins in cadence
Single leg hop to next row of parking spaces and back
Switch and repeat
Next split up in two groups
Group 1 – work their way through the cones setup with the defensive slide
Group 2 – merkins until the 6 completes the defensive slide
Rinse and Repeat
Group 2 – Bobby Hurley’s until 6 gets back
Move over to the wall for 20 jump wall taps
Mosey back to COT
Anchorman I appreciate the opportunity to lead and it was a great idea to
incorporate High School sports.
In case you can’t figure it out Destiny was the one in high school in the 80’s.  Just saying – All most respectable.
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Choose Wisely

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I had the pleasure to cross the river and Q #FootLoose this morning. Conditions were okay considering its August in South Carolina – temps in the lower 70s and a light rain. All in, 28 #HIM made the choice to roll out of the fartsack and start their day off on the right foot. Here’s what we did…

The Thang
Short Mosey across the street to the circle in front of the church. Bird Cage reminded me that this area was just as congested as the previous spot, but that didn’t stop us from warming up, shoulder-to shoulder with our brothers.

  • 20 SSHs (IC)
  • 15 Hillbilly Walkers (IC)
  • 30 Moroccan Night Clubs (IC)
  • Mosey to the Church steps
  • Bear Crawl up
  • Crawl Bear down
  • Squats while you wait

Apparently, the steps get slippery when wet. Since I like to keep my teeth, we Omaha’d round two and moseyed to the lot to behind the church.
Circle Up for Choose Your Poison. We took turns rolling dice and choosing exercises. One die was the exercise (see below); the other was the rep count (x10). The roller had to choose which die was for the exercise and which was the rep.
1. Merkins
2. LBCs
3. Squats
4. Side Straddle Hops
5. Overhead Claps
6. Burpees
Luckily we didn’t have two sixes (60 Burpees) rolled, and if we did, the PAX calling the shots wisely modified. Even though this is a moderate workout, we did our share of Burpees (probably 50ish). Overhead Claps and SSHs were popular choices (maybe 200ish). Merkins and LBCs came up a few times (150ish). Squats were tossed a couple times (100ish).

  • Mosey to the wall
  • 15 People’s Chair (IC)
  • 15 One-legged Squats (flapjack)
  • 10 Merkins (IC)
  • Mosey back to COT

NMM
I was honored to be asked to Q this morning. TClaps to Anchorman for his dedication to growing #FootLoose and awesome leadership stepping up to take over, Beacon. This AO has tons of options, so reach out to Beacon to get on the Q schedule.
Today’s workout reminds us that every day brings choices. Post or not post? Boxers or briefs? Paper or Plastic? Gossip or Gospel? We have opportunities each day to choose wisely or poorly. Every choice brings consequences. Sometimes you will face a challenge where the choice is hard to make and the outcome is difficult to take, but when you make it through, you will garner something from the experience. When a choice needs to be made, you need to make it. You’re either in or you’re out. Own it.
It’s been said that opportunity knocks, but temptation leans on the doorbell. When there is a knock, open the door and dive in to the challenge at hand. When temptation leans, step back and evaluate the potential outcome. Is it worth it? Opportunity is often missed because it looks like work. Temptation is often chosen because it looks like fun. Realize that every action has a reaction and you have to deal with the consequences of bad choices.
Today, I encourage you to choose positivity. Whatever you want, make the decision and do what it takes to get it. There will be challenges, but the greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Sometimes it takes time, but remember, patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Aye!
Italian Job

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Freedom to Choose

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The Thang

Mosey to “big parking lot” of St. John’s United Methodist for stretching, focusing on back, hips and glutes.

Mosey to “front/side lot” of St. John’s United Methodist for warm-up

Windmills x 10
SSH x 10
Imperial Walkers x 10
Hillbilly Walkers x 10
Moroccan Nightclubs x 20

Back to FIrst Baptist Churches fort Mill lot for “The Serpentine”
3 stations laid out amongst the 4 islands in the lot. Jog, bear crawl, sprint, power skip or whatever to each cone, perform the exercise and move on to the next. We moved up one row and down the next. Hence, the “Serpentine”.

Mosey to front steps of FBCFM

Calf raises x 10 (maybe it was 20)

Mosey down Confederate St. to back entrance of Church of God
Used back wall for Dips / Derkins x 10 each (rinse & repeat)

Mosey into breezeway for People’s Chair
Mosey into Parking Lot for 4 corners x 2 rounds
Plank for the six

Serpentine & 4 corners consisted of:

Seal Jacks (4 count) x 10

LBC’s x 10 (4 count)

Hello Dolly’s x 10 (4 count)

Burpees x 5 (sorry, had to break Moderate code)

Mountain Climbers x 10 (4 count)

Merkins x 10 (single count)

Bombjacks x 10

Monkey Humpers x 10 (4 count)

Carolina Dry Docks x 10 (single count)

SSH x 20 (4 count)

Plank Jacks x 10 (4 count)

Box Cutters x 10 (4 count)

“Your Choice” x 10 (2 of those)

“Your Choice” x 20 (2 of those)

Mosey back toward COT for Mary
American Hammers x 10
Box Cutters x 10
Flutters (or “Aquaman thingy’s”) x 10
Travolta’s x 10
COT – Prayers for Smithers, Molder, Smithers’ M & family as her dad fights on. Prayers for Ponch, having wrist surgery. Prayers for Gopher and his M on biz decisions  I’m sure I’ve missed a few and I apologize for that.

Naked Moleskin

We have freedom to choose. We can’t control what “happens” to us. We CAN choose our response. We can choose how to live our lives. Every day is made of 100’s or 1000’s of choices. Which choices are you glad you made? I have a lot. Which choices would you change? I have a lot of those, too!

Achievement or accomplishment (personal, career, family, fitness, financial, faith, etc) is the culmination of our choices. We remember the magic moment that the achievement occurred. Too often, we dismiss the 100’s or 1000’s of choices we made to get us to that point. Choose your greatness. You are free to do so.

As always, I’m honored and humbled to be surrounded by such high impact men & grateful for the opportunity to lead.

See you in the gloom.

Beacon

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Deuces Wild at Footloose

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  • QIC: M*A*S*H
  • When: 6/22/17
  • Pax: Old Bay, Destiny, Beacon, Short Sale, Gilmore, Deep Dish, Twister, Spitz, Casey Jones (FNG), Flacco, Barry Manilow, cspan, Airborne, Lugnut, Asphalt, Bass-o-Matic, Cotton Eye, Culture Club, Spark Plug, Anchorman
  • Posted In: Footloose

Great showing at Footloose for a long overdue VQ from YHC.  Little warm out and someone turned on the humidifier.  21 gathered including a FNG prior to YHC issuing the disclaimer and starting a mosey around the block to the St. Johns parking lot for a warm up.  The warm up consisted of:

  • Windmill x 10
  • SSH x 15
  • Imperial Walker x 10
  • Peter Parker x 10
  • MNC x 10
  • Parker Peter x 10
  • Squat x 10

After finishing the warm up, we moseyed back to the First Baptist Parking lot.

The Thang:

After arriving at the parking lot, the PAX partnered up, size or ability didn’t matter, and commenced to embark on the first set of exercises.  PAX 1 would execute a set of exercises while PAX 2 would run across the street and up / down the church stairs.  Rinse and Repeat 4 times, trading off on the exercises and the running.  Exercises consisted of the following:

  • Box Cutters
  • Plank Jacks
  • Apollo Ohno’s
  • LBC’s.

The PAX then ran to the back of the parking lot where all were introduced / reacquainted to the Dirty McDeuce.  The PAX engaged in 3 sets of 12 reps followed by a lap around half of the parking lot.  Exercises were a fun variety of legs, chest and core.

  • Set 1 – Squats, CDD and LBC – take a lap
  • Set 2 – Lunges, Merkins, Flutters – take another lap
  • Set 3 – Shoulder Taps, Sumo Squats, Rosalitas – you get the picture, take a lap
  • Set 4 – Monkey Humpers, Hello Dollys, WAM – Final Lap

As if that wasn’t enough, the PAX moved over the nearby wall for 2 sets of dips, incline merkins and calf raises.  We then moseyed back to COT for a short round of Mary and then called it a morning.

The PAX welcomed a FNG, Casey Jones to the gloom however not all was cheerful as the group delved into prayers and praises.  This morning, we all discussed our F3 brother #Cheech  from Lexington.  Our hearts were heavy knowing that one of the PAX was seriously injured.  We asked for healing mercies for Cheech and comfort for the family and for the person driving the car that hit him.  We asked for blessings for family, co-workers, both current and former, for those hurting and those traveling.

Lastly, I am thankful that Pusher stayed with it for 3 years to get me out here.  it truly is a blessing.  Just sorry it took so long to Q.

Very Respectfully, M*A*S*H

 

 

 

 

 

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Webb-o-Rama at Footloose

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  • QIC: Old Bay
  • When: 06/15/17
  • Pax: Rebel, Borland, Mash, Cotton Eye, Deep Dish, Chick Hawk, Vernon, Culture Club, Gilmore, Asphalt (FNG), Beacon, Big Papi, Smithers, Anchorman, Drip Thrill, Bubble Boy, Power Hog, QB, Mulder, Old Bay
  • Posted In: Footloose

At least some of the 20 pax that posted to Footloose did so having already had a dose of YHC’s moderate Q two days earlier at The Ballroom. For those that knew and still posted, I’m humbled. For those that didn’t know, Cobains.

With an FNG, YHC made sure the disclaimer was covered, and we started the warm-up right there where we were:

Warm up

20 SSH
Mosey to back lot of FMFB
IW x15
Windmills x10
Low Slow Squats x10
Mosey down to side lot of FMCOG
Dips x10
Irkins x10
Flutters x10
Peter Parkers x10
Flutters x10

Mosey to cones for webb-o-rama (all 1:3 ratio)

* Jack Webb (1-4)
* >> bear crawl to cone 2
* Dan Taylor variant – Knee version of Mukhtar N’Diayes (1-4)
* 1 Knee tar N’Diayes : 3 Run Stance Switch
* >> Lunge to cone 3
* Captain Thor – 1 big boy sit up to 3 American Hammers (1-4)
* >> Run around building to cone 1

For some of the webb-o-rama, Crab Cakes and Lil’E converged with us (from Laces In). Great having them join in the fun!

Line up in parking lot for sprints (50%, 70%, full) || lunge/bear crawl/ duckwalk back
Rinse and repeat

Packs line up for single-file run back to COT area. Up/down steps in front of COG main sanctuary.

AbLab
Chop sticks
LBCs
Skydiver//parachute with bonus morrocan night clubs

Naked Man Moleskin
Great to be back at Footloose, and to see it growing so well! The diversity of the terrain is fantastic, and I especially like it’s proximity to a couple other Thursday AOs that can converge. T-claps to FNG Asphalt for a great first post, and to Vernon who EH’ed him.

Great work to all, and thanks to Anchorman for allowing me to Q.

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Q101 @ F3Footloose

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  • QIC: CSPAN
  • When: 6/8/17
  • Pax: 21 HIM = watch the video ^^^
  • Posted In: Footloose

Conditions were perfect

Q101 (disclosure- this doc is plagiarized with all credit going to others):

PHILOSOPHY

Q – Pax Relationship: The unspoken social contract between the Pax and a Q: “We will follow until you give us a reason not to”. The Pax are very forgiving toward a new Q. Most have been through it and understand the anxiety.

PREPARATION

Considerations for the first few Qs:

Launch a quick grenade over twitter, let local Pax know that this is your VQ, most F3 vets enjoy being part of a VQ Pax.
Simplicity/Complexity and Originality
Keep the Weinke simple. The fewer moving parts the better. Many first-time Q Weinke’s are too complicated.
Keep it familiar. New exercises or sets that require more than the briefest of explanations usually lead to confusion.
Don’t be shy about stealing a Weinke, or parts of a Weinke, from another more-experienced Q.

Go with strengths: “Don’t Q it if you can’t do it.”

Cadence Counting – PRACTICE THIS, OUT LOUD, BEFORE FIRST Q
Next exercise is [brief pause], the merkin.
The Pax then repeats the exercise called.
Speak loudly so all Pax can hear. You are in charge.
Start(ing) position [brief pause],
Not “exercise” position. Start position.
The “Move” is to get the Pax to the position required to begin exercise. The “Move” is not a command to begin exercising.
In cadence [brief pause],
In cadence simply means the Q counts the movements (1-2-3) and the Pax calls out the repetitions in unison (“One!”).
The Q counts should correspond to a distinct movement in the exercise. It is in rhythm. For example, for a merkin: “1” is the movement to the down position, “2” is the movement to the plank position, “3” is the movement back to the down position, the Pax call of “One!” is the move back to plank position.
The Q indicates the completion of an exercise by a higher inflection on his last repetition.
See OBT & Dredd’s excellent tutorial on the how and why of cadence counting: http://f3nation.com/2012/02/22/f3-tv-how-to-count/

NOTE: When a Q does not lead an exercise in cadence that would normally be done that way, he is giving away his authority to lead the Pax. He is implicitly telling the Pax that he not able to count in cadence or is not willing to learn.

Weinke review with Site Q or experienced Q. Not required, but a good idea for a vet to check for potential issues.

Too long, too short: It takes a few times go get a good feel for how long your Weinke will take to execute. Be flexible if running too long and have a couple of stand-by ideas in mind in case you run long. Think through transitions from one set to another. Minimize dead time, standing around.

Tap a vet – if you need time to get unsmoked or burned through Weinke in 30 minutes, there’s no shame in asking a vet to lead Mary or the next section of the workout.

EXECUTION

FNG inquiry and Disclaimer – every workout should start with an FNG Inquiry and Disclaimer
Disclaimer:
Why: We want to disclaimer in front of Pax because having witnesses adds a layer of protection above asking if they’ve read it on the website.
What: Main points in your own words:
I am not a professional
This is self-policing: Stop or modify the exercises as required

Take control—be the leader. Be assertive, don’t mumble. If something doesn’t work and you have to audible, acknowledge it and move on to the next exercise. Don’t apologize, just move on.

Observation – Do your best to keep an eye on the pax during the workout to see if you are losing people, either from it being too easy, too confusing, or too hard. During your first few Qs, it is hard enough just to make it through the workout. Ask your Site Q or another experienced Q to keep an eye on things and whisper in your ear if needed.

FOLLOW UP

Twitter counts – check with Site Q on whether he or the Q will tweet the count. Remember to use workout tag (i.e., #TheArmoryF3 also include @F3TheFort) and the #F3Counts

Backblast –
Part of the workout Qs responsibility to post the Backblast, not the Site Q. The Site Q may volunteer to post the Qs first workout on his behalf but that is at his discretion .
Get backblast credentials BEFORE first Q so that you are prepared to write up BB when it’s done. The website interface is not difficult and will take only a few minutes to learn. Here again, your Site Q will be an invaluable aid in assisting you to post your first BB.
Get login credentials from Gears

Post Mortem – follow up with your Site Q about what went right, what could be improved, what was a disaster, etc. Seek out honest feedback from other veteran Q and Pax. The best way to improve is to address your weaknesses head on.

NMM

We reviewed COP = Circle of pain
We reviewed Q’ing from the back (partner work)
We reviewed Q’ing from the front (follow the leader style)
We reviewed Q’ing a group with mixed fitness levels (stair and ramp routine)
We reviewed parking lot across the line routine
and closed out with four corners…you can Q all of these!

Thank you for the invite for Q-School Q and the great attendance

AYE!

CSPAN

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Parking lot tour – Footloose

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  • QIC: Rebel
  • When: 06/01/17
  • Pax: Drop Thrill, Sapper, Vernon, Destiny, Molder, Smithers, Culture Club, Chicken Hawk, Spark Plug, Power Hog, FEMA, Optimus, 12th Man, Quick Books, Fire Marshall Bill, Fusion, Bubble Boy, Deep Dish, Gilmore, Anchor Man, Rebel (QIC)
  • Posted In: Footloose

This AO continues to be a very popular site.  As the cars kept rolling in, the parking lot looked very crowded.  I was excited to Q since it had been awhile since dealing with a nagging injury.  Once we hit 5:15, a short disclaimer was given and no FNG’s were present so off we went.   A short mosey and then circled up in the parking lot.

  • 10 SSH
  • 10 Windmill
  • 10 Imperial Walkers
  • 10 Merkins
  • 10 MC

Mosey to the parking lot beside FM First Baptist.  There is a lovely hill leading back up to the main road.  The drill was 1st exercise run up hill and back, 1st & 2nd exercise then backwards up hill, 1st, 2nd, 3rd run up hill and so on. Exercises were:

  • 1st – 10 merkins
  • 2nd – 10 squats
  • 3rd – 10 dips
  • 4th – 10 Monkey Humpers
  • 5th – 10 CDD

Mosey to the lower lot beside FM Church of God and partner up.  Drill was one partner run across lot, up the stairs to the upper lot and back to the partner.  2nd partner is doing an exercise until partner 1 returns.  Exercises:

  • SSH
  • Big Boy Sit-ups
  • Dips
  • Flutter
  • Squats
  • Monkey Humpers

Mosey back to the main lot for 3 minutes of Mary. (Freddie Merc, Protractor, Amer Hammer).

It was a pleasure to lead this morning and a great AO with many options.  With today being June 1st, we started a new word of the month.  This month we are focused on Faith.  During the workout, I shared that we all have faith in something and I thought it was very fitting that we are following maturity in May with Faith in June.  As we grow and mature as adults are we also growing in our Faith in Jesus Christ?  I know for me, maturity is knowing my weakness and I can justify not stepping out of my comfort zone and having the faith that God will bring me through what He is calling me too.

I was asked to be a part of the team going on a mission trip to South America.  I quickly agreed to be on the team so that I would be committed and not find multiple excuses.  As we have gotten closer to trip, doubt and fear began to creep into my mind and I was working hard to find a reason that I would not be able to attend.  Since my diet and being gluten free can be an issue, this seemed like the perfect solution, but after discussing the trip with some that have already attended, I was reassured that the food there should be fine.  I have to remind myself that God has laid the groundwork for our group and we are his hands and feet.  I have to trust in Him and have FAITH that He will provide for my needs and our groups needs.  Growing in Faith to me is stepping out and putting my knowledge and testimony in action to serve others.

Announcements and prayers were lifted.  Thanks Anchor Man for the invitation to lead.

Rebel

 

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