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Catalog of educational opportunities and experiences offered by FirstChurch Plano in conjunction with "The Best Me" sermon series
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“shape up”
Fit ClubFit Club
Exercise not only makes you feel better,
it improves your overall health; our bodies
were made to move! Join the fun—and work—
and enjoy better health and more energy.
Leaders: Sheila & Jim Winsor. No cost.
“Fit Club has given me encouragement to get up and go.”
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8 pm
Wednesdays 9:30-11 am
Room 116
For more information contact:
Mark Lucke
Minister with Adults [email protected]
Melissa Hatch
Assoc. Pastor for
Connecting Ministries [email protected]
Alice Coder Senior Assoc. Pastor for
Caring Ministries [email protected]
Unless noted otherwise, childcare is available by reservation, 24 hours in advance, by
contacting [email protected].
Sundays Jan 29-Mar 4 6:00-6:45 pm
Gathering Area
Yoga Yoga
Yoga classes offered by certified instructor Katie
Tyler. Work on breath control, vinyasa control
warm-ups, balance, core work and ending with
relaxation and meditation techniques.
Cost: $40 for all 6 classes or $8 for each class
Minimum 5 participants required.
2nd Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Room 215
Bariatric SupportBariatric Support
Led by psychologist Dr. Martin Deschner, this
group provides encouragement and support to
maintain the challenging and often difficult diet
and lifestyle changes needed by those who
have had bariatric surgery. The friendly and
open format of the group provides a supportive
environment in which to share.
Tuesdays (ages 6-11) 6:30-7 pm
Tuesdays (ages 12 & up) 7 pm
Gym
Martial ArtsMartial Arts
These classes are for anyone who wants to learn Tae Kwon Do. They are particu-
larly beneficial for children and youth seeking positive role models and greater self-
confidence.
Instructor: Gary Baxter
No cost
Sundays Jan 8-Feb 26 4:00-5:30 pm
(Room 113)
Made to CraveMade to Crave
Just because a woman finally fits into her skinny
jeans doesn’t mean she’s won the battle with
food. Too often women overlook the spiritual
component to their struggle to eat healthy.
Made to Crave taps into the desires God gave
you to consume food without letting food con-
sume you. Join us for this six-week video-based
study that uncovers the missing link between a
woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual
empowerment to make it happen.
Book available for purchase: $10
Parents often have uncertainties about raising their children and wish they could ask
an expert if they are doing everything correctly. If you have questions that you want
help answering, we are putting together a panel of child development experts to help
you. Join us for this special night where parents can glean the wisdom of a variety of
children’s healthcare specialists including a pediatric nurse, speech therapist, lacta-
tion consultant, early childhood interventionist and an occupational therapist.
Wednesday Jan 25 6:30-8:00pm
(Chapel)
Ask the Experts: Children’s Health PanelAsk the Experts: Children’s Health Panel
10 Commandments for Healthier Eating10 Commandments for Healthier Eating
Chefs Jennifer and Steve Kelley of Yes Chef! Catering lead this hands-on class. Participants will leave the class with reci-pes, tips and a shopping guide for all items tasted during the class. It will be lots of fun, informational and yummy!
Cost $20. Register by Jan 19.
Saturday Jan 21, 11:00am-1:00pm
(Gathering Area, Kitchen)
Sundays Jan 8-Feb 26 4:00-5:30 pm
(Room 113)
Weighty Weighty
ResolutionsResolutions
Week 2 (Jan 15): Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Find the balance between spiritual and physical well-being and glorify God.
Week 3 (Jan 22): A Closer Connection
Learn how changing to a healthy lifestyle can affect those around you.
Week 4 (Jan 29): Bottom Line, Finding Time
How do we balance work, financial responsibilities, family and caring for our bodies?
Week 5 (Feb 5): What Would Jesus Chew?
Learn practical approaches to better eating and fitness options to promote a healthier Christian walk.
Week 6 (Feb 12): Too Much of a Good Thing?
Avoiding food addiction and the pitfalls of focusing too much on your nutrition and exercise goals.
Sundays 4:00-5:30 pm
Room 218
Men, achieve and maintain healthy
weight and fitness as part of your
Christian life and witness.
Week 1 (Jan 8): Shaping Up
This introductory discussion will focus on why we struggle with maintaining a healthy weight.
Week 7 (Feb 19): A Rejuvenated Walk
Maintaining your new-found priorities for a healthy body, mind and spirit.
“heart, soul &
mind”
In this two-hour seminar Samantha Hawn will
discuss how Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly
Successful People can be converted to real-
world practicality to un-muddle the madness
and finally gain control over our time, space,
relationships and paperwork!
Cost: $15 per person with door prizes given
away.
Saturday Feb 25
10:00 am-Noon
(Room 228)
7 Practical Steps to 7 Practical Steps to
UnUn--Muddle our LivesMuddle our Lives
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids introduces
young readers to the popular Stephen
Covey family ―7 Habits‖ through an ir-
resistible cast of characters. This
overview will expose parents to these
habits and provide ideas about how
they can be used at home. There also
will be story time with the kids and a
family activity relating to the story.
Wednesday February 29
7:00-8:00 pm
(Chapel)
7 Habits for Kids7 Habits for Kids
The life of our family of origin (the family one is born and raised in) is a powerful ex-
perience for everyone. The impact of that experience is not restricted to childhood.
The way we see ourselves, others, church and experience God is shaped in the set-
ting of our family. In this class we will discover the blessing and challenges from our
family and use that information to help us understand ourselves in a new way.
Cost: $15 for book. Minimum 10 participants required.
Sundays beginning January 15, then every other week, 4:00 pm
(Room 219)
Understanding Our Family SystemUnderstanding Our Family System
This two-part class will help participants understand acute and chronic stress and
how it affects our bodies over time. Participants will also learn simple but effective
exercises to help reduce the harmful effects of stress by learning to activate the
natural relaxation responses to the human body. No Cost.
Tuesdays January 31 & February 7, 7:00-8:30 pm
(Room 113)
Managing Daily StressManaging Daily Stress
Grief always involves a complex mixture of feelings that sometimes conflict and of-
ten are unpredictable and overwhelming...feelings of emptiness, helplessness, frus-
tration, guilt, loneliness and fatigue. Grief affects us physically, emotionally, mentally,
and spiritually. This 8-week program gives those suffering a significant loss the tools
and encouragement needed to continue the healing and rebuilding process in a
Christian fellowship.
Cost: $25 includes curriculum
Tuesdays March 6-May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm
(Room 211)
Grief RecoveryGrief Recovery
Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, bal-
anced lifestyle. Many people have either overly flexible
boundaries (unwilling to say no) or overly rigid boundaries
(to the point of being righteous and judgmental). This just
doesn't work. Learn how to set healthy limits and gain
control over your life using this award-winning curriculum
by Christian authors Dr. Henry Cloud and John Townsend.
Cost: $10 for Participants Guide, $10 for book if desired.
Wednesdays March 7-May 2, 6:30-8:30 pm
(Room 230)
BoundariesBoundaries
The teen years can be challenging and even scary
for parents and those involved with youth. Good
boundaries are the bedrock not only of better rela-
tionships, but also maturity, safety and growth. Dr.
John Townsend applies his biblically-based princi-
ples to the challenging task of the teen years, guiding
parents on how to address the attitudes and behav-
iors that all parents of teenagers face.
Cost: $10 for book
Sundays February 26-April 15, 5:00-6:30 pm
(Room 111 - for parents of high school teens)
Boundaries with TeensBoundaries with Teens
“connected”
Between the ages of 11-14, adolescents experience
one of the most significant periods of change they'll
face during their lifetimes physically, mentally, emo-
tionally, relationally and spiritually. Mothers and fa-
thers of young teens are presented with new chal-
lenges in understanding, communicating with and parenting their kids during this
time. This six-week book study will help guide parents through the latest research
and cultural shifts that affect their children, revealing opportunities for faith formation
in the lives of young teens.
Cost: $10 for book
Sundays February 26-April 15 4:00-5:30 pm
(Room 113 for parents of junior high youth)
Understanding Your Understanding Your
Young TeenYoung Teen
What do you want for you marriage? Want peace? Want to
feel close and feel valued? Want to experience marriage
the way God intended? Join this 12-week class led by
Melissa Hatch. All participants need to purchase the book,
Love and Respect, by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. $12
Wednesdays February 29-May 30, 6:30-7:45 pm
(Room 116)
Love and RespectLove and Respect
Wednesday March 28 7:00-8:00 pm
(Chapel)
Introduction to “Conscious Discipline”Introduction to “Conscious Discipline”
This two-session workshop will help empower remarried
couples to build a workable, peaceful step-family from a
Christian perspective. The first session will focus on the is-
sues of blending families. The second session will provide
a separate time for step-dads and -moms to explore issues
specific to each group including communication and devel-
oping new traditions and strategies for growing the new
family slowly and steadily, even in the face of diversity.
Carolyn G. Maurer, PhD and Wellspring Support Ministry
faculty facilitate the seminar. Cost: $10 for book
Sundays February 12 and 19, 5:00-6:30 pm
(Room 208)
Blended Families: The Smart StepBlended Families: The Smart Step--FamilyFamily
Come learn about the most comprehensive discipline pro-
gram available. Conscious Discipline defines discipline not
as something you do to children, but something you de-
velop within them. Parents learn skills to create safe,
connected, problem-solving homes, becoming the mindful
parents they want to be. No cost.
Sundays February 12 and 19, 5:00-6:30 pm
(Room 208)
Human Sexuality
Seminar for 5th and 6th
graders facilitated by
Rev. Deana Ferguson.
Cost: $45 (includes
book, snacks and
lunch on Saturday )
CreatedCreated
by Godby God
Friday & Saturday
February 3-4
(Limited to 32 students)
Thursday Night parents’
meeting
Children this age are already hearing many things from their friends and school-
mates about human sexuality. You want them to get the right information in the
right way! In this seminar your child will learn about several aspects of faith and
sexuality:
physical changes and affirmation that their bodies are a gift from God
gender differences
moral responsibility and risks
adolescent pressures
proper sexual language
Deana Ferguson is an experienced Christian Educator who is certified in the North
Texas Conference to teach this well-respected curriculum. She has taught this
class for the last three years and assisted for seven years prior to that.
“your bottom
line”
Dave Ramsey will lead us through this 13-
week course where we will learn how to re-
cover from financial difficulties of even the
worst kind, how to retire personal debt, how to
achieve financial stability and security and how to live a
healthy financial life from a Christian standpoint.
Cost: $120
Dave Ramsey’sDave Ramsey’s
Financial PeaceFinancial Peace
UniversityUniversity
Sundays 4:30-6:30 pm (begins Jan 29)
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm (begins Feb 1)
(Room 112)
All teens will deal with money. This fun and
entertaining four-week study on personal
finance will empower youth with the skills
to spend and live wisely. Dave Ramsey will
build lifelong confidence in the lives of
teens by providing sound, biblical principles
for winning with money. Leaders: Jim
Carillo and Susan Breitzig
Cost: $20
Tuesday January 17, 7:00-8:30 pm
(Room 113)
Career Transition SupportCareer Transition Support
Financial Peace University for YouthFinancial Peace University for Youth
Wednesdays February 1-22, 6:30-8:00 pm
(Room 247)
This seminar is for those who have experienced job loss and those wishing to change
careers. The session provides information as well as encouragement and support.
Led by trained facilitator Tonya Smith. No cost.
“This class was a fun
way to learn about
God and giving.”
Sundays January 29-February 12, 9:45-10:45 am
(Room 216)
The Life of a Disciple: The Life of a Disciple:
Time, Treasure, TalentTime, Treasure, Talent
As disciples of Jesus, we experience our salvation
in the present as well as the future. But how is the
saved life different from any other life? In this three-
week study, we’ll go deeper together, exploring
what the Bible says about our salvation through the
dimensions of time, treasure and talent. Led by
Mike Calhoun. No cost.
“Jesus and me”
This workshop led by Jeanie Miley includes
a brief overview of the history and prac-
tices of labyrinth walking. It explains one
way of walking the labyrinth which focuses
on three movements: releasing, receiving,
and returning. A candle-lit walk will follow.
Register by Mar 15 to Renea Cobb at 214
274 4257 or [email protected] or Rev.
June Franck at [email protected]
Cost: $40 includes evening meal
FirstChurch Plano childcare not available.
Friday March 30, 6:00-10:00pm
(First United Methodist Church Allen)
Labyrinth WorkshopLabyrinth Workshop
and me”
Sundays beginning January 22 4:00-6:00pm
(every other week for 6 weeks)
(Room 219)
For those who would like to explore ways to make their prayer life more uniquely
"theirs," this course begins with a tool designed to assess your basic personality
type and then explores different ways of praying that have emerged in the history of
Christianity. The various approaches to prayer match various personality types.
This study offers you the opportunity to deepen your spirituality by suggesting ways
of praying that are natural to your personality.
Cost: $10
Thursdays February 9-March 8
12-1:30pm Mark Lucke (Room 112) , 7-8:30pm Alice Coder (Room 230)
Prayer and Your Personality TypePrayer and Your Personality Type
Exploring the Spiritual Exploring the Spiritual
Exercise of JournalingExercise of Journaling
This spiritual workshop patterned after Julia
Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way, A Spiritual
Path of Higher Creativity is aimed at connect-
ing you with God the Creator. We’ll practice
journaling as well as other exercises to reach
our unconsciousness self and free ourselves
for a closer walk with God. Leader: Pat
Bechtel Mahle. No cost. Minimum 10 participants required.
Walk to EmmausWalk to Emmaus
This 72-hour experience, from 7 pm Thursday to 7 pm Sunday, provides Christian
spiritual renewal and formation. The talks and activities are designed to help us grow
closer to God, better know Christ and be prepared to live into our full, daily Christian
potential. The Walk is non-denominational with separate walks for men and women.
Cost: $180; scholarships are available. More info at www.dallasemmaus.org.
Men February 16-19; June 21-24; October 11-14
Women March 15-18; July 19-22; September 13-16; November 8-11
Jan 11- Building Strong and Healthy Bodies!
7-7:30 pm- Gym – Parents and children explore exercising as a family. See how FUN it can be!
7:30-8 pm- Chapel- Nutrition talk with parents. (Children in Gym)
Jan 18 – Caring for our Children with Special Needs
7-7:45 Parents in Chapel (Children in gym)
Jan 25 – Parents Health Panel
7-8 pm- Parents in Chapel (Children in Gym)
Feb 1 – Plan for the Future – Financial Planning with Henry Lessner, CFP®
7-7:20 – Parents and Children in Chapel-
Teaching kids how to save, spend and give
7:20- 8pm- Parents in Chapel (Children to gym)
College financial planning
Feb 8 – Building Deeper Disciples – Melissa Hatch
7-7:20 – Children and Parents in Chapel
7:20-7:45 Parents in Chapel (Children in Gym)
Feb 15 – Teaching Children through Mission Work
7-7:20 – Children and Parents in Chapel
7:20-7:45- Parents in Chapel (Children in gym)
Feb 22 – ASH WEDNESDAY- NO PROGRAM
Feb 29 – 7 Habits of Happy Kids
7-8 pm Parents in Chapel (Children in gym)
The Best Me The Best Me ——
Your Your Children Children Can BeCan Be
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - Parents and Elementary Age Children