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The worship series May 18 - June 22 is focused on our spiritual and physical health.  Read more to learn the status of the weight loss competition between Pastor Mike and Pastor Thelen.

God has created us in His image.  In honor of His work, we should strive to improve our spiritual and physical health.  The worship series May 18 - June 22 will focus on helping us in that walk.  Click here for the sermons.  You can send an e-card about this series to a friend or neighbor from e-cards on the main menu.  Click on the various tabs below to find information on Spiritual Tips, Health Tips and the status of the pastors’ weight loss and the amount pledged.

Who will win the Pastor Pound Prize?  Pastor Mike and Pastor Thelen have a competition to see who can lose the most weight as a percentage of their current weight.  Pastor Mike has taken the lead.  Come on Pastor Thelen!  Keep losing those pounds! 

Health Status-Goals

Open the file below to help you assess where you are and where you would like to be with your Total Health.

pdf Total Health Tools Booklet 

Pastor Weight Loss Pledge

All the pastors have challenged themselves to lose a combined 125 pounds from now through September 14, 2008.  The congregation is encouraged to pledge $1, $2, $5 or more for each pound lost by the pastors.  10% of the funds received will be sent to the Synod's Ablaze! activity.  The balance of the funds will be used to fund our Lighthouse Ministry, Celebrate Recovery and Congregational Care ministries.  Pledge cards can be picked up in the church Atrium, or print off the card below and drop it in the box in the Atrium.  You will be advised after September 14, 2008 how much your pledge amounts to.

pdf Weight Loss Pledge Card

pdf Pastor Weight Loss Challenge June 5

Health Tips

For your physical health improvement, consider using the Hales Corners Lutheran Fitness Area and/or Walking Track.  For membership information click here to go to the Community Center page.

Get extra exercise by using the stairs when possible.

The average person needs to drink 8 cups of fluid (mostly water) each day.

High blood pressure is the #1 killer in America.  Have your blood pressure checked annually.  We offer free blood pressure screening every third Sunday morning of the month from 8:45 to 9:15 and 10:15-11:00. 

Maintaining a healthy weight, physical  activity and healthy eating are key to a healthy lifestyle.

Lifestyle changes can help you improve or maintain your health.  Pray for help on those habits that you know you need to change.

To lose wight we must use more calories than we eat.  A healthy diet and exercise are key.

Exercise can help you maintain independence and mobility.

A complete fitness routine should include activities that focus on endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.

A complete fitness routine provides both physical and emotional benefits.

As the summer progresses you are encouraged to leave comments of how God has helped you this summer to improve your spiritual and physical health.  This might be activities like regular church attendance at HCLC, attending church when out of town, losing weight, exercising regularly, joined a small group Bible study, etc.  If you want your comment to be anonymous, just log out of the website before you enter your comment.

Last Updated ( Friday, 20 June 2008 )
 
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