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Yoga in 2017

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:34:23 GMT

Kick off 2017 with Christ-Centered Yoga at Mountain Park. Come connect with God and explore the idea of your "one word" for this year.

More information and a schedule of yoga classes can be found here

Try Scuba

Greg Battle — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:33:20 GMT

The Bucket List group is giving you a chance to try scuba. On Saturday, July 6th, come have some fun and learn how to scuba dive. We will meet at located at El Mar Diving Center 2245 W. Broadway in Mesa

This 2 hour class will cost $25 per person. To ensure safety, teams will go in groups of 6 beginning at 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30pm

Those who register will be informed the week before of the time they are schedule. Participants must be 12 years and older.

For more information contact Greg at gbattle@mountainpark.org

A Story from Grand Canyon 2013

Greg Battle — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:27:57 GMT

Last weekend, I was so very fortunate to spend 3 days hiking 27 to 30 miles in the Grand Canyon area, exploring Havasupai, Mooney and Navajo Falls with 70 people from Mountain Park Community Church in Ahwatukee.

It was exhilarating to Yell in the Canyons walls how much I love God ( then hear the echo) and share our faith with each other . We prayed in the river holding hands and frolicked in the Agua Blue waters at the bottom of these magnificent falls all day Saturday. My friend Bob Doehnert and myself also took time to learn from the locals about the ancient culture of the Supai Tribe that lives in Supai which is in the Havasu Canyon. What incredible life experiences they have.

It was a 10 out of 10 experience with God smack dab in the middle. God Bless and know God loves all of us more than we can imagine! Sincerely, hiking enthusiast.

I don't "do" Facebook anymore, but man I kinda miss sharing. Now don't y'all feel lucky?? LOL

To use a great descriptive word from C.S. Lewis in his book "Mere Christianity", we can get "blitzed" sometimes, feelings, emotions, and then just sometimes surrounded by folks who don't know Jesus... well... I had a bit of a "blitz" challenge a couple weeks ago, and these two verses have been realllllllly on my mind :-)

2 Corinthians 10:5: Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ and, after finding myself asking, "Yes, Lord, but can You pleeeeeease help me to know how I can do that this week?" further found an answer (His Word answer) in

Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; TURN THIS UP!!! It's FRIDAY!! :-) Great percussion in this rockin' song!!

Sports Ministry Summer Schedule

Barb Leclerc — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:56:15 GMT

There are several activites available for you this summer. Get in the Game and attend a fitness class, learn how to scuba dive or enjoy a hike in our beautiful state.

Christ Centered Fitness promotes fitness techniques and has a Bible-based Christian theme with an emphasis on transforming our spiritual and physical lives. Check the schedule for class times.

Try a Scuba class for beginners! Experience the thrill of diving with the safety of supervision from dive professionals... in the comfort of a heated pool. Learn more and register.

Enjoy a beautiful hike with our Hiking Group. There are still rooms available for the Grand Canyon Hike June 7-9. Register here. July 26-27 hike beautiful Mt Humphreys. Get more information here.

There are seven Yoga classes available almost every week throughout June. Check the schedule for class times. In July, the Yoga group takes a well-deserved vacation; classes begin again August 1.

Christ Centered Fitness week of 1.27.13

Greg Battle — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:35:20 GMT

For the week of 1.27 in Christ Centered Fitness we have been working on a circuit featuring stability ball abs and oblique crunches, upper body work featuring Arnold presses and hammer curls, jump rope intervals, and front and side lunges using a soft weighted ball. We introduced a warrior rope balance beam (lots of fun!) to complete a circuit done in a 10-8-8-6 rep pattern.

In our reflection and teaching time we explored John 21, verses 14-15 and verse 22.

This is the story of Peter’s struggle to come to terms with his denial of Jesus and all his emotions in subsequent events. Jesus restores Peter, and tells him to “Feed my lambs” as a sign of trust in him. Still Peter struggles, wondering if Jesus loves John more than him. Jesus says “what is that to you, you follow me!” The Lord is telling Peter to stop competing, that those days are past and yet he is still locked in comparison. Jesus is also telling Peter that He has work for him to do, and a life for him to live.

The enemy would love for us to remain locked in our past and keep us comparing ourselves with others for the rest of our lives. But the Lord has a life for us to live. Our life: not anyone else’s. He loves and trusts us to be exactly who He made us to be. Don’t allow past failures or present jealousies to prevent you from the life you’re called to live for Him! Let’s keep moving forward on our journey toward faith and fitness in Him!

Christ Centered Fitness week of 1.14.13

Greg Battle — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:53:05 GMT

Building core strength along with improving agility and balance after a 3 week layoff. We will augment this with specific toning designed to work their muscles in groups without overworking any specific muscles. Exercises will include dead lifts, side planks, rear lunges with a bicep curl and side twist, a reverse curl with an overhead press on a stability ball and other moves designed to build strength. We are also adding a cone circuit ( you might remember some of these drills from football) and topping everything off with a partner game using a stability ball and 2 tennis balls. Of course, we finish with complete stretching and a time of reflection and teaching.

I thought it might be good to try to incorporate some of Allen's sermon into my teaching, so this year we are working toward holiness as freedom and looking toward the fact that we will be noticeably different through the process both inwardly and out by the grace of the Holy Spirit within us.

See you next time.

1 Peter 1:22-23 "Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have a sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word if God."

Christ Centered Fitness 2013

Greg Battle — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:14:15 GMT

After beginning Christ Centered fitness as a limited class in the Fall of 2012 we are excited to announce that we will be continuing this dynamic spiritual/physical class into 2013. We invite all who are entusiastic about experiencing Christ and engaging of fitness to participate in faith through excerise.

There's no judgement and no competition! Just excerise and fellowship.

Classes will continue to be hosted by Regina Rojewski ever Monday at 6:30 am and 9am; Wednesday at 9am; and Friday at 6:30 am.

2013 Grand Canyon Hike

Greg Battle — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:38:01 GMT

Arizona is a state that captures much beauty. One of the 7 natural wonders of the world is at our fingertips; the Grand Canyon. No picture will do it justice. Not many people can say they've experienced it. Even many Arizona residents have not enjoyed the breathtaking views of this natural wonder.

Hike the Grand Canyon

Join our Hiking Group as they hike the Grand Canyon, Friday, June 7 to Sunday June 9, 2013. After the hike down to the bottom of the canyon, enjoy a stay at the Havasupai Falls Lodge. On Saturday, the group will hike to Havasu Falls and Mooney Falls.

Trip Details

ROOM COST

Mountain Park has reserved all 23 rooms available at the Havasupai Falls Lodge. Each rooms cost $290 total for both nights and can sleep 1-4 people. You will have an opportunity indicate whether you wish to have roomates or reserve the room for your own party.

An $80 room deposit due on or before Monday, March 18, 2013. This deposit will be applied to the total room cost.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

A $35 Hikers fee applies to each hiker. This is separate from the $80 deposit and will be collected separately.

You are responsible for travel to the Grand Canyon. For convienence we have chartered a bus with a cost of $60 per person. We need at least 45 reservations to secure the bus. This bus cost is in addition to costs listed above.

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL DETAILS

Meet at Mountain Park by 4:30 am on Friday for head count. We will depart at 5am.

The bus will depart when everyone arrives back at the meeting location on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Our arrival in Phoenix will vary based upon departure time, though we expect to arrive at approximately 1pm.

Christ Centered Fitness

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:11:24 GMT

Mountain Park Christ Centered Fitness has added more classes! Join certified instructor Regina Rojewski Monday's at 6:30am and 9:00am, Wednesday at 9:00am, and Friday's at 6:30am and 9:00am for exercise and fellowship. Each class will promote and demonstrate fitness techniques and have a Bible based Christian theme with an emphasis on transforming our spiritual and physical lives.

Please Note: The last class for 2012 will be Monday December 17th.

Classes will resume in January on the 7th with the same schedule.

For more information contact Regina.

New Fall Events

Greg Battle — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:33:26 GMT

There are several exciting events coming up. Get in the Game, attend a fitness class, learn how to scuba dive or enjoy a hike in our beautiful state.

Christ Centered Fitness promotes and demonstrates fitness techniques and has a Bible based Christian theme with an emphasis on transforming our spiritual and physical lives. Check the schedule for class times.

Try a Scuba class for beginners! Experience the thrill of diving with the safety of supervision from dive professionals... in the comfort of a heated pool. Register here.

Enjoy a beautiful hike with our Hiking Group on the Butcher Jones Trail by Saguaro Lake. Get more information here.