WATER--- BENEFITS YOUR BODY--"Come Thirsty"!!!

"Whoever drinks the water I give will never be thirsty. The water I give will become a Spring of Water gushing up inside that person, giving Eternal Life." John 4:14

"Out of His Heart will Flow Rivers of Living Water." John 7:37-38

1. Drinking Water WILL HELP You Lose FAT by suppressing your appetite naturally (will help you not eat as much) and helps your body to metabolize (burn) more body fat.
2. Drinking Water WILL REDUCE Muscle Soreness by helping to rid the body of waste products such as lactic and uric acid---Which leads to sore muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
3. Drinking Water WILL REDUCE JOINT Pain (Lower back/ Knees/ Hips/ETC) by lubricating your joints. It will also help reduce daily joint wear and tear, and pain (arthritis pain).
4. Drinking more Water will help REDUCE MUSCLE CRAMPING by maintaining proper muscle tone by giving your muscles the natural ability to contract and by preventing dehydration (dehydration leads to an increased risk of muscle cramping).
5. Drinking more water WILL REDUCE DAILY FATIGUE and INCREASE Your ENERGY LEVEL. We need water to breathe properly so our lungs can be moist to take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.
6. WATER GIVES YOU MORE ENERGY by Improving your digestive function and organ efficiency. (Reduced risks for constipation/ diarrhea/ abdominal cramping).
7. Water SPEEDS YOUR BODIES HEALING PROCESS AFTER AN INJURY, or SPEEDS RECOVERY from DAILY Work. Water is needed by the body to speed the recovery processes of your working, aging, body after an injury or a hard days work by removing the waste products from your body.

It is Recommended for you and your family to purchase a PUR water filter for your home drinking water faucet and/ or use a BRITA water filtration system to keep your BODY HEALTHY!!

The Prayer of the Thirsty by Max Lucado from his book "Come Thirsty"

Lord, I come Thirsty. I come to drink, to receive. I receive your work on the cross and in your resurrection. My sins are pardoned (forgiven), and my death is defeated. I receive your energy. Empowered by your Holy Spirit, I can do ALL things through Christ, who gives me strength. I receive your Lordship. I belong to you. Nothing comes to me that hasn't passed through you. And I receive your LOVE. Nothing can seperate me from your LOVE.

SMILE :) Jesus Loves YOU!!

Daily Temple Inspection

Date: M T W Th F S Su
HEART (Relationships/ Emotions)
Attitude of Gratitude ___
Random Acts of Kindness ___
"I LOVE YOU" to Spouse/ Family/ Other ___
Hugged Someone Today ___
Encouraged Someone Today ___
Good Belly Laugh ___
SOUL (Spiritual)
Prayer ___
Daily Bible Study/ Meditation ___
Confess Sin and Ask Forgiveness DAILY ___
MIND (Intellectual and Mental)
Read Proverbs For Day of Month ___ (Wisdom)
10 Minute Mind Challenge (Ex.Crossword puzzle, Chess, Memory)___
Positive Self Talk/ Visualize Success ____
STRENGTH (Body--Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Rest)
Ate Something Healthy for Breakfast ___
5 to 9 Servings of Fruit/ Vegetables ___
Ate 3 Servings of Whole Wheat/ Grain Foods ___
Ate 2 to 3 Servings of Dairy ___
Ate 1 to 2 Servings of Nuts ___
Drink 8+ (8oz) Glasses of Water ___
WorkSmart Stretch Breaks 2x/ day ___
8 to 10 Deep Breathing Breathes Daily ___
Exercised 30 + Min Aerobic ___
Exercised 30 + Min Strength ___
Took Break at Work in Addition to Lunch ___
Slept 7 to 9 hrs ___
I abstained from my struggle of today ___
Ex Emotional Eating, Smoking/ Chew tobacco, Alcohol, TV/ Video games/ Internet
Gambling, Lust, Cheating, Swearing, Gossip, Junk food, Pride, etc.
TOTAL ______ (25 possible per day)

Healthy Eating Pyramid

Culprit and the Cure by Steven Aldana PhD
pg. 11 2005
--Adapted from www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource

PUMP and Praise---At Sunnybrook Summer 06'

Taken from http://www.healthyinitiatives.com/ with permission


Pump and Praise Summer Schedule: June 1st to Sept 2nd, 2006
By Wellness Ministry at Sunnybrook Community Church 276-5814 5601 Sunnybrook Drive SC Iowa (Across from Lowe’s and Target) www.sunnybrookchurch.org
Scripture Passages;: 1 Corinth 6:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, Mark 12:30-31, 1 Corinth 3:16-17
Contact for More Info: Erik Nieuwenhuis at 712-293-1625 or ErikNie@msn.com

Sunnybrook is pumping up! With the launch of the brand-new Sunnybrook WELLness ministry that started last October, we want to encourage and equip people to have healthy lifestyles that glorify God."Since our hearts, souls, and minds are contained within our physical bodies, caring for our bodies is an act of stewardship and worship that glorifies God," says Erik Nieuwenhuis, a key leader in the ministry.One of the ways the WELLness Ministry is encouraging health is by offering “Pump and Praise” three days each week in Sunnybrook's gym. (A complete summer schedule is below.)

Pump and Praise is a total-body workout that will get your heart, lungs and muscles pumping and praising! The workout will build strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination in a fun environment. This workout can be tweaked for all ages and fitness levels. During the 45 minute sessions participants will warm up, workout at stations for 30 to 40 minutes with your encouragement partner, learn total body wellness tips and cool down as a group. We also end each session with Prayer and Praise!! Praise music is played throughout the sessions.

Join us for Pump and Praise--- 3 days each week in 2006 and be a part of Sunnybrook WELLness (No Cost Required)!

1 Corinthians 6: 19-20 “Do you not know that your Body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, Honor God with your Body.”

Romans 12: 1-2 “Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God’s Mercy, to offer your bodies as “Living Sacrifices”, Holy and Pleasing to God…this is your Spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is; His good, pleasing and Perfect will.”

”Pump and Praise” will take part in the Sunnybrook Community Church Gym at
5601 Sunnybrook Drive Sioux City, IA (Across from Lowe’s and Target):

Saturday @ 8am...Monday @ 5:30am ....Thursday @ 5:30am
...............................................................................................June 1
No Pump/ Praise (June 3) .....June 5...............................June 8
June 10 ....................................June 12.............................June 15
June 17 ...........No Pump/ Praise (June 19) .....No Pump/ Praise (June 22)
No Pump/ Praise (June 24th) ..June 26 .......................June 29
July 1 ...............No Pump/ Praise (July 3) .....................July 6
July 8 ......................................July 10..............................July 13
July 15 ....................................July 17..............................July 20
July 22.....................................July 24.............................July 27
July 29 ...................................July 31.............................Aug 3
Aug 5 ....................................Aug 7 ............No Pump/ Praise (Aug 10)
Aug 12 .................................Aug 14................................Aug 17
Aug 19 .................................Aug 21 ...............................Aug 24
No Pump/ Praise (Aug 26) ..Aug 28 ..........................Aug 31
No Pump/ Praise (Sept 2)

WELLness is Achieved One Wise Choice At A Time for LIFE!!
(Fit 4 Motto www.lifeway.com)

God's Word Your Weapon (The Sword of the Spirit)

Who You Are: Taken from June YouthWalk at www.youthwalk.org 06
Completely Known. "Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you." Jeremiah 1:5 MSG
Precious. "You are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you." Isaiah 43:4 NLT
Whole and holy. "Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love." Ephesians 1:4 MSG
A Citizen of Heaven. "Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." Phil 3:20
Chosen. "You are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God's holy nation, his very own possession." 1 Peter 2:9 NLT
Someone Whom God Isn't Ashamed to Claim. "God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a heavenly city for them." Hebrews 11:16 NLT
Loved Until the Mountains Crumble. "Even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, My love won't walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart." Isaiah 54:10 MSG

God's Word Your Weapon (The Sword of the Spirit)

Who God Is?
Deeply True: "God passed in front of him and called out, "God, God, a God of mercy and grace, endlessly patient---so much love, so deeply true--loyal in love for a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, rebellion, and sin. Still, he doesn't ignore sin." Exodus 34:6-7 MSG
Good: "The Lord is good. When trouble comes, He is a strong refuge. And He knows everyone who trusts in him." Nahum 1:7 NLT
A Warrior: "The Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." Deut 20:4
A Guide: "God is our God for ever and ever, He will be our guide even to the end." Psalm 48:14
Peace: "God is not a God of disorder but of Peace." 1 Corinth 14:33
Giver of Good Things: "The Lord God is our light and protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will the Lord withhold from those who do what is right." Psalm 84:11 NLT
Our Sustainer: "I will be your God throughout your lifetime---until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you." Isaiah 46:4 NLT
Strength: "The Lord gives strength to His people; The Lord blesses His people with peace." Psalm 29:11

Nieuwenhuis Family Photo December 05

Jenilyn and Erik
Sammy Jo and Dorothy "Little D"
Nieuwenhuis

VALUES 4 LIFE

1. Attitude (Attitude by Charles Swindoll)
2. Wisdom
3. Knowledge
4. Self Control
5. LOVE (God, Others, and Yourself)
6. Perseverance/ Self Discipline/ Hard Work
7. Accountability/ Fellowship
8. Encouragement

Scripture References: (Amplified version of the Bible)

1 Corinth 6:19-20 "Do you not know that your body is the Temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received (as a gift) from God? You are not your own, You were bought with a price (purchased with a preciousness and paid for, made His own). So then, honor God and bring Glory to Him in your Body."

Romans 12:1-2 "I appeal to you therefore, breathern, and beg of you in view of (All) the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies (presenting all your members and faculties) as a Living Sacrifice, Holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world (this age), (fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs), but be transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewing of your mind (by its new ideals and its new attitude), so that you may prove (for yourselves) what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect (in His sight for you)."

Mark 12:30-31 "And you shall Love the Lord your God out of and with your whole heart and out of and with all your soul (your life) and out of and with all your mind (with your faculty of thought and your moral understanding) and out of and with all your strength (physical body). This is the first and principal commandment. The second is like it and is this, You shall Love your Neighbor as Yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."

1 Corinth 3:16-17 "Do you not discern and understand that you (the whole church at Corinth) are God's Temple (His sanctuary), and that God's Spirit has His permanent dwelling in you (to be at home in you, collectively as a church and also individually)? If anyone does hurt to God's temple or corrupts it (with false doctrines) or destroys it, God will do hurt to him and bring him to the corruption of death and destroy him. For the temple of God is Holy (Sacred to Him) and that (Temple) you (the believing church and its individual believers) are that Temple."