Ingomar Spirit Newsletter June-July 2014 | Page 4

Intentional Faith Development Featured small group: The Daniel Plan The Daniel Plan is a healthy lifestyle program that offers simple ways to incorporate healthy choices into your current lifestyle. Founded on biblical principles, it emphasizes Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends. “Helping others on their spiritual and physical journey to health and well-being through this plan has been very rewarding. Initially the thought of leading a small group made me uncomfortable, but the additional time and effort required was minimal. I strongly encourage others to become small group leaders.” Margie Martinelli, Wellness Coordinator, Small Group Leader Comments from group members: “Spiritually, it focused me on remembering that God has given me one body to care for, and that God wants His best for me so that I can, in turn, be my best for Him.” Norma Moser “The Daniel Plan is a sound approach to improve your overall life and is not solely a diet plan. The plan made me stop and think about areas where I can do better.” Carol Sabreen “The Daniel Plan was a great reminder to re-prioritize my life schedule, as I had been neglecting some areas of my life, and had to put myself back on my list.” Kerry Reilly “God put everything on this earth to keep us well-fed and healthy ... Respect and care for the physical and spiritual body ... We have the options to make good choices. The Daniel Plan has some good ‘stuff.’” Liz Reilly 4 “I am now shopping differently and making better food choices. I am still a “work in progress” … but heading in a healthier direction. The spiritual aspect was nice and seemed to pull us together. I felt that we were able to help and encourage each other through prayer.” Donna Jones “The Daniel Plan gave me a greater awareness that the way I care for myself physically, mentally, and socially is a vital part of God’s plan for me.” Ginny Haiges “Well-being is a total package … not just diet or exercise. Being healthy involves every part of you, making changes at your pace so they become permanent. Going through this with others is important for support and affirmation.” Janet Ruckel “The Daniel Plan brought the physical and spiritual aspects together and I realized that if the body isn’t cared for, your spiritual life is more than likely suffering, too.” Janie Koska The Daniel Plan was one of the spring 2014 small group sessions, and is being offered again as part of the summer small group semester, beginning the week of June 22. Sign up at ingomarchu ɍ