It'll be a hot time in the Old Town tonight!

It was hot, hot, HOT for our kickoff weekend.  But thankfully, much of our route was in the shade as the team at Church of the Foothills got underway with our inaugural Mara-thon walk.  Even our team mascot, Max (he's the one wearing the black fur coat) got out there and put in some miles.  (Well, Max's miles are adjusted for little dog legs.)  We felt warmly blessed as we shared with one another and enjoyed the beautiful walking trail in Duarte.  This past weekend was such a relief compared to the heat of the previous weekend.  We really enjoyed the cooling rain.  Hope your opening walks are going well too! 

Mara-thon starts this Saturday!

Sign up on a team, lace up your sneakers and let's get ready to go!  Mara-thon training begins THIS Saturday.  Have you picked your route yet?  Remember, to go easy at first.  If you've never walked 3 miles in a row, or haven't gone for a long walk in 10 years, maybe you should start small.  Remember, you have a whole week (starting Saturday) to get in your 3 miles.  You can just do 1/2 mile at a time if you like.  If you haven't seen a doctor for a while or are under special care for any condition, you should probably get checked out by your doctor before you start.  Don't worry, there's an extra week built into the schedule, so if you have to wait an extra week to get started--it's totally fine!

And whatever else you may do, don't forget to pray.  There is always, always power in prayer.

So get on those sneakers and God Bless!

:o)

Jeanette (TFC)

KICKOFF!

The Mara-thon team has been involved in a series of exciting kickoff meetings in the Pasadena district!  We met team leaders from several churches at our meetings at Glendale First United Methodist Church, Covina United Methodist Church and culminating with our Saturday kickoff waaaay up in at Ridgecrest United Methodist Church (pictured above).

If you're interested in joining a team, it's not to late to start.  Weekly walks are scheduled to begin next weekend (September 25).  If you're interested in joining or forming a team, just email or call our Event Coordinator Eric Schmidt:
eoschmidt@gmail.com
714-271-3698

If your church does not sponsor a team, you can always join the district-wide team.  (Eric's the leader so just call or email him.)

And remember, even if you chose not to walk, the Mara district can use your support in other ways.  Sponsor another walker, participate in the final victory lap/fun walk/fellowship lunch, and please also include the Mara-thon and the Mara district in your prayers.  Thanks!

Yours In Christ,
Jeanette

Ready, Get Set, Go!

The progressive mara-thon is starting THIS weekend.  Are you ready to go?  Got your sneakers laced up and your route picked out?  Just go out there and accumulate 3 miles this week and you are on your way!

And you thought YOU had a tough commute!

Our pastors and evangelists in the Mara District in Tanzania, Africa travel hundreds of miles doing good works and sharing the word of God.  And when funds for bicycles or motor scooters are unavailable, these good christian soldiers literally walk with Christ, travelling the world on foot.  By joining us in the progressive Mara-thon, you can help us raise funds to help our pastors and evangelists buy tools for transport.  Just $170 buys a bicycle.  Think of how much faster and further this important work can go when traveling on two wheels.  Why not start a team today?