Fitness Watch

As part of the WebMD component of our Health Insurance that we get through Annual Conference, we have the option of signing up for the Virgin Health Miles program. OK...the sponsor does seem a little interesting.

By signing up, you are sent a free pedometer which monitors all of the steps you take in a day. Periodically, you are asked to download them onto their website so that it can track your progress.

It is meant to promote activity and physical fitness. I happened to see a few of my clergy colleagues doing this and I though I should get on board. And...not only does it help you to get out and get active; you can also earn rewards! :)

So, you will see me all over with my pedometer on...even in church. Feel free to ask me how things are going with it. Thanks!

Today's Field Trip

As I mentioned in the bulletin on August 2, I participated in a field trip with the other clergy in our circuit. We had the opportunity to travel to Sun Prairie to visit with Dan Dick, the Director of Connectional Ministry of the Wisconsin Annual Conference.

Wisconsin Annual Conference Headquarters
Before that meeting, we had the opportunity to take a tour of the facilities. I got to meet the folks from the Foundation, I got to see the resource room and I got to see the Bishop's office. Although the bishop was not available, I did get to see Steve Polster, the bishop's assistant :). I did see that there are some wonderful resources available to us as a congregation. I am hopeful that I might be able to incorporate some bible studies and some videos into worship and meetings.

Our meeting with Dan Dick provided great conversation and got me thinking about lots of ideas for the church and for our circuit! He has a website that you can see HERE.

Madison First United Methodist Church
After our tour, we walked to lunch and happened to walk by Madison United Methodist Church. They recently completed a large reconstruction project and we happened to see two trustees who gave us a complete tour. It is an amazing facility. I was glad to see it. The website should give you some insight what they have accomplished.

I think that's all for now.