Inside This Issue:

 Welcome

 Who is New Beginnings 

 What’s New-
          June 2011 Feature Article-
          Encouragement From Queen-
          Monthly Fitness Tips-
          Excerpt from The Fitness Angel’s Bi-Monthly Physical Fitness Article-
          Team News/Prayer Requests and Praise Reports
          What Have you Been Reading?
                Book Recommendation
                Your Recommendations Related to the Monthly Topic

 Upcoming Events-

 Reminders-Church Link         

 Word of Encouragement     

 New Beginnings Scripture for June

 Our Mission Statement

 Welcome-

Welcome to the New Beginnings Holistic Fitness Ministries family. We consider it a privilege to support your fitness efforts. We welcome your suggestions and ideas, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your experience with the monthly newsletter, website, weekly messages or message board more beneficial. We can be contacted at contactus@mynewtemple.org. It is our prayer to bring you words of encouragement and inspiration to motivate you to become fit physically, emotionally, spiritually and relationally. This is your New Beginning and we want to make it an awesome experience for you. As you begin this new adventure we are praying for you.

 Who are we?

New Beginnings is a fitness ministry established in 2003 to offer a holistic approach to fitness that includes mind, body and spirit. A fitness ministry also serves to help people help themselves through physical and spiritual exercise. At New Beginnings we believe good health is a gift from God and can be obtained by following biblical principles as we lead a balanced life physically, mentally, spiritually and relationally.

 What’s New?

Don’t miss the weekly New Beginnings Life Group Conference Call!

When: Every Thursday

7pm Phoenix, AZ time (6pm PST, 8pm CST, 9pm EST)

Your Quality Conference Call Telephone Dial In Number:
712-432-6060

Participant Sign In Conference ID:
9234730

(This is a very important weekly event and everyone is welcome, so invite your friends and family)

(Weekly conference calls are a service provided by New Beginnings Holistic Fitness Ministries, Inc. Topics will determined weekly with the intent to move us to a new level of fitness, of mind, body and spirit.)

www.mynewtemple.org

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 Monthly Feature Article-

A Quiet Gentle Spirit Wins! Part 1

By Angela Willingham

I was asked to speak for a women’s luncheon and was not sure what the topic was or what the scripture reference they wanted me to speak from would be. If you have ever been to a women’s luncheon you know that everyone that comes to the luncheon does not come for the same reason. Many come for the fun and fellowship. Many come to eat and some come to hear the speaker. You never know what anyone’s reason for coming is, but as the speaker you are responsible for preparing as though everyone was coming to hear what you had to say.

When I received the topic and the scripture I was surprised but at the same time I was not because I knew that God had been preparing and equipping me for this. I did not know when and I did not know where I was going to have to do it, but I knew it was coming. The scripture was 1 Peter 3:3-4 and it deals with a woman not being concerned about her outer adornment, but being more concerned about having a gentle quiet spirit. Anybody that knows me knows I had been in the lab on this one for a while, but God can do a work on anybody and He has done a great work on me and I am grateful.

1 Peter 3:3-4

 3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.

Personal Testimony-

I am not telling you something I don’t know. I was the woman that walked around as a prayer warrior ready to fight at any opportunity, not realizing that I was projecting a warfare spirit to everyone I came in contact with and making myself unloving and unapproachable and like many of you I thought it was their problem because I was walking in my calling, I was doing what God called me to do, but the question is not the calling, but how we carry it out. My attitude was wrong.

• Can I still smile and laugh and be a warrior?
• Can I have a light spirit and be serious?
• Can I be loving and still walk in my responsibility as a leader?
• Can I disagree with a leader that has been placed over me and not be disrespectful?
• Can I feel a leading of God in a direction that is different than what has been given to the leadership and share my thoughts as God directs and leave it alone?

The answer to every question is yes, when we do it with a gentle, quiet spirit. My neck does not have to move, I do not have to put my hand on my hip or raise my voice to get my point across and once I have said what I need to say not 10 times, but once I can leave it alone and resort to seeking the Lord in prayer. We as women sometimes think the power is in our volume or the number of times we say it, but it isn’t. I don’t have to be angry about it and I don’t have to grumble, complain or harp on it.

I joined a church 3 years ago and I was told that the leadership, which was predominately male, did not believe in women in ministry. While several of my friends were concerned, God was speaking a word to me and that was, “A gentleman will open the door for a lady”. I had been a mother and warrior but He was trying to soften me up, to make me a lady. As I have watched the transition, I have seen what He spoke to my spirit to be true. As ladies, we don’t need to kick down any doors, because ladies don’t do that. A gentleman really will open the door for you, whether that be a husband, pastor, boss or business partner. Just be a lady, operate with a gentle, quiet spirit and watch God work on your behalf. I have had the opportunity to be:

• On the radio, because of my business partner,
• I have had the opportunity to preach
• To head up a department of a major corporation reporting to the president,
• Attend an invitation only reception for Julian Bond,
• Lead the New Beginnings Ministry, that God gave to my business partner

My personal transition from who I was to who I am, the lady I am today did not just take place in the church. God can use what ever He chooses to use to work on you so look for Him in everything. God worked on me at church, at my job and in my relationships.

• I completed my last prayer assignment at the church I was assigned to as prayer director. I couldn’t pray any more all I could do was cry. God had spoken to my spirit, when you start to cry, you are finished. No more fighting. He was moving me in a different direction. He was softening me.
• My job-I run a department that is responsible for the recovery of stolen equipment. I use to proudly say the position was made just for me. I could yell at people when I wanted to and have an attitude when I wanted to. It worked with my personality. Then God changed my environment and my CEO, who was much like me, said kinder gentler and I accepted it. He said, “Angela we have to determine if they are down on their luck and need our help, stupid or criminals”. I could no longer just report the equipment stolen and send everybody to jail.
• Constant rejection and attacks against my personality and I have no desire to retaliate. I still wanted and desired to help the very people that were trying to hurt me. God was strengthening and stabilizing me. Preparing me for my next level.

Is any of this easy, not on our own, but the bible in Philippians 4:13 says, we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. He will give you the strength and grace to follow the leadership He has placed in your life in a respectful way even when you don’t agree and teach you how to pray. When we get to the place of a gentle, quiet spirit that is a place of peace like you have never experienced before.

Personally, I have been in the lab on the gentle, quiet spirit for a few years. It took me longer than it should have because I thought I knew better, I thought I had the right answer and I thought I needed to fight for my rights. I wanted to be married and thought I was ready. Wrong, wrong, wrong. I was wrong and as women we have been wrong. God was already taking care of me and He is already taking care of you. I needed to submit at my job, in ministry, relationally, physically and spiritually. With submission comes the blessing of peace and a gentle, quiet spirit.

A gentle, quiet spirit does not mean doormat. It means power under control, under submission to the Holy Spirit and I like it. The question we all have to ask ourselves is where are we. How do people describe you? Do we draw people to our beautician or to our Lord? Are we drawing or pushing people away? How do people describe you? As a woman if the word is mean, closed minded, argumentative or loud, it does not draw. Evaluate where you are and make the necessary changes to become a woman with a gentle quiet spirit because it will make gentleman want to do things for you.

Scripture Reference:

1 Peter 3:1-4

Wives

 1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over 2 by observing your pure and reverent lives.
 3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
(To see part 2 and listen to the audio podcast visit the website and go to the encouragement tab.)
For further discussion contact Angela at contactus@mynewtemple.org or write to us on the message board http://mynewtemple.org/aMessages.html

 Encouragement From Queen-

Help me to love as you do
Unconditionally, faithful and true

Not the one based on my emotions and how someone treats me
But the kind that sent you to the cross on Calvary

Not the one that if you love me I'll love you
But the one that is not based off what you may say or do

Not the one that caters to my fleshly desires and need
But the one that when I was still in sin and didn't know you, you loved me

That love you speak of in I Corinthians of your word, the holy book
You who knew no sin, but because of your love, upon you all the sins you took

That Agape love, unconditional, no strings attached
Because of this love many stripes you took across your back

When I feel lonely or hurt or rejected and without purpose and no one by my side
Just knowing that love will gently whisper to my spirit, you are never alone my child, and my tears He will dry

For the one whose very being means love
Being one with you my heavenly Father, this is the love I speak of 

Poem by Queen E. Lacey author of:
 “It’s NOT About Religion, God Wants A Relationship” by Queen E. Lacey
Available at major on-line bookstores now

 Monthly Fitness Tip-

You Snooze, You Lose (weight)
You might not believe this, but sleep matters when it comes to losing weight.

Your body requires a certain number of hours for rest and recovery, especially when attempting to slim down. 7 to 8 hrs per night seems to be the right amount.

A study that followed nearly 70,000 women for 16 years showed that those sleeping less than 5 hrs per night weighed more than those sleeping 7 to 8 hrs per night. Shocking as it may seem to those of you that think you can just go, go and go some more, you need to rest. 

• Eat right
• Exercise Regularly (at least 3 times per week for 30 minutes to an hour)
• Rest

These are lifestyle changes that lead to successful weight loss and fitness in every area of your life.
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Check out the New Beginnings Message Board for more tips that will benefit you under the Physical Fitness Category. www.mynewtemple.org. If you would like to add your own tips and suggestions please feel free to do so. If you have forgotten your password submit a request to have it sent to you or reset through the message board sign in screen.

As always we encourage you to see a physician before beginning any exercise program. Take the first step by getting up and doing something to take care of your most valuable resource, Your Health.

 Monthly Physical Fitness Article-

Excerpt from Get Fit-Fitness Angel Newsletter
 

Don’t Believe the Myths
www.yourtraveltrainer.com

Your Fitness Angel aka Your Travel Trainer
5 Flat Tummy Myths (and 3 Steps to Tight Abs)
It's bathing suit season, vacation time, pool party time, time for hanging out at the pool at the hotel or hanging out at the beach. Maybe you have a family pool and just want to feel good when you walk out into the backyard and you want flat abs to flaunt.

Whatever your reason while I commend your desire to slim down before baring it all, I'm here to warn you of the 5 myths that most people believe. Don't waste your time on these:

Myth #1: Take diet pills to speed up the results.
I know it's so tempting! The ads make compelling claims about the power of popping a magic pill, but don't fall for it. There is no ‘magic pill'. Diet pills are more likely to burn through your pocketbook than to slim you down. And if they do work, are the results lasting?

• Tip: Don't pop a pill - instead burn calories with intense exercise. You can get a great workout and burn calories without spending a dime. Other trainers would say I was crazy for telling you this, because I really do want to be your trainer. I want to see you on my site www.yourtraveltrainer.com or in one of my classes or working out with me personally, but a good walk or hike will burn calories. Find what works for you and do it because at theend of the day, I want to see you healthy.

Myth #2: Do extra crunches to flatten your abs.
Excessive crunches aren't the answer for tight abs. In order to achieve a toned look you'll have to focus on burning off the layer of fat that is covering up your tummy.

• Tip: Don't obsess about crunches - instead focus on fat burning. If you need some fat burning ideas look at exercise that is high cardio.

Myth #3: Turn to packaged diet products to boost results.
Don't fall for the foods that are packaged as ‘diet' or ‘weight loss' aids. Quite often these products are packed with refined sugar and other artificial ingredients that your body doesn't need, and certainly won't help you attain that tight tummy.

• Tip: Don't eat packaged diet foods - instead stick with nutritious whole foods.

Myth #4: Avoid all carbohydrates in order to achieve tight abs.
I hear this over and over again. "Pasta is the devil," "you should not eat a potato it will make you fat." It is a lie. Carbohydrates have been given a bad rap, which is unfortunate because you can (and should) eat carbs while slimming down. The key is to stick with whole grains and watch your portion sizes. How many of us were brought up eating spaghetti and thinking it had to cover the plate. News Flash-a plate full of spaghetti is not a serving, it is a plate full of spaghetti. Eat whole grain pasta, oatmeal and brown rice while avoiding processed and refined flours and sugars (see the recipe below for Power Oatmeal). Don't get it twisted, even if it is whole grain you still have to watch the portion size.

• Tip: Don't give up all carbohydrates - instead stick with wholesome carbs.

Myth #5: Starve the chub away. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this. I your mind it seems like it should work, but it doesn't. Trying to lose weight by starving yourself is not only ineffective it can also be dangerous. It may seem that severe calorie restriction would deliver the quickest weight loss, but your body is complex and by doing so you'll disrupt your metabolism and slow your results. For those of you that are trying to help your spouses, children or someone else lose weight, please stop putting them on starvation diets and making them feel guilty for eating balanced meals and stop doing it to yourself. Smaller balanced meals more often is the trick. Let's try 5-6 small meals a day and see if that works for you and also you will find your metabolism being sped up. Write to me and let me know how this works for you carroll@yourtraveltrainer.com

• Tip: Don't starve yourself - instead eat small wholesome meals throughout the day.

Now that you know what not to do in order to achieve tight abs, it's time to go over your flat tummy game plan. Here's what you need to know in 3 simple steps:

• Step One: No more junk.
  The best way to do this is by purging your kitchen. Throw out the sugary, processed and fat-filled foods. Once the junk has been cleared out, don't buy any more of it. Remember that your beach-ready abs depend on what you eat – don't eat junk! I know you are struggling with this right? Okay, do not make junk part of your regular diet. Everybody eats junk every once in a while. How about planning for something once a month or once a week, but you only getting one serving? Keep a food journal so you can track your results and see what works for you and what does not. It also helps to identify your triggers. What makes you want to eat junk? No more emotional eating. I want to see you emotionally working out. Will you at least try?
• Step Two: Eat whole foods.
  Replace the junk food in your life with plenty of the following: cooked and raw vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, moderate amounts of seeds and nuts, lean meats and low fat dairy. Clean eating really is that simple. You will also notice that your body responds differently to clean eating. You will not feel as sluggish and there will be no more sugar highs and lows. The way your body eliminates waste from your system will also improve. No more of that heavy feeling. But even with whole foods, I am going to tell you to do what? You already know-Watch your portions!
• Step Three: Come train with me.
  This is the most obvious step. You're ready to get into great shape and I'm in a unique position to make that happen for you. With my website and streaming videos available to everyone no matter where they are, there is no excuse. I have taken the excuses away. Reply to this email to get started on an exercise plan that will get you those amazing abs. Not just amazing abs, but an amazing body! Join me on the web live and in person at www.yourtraveltrainer.com No more excuses not to get started working out with me on the web is simple, easy, inexpensive, convenient and private. I say private because many people have a problem going into a gym because they are self-conscious about their bodies.

Your Travel Trainer- www.yourtraveltrainer.com
Check out my new streaming video website. My friend Angela told me she got a call from a friend who was away on vacation celebrating her son's high school graduation. This friend had recently begun working out, walking and doing exercise videos in her home. While away staying at a hotel she decided to use their workout facilities. She went to the exercise room and she said she started getting warm from the working out. She took off her jacket-Angela's friend is a 42F (chest size). She heard a gentleman behind her ask another gentleman are you going to get off that machine soon and his response was no, I like the view. She was facing a mirror and the gentleman behind her was watching her in the mirror. She became self-conscious and her workout ended quickly. When she shared the story with Angela, Angela told her that is the reason Your Travel Trainer was designed to help people avoid situations just like that one. Many people either cannot find a place to workout while away from home or they are uncomfortable in the gym environment. Your Travel Trainer is there for you whether you are Away on business or vacation or At Home www.yourtraveltrainer.com
(Newsletter dated June 1, 2011).

 New Beginnings Team News-

Watch out for the new Divorce Recovery Life Group, coming Tuesday, June 6, 2011. The group will be lead by Minister Kimberley McNeil via weekly conference call, articles and messages on the message board. Check out the topic on our message board http://mynewtemple.org/members/forum/index.php?board=21.0

(We will be forming other groups so please stay tuned for the on that meets your needs. E-mail us with your suggestions.)

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What Have You Been Reading?
I just finished reading "I’m A Piece Of Work! Sisters Shaped By God" by Cynthia Hale.
Oh my God, did this book speak to me and to my situation. It was as though she was reading me. I recommend this book highly. It is an awesome book. She shares from her experiences that may be very much like yours if you are a woman that God has chosen and set apart for His glory. The truth is that we all have a purpose, destiny and an assignment. We need to find out what that assignment is and start walking towards it. This book was a real launching point for me and the final chapter says “It’s Time.”

Many of you have read some awesome books that have really ministered to you, spiritually, emotionally, relationally or physically. Let us know what you have been reading by writing to us on the message board. Your recommendations might help someone else. Please let us know if you have read some good Christian fiction as well. Many of those books have awesome messages contained within them and we want to encourage people to grow spiritually any way they can.

Let us know what you have been reading by writing to us on the message board http://mynewtemple.org/aMessages.html or sending us a message at contactus@mynewtemple.org.

Book/Bible Study Blog

Feel free to write about books you have read or to comment on the ones the New Beginnings Team suggests by going to our message board.

Upcoming Events-

Special Announcements-

A Kidney For Sonji-Jewel and Sonji completed the kidney exchange with another family on May 11, 2011. Bless the Lord. Thank you for praying. They are both doing well. However we want to continue to keep them in prayer that Sonji’s body will not reject the donor kidney. We also know that Sonji’s family is not the only family in this situation so we are asking you to continue praying for donors for other families that we do not know.

Watch for the Interview with Lakesha Givens-Program Director for Ujima House.

Watch for an upcoming interview with Monica Kelsey Pro-Life Speaker and Abortion survivor.

Check out the new Divorce Recovery Life Group link on the encouragement page of the New Beginnings Website www.mynewtemple.org

Workout Classes-Fitness Angel aka Your Travel Trainer Streaming Video Classes and online one on one personal training sessions at www.yourtraveltrainer.com Check the schedule.

Health-Articles dealing with health and health related issues to help you become more aware of things you can do to help yourself.

If you have suggestions for upcoming articles or New Beginnings content please write to us at contactus@mynewtemple.org.

WFS-(Women’s Faith Stories) www.womensfaithstories.com
Our WFS site was attacked by hackers and was taken down. Watch for the site to come back better than ever. If you have women you would like for us to interview or write about please write to us at contactus@mynewtemple.org Provide us with all the information that you have about the woman and the story you would like told including her contact information.

New Beginnings Reminders-

The Fitness Angel/Travel Trainer’s Fitness Newsletter-
You can create your own personal free account and sign up for the bi-monthly newsletter. Remember the newsletter is only a help to you if you open it so we encourage you to open it and read the articles that are included. If you have a spam filter on your e-mail account your copy of the newsletter may have been blocked. Check your spam folder and then set up the Get Fit Newsletter in your mailbox so you can receive it bi-monthly uninterrupted. Remember it is free, so don’t keep it to yourself. www.mynbfitnesscommunity.com

Church Link-
We have added a couple of churches to our church link. Please take the time to check it out and see if yours is there. If it is not already listed add it to our list by clicking the link below. Is there a church near you that does an outstanding job of promoting spiritual, emotional, relational and physical fitness? If you're looking for a church, check here to see if our members have recommended one near you. If you know of a church that should be on our list, please add it to our list.

If you want to ask for additional information or would like to have some one from our team contact you regarding the churches on our church link contact us at churchlink@mynewtemple.org.

Word of Encouragement-

Is your attitude one that draws people to you and to Christ or is it one that pushes people away? We have all heard the saying Attitude determines your altitude, but how about Attitude is everything. It is important that we have the right attitude. No matter what is going on you can find something positive in it if you try. Look for the good in your situation, even if you are just trying to find out what God is trying to teach you through the experienc

 New Beginnings Scripture for June 2011

1 Peter 3:1-4

Wives

 1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over 2 by observing your pure and reverent lives.
 3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.

 Our Mission Statement

Our Mission is to draw individuals to Jesus Christ through the Ministry of Holistic Fitness and to see the Body of Christ become fit in all areas by providing tools and information to empower you to succeed. New Beginnings is dedicated to helping you gain personal, spiritual, physical, mental and relational fitness by developing the courage and confidence necessary to set and achieve goals based on biblical principles. Most people encounter difficulty reaching goals, sticking with a diet or completing a task by trying to make an outward change without having made any inward spiritual changes. In other words, all improvements in your life begin with a change in your mind and spirit.

New Beginnings Contact Information-

Mailing Address: 5130 W. Baseline #117, PMB# 224, Laveen, AZ 85339

Contact us at contactus@mynewtemple.org or on our message board http://mynewtemple.org/aMessages.html

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