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Saturday, July 11, 2026

F3 Platte (New World AO)

“Surrender to be Free”

Memorial Stadium, Pawnee Park

64°F, 0mph wind, fog

 

9 PAX: Coleman, Sonic, Einstein, Hootchie, Ground Beef, Stent, DDR, Axe, Slammer

 

QIC: Slammer

 

0700 – WELCOME, BROTHERS! 

F3 – Fitness, Fellowship and Faith

• The Opening Statements
  • F3: Fitness, Fellowship and Faith
  • Mission Statement: It is the mission of F3 to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership
  • Five Core Principles: F3 is free, open to all men, held outdoors, led in rotation, ends with circle of trust
  • Disclaimer: I am not a professional. 
    • Modify as necessary
• Picking up the Six (F3 Credo)
  • Leave no man behind, but leave 

no man where you find him.

 

WARM-A-RAMA

Legs, hurdle, butterfly, arms bis and tries and talk about why you value freedom. 

 

PRE-THANG

Move to the field for Pre thing football kick and run. Circle up for jumping jacks, push up, mountain climbers and then everyone chooses an exercise 2 times around.

 

THE THANG

Bleachers, pushups, chests and run bleachers 2 times Eye of the tiger/AC DC Rock and Roll. Brothers in Arms. Down and outs if time line up and march. 

 

POST THANG

Sit ups, American Hammers.

 

Mosey to the Shovel Flag

 

COT (aka Circle of Trust)

   Name-O-Rama.

   Announcements.

   Prayer Requests.

 

MOLESKINE

Freedom in the USA I am grateful for living in the Greatest Country in the World. My parents taught me this as were fascinating patriots whom were both in WW II. ON a pilgrimage to Italy, we were driving by an American Cemetery full of those from the war from the USA that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the world’s freedom. I ask the guide if we could stop and pay our respects. One Christian fool said we were here to see the Saints not this.  I told them without those souls buried there we would not be able to be on this pilgrimage and also, we would be speaking German. Father and 2 Vietnam Veterans chirped in straight away. It is up to those that know for a fact so many died for the Worlds freedom that we have to share our gratitude for our freedom and the fact with a Capitalist system where all work, we are afforded enough to still be able to help others all over the world and remain free. 

 

Freedom with God - Giving all to God creates deep freedom because it removes the exhausting burden of trying to control your own life and outcomes. Surrendering to a higher power shifts your focus away from societal pressures and self-reliance, replacing anxiety with inner peace and purpose. Here is why trusting God completely can make you feel more free than ever: Release from the Need for Control: Trying to manage every detail of life leads to burnout. By handing control to God, you no longer carry the weight of making everything happen perfectly. Freedom from Fear and Anxiety: When you trust that a loving Creator holds your future, you are freed from the paralyzing fear of the unknown. Release from the Need for Approval: Surrendering means finding your worth in God’s unconditional love rather than constantly trying to please other people or measure up to worldly standards. Freedom from Sin and Guilt: Giving your all to God means leaving behind past mistakes. It allows you to live in grace and receive forgiveness, breaking the chains of bad habits and regret. A Clearer Purpose: Instead of being pulled in a dozen different directions by selfish desires or societal expectations, you align your life with a higher, more fulfilling purpose. 

 

Ball of Man.

End in Prayer. 

Coffeeteria at The Broken Mug. 

 

SYITG,

   Slammer