Recreation Ministry
The Family that plays together, stays together.
Arts and Crafts • Basketball • Faith & Fitness Activities • Golf • Gym For Him • Other Sports • Race for the Cure • Contact Us
The Immanuel family knows how to play together! We have a great lineup of activities to give you both a physical and a spiritual workout. From lunchtime pick-up basketball to ceramics, there’s something for everyone. To learn more about our recreation facilities and programs, call Phil Spigner at 376-8752.
Immanuel Recreation Ministry Hours of Operation
| Monday |
6:00am - 9:00pm |
| Tuesday |
6:00am - 9:00pm |
| Wednesday |
6:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday Evening - F & F |
6:15pm - 9:00pm |
| Wednesday Evening - Gym |
7:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Thursday |
6:00am - 9:00pm |
| Friday |
6:00am - 9:00pm |
| Saturday |
8:00am – 2:00pm |
| Sunday |
closed |
The Rec Center will be closed September 3rd through 6th for Labor Day Weekend.
Recreation Ministry Classes
Open to IBC members and prospective members, “Faith and Fitness” is a one-time informational class that provides an overview of the recreation center ministry and facilities.
Attendees will take a tour of the Faith and Fitness Room and receive a card which grants access into the Faith and Fitness Room located on the Mezzanine level.
Faith and Fitness Room Cost
| |
Per Month |
6 Months |
1 Year |
| 1 Person |
$15.00 |
$75.00 |
$150.00 |
| Family |
$25.00 |
$125.00 |
$250.00 |
| Senior Adult (55+) |
$12.00 |
$60.00 |
$100.00 |
| Senior Adult Couple |
$20.00 |
$100.00 |
$200.00 |
Birthday Parties
Need a great place to host your next birthday bash? Birthday kids can have a great time here at the Family Recreation Center. It is Easy, Convenient, and best of all, it is FREE. Birthday kids can have access to our playroom, game room, basketball and recquetball courts. To make it even more convienient, you can set up and decorate in our youth area -- Top's Cafe. Call to make your reservations today. (Available to IBC members and prospects only.)
Arts and Crafts
Immanuel Prayer Shawl Ministry
As a special outreach to our members struggling with serious illness, this group knits prayer shawls to give as a tangible reminder of the warmth, love and concern our church family has for the recipient. This group is open to all knitters, regardless their level of skill and we can even teach you how to knit. Members can knit at home and at fellowship meetings on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Room M100 (Mezzanine Level), and are asked to bring their own needles (size 13 or 15).
For more information, call Barbara Wood at 225-2108.
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Scrapbook Club
The following are the next meeting nights:
September 10th and October 8th in Horne Hall
The Scrapbook Club meets the second Friday night of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight in Horne Hall (South Entrance). Everyone is responsible for their own food and supplies. Bring your craft project and get started.
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Basketball
Pickup Basketball
Looking for a great opportunity to invite men from your office to enjoy fellowship and exercise? Head over to the recreation center at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for a game of pickup basketball on the main court.
Men's 4 on 4
Sign up coming soon for Men's 4 on 4. Play will be on Thursday nights in October beginning with pick-up games on the 7th and continue until November 18th.
Children's Basketball Leagues
Registration is open now! Our children's basketball leagues are for boys and girls in K through 5th grades. These leagues are designed for kids to learn the game, build Christian values, develop skills, and to mold a positive self-image.
Kindergarten Participants MUST be 5 years old by September 1, 2010
The cost is $65.00 per child. The deadline for registration is October 6th, after the deadline the cost will be $70.00.
Evaluations will start the week of October 18th. Team practices will begin the week of November 15th, with no practice the week of November 22nd and will resume on the week of November 29th. The first games will be December 4th, 11th, & 18th and January 8th, 15th, & 22nd.
Team Picture day will December 11th - must arrive 30 minutes before your game time for team pictures. Trophy Day will be January 22nd.
EVALUATION SCHEDULE - **Must be present for BOTH evaluations - 1st is Individual - 2nd is Team Evaluation
Kindergarten Boys Thursday, October 28th at 5:30 PM
1st Grade Boys Thursday, October 28th at 6:30 PM
**2nd Grade Boys: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 PM AND Monday, October 25th at 5:30 PM
**3rd Grade Boys: Monday, October 18th at 6:30 PM AND Monday, October 25th at 6:30 PM
**4th & 5th Grade Boys: Monday, October 18th at 7:30 PM AND Monday, October 25th at 7:30 PM
**K - 2nd Grade Girls: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 PM AND Tuesday, October 26th at 5:30 PM
**3rd - 5th Grade Girls: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:30 PM AND Tuesday, October 26th at 6:30 PM
Click on Link Below to print out a registration card to mail in with your payment or you may bring it by the Recreation Office.
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InterAction
An outreach to the youth of our community.
This is a great time to meet new friends and fellowship. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Tops Café & IBC Gym. A meal is provided.
Next Dates: September 19th and October 3rd
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Faith & Fitness Activities
Weight Loss
Need Help With A Weight Program? Let Us Help! We can set you up with a personalized program and get you started on the right path. Brian Spigner is now a certified Personal Trainer, and is available to set up fitness programs for members of the Faith & Fitness program.
Follow the Leader
A fitness program that will motivate the participant by providing goals and meeting their needs both spiritually and physically through following the footsteps of the Apostle Paul during his first missionary journey
Boot Camp and Circuit Training with Barbara Bowman
Bored with traditional work outs? Then come to boot camp. it's only as hard as you make it. In this a co-ed program, participants will perform a variet of body weight calistenics and calorie/fat burning cardiovascular workouts that will help tone and strengthen muscles. Circuit Training will provide a variety of activities for Ladies.
Each Session is for 4 weeks. Cost is $25.00 for the weeks. (twice a week for 4 weeks for $25.00 - BEST FITNESS DEAL IN TOWN). You can do once a week, you can start in the middle of a session. You decide. Give Barbara a call today to sign up at 501-416-1897 or call the Recreation Center office at 376-8752. barbara_bowman@comcast.net
Boot Camp - CLASSES BEGIN August 17th
Tues & Thurs 5:00 - 5:45pm and 6:00 - 6:45pm
Silver Star Fitness Classes Begin September 8th
Silver Star fitness is for senior adults over 65 years old but anyone with a desire to improve their overall health and fitness are welcomed.
This is a low to no impact cardio program to improve strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. This co-ed group format provides encouragement and support. Silver Star's offers something for everyone, regardless of fitness level, and can help improve overall strength and flexibility - helping you stay healthy and independent. Mondays and Wednesdays 9 to 9:45 am. Cost is $25.00 per 4 week session.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th AT 9:00AM IN THE RECREATION CENTER.
ZUMBA Fitness with Jennifer Clinehens 
A high energy cardio class that will be modified, and open to ALL ages. Zumba will incorporate both interval and resistance training during workouts. Each class will have a devotional thought and will last an hour. Cost is $25.00 per 4 week session. For Additional Questions, please contact Jennifer Clinehens at 501-851-7208.
CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
Monday class: 10:15 am Thursday: 9:30 am
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Golf
Golfers of all ages will enjoy church-wide tournament play, scheduled throughout the year. For more information, contact Phil Spigner at 376-8752 or phil.spigner@ibclr.org
Churchwide Golf Tournament, Friday, September 10th
Long Hills Golf Course, 4 person scramble, Cost is $30.00, 1 pm shotgun
There will be 2 flights 1) Up to 59 Years old 2) 60 Years and older
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Gym For Him
Join this fun gymnastics program for children.
We flip out over gymnastics at Immanuel! Coach Lorie Kimes has put together an outstanding program for boys and girls ages 3-12 that blends skills training with an awareness of how to glorify God through discipline and exercise.
If you feel led to help out with this ministry, please contact Lorie at 501-748-3718.
2010 Fall Registration is closed. If you need assistance please call Lorie.
There will be no classes September 6th - Labor Day
$250.00 Pays in Full for the 12 week session. $300.00 for 1 1/2 hr Advanced Class - 2 classes a week $400.00.
There will be a $25.00 late fee added after August 15th.
Registration Form - images/File/GymForHimREG.pdf
Drop Slip - images/File/GymForHimDROP%20SLIP.pdf
Policies - images/File/Gym%20for%20Him%20Policies.pdf
For more information on the Gym For Him program, please Lorie Kimes at 748-3718.
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Other Sports
Pickup Walleyball
Looking for a great opportunity to fellowship and exercise? Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm you can come and catch a game of Walleyball.
Volleyball League
Thursdays nights in September beginning September 2nd through September 30th. 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Sign up now.
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Race for the Cure
Immanuel Baptist Church
Praying for the Cure
Immanuel Baptist Church will be forming a 2010 Susan G. Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure Team. We usually have over 45 participate in our team effort for the past 4 years.
Once again we will be handing out our Pink "Praying for the Cure" bracelets. Our shirts will be designed by Immanuel member, Laura Bennett.
We will keep you posted on the race as we get closer to events. For more information, you can go to KomenArkansas.org
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Contact Us
For information about any Recreation activity here at Immanuel Baptist Church you may contact the following people:
Phil Spigner at 748-3321 phil.spigner@ibclr.org
Brian Spigner at 748-3742 brian.spigner@ibclr.org
Patience Holt at 376-8752 patience.holt@ibclr.org
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