Everyone is welcome at Welcome Lutheran Church
Sports Ministry
Committed to growing athletes of action to develop spiritual leaders in the church and community
Shorinkan Karate
1st grade - Adult
Mondays - Int/Adv Karate 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays - Beginner Karate 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Thursdays - Okinawan Weapons 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Saturdays - Advanced Karate and Weapons
Noon - 3 pm (see Saturday schedule below)
Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate is an Okinawan martial art form that has been proven as a viable personal self defense system for over 600 years. Focus is placed on direct movements to evade and counter attacks. The techniques are done with graceful and yet powerful movements while developing posture, coordination, and attention to detail. This class is offered FREE of charge.
Contact: doublevngsus@hotmail.com
2026 Saturday Advanced Karate/Weapons 12-3pm:
Unless otherwise noted, classes are in the main Fellowship Hall
Jan 31
Feb no classes
Mar 14 - Education Building
Apr 11 & 25
May 16
Jun 13 & 27
July 25
Aug 8 & 22
Sept 12 & 26
Oct 10 & 24
November 14 or 21
Dec 5 & 19
Jiu-Jitsu
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
All karate students complete one year of self defense in the form of Jiu-Jitsu before beginning the karate program. Jiu-Jitsu focuses on how to defend yourself if someone takes you down to the ground. This system adheres to the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger opponent by using leverage to apply joint-locks and chokeholds in order to restrain and/or defeat them. This class is offered FREE of charge.
Faithfully Fit - Chair Flow
Graceful Movement for Seniors
11:00 am - Noon (see Saturday schedule below)
DESIGNED FOR SENIORS - OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
Deborah Douglas is a certified fitness instructor in multiple systems. She joins us from LifeArtsTX.com. There is no charge for the classes however donations are encouraged.
This class is designed to clear your mind, build strength, and improve your balance — all from your chair! Both seated and standing options will be explored.
Contact: yogamixstudio@gmail.com
2026 Saturday Chair Flow for Seniors 11am-Noon:
Unless otherwise noted, classes are in the main Fellowship Hall
Jan 31
Feb no classes
Mar 14 - Education Building
Apr 11 & 25
May 16
Jun 13 & 27
July 25
Aug 8 & 22
Sept 12 & 26
Oct 10 & 24
November 14 or 21
Dec 5 & 19
Stay S.A.F.E. Self Defense
Seminars available upon request. Contact: doublevngsus@hotmail.com
Stay S.A.F.E. Self Defense is based on practical, yet simple applications that you can learn in a few hours. The techniques are based on instinctive responses that allow you to act realistically and confidently in a threatening situation. This is a great seminar for those embarking on high school and college and for families to take as a whole. These seminars are offered at at low rate.
Youth Rodeo
We sponsor a Youth Rodeo team! For information contact Janie Dierking. Our hope is to help our youth bring Christ to the arena.
Volleyball Court
So where do you fit into all of this? Get moving. Do something for yourself for a change. Meet with some walkers at the park. Attend one of our classes. Take a few swings in the batting cage or use the volleyball court and then again, get moving. Take care of you and your Temple of the Holy Spirit.
We are here as a ministry to the young and the young at heart. Everyone here could stand to be in better shape. You dedicate your lives to your families and to your church but neglect the body which is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. So why not join us in bettering ourselves for Christ.
We are here for you. Almost all of our ministries are free of charge and require only your dedication and attendance. And our ministries are open to everyone in the community, not just church members so invite a friend along. It'll be even more fun that way.
Get moving ... and Be Blessed.
Angela Sutton
