Sunday Morning Boot Camp Keeps Church and Community Kicking
Every Sunday morning from 8 to 9 a.m., Jordan Noel runs a boot camp at Hoxton Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. Between 15 and 25 people in all age groups gather in beginner, intermediate, and senior classes. The program includes an opening prayer and warm up followed by strength and endurance training, cardio, flexibility, balance, anaerobic exercises and cool-down stretches. After a closing prayer, anyone interested can stay another hour for recreational boxing instruction.
Jordan knows what he’s doing. He came to Australia from Papua New Guinea (PNG) under the sponsorship of Australian Sports Combat in kickboxing and boxing. He was brought up as a Seventh-day Adventist. However, when he first came to Australia, his promoter had scheduled five fights on the Sabbath.
Jordan’s heart was heavy, and his mind was not in a good place knowing he was not upholding God’s Fourth Commandment. He decided to quit. The promoter was very angry and threatened to have Jordan sent back to PNG. But his new church family loved him and wanted him to stay. They prayed, and God has answered. For two years, Jordan has heard nothing more from the promoter.
He is currently studying Certificate III and IV personal training, and he’s praying for an extension of his visa and for permanent residency. Meanwhile, he continues to teach the weekly boot camp, believing that God has led him to promote health through exercise.
If you and your family are in the area, join us at Jordan’s boot camp on Sunday mornings. This program is free of charge.
