WHERE STRANGERS BECOME NEIGHBORS

Welcome to the MAC (Ministry Activity Center) – where strangers become neighbors! First Woodway’s unique Sports + Recreation Ministry provides facilities and activities that give people the opportunity to strive for healthy and active living. We desire for all to feel welcome and safe while they connect with their neighbors in our facilities. Check out all of our upcoming events, activities, and facility amenities below, and reach out to our Associate Minister of Recreation, Trevor Jackson, with any questions.

FITNESS ROOM + WALKING TRACK HOURS

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | Closed
Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 am | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

FORMS

Participation Form
Before you come to the MAC, you must fill out this form.

Fitness Classes Form
If you would like to join a class, please fill out this payment form.

Facility Rental Form
Please fill out this form if you would like to rent our MAC facilities.

MAC ACTIVITIES

A time of basketball and prayer for one another
RSVP is required – please email Trevor Jackson.

Mon: 5:45 – 7:45 am | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wed & Fri: 5:45 – 7:45 am

March 14 + 28, April 11 + 25, May 9 + 23  |  7:00 – 9:00 pm

The MAC is excited to introduce a new activity to our ministry: Indoor Volleyball! It will follow a similar structure as our Pray and Play Basketball – “pick-up” volleyball games with times of prayer, Scripture reading, and/or devotionals held before, during, or after games. This is primarily for adults, but the minimum age to play is 13. We will hold Volleyball on the second and fourth Fridays of the month in the Spring (March 14 + 28, April 11 + 25, May 9 + 23), running from 7:00 – 9:00 pm each occurrence. Then in the summer, we will transition to playing every week on Fridays, beginning June 13. Please reach out to Trevor Jackson, Associate Minister of Recreation, at tjackson@firstwoodway.org with any questions.

A time of open play pickleball with devotionals on Mondays and Fridays

Mon: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Tue & Thu: 6:00 – 7:30 am
Fri: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 -11:00 am (Beginner Friendly)

Pilates
Mon & Fri: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Luft

Chair Pilates (FREE)
Mon & Fri: 10:15 – 11:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Luft

Strength + Stretch
Tue & Thu: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Leader: Paula Roberson

Aerobics (FREE)
Wed: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Leader: Bonnie Luft

*Please note, there is a payment process for some of our Fitness Classes. You may visit each class twice for free! Click here to access the fitness class payment form.

A family friendly time in the gym for games
Sat: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

MAC GROUPS

Join René Maciel and other walkers, joggers, and runners on the first and third Saturday of every month at 7:30 am (8:00 am starting in October) in front of the MAC. We meet briefly and then run/walk around 3-4 miles. We run mostly around the church and through the neighborhoods and some access roads. Strollers, kids, and pets on leashes are welcome! Keep up with 84 Runners events on the Facebook Page.

Narrow Road Hiking Club (NRHC) is a group that meets on weekdays, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons to adventure through God’s creation together. We are excited to announce that Jen Martinsen, Adjunct Faculty in HHPR (Health, Human Performance, & Recreation) at Baylor, will be the new leader of this group. You can reach out to Jen with any questions at putty66@mac.com or by phone at (254) 717-2997. Keep in the loop by joining our  Narrow Road Hiking Club Facebook page for updates!

A weekly gathering for prayer and the study of Scripture in the MAC community; please email Trevor Jackson if you have any questions.

Mon: 4:00 – 5:00 pm | MAC Parlor

RESOURCES

Gymnasium
Basketballs, volleyballs, and other equipment is available to be checked out at the Service Desk. Just ask for help and we will get you what you need!

  • Basketball: A full court gym, equipped with six basketball goals – four side goals can be lowered for younger players
  • Volleyball: A full volleyball court, or can be set as two half-courts
  • Locker Rooms: Men’s and women’s locker rooms are available with showers and changing areas

Workout Room
The workout room, on the second floor of the MAC, is open to anyone age 18 years or older. Because of heavy weights and machinery with moving parts, it is unsafe for any children to be in the room.

  • Precor Cardio Equipment: 2 recumbent bikes, 2 treadmills, 2 ellipticals; 1 Concept2 Indoor Rower
  • Precor Strength Stations: Chest press, overhead press, lat pull, seated leg curl, leg extension, leg press, functional strength trainer
  • Free Weights: 3 racks of dumbbells and weighted bars medicine balls, and kettlebells
  • Other: Benches, yoga mats, and more

Walking Track
The second floor provides an indoor walking track, open to the gym floor below.

Outdoor Fields & Playground

  • Just outside the MAC doors is a large playground area with picnic tables, monkey bars, swing sets, see-saws, a fort with slides, and more.
  • Across the parking lot are several play fields for baseball, soccer, and flag football.

Meeting Space

  • The Party Room is an all-purpose room located on the first floor next to the gym. It includes a small kitchen area with an ice machine, refrigerator, sink, oven and stove.
  • The MAC Parlor is a formal room located off the front foyer of the MAC. It features large floor-to-ceiling windows and is lightly furnished.

Can my team reserve the gym?
Yes, however, our available times are limited due to church and school use.  Please contact Trevor Jackson for details.

Can anyone come to the MAC?
Yes. The MAC is open to any and all. On your first visit you will be required to fill out a MAC Participation Form.

Is the Fitness Room open to anyone?
No. You must be 18 years or older to enter into the Fitness Room. Even if those younger are just observing, they still may not enter the Fitness Room.

Are there any age requirements for the MAC?
Yes. For those under the age of 13, a parent must be with them at all times while at the MAC. For those between the ages of 13 and 15, a parent must be with them on their first visit to fill out a waiver and so that we may have a parent phone number in case of emergency. Anyone older than the age of 15, we view as adults. They may fill out a waiver and be on their own at the MAC.

Can I rent out the MAC and/or MAC rooms for special events?
Yes, to rent the MAC for special events, please fill out this form. For ministry events, there should be no fee. For events that are not connected to a ministry, there will be a fee, and you will need to fill out this form. For any and all rental questions, please ask Ashlyn Goranov.

FW FIELDS

In February 2025, we finally broke ground on the FW Fields – a project the church unanimously voted to approve in the summer of 2024. Plans for this outdoor project include pickleball and basketball courts, a walking track, sand volleyball, and an outdoor pavilion. The FW Fields will enrich both our church family and the community. We are continuing to ask for your prayers over the project and celebrate all God is going to do through the ministry that will happen on these fields in the days ahead. We are so excited about this gathering space and the ways it will bless our church family and community.

MEET THE STAFF

TREVOR JACKSON
TREVOR JACKSONAssociate Minister of Recreation