It's the first meeting of church fitness group Body Building God's Way, and God is working against them. A light winter storm has fallen over Philadelphia, and residents of West Oak Lane can't be bothered to attend the Saturday morning information session. The meeting appears to be a failure, but within the red velvet-washed Christ Center Church of God, smiles and roaring laughter abound. So only four people have shown up -- the meeting can be rescheduled. The motivation of the participants is low at this starting point, but motivation can be improved throughout the course of the program. Program leader Nisha Botchwey has nothing but faith in her fellow church members.
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Program leader Nisha Botchwey guides participant Desma Johnson.
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Botchwey passes out program flyers.
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Body Building God's Way participants Johnson and Serena Vaughn.
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Participants discuss the program.
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Group prayer after meeting.
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