FIRST PLACE
A Ministry of Discipleship
First Place is a Christ-centered health program emphasizing Bible study, scripture memory, prayer, and exercise, all while following a healthy eating plan. The program is designed to help participants focus on giving Christ first place in every aspect of life.
First Place is designed for men and women of all ages who desire to lose weight and/or develop healthy eating and cooking habits, as well as for those who wish to avoid weight-related health problems. Through First Place, members learn the keys to maintaining their weight loss for a lifetime.
Bringing God to People and People to God is the mission of Sandia Baptist Church. One of the many tools Sandia uses to help people know God better is through the discipleship ministry of First Place.
Giving Christ First Place in every part of your life is essential - the Emotional, Spiritual, Physical, and Mental. How do we do that? And, is it even important?
Our tendency is to divide up our lives and give certain parts to Christ...and decide that we can handle the other parts very well, thank you! We pray for God's guidance in our actions and plans, but too often we fail to pray about or give Christ control of our eating, exercise, and other things we consider not too important to Him.
First Place began at Sandia in February 1996. We had 6 people meeting at that first home Bible study. We now have 3 thirteen week sessions each year. The total net weight loss--2,870.5 pounds! This weight loss is important to the health of those who committed to follow the First Place program; more important is the time spent in reading and studying God's word. Also, the time spent in prayer and growing to be more like Jesus emphasizes the Spiritual part of our lives.
To participate in First Place, one needs to attend an orientation.
Class Schedule:
Sundays at 4:30 PM*
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM*
Saturdays at 7:30 AM
* Childcare is available for these classes
For more information, call Beth Riggins at 299-7778.