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FIRST PLACE

December message from First Place:

We have had a great session.  Together we have lost over 60 pounds.  Of course, as always, this is just a side benefit as the real benefit comes from the group bible study.  We will begin our winder session on Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.  If you desire the discipline and support of a group Bible study and increased knowledge about healthy eating come join us for the thirteen week session.  We are open to men and women in the community so be sure and tell all of your friends.  Historically this is our best attended session because of New Years resolutions.  If you have any questions contact Sally Crowe, Sandy Jenkins or the church office.  Hope to see you January 8, 2009!

 

Discover a new way to healthy living.  Join us for the next First Place class in the Fellowship Hall.  Orientation/registration meeting will be held Thursday, January 8th from 6:30-8:00 pm.  Meeting in weekly support groups, the members of First Place 4 Health follow a 12 week curriculum that is centered around achieving balance in four essential areas of their lives:  emotional, spiritual, mental and physical.  First Place encourages members to adopt practical disciplines in all four areas.  First Place helps members learn how to be victorious over past eating patterns and how to commit their minds and, ultimately, their bodies to God.  Prayerfully consider joining our group this session.  Our sessions are open to all men and women in the community, repeaters and new members, who desire to participate in a faith-based weight loss program.  Join us on September 4th for more information.  For questions contact Sally Crowe or Sandy Jenkins.

 

First Place will meet every Thursday.  The meetings are open to men and women over 18 in the community; repeaters and new members alike.  Call Sandy Jenkins or Sally Crowe with questions.  Come join us to learn more about the program and decide about commitment.  

For over four years, there has been a First Place class at Mossy Creek.  First Place is a Christ -centered weight loss program that stresses growth in four areas:  spiritual, mental, emotional and physical.  We have weekly meetings with a group of about 20 for a period of thirteen weeks.  During a calendar year we have at least three sessions.  We meet Thursday's from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The core of First Place is daily Bible study and prayer.  Our theme verse is Matthew 6:33:  "But seek ye first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."  We encourage each other on this journey to place God first in our lives.  Many of us never miss a session because we have gained so much more than weight loss - a closer relationship with God and a wonderful support group.

First Place is open to all men and women over eighteen in the community who truly desire to place God first in their lives.  Our diet program "Live-It" is based on the American Diabetic low fat, low added sugar diet.  If you have questions, call Sally Crowe or Sandy Jenkins.  Groups begin in January, April and September.

For additional program information, consult the official First Place web site at www.firstplace.org.

First Place
Featured Monthly Recipe

Carb-Counter Orange Dream Cheesecake

1 Honey Maid Honey Graham, crushed

2/3 cup boiling water

1 pkg. (.3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin, lime is good too

1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping

SPRINKLE crumbs onto bottom of 8 or 9 inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.
ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved.  Cool 5 min.; pour into blender.  Add cheeses; blend well.  Return to bowl.  Gently stir in COOL WHIP; pour into springform pan.  Smooth top.
REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until set.  Loosen cheesecake from side of pan before removing rim.

DIET EXCHANGE:  1/2 starch, 1 meat (L), 1/2 fat

 

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