I am a truly thankful person for the First Place program. As a pastor’s wife who had stayed at the 200-pound (and over) mark for seven years, I can now say that I am 135 pounds, a size 8, and I have maintained that for a year and a half.
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Virtual Group ~ Moore and Wournell~ Thursday Evening
Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Central Time Bible Study: Motivated to Wellness Start Date: October 8, 2026 Session Length: …
Virtual Group ~ Tiger~Thursday Morning
Thursdays, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Central Time Bible Study: Beyond Free Start Date: October 1, 2026 Session Length: Twelve Weeks …
Virtual Group ~ Leggett, Arnold, and Johnson ~Thursday evening
Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Central Time Study: Living the Lessons of Jesus Start Date: October 8, 2026 Session …
Virtual Group ~ Lewis ~ Wednesday Mid-Day
Wednesdays, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Central Time Bible Study: Balanced Living Start Date: September 9, 2026 Session Length: Twelve …
Virtual Group ~ Andrews ~ Wednesday Evening
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:45 PM Central Time Bible Study: Living the Lessons of Jesus Start Date: September 16, 2026 Session …
Virtual Group ~ Beth Thompson ~ Wednesday Evening
Wednesdays, 7:00PM to 8:15PM Central Time Bible Study: Walk in Wisdom Start Date: September 16, 2026 Session Length: Nine Weeks Leader: …
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I persisted because First Place 4 Health made sense scientifically, emotionally, and spiritually. Logic coupled with caring support and accountability brought me to the day the scale registered forty pounds gone forever.
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