Have you ever been in a church service where the pastor was just dogging people who do drugs, smoke or drink alcohol?  I know I sure have.  And the funny thing was that the pastor was HUGE!  I'm talking FAT!  I also know that church people are really good about creating a sin meter.  In other words, place more emphasis on one sin than another.  Especially those they feel they're not involved in.  Easy to point the finger at people who take drugs, but can't see the fat hanging over our belts.  Wonder why that is?

At 5 Point our vision is to reach & teach people.  Reach them with the love of Jesus and teach them to love like Jesus.  I believe it is our responsibility to teach our people that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and God looks at how we take care of or temples very seriously.

Allow me to point out something most people don't know.  More people die from weight issues than alcohol and drugs combined.  Question of the day, should Christians honor God with their bodies when it comes to food?  Look at what God has to say about this:

1 Corinthians 6:20
You bought at a price, therefore honor God with your body.

1 Corinthians 3:17
If anyone destroys God's temple God will destroy him; for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple.


Due to this, we are about to begin a Biblically based weight lost program at 5 Point.  We'll begin the Sunday after next (October 5) at 5:00 pm.  It will be a time of encouraging each other to eat healthy and exercise.  We'll divide the men and women during the sessions and encourage everyone to find an accountable partner for those times we struggle. 
We already have close to 70 people signed up.  I believe, together, we can begin to see those sinful pounds drop.  I know the holidays are coming, can't think of a better time to get started.

Hope to see you there!