Celebrate Recovery

Menchville Baptist Church (Use Entrance C into the church building.)

248 Menchville Rd.

(Across from Menchville High School)

Newport News, Va 23602

757- 877-4532

Dpost757@verizon.net

When:

Every Friday night from 7 to 9 pm, even if Christmas falls on a Friday we will be there. Hurts, habits, and hang-ups don't take a holiday.

To get started - just show up.

What is Celebrate Recovery?

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered and Bible-based 12 Step Recovery Program. The purpose is to focus on God's healing power through fellowship with others. By working the 12 Steps and the 8 Beatitude Principles, issue groups open up, share experiences, and explore hope. In this way, we become willing to accept God's grace in solving our problems.

Who Needs Celebrate Recovery?

Anyone can participate in Celebrate Recovery:
· Anyone ready to start a new life · The churched and the un-churched
· Men and women · The addicted and their families
· The guilty, sad, or compulsive · Anyone in need of recovery

How does CR work?

This tried and proven recovery system uses the traditional methods of issue groups, sponsors, accountability partners, and special occasions to build recovery for those struggling with addictive habits, codependency, childhood hurts, and other life experiences that affect our peace. In Celebrate Recovery groups, the walking wounded study, pray, share, and take the steps necessary to experience a better life.

Is It a Safe Place?

· share, find refuge, belong · give and receive caring
· practice respect · be assured of confidentiality and anonymity
· take off your mask · find an accountability partner
· locate other recovery meetings · grow strong again
· learn vital life lessons · dare to take healthy risks
· get referral to counselors · decide to change your life
The issue group is not a place where you can practice selfish control of others, get therapy, keep secrets, look for dating partners, judge others, or find a quick fix.

Who Leads It?

Celebrate Recovery is conducted by Christians who have been through 12-step recovery themselves. They understand.
Many have been dealt tragic blows in their lives. Our choices cause painful and lingering consequences, leading to guilt, remorse, grief, and shame. These individuals can truly understand and lead others.