Hello, my name is Nick and I’m a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with pride and anger.
LAST WEEK:
I’m pretty sure we could’ve renamed Celebrate Recovery to Cryfest 2013 last week! Joe’s story hit home for me in so many different ways. It was as if he was sharing MY story from the stage! God is so good! I absolutely LOVED hearing him share about his past and recent struggles with addiction, how real and vulnerable he was. It’s not often a MAN will allow you into his life like that. And then, as if the night couldn’t get any better, he shared how he found victory in Christ and the program of Celebrate Recovery. Can’t say with 100% certainty, but I think I shouted, “YES!” at one point.
Then we capped off the night with the 10:10p opening day showing of Home Run. Such a FANTASTIC film! I might be biased, but I’m also very critical. I love Celebrate Recovery, but I don’t like a bad movie. Home Run tells one of the BEST stories I’ve ever seen in a movie…it’s real life…it’s my every Tuesday night (Step Study) and Friday night (Celebrate Recovery)…it’s MY life (struggling with alcohol, failing to be a dad, running away from past hurts). If you missed it, go see it. Even the credits made me cry.
THIS WEEK:
Inventory! Lamentations 3:40 says, “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” What does that mean? Why would I even WANT to do that? I have no problem helping other people through their problems (typically pointing out the areas they don’t see), but working on ME…no thanks! But read that last little bit of the verse, “and let us return to the Lord.” Sometimes, maybe even most times, I need to get over myself so I can find my way back to God. I wander. I stray. I follow my own plans and endure the pain from those plans…sometimes causing others pain along the way. This week at Celebrate Recovery we learn what it takes to get honest and live FREE! You do not want to miss this!
NEWS & UPDATES:
Here are 2 things I want to share with you…
#1 Home Run—Big BIG thanks to our CR leaders! Y’all made the release of Home Run, here in Martinsburg, WV, a SUCCESS! What is success? People were able to experience the hope and freedom offered at Celebrate Recovery in a MOVIE! That’s awesome! Here’s some MORE good news: it’s STILL at Regal Martinsburg Stadium 10! If you haven’t been able to see it, seriously, grab someone and go see it. Make it worthwhile and take someone who’s not interested in church or possibly has a skewed view of “recovery.”
#2 Step Study Leader Training—Thursday, April 25, from 6-8:30p at New Life Church (4102 Tabler Station Road, Inwood, WV 25428), I’ll be hosting a training session on how to lead a Step Study. Step Studies are the HEART of the Celebrate Recovery program and by completing this training YOU can lead one! This is your opportunity to made a difference in the community! Get answers to all the HOW’s and WHY’s. I’ll be starting promptly at 6p, please arrive prepared to get right to it!
THE END:
Join me and continue praying God raises up leaders for Celebration Station (PreK5-5th).
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