Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Beatitudes. It is currently being used in thousands of churches nationwide and internationally. Celebrate Recovery Hagerstown is a ministry of Celebration Ministries. The leadership team is comprised of individuals and members from several different churches and ministries from the Tri-State Area.
We meet 7-9 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 15 Randolph Ave. Hagerstown, MD.
There is no need to pre-register...just come as you are.
Enter from the main parking lot which is accessible off of Randolph Ave behind the church. Do not attempt to enter through the Potomac Street or Randolph Ave entrance. If you drive, there is plenty of lighted parking spaces and easy access to where we will be meeting. If you walk, please come around the building to the rear entrance. Look for the Celebrate Recovery Signs.
For more information call Kathy at 301-491-6956
Celebrate Recovery was written by Pastors Rick Warren and John Baker. The purposes of Celebrate Recovery are to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. This experience allows us to "be changed". We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God's grace in solving our life problems.
By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy, and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others.
You may be thinking that recovery is just for those with alcohol or drug problems. Only about one-third of the people attending Celebrate Recovery are dealing with chemical dependencies. As Pastor Rick Warren says, “We all have sinned, we’ve all fallen short, we’ve all been hurt, and we’ve all hurt others. Everybody needs recovery.” All of life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups are addressed through this one curriculum. A hurt, habit, or hang-up is something that hinders your walk with God. Healing is available through applying the principles of a Bible based recovery process to our lives.
CHRACTERISTICS OF GROUPS
Celebrate Recovery meets two times a week. The Large Group and Open Share Groups meet one time a week on Friday Evenings, 52 weeks a year and Step Study groups meet another time of the week until completion of the participant guides which is typically nine to twelve months.
HOW IT WORKS
In order to gain the full benefit of Celebrate Recovery, participants are encouraged to attend Large Group, Open Share Groups and Celebration Café on Friday nights and participate in a Step Study group on another night or day of the week. In Large Group we hear teachings on the 8 principles and the 12 Christ-Centered Steps and personal testimonies of changed lives. Open Share groups provide recovery specific issues and solutions while step study groups provide an opportunity to thoroughly work the steps in a group setting rather than alone.
Celebrate Recovery Open Share Groups CAN:
Celebrate Recovery Open Share Groups Will NOT:
SMALL GROUP GUIDELINES
These guidelines are designed to provide a safe and productive meeting for everyone in both Open Share Groups and Step Study Groups. Everyone must honor these guidelines throughout the meetings.