Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a CHRIST-centered 12 step recovery program.

Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find fellowship and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. CR is a biblical and balanced program to help us overcome all of the "Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits" that weigh us down and interfere in our relationships with each other and the Lord. Unlike other 12-step programs, CR is based on the actual time tested words of Jesus Christ rather than psychological theory.

The purpose of the Celebrate Recovery ministry here at Hickory Ridge Community Church is to Teach, Testify, and Talk about God’s healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps based on the 8 Recovery Principles found in the Beatitudes. This experience allows us to “be changed.” and heal. We open the door to lasting recovery by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another.

Celebrate Recovery Started at Saddleback Church in California in 1991. It was founded by John Baker and Pastor Rick Warren who wrote “The Purpose Driven Life” which sold over 50 million copies. CR is now in over 35,000 churches worldwide and over five million people have completed step study. Eighty-five percent of the people who go through the program stay with the church, and nearly half serve as church volunteers! Approximately two-thirds of the participants are in recovery for something other than drugs or alcohol. What are you waiting for?
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Celebrate Recovery is for ANYONE who struggles with issues in life.

We call those issues HURTS, HANG-UPS, and HABITS.

A HURT is an emotional reaction to another person's behavior or to a disturbing situation.
A HANG-UP is a negative mental attitude that is used to cope with people or adversity.
A HABIT is an addiction to something or someone.

“Because of sin we have all hurt ourselves, we have hurt other people, and others have hurt us. This means each of us needs repentance and recovery in order to live our lives the way God intended.” — Pastor Rick Warren, Saddleback Church

Celebrate Recovery helps people heal from:

Sunday Night Schedule:

5 pm
Fellowship Meal
Coffee and Snacks

6 pm
Large Group Celebration
Music, Worship,
& Lesson or Testimony

7 pm
Men's and Women's
Open Share Groups meet, Discuss the Lesson, Testimony, or
Concerns, Issues, and
Victories in Recovery

Immediately following the Large Group Celebration we break out into small groups. Open Share Group meetings are a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings with others who are also struggling with similar issues on their journey to recovery. These groups are gender specific (men meet with men, women meet with women), confidentiality and anonymity are essential. Open share groups are an ideal place to find support from others, give support to others, and work together to find healing.

What else does Celebrate Recovery offer?

CHILD CARE FOR
CR PARTICIPANTS

FREE Child care is available while you attend CR Meetings

CR RESOURCES TABLE

Issue Pamphlets
CR Bibles
Step Study Guides
CR Books, Stickers, Gear etc.

STEP STUDY
GROUPS

Step Study small group is for those who are ready to delve deeper into their past and the choices they have made. This is where participants will see real, lasting changes start to happen. Step studies take place different times and nights of the week.

ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS and SPONSORS

Accountability partners are like team members who listen to you and encourage you. Sponsors are like Coaches who have overcome challenges in life and help others achieve success.