BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:**THIS IS FREE RECOVERY PROGRAM OPEN TO ANYONE 18 AND OLDER** \nOur churches and communities are filled with \; people who are str uggling with hurts\, habits and hang-ups. \; Celebrate Recovery is a program to help those struggling with these hurts\, habits and \; h ang-ups by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through a \ ; \; recovery process.\nThe purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to fell owship and celebrate God&rsquo\;s healing power in our lives through the &ldquo\;8 Recovery Principles.&rdquo\; This experience allows us to &ld quo\;be changed.&rdquo\; \; By working and applying these Biblical p rinciples\, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addict ive\, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace \, serenity\, joy\, and most importantly\, a stronger personal relations hip with Christ and others.\nCelebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered 12- step program that recognizes Jesus Christ as our Higher Power. We recogn ize that the 12-steps are biblical\; that they provide the framework for our daily walk with God and that they are a necessary part of His resur rection and ongoing healing of our lives. \;\nThis happens at Celebr ate Recovery because it is a safe place.\nIt is safe because:\nYou are i n control of how much you participate .You are welcome to come and go an d not say anything.\n\nNo one &ldquo\;fixes&rdquo\; or judges.\nNo one & ldquo\;shoulds&rdquo\; on you.\nYou find answers from God&mdash\;-and de pend on Him.\nYour life becomes re-centered on Christ.\nYou are encourag ed by the openness and vulnerability of fellow strugglers.\nYou are allo wed to &ldquo\;take off your mask&rdquo\; and \; be real and honest. \nYou are in a &ldquo\;Room of Grace&rdquo\; surrounded by fellowship an d love.\nWe follow these guidelines in all of our group meetings: \n \nYour sharing is focused on your own thoughts and feelings and is limit ed to 3 &ndash\; 5 minutes.\nThere is no cross talk. Cross talk is when two individuals engage in dialogue to the exclusion of others.\nEach per son is free to express feelings without interruption.\nWe are here to su pport one another. We will not attempt to &ldquo\;fix&rdquo\; another.\n Anonymity and confidentiality are essential requirements.\nWhat is share d in the group stays in the group.\nOffensive language has no place in a Christ- centered group.\n\n\n\nThings We Are Not:\n\nA place for selfis h control.\nTherapy.\nA place for secrets.\nA place to look for dating r elationships.\nA place to rescue or be rescued by others.\nA place for p erfection.\nA long-term commitment.\nA place to judge others.\nA quick f ix.\n\nCelebrate Recover meets every Tuesday 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm URL:http://snellville.patch.com/events/celebrate-recovery-annistown-road- baptist-church SUMMARY:Celebrate Recovery @ Annistown Road Baptist Church LOCATION:Annistown Road Baptist Church: 4554 Annistown Rd\, Snellville\, GA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR