Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program based on the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ.
WE ARE a safe place to share. A refuge, a place of belonging, to care for others and to be cared for, where respect is given to each member, and confidentiality is required. A place to learn, grow, and become strong again, where you can remove your masks. Celebrate Recovery is also a place for healthy challenges, healthy risks, and a possible turning point in your life.
WE ARE NOT a place for: selfish control, therapy, secrets, dating relationships, being rescued by others, perfection, a long-term commitment, judging others,
or getting a "quick fix."
Join us Friday Nights!
Celebrate Recovery continues to meet every Friday night in Room 214/216. Please follow the signs to the back of the church and use the South Entrance. Celebrate Recovery carries a message of hope and freedom from hurts, hang-ups and habits—this freedom can only come from a relationship with Christ. There is no cost to attend, and visitors are always welcome.
6 pm | Free dinner on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month: 6-7 pm in the Dining Room
7 pm | Large group meeting: This is a time for worshiping together and hearing encouraging words from others.
8 pm | Small groups: Following Large Group these small groups offer a confidential place for healthy discussions. There are groups for both men and women (see below).
9 pm | Crosstalk Café: Stick around for a time of fellowship after our meetings are over.
Small Groups
There are open-share small groups for men and women.
Women’s Open-Share Small Groups
Recovery from: addictions, codependency, eating disorders, adult children of family dysfunction, depression and anxiety, and abuse (physical, sexual, and emotional).
Men’s Open-Share Small Groups
Recovery from addiction, anger, depression and anxiety, and sexual addiction.
Step Studies
A Step Study is a personal journey through each of the 12 steps of CR in a confidential group led by a facilitator that has completed a study. We have groups for both men and women that meet at EFCCL during the week.
Women’s Step Study: Mondays at 6:30 pm in the Library
Men’s Step Study: Saturdays at 9:00 am in Room 215
WOMEN: call Josette (847-533-9231) with any questions.
MEN: call Dave (847-749-9659) with questions.
Recovery Principles
The following recovery principles are based on the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ, as found in the Bible in the book of Matthew, chapter 5.
Realize I'm not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing, and my life is unmanageable.
Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.
Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ's care and control.
Openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to someone I trust.
Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects.
Evaluate my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I've done to others, when possible, except when to do so would harm others.
Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer, in order to know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will.
Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by example and by my words.
Want to know more about Celebrate Recovery? Watch the video to learn more.
Friday Night Kids:
Friday Night Kids is a free opportunity on Friday nights from 7-9 pm for parents to connect and get a night out, while their kids are under the watchful eye of trusted leaders.
Friday Night Kids is open to all kids of parents who attend CR. Meets the same time as CR does, 7-9 pm on select Fridays. CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR AVAILABLE DATES.
Questions?
We will be happy to answer any questions you might have:
Dave and Josette Bryan | CR Ministry Leaders
847-749-9659 | Email them here
Tim Bruns | Pastor of Adult and Care Ministries
815-459-1095 x329 | tbruns@efccl.org