Addictions

Learn:

• Learn about Celebrate Recovery online at celebraterecovery.com
• Read “Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions” by Dr. Gerald G. May Buy
• Read “Freedom from Addiction: Breaking the Bondage of Addiction and Finding Freedom in Christ” by Neil T. Anderson Buy
• Talk with Bethel members who are actively attending Celebrate Recovery
• Explore topics on www.barna.org related to current trends in the church concerning various types of addictions, including overeating, stress, worry, sexual sin, anger, depression, etc.

Pray:

• Pray that Bethel members will feel led to be God’s hands and feet in volunteering to help with Celebrate Recovery
• Pray that God would raise up leaders from Bethel to share God’s work in their life related to addiction recovery
• Pray that more Christians will seek help for their struggles
• Pray for transparency and authenticity as believers come together and address needs in our church body related to addictions
• Pray that Grow Group Leaders will grow in their knowledge and understanding of addictions in order to help members in their group who might be battling addiction
• Pray God would open the door for meaningful partnerships and life-changing strategies to help those struggling with addictions

Do:

• Visit a Celebrate Recovery program in the Tri-Cities and learn more about their ministry
• The Bridge
• Central United Protestant
• Faith Assembly
• South Hills Church
• Serve at a Celebrate Recovery weekly meeting in the following areas:
• Prayer Warriors
• Kitchen volunteers
• Set up and tear down team members
• Sponsor attendees
• Greeters
• Musicians
• Lead a Share Gro
• Provide transportation
• Join a team of Bethel volunteers who have a heart and passion for helping those battling addictions

Give:

• Your gift will support the entire campaign of The 13.