Life Recovery Group
Life Recovery offers a trusted pathway to hope and healing for addressing life’s hurts, habits, and hangups. Transformation comes as we embrace and apply biblical principles and practices, guided by the 12 steps.
Meetings take place every Monday from 6:30-8:00pm in Building A2 (Main Worship Center)
I’ve never attended a recovery meeting before. I feel like it might be time, but I’m scared...
Attending your first Recovery meeting can feel intimidating, but it’s also incredibly brave. You’re not alone. Everyone there has faced their own struggles and understands how hard this step can be. Simply walking through the door is a victory and a step toward hope and healing. You’ll find a supportive community ready to walk alongside you.
1. Will I be judged for what I share?
No. Life Recovery is a judgment-free zone. All participants are here to support each other. Confidentiality is key. You can share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with, and you’ll be met with compassion, not criticism.
Questions you might have as you think about attending Life Recovery:
2. Do I need to be a ‘church person’ to attend?
Not at all. While the program is rooted in biblical principles, anyone seeking hope and healing is welcome. You don’t need to have it all figured out spiritually to begin your journey of change. It’s OK to come as a mess, but we don’t want you to stay a mess!
3. What can I expect?
Each meeting begins with a explanation of one of the Twelve Steps. We then breakout into gender specific groups. The groups are an opportunity to share, discuss, & learn how the step applies to each one of us.
What are "HURTS, HABITS, & HANGUPS"?
A “HURT” could be classified as any life experience that may have damaged your heart, some offense against you that crippled your ability to deal with the world in a healthy way. Something that may have twisted your view of yourself, God or others. Some common hurts include:
Abandonment
Abortion
Abused as a child, or by a spouse, employer, or the church
Adoption Betrayal
Dysfunctional family (divorce, alcoholism, drug abuse, rage, etc.)
Neglect
Rape
Rejection
Cheating
affairs
Un-forgiveness
Divorce Grief/Loss
“HABITS” tend to be unhealthy patterns that often start as a perceived “remedy” for some problem in your life, but end up turning into a chronic bad behavior or addiction. Habits are the repeat, default scripts you run to when the going gets tough and continually lead to trouble in your life. Some common habits are:
Abusive behavior
Alcohol
Bitterness
Drugs
Eating disorders
Gambling
Gossip
Isolation
Lying
Self-harm
Wasteful pursuits
Social Media
Sexual Integrity
Spending problems
Workaholism
Pornography
Stealing
“HANG-UPS” are those road blocks that keep you from progressing further in God’s plan for your life. They are often shaped by some bent thinking you may have received as a child, or some unhealthy attitude you may have adopted as a means of coping with life’s challenges. Here are some common hang-ups:
Anger Anxiety, worry Arrogance
Body image
Bullying, bigotry
Codependency
Control
Depression
Fear
Greed, envy
Lack of self-control
Lack of trust in God
Perfectionism
Pride
Procrastination
Guilt (false) &/or shame
Lack of trust in God
Laziness
Materialism
People pleasing