Celebrate Recovery Lesson Night ~ Lesson 16 Amends

JOIN US AS AMOR TEACHES US THIS IMPORTANT LESSON ON AMMENDS! LESSON 16 PRINCIPLE & STEP: PRINCIPLE 6:  Evaluate all my relationships.  Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make AMENDS FOR HARM I HAVE DONE TO OTHERS, except when to do so would harm them or others.  _Happy are the merciful.  __ __MATTHEW 57 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A7&version=NIV]_ _ Happy are the peacemakers.   __MATTHEW 5:9 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A9&version=NIV]_ STEP 8:  We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make AMENDS TO THEM ALL.  _Do unto others as you would have them do to you.  __LUKE 6:31 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A31&version=NIV]_ Making amends is the beginning of the end of isolation.  Your secrets can no longer hold you hostage once their power is destroyed. LESSON 16 – HIGHLIGHTS: * Admit The Hurt & The Harm: Releasing resentment to allow for healing and happiness * Make A List: Check your list for those you have hurt and those who have hurt you, have you made all your amends? * Encourage One Another: Check with sponsor/accountability partner to make sure your amend motives stay on track * Not For Them: Amends should be humble, sincere, unconditional and expecting nothing in return, focusing only on your part * Do It At The Right Time: Pray and ask for guidance and direction, timing is key * Start Living The Promises of Recovery: Accept freedom from your past, it is one of God’s promises _ _ PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE... ~INVITE YOUR SPANISH SPEAKING FRIENDS AND RELATIVES TO BE A PART OF OPEN SHARE IN SPANISH ~BABY SITTING IS AVAILABLE, WE ALSO HAVE CELEBRATION PLACE FOR CHILDREN 5 THROUGH 13 _STAY AFTER THE MEETING FOR CROSSTALK CAFE... _ This is a great time to fellowship and network with others in recovery to build your accountability and sponsorship team. The more solid relationships that we have, the better our chances of living a healthy life in recovery. Recovery is not meant to be done alone, and it is meant to be enjoyed! _“Celebrate Recovery is a g_reat place to meet people who are on the path to RECOVERY AND FELLOWSHIP WITH LIKE MINDED INDIVIDUALS..._”_ _"Finally, a place to worship along side with people who genuinely care about me and hold no judgement."_ TONIGHT WE WILL BE HAVING A SPECIAL MENU. COME HUNGRY!!! ~TACOS IN A BAG $4.00 ~CHIPS AND SALSA $1.00 ~SODAS $1.00 ~COOKIES $0.50 ~COKE FLOATS $2.00 ~DOMINO'S PIZZA CARDS ARE IN. WE HAVE  CARDS TO SELL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ONE FOR YOU OR TO GIVE AS A GIFT. PLEASE HELP US IN THIS FUNDRAISING EFFORT. PLEASE PURCHASE 3 CARDS TO GIVE TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS WE ARE COLLECTING FUNDS TO SEND TEENS TO SUMMER CAMP.  YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ~WEST CAMPUS FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. AT JOHN A. FERGUSON HIGH SCHOOL (MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.CALVARYCONNECT.COM) ~BAPTISM SUNDAY ON AUGUST 25TH (PLEASE REGISTER AT WWW.CALVARYCONNECT.COM) _MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION - EACH OF THESE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT CALVARY CHURCH:_ * CR Ministry Leaders - Seth & Denise Segura please contact them with any questions or concerns: Seth at 305-305-0508 or Denise at 786-355-2523 * Broken Chains - Bikers Riding for Christ Sake - Interested in joining, contact Alan (786) 396-2007* * Celebration Place - Every Monday 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Children 6 to 13 - Please contact Seth with any questions at 305-305-0508 * Christ Centered Support Group - Mixed Gender Discussion - Every Thursday from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.  -Please contact Seth with any questions at 305-305-0508  * The Landing - Middle School and High School students - Every Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Please contact Maria R. with any questions (305) 305-1902 *Broken Chains does not have a formal meeting date at this time, this group meets and fellowships