TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Celeste King walked into her first Celebrate Recovery meeting weighed down by years of pain and shame. But what she found was a community of unconditional love and support. “This faith-based program was extremely helpful to me on my journey. Being around others who were dealing with the same struggles helped me realize I wasn’t alone. The support of the group and my family, along with God’s grace, made my recovery possible.” The hardest part for King was forgiving herself and letting go of the family and friends who still live in their addictions.
The impact of Celebrate Recovery extends far beyond Saddleback Church. Thousands of people around the world have found healing through this Christ- centered approach to freedom. The program now operates in churches, prisons, recovery centers, and universities, offering a safe space for people to share their struggles. It has become a lifeline for so many struggling with addiction, grief, anger, and other life challenges. To those considering joining, King offers this advice, “Attend a meeting with an open mind and admit you need help. Then work
the steps, taking each day one at a time, trusting in God, yourself, and the program. It works. My hope is to remain clean and sober and, if I fall, to have the strength to pull myself back up and start over.” If you are interested in checking out one of the local groups, here are some times and places. First Baptist Church Texarkana meets Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Church on the Rock meets Fridays at 6:00 p.m.
New Covenant Life Fellowship New Boston meets Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
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