Celebrate Recovery at East Marion Community Church

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

Song of Songs 2:4
His banner over me is love

The Lord expresses his affection with a banner. We reflect that love back through our worship flags.

The Holy Spirit was flowing at Celebrate Recovery worship.

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05/21/2026

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. Tonight at Celebrate Recovery, we’re talking about what it means to define your sobriety and recovery with honesty, accountability, and surrender. Recovery is more than just stopping a behavior—it’s allowing God to transform our hearts, minds, and lives one day at a time.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

Join us as we learn how clear definitions, healthy boundaries, and faith-filled support help strengthen lasting recovery. No matter where you are in your journey, there is hope, healing, and freedom in Jesus.

Dinner: 5:30
Worship: 6:15
Small groups: 7:00

See you tonight!!

05/14/2026

You don’t want to miss this! Go ahead and save the date, July 2, 2026!!

05/07/2026

Tonight is Chip & Testimony Night at Celebrate Recovery! 🎉

Come celebrate the victories, the healing, and the faithfulness of God as we recognize recovery milestones and hear a powerful testimony of hope and transformation brought to us by our own Craig Ison! Every chip represents courage, surrender, and progress — one day at a time.

“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for my soul.” — Psalm 66:16

No matter where you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Your story matters, and recovery is possible through Jesus Christ. ❤️

Dinner: 5:30
Worship and Testimony 6:15

See you tonight!!

04/30/2026

We are so excited to hear Craig’s testimony of how Jesus took him from addiction to restoration.

Next Thursday May 7, 2026!!

Dinner at 5:30
Worship and testimony at 6:15!!
And don’t forget to pick up those recovery chips!!

04/16/2026

Step 1: The Beginning of Freedom

“We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable.”

There is something powerful about finally being honest. Not just with others—but with ourselves. Step 1 isn’t about defeat… it’s about surrender. It’s about laying down the exhausting effort to control everything and admitting that what we’ve been doing isn’t working.

Powerlessness doesn’t mean weakness—it means we’re ready for change. It opens the door for God to step in and do what we cannot do on our own.

“For I know that nothing good dwells in me… for I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.” – Romans 7:18

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn out from trying to “fix it” yourself—you’re not alone. Step 1 reminds us that freedom starts right here, in honesty and surrender.

Recovery begins when we stop fighting and start trusting. 💙

Join us tonight for a video lesson brought to us by CR national team.

Dinner 5:30
Worship and large group 6:15
Small groups 7

See you tonight!!

04/09/2026

Powerlessness isn’t weakness—it’s honesty.

Tonight we’re diving into Step 1: admitting that we are powerless over our hurts, habits, and hang-ups—that our lives have become unmanageable.

It’s not about giving up… it’s about letting go of the illusion of control and making room for God to step in. Real change begins when we stop fighting in our own strength and start surrendering to His.

📖 “I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature…” (Romans 7:18)

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of doing things your way—this is your invitation to something new. You don’t have to carry it alone anymore.

Join us tonight as we take the first step toward freedom. 💛

Dinner: 5:30
Worship: 6:15
Small groups: 7:00