Word Alive Christian Outreach Ministries

04/02/2026

The Word Alive office in Wayland will be closed due to an emergency. Thank you for understanding.

03/26/2026

**** Remembering the Cross: Sugar Creek Mennonite Church will be open the afternoon of Good Friday from 2:00-5:30 p.m. to commemorate the day and remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for us. Anyone is welcome to stop by for a time of personal prayer, confession, or reflection.

A Good Friday service of Scripture, prayer, singing, and contemplation will begin at 6:00.

Contact the church at 319-256-6061 or Connie Zehr at 315-804-2208 for more information.

02/04/2026

Hope Lutheran Church and Brighton Community Church partnered in this ministry effort 8 years ago and we continue to rejoice in the lives that have been changed. Come check it out for yourself. Bring someone you care for as well!

CR Brighton meets every Thursday at 6pm - 101 S Mechanic St, Brighton -- An exciting part of recovery and spirituality happens in Celebrate Recovery Lesson 5: Turn because you learn how to turn your life over to our Lord, Jesus Christ, through trusting, repenting, and understanding His place in your life.

Celebrate Recovery lesson five (Turn) is fantastic because you see how simple it can be to just trust God and turn problems over to Him.

In this lesson, you will find relief as you stop carrying such a heavy load on your back. You’ll be able to do this because you trust in the Almighty One and know that HE has your back! That’s really all you need!!

01/08/2026

Hope Lutheran Church and Brighton Community Church have partnered together to offer this effective resource for hope and healing. Free and open to those seeking to be set free from the bo***ge of their hurt, habit or hangup.

CR Brighton meets every Thursday at 6pm! 101 S Mechanic St in Brighton. A miraculous part of recovery starts in Celebrate Recovery Lesson 3 Hope because you learn to turn things over to God and not worry about them. Once you realize that God is in control of everything, you can trust God and what He can do in you as you recover.

Celebrate Recovery lesson three is critical because you now put your faith into action. Your hope in God provides you with the comfort you need to stop feeling as though you were constantly suffering! Isn't it time to experience freedom from your yesterday?

12/31/2025

CR Brighton meets EVERY Thursday at 101 S Mechanic St in Brighton at 6pm. Free meal, some worship, and then we either hear the story of recovery or steps to make it happen with God's help, your new forever family and the CR steps!

12/25/2025

CR Brighton DOES meet on Christmas Night, so come on in !

YES! CR Brighton meets tonight as we do EVERY Thursday night. 6pm starts the night with a meal It will be a special evening and if you are in need of the Forever Family - come and be a part! 101 S Mechanic St, Brighton IA

12/19/2025

One of the favorite worship services of the year! Plan to attend by clicking right here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect.../GYq7CYFpkW3wTA8KfCWa

Celebrate Christmas with an intimate Candlelight Service and the joy of live Christmas singing! You are invited to experience the always entertaining Children's Program and a moving Candlelight Communion Service Christmas Eve, 6:30pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 1465 Walnut Ave, South of Brighton IA. Plan to attend by clicking right here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect.../GYq7CYFpkW3wTA8KfCWa

12/17/2025

You are invited to experience the always entertaining Children's Program and a moving Candlelight Communion Service Christmas Eve, 6:30pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 1465 Walnut Ave, South of Brighton IA. Plan to attend by clicking right here: https://app.textinchurch.com/connect-cards/GYq7CYFpkW3wTA8KfCWa

12/17/2025

For the last 8 years, Hope Lutheran Church and Brighton Community Church have offered CR because it works. Come see how God is working through this tool for recovery and hope! 101 S Mechanic St., Brighton, IA

CR Brighton meets every Thursday at 6pm - 101 S Mechanic St., Brighton IA. A crucial part of recovery happens in Celebrate Recovery Lesson 2 Powerless because you learn that you are not alone on this journey toward recovery. Once you learn that you are not in control of everything, you can move forward on your road to recovery.

If you feel distant from God or lack the motivation to trust Him with your life, try reading the Bible more (listening to what God wants to tell you) and praying consistently (talking to God). This kind of communication is essential in making positive steps toward recovery.

Celebrate Recovery lesson two is a necessary lesson because it allows you to put your faith in the Lord – the key to ending worry, anxiety, and many of your fears!

As it corresponds with Step 1 from Alcoholics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery, it also goes with Celebrate Recovery’s principle 1.

12/10/2025

Hope Lutheran Church, AALC Est. 1845 and Brighton Community Church partnered 8 years ago to bring this highly successful resource into the area. Come check it out - for you or someone you care for. 101 S Mechanic St, Brighton -- 6pm.

CR Brighton meets every Thursday at 6pm at 101 S Mechanic St in Brighton IA. This Thursday is Testimony Night, where you hear about the life journey someone has experienced and you experience first-hand how God has used CR to bring hope and healing into their lives. Regardless of what YOUR life journey has been, the principles and promises can apply to you as well. Come check it out!

12/04/2025

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11/26/2025

Loss. Hurt. the battle over habits or hangups can be even MORE challenging during holidays. THAT is why CR still meets. 6pm @ 101 S Mechanic St in Brighton IA.

Celebrate Recovery Brighton WILL meet on Thanksgiving Day at our normal time of 6pm.
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” What is Celebrate Recovery (CR), and why does this prayer matter? It can be a little confusing at first, especially if you’ve never heard of Celebrate Recovery (CR) and what it has to offer.

You may be thinking, “I don’t have an addiction, so Celebrate Recovery cannot help me.” There are so many ways that Celebrate Recovery can help you, no matter what your circumstances or situation is.

It may be scary at first to be around a group of people you don’t know, but that group of people may turn into great friends over time! Come check it out! 101 S Mechanic St, Brighton IA