We are so excited about our daughter's wedding! That's to be expected, but I think this one is even more than usual with the health challenges Angela has had over the last few months. But that is behind her now, and we are off to the wedding.
Jimmy will be preaching while I am gone. Encourage him and keep him and Amber in prayer as they search for their future ministry. Be praying about the future of our Youth and Family Ministry at McKnight.
We got the "Overlooking the Overlooked" class off to a good start on Wednesday night. While I am gone this week, John Collett and the Celebrate Recovery group will be teaching the class. Here is a rough outline of what they will be discussing, everyone is welcome:
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think people with serious addictions can overcome them? Do they have hope? Explain your response.
- If there is hope, how can we be a part of giving hope, victory and freedom to the addict? To loved ones impacted by the addict's life and action?
- How can we avoid contributing to someone's addiction? How do we help those who are enabling to be free of their addiction?
Look at How "Celebrate Recovery" continues the mission of Christ to free prisoners
- Everyone needs a "Christian Recovery Program"
- A recovery program based on eight principles from the Beatitudes
- Look at the Biblical Comparisons to the Twelve Steps
- Small Group Guidelines and Continuing Support
David Bearden, Minister