Recovery Support; Bridging those with Hurts, Habits and Hangups back to Christ through a user friendly and practical approach. It’s all about Relationship.
Community Recovery International
Community Recovery International is a multi-layered non-profit organization that bridges recovering people to God and the community of faith. With the Community Recovery Counseling Center and New Community Church as well as other community partners, Community Recovery offers:
-Monday Night Recovery at 6:15 PM at the Community Recovery Care Center; Dinner, Worship, 10 Support Groups and Dessert
-Friday Night Recovery at 6:15 PM at New Community Church on Dean Lake Ave.; Dinner, Worship, 10 Support Groups and Dessert
-The Community Recovery Counseling Center addressing family, individual, addictive, marital, and mental health issues of all types, Kristine Wessels, Director; open to the public and provides counseling for all ages on a sliding scale. Please call (616) 678-3622 for an appointment.
-Life talk for Teens:
This group is offered at Friday night Recovery for teenagers who are struggling with life issues, whether related to their home life (parents’ addiction, family relationships, etc.), relationships with their peers, or their own struggles and addictions. The Bible, 12 Steps, along with other resources,are used in a safe, interactive group each sharing their experience, strength and hope. (Co-ed, open, grades 6-12)
Community Kids! Child care is available from 6:30 p.m. to the end of the evening
at both Friday and Monday Night Recovery sites in our secure Child Safety Zone. Dinner and snacks are provided. Activities include play time, crafts, music, games, and Celebration Station curriculum. (Co-ed, open, birth through grade 5)
Community Recovery International Bangladesh:
Community Recovery's international non-government organization (non-profit) based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This community development organization provides Christ centered community initiatives and education to promote literacy, self help programs, and support for Bangladeshi families in the Northwestern region of Bangladesh. Community Recovery International Kenya:
Community Recovery's partnership with Rift Valley Fellowship based in the Rift Valley region of Kenya provides Christ centered community initiatives and programming to promote Christ centered recovery programs, self help programs, and support as well as training and education for Kenyan churches and pastors to establish Christ centered recovery programs in their communities.
04/03/2026
We don’t deserve God’s forgiveness, but He gives it anyway because He wants to.
Good Friday shows us the depth of that love. Jesus took our place on the cross, carrying every sin, every failure, every struggle. But the story doesn’t end there.
Easter proves it. Jesus rose again, and now He stands as our advocate, fighting for us and making a way for new life. That is grace. Not earned. Not deserved. Fully given.
Because of the cross and the empty tomb, you are forgiven, defended, and never alone. 🙏
04/02/2026
LOOK UP! W/PASTOR MARCUS
04/02/2026
CHRIST-CENTERED RECOVERY SUPPORT DEVOTIONAL
03/30/2026
Stop letting these 3 toxic thought patterns sabotage your spiritual growth!
All-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and emotional reasoning are keeping you stuck. Your feelings are valid, but they don't define your truth. God's grace is bigger than your mistakes!
03/27/2026
Pain has a way of sticking around. But here's what we need to remember: God's promises are like stars - they shine brightest in our darkest moments. ⭐
Jesus came as light when the world needed it most. Will you stay strong in faith or let circumstances dim your light?
We welcome everyone to our Friday Night Gathering starting with a free dinner at 6 PM!
03/25/2026
Ever wonder why God doesn't always give us what we ask for? 🤔 He gives us blessings and teaches us that happiness is our choice, while using our struggles to draw us closer to Him. Sometimes His 'no' is the greatest gift.
What are your blessings and how are you embracing them?
Inspired from: I Asked God (Poem by Claudia Minden Weisz)
03/23/2026
Jesus took our sins and died in our place on the cross. When He rose again, He opened the way to God forever. We have not only been forgiven, but redeemed with the promise of eternal life through Him.
So the question is simple.
Will you keep living for what fades, or will you place your hope in what lasts forever?
Rejoice in what Jesus has done. Surrender your life to Him. Walk in the freedom He purchased for you. Live each day with purpose, gratitude, and hope, knowing that one day we will live with Him in the new heaven and new earth.
He made the way. Now choose to follow Him. 🙏
03/20/2026
Looking to level up your recovery?
Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People isn’t just a business book, it’s closely related to the Book of Philippians – a blueprint for a better life.
Here’s the breakdown:
1️⃣ Be Proactive – You’re the driver, not the passenger. Focus on what you can control.
2️⃣ Begin with the End in Mind – Don’t just be busy; be productive. Know your "why" and your goal before you start.
3️⃣ Put First Things First – Prioritize what matters most, not what’s most urgent. Say "no" to the distractions.
4️⃣ Think Win-Win – Life isn't a zero-sum game. Look for solutions where everyone thrives. 🤝
5️⃣ Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood – Listen with the intent to learn, not just to reply. This changes every relationship. 👂
6️⃣ Synergize – We’re better together than we are alone. Embrace the power of teamwork.
7️⃣ Sharpen the Saw – You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take time to renew your mind, body, and soul. 🔋
Visit our latest blog post to see an in-depth look at how to better your recovery.
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Which habit are you working on this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Community Recovery International
Community Recovery International is a multi-layered non-profit organization that bridges recovering people to God, recovery and the community of faith by way of offering support groups, education, counseling and mentoring. With New Community Church, other local churches and many community partners, Community Recovery offers:
-Monday Night Recovery at 6:15 PM at the Community Recovery Care Center; Dinner, Worship, Support Groups and Dessert
-Friday Night Recovery at 6:15 PM at New Community Church on Dean Lake Ave.; Dinner, Worship, Support Groups and Dessert
Recovery Support Groups
Every week, Community Recovery offers a variety of support groups such as Codependency recovery, AA, NA, Depression recovery, and the like that educate, counsel, and mentor adults that deal with multiple life issues. We offer Christ centered groups and collaborate with Anonymous groups to meet adults where they are. We then introduce all to Christ and restoration.
Community Kids!
Child care is available from 6:30 p.m. to the end of the evening
at Friday Night Recovery site in our secure Child Safety Zone. Dinner and snacks are provided. Activities include play time, crafts, music, games, and Celebration Station curriculum. (Co-ed, open, birth through grade 5)
Community Recovery International Bangladesh:
Community Recovery's International’s non-profit organization based in Dhaka, Bangladesh provides Christ centered community initiatives and education to promote literacy, self help programs, and support for Bangladeshi families in the Northwestern region of Bangladesh.
NOTE: Community Recovery is NOT a relief organization. We ARE a counseling, addiction recovery, and education ministry. Our programs empower others to bring the Gospel of Christ, support and community development to others in their local communities.
