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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.
01/19/2026
God will provide, so excuses don’t get the final word.
Step 1 says I admit I’m powerless, but it doesn’t end there. I admit I’m weak, but Jesus is strong. I can’t do this on my own, but God can.
I don’t know the future, but I know the One who holds it.
Jesus Christ is our King and Higher Power. God is calling us into life, removing excuses, and giving us new strength to step forward.
Please join us in praying for Pastor Mark, his family and wife, as she prepares for major surgery this week. We pray for a successful sugery, strength, and healing. 🙏
01/18/2026
01/16/2026
We love the part where Jesus says, “Neither do I condemn you.” Freedom in Christ is real. But He didn’t stop there. He also said, “Now go and leave your life of sin.” John 8:11
Grace removes shame. Obedience produces change. Don’t stop at joy. Put in the work. Put in the time. Build discipline. Learn. Grow. You were given another chance for a reason. Now go and do better so you don’t end up there again.
01/14/2026
Don't be a '30-day warrior' in your spiritual journey! Just like recovery programs, true transformation requires pushing through the entire process, not just the feel-good beginning. Are you committed to the full journey of change?
01/12/2026
The hardest question to ask yourself: "How am I the problem?"
This powerful mindset shift from victim to ownership is the key to real transformation and conflict resolution. Stop pointing fingers and start looking inward. This isn't about blame - it's about taking back your power!
01/09/2026
A new year means a fresh start with step 1! We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.
Breaking free from the insanity cycle starts with recognizing the pattern: disappointment leads to anger, anger leads to destruction. But here's the truth; people will fail you, but God never will! 🙏 What life issue is consuming your soul today?
01/08/2026
CHRIST-CENTERED RECOVERY SUPPORT DEVOTIONAL
01/07/2026
Feeling like you're too messed up for God to use? Think again!
God's favorite people to use aren't the 'perfect saints.’ They're the ones who know they need Him!
The Bible is full of flawed heroes who did terrible things yet were still used powerfully by God. Your failures don't define your future in His kingdom!
01/05/2026
That moment when you realize you're powerless but see hope right in front of you.
Just like the woman afraid of the automatic door, sometimes we need to trust and step forward even when we don't understand how it works. Jesus is the bridge between our brokenness and God's healing.
Will you take that step of faith today?
01/03/2026
Helene Dallas Chandler says her life was transformed through Community Recovery.
Community Recovery offers free year-round resources and support groups every Friday. The program has been providing outreach for nearly 30 years.
01/02/2026
Your faith is the ultimate battleground! The enemy wants to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most - your faith. But God is ready to help you release the negative burdens weighing down your soul. Don't let the enemy win the psychological, social, physical, and spiritual battle!
We look forward to celebrating the New Year with our recovery gathering tonight starting at 6 PM!
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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.
