The Surrender Room

04/24/2026

Nobody talks about
the in-between.
The place after
you've let go of what was…
but before
what's next has arrived.
The waiting room.
No clear direction.
No open door.
Just… in between.
And it's uncomfortable
because we're wired for movement.
For progress.
For answers.
But God is not uncomfortable
with your in-between.
He lives there with you.
Because the waiting room
is not wasted time.
It's where He does
some of His deepest work.
It's where anxiety
gets replaced with trust.
Where striving
gets replaced with surrender.
Where your identity
gets untangled
from your outcomes.
The in-between
is where you find out
who you are
when you have nothing to prove
and nowhere to be.
And that person…
is who God is preparing
for what comes next.
Don't rush out of the room.
Don't force the door.
Don't manufacture the next thing
out of fear of the quiet.
What God has for you
is worth the wait.
And He will move
when it's time.
Not a moment late.
Not a moment early.
Right on time.
"But those who wait on the Lord
shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings like eagles."
— Isaiah 40:31

Have a terrific Friday

Find Your Tribe and Hold on Tight

03/03/2026

Snow storm is predicted for 3 PM. There will be no Celebrate Recovery tonight At Ray Of Light Recovery Cafe.

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

12/23/2025

NO Celebrate Recovery tonight
Stay Safe

Ray of Light Recovery
Hosting Alkathon 8 am to 8 pm
December 25 Christmas Day

12/18/2025

On the fifth day of Christmas, we celebrate one of God's greatest gifts: community.

Recovery was never meant to be walked in isolation. We heal in safe spaces with safe people who love us, pray with us, and reminding us we are not alone.

If your part of this journey, thank God today for the people who walk beside you.

12/17/2025

WHAT DOES HOPE LOOK LIKE WHEN I DON’T FEEL IT?

Hope in grief is not usually a loud, triumphant feeling.

More often, it is a small, stubborn choice. It is the decision to believe that God is still present, still good, and still working, even when emotions have gone completely offline.

Many who navigate grief through the holidays describe an odd mix of sorrow and sacredness, where tears and gratitude share the same space.

Hope can be as simple as getting out of bed and whispering, “Jesus, stay close today.”

It might look like holding onto promises such as “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted” and “The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.”

It can feel fragile and incomplete—and yet, fragile hope held in God’s hands is stronger than despair held alone.

There is also a practical side: the holidays can worsen mood for many people, especially when loneliness and loss are involved.

Paying attention to that reality is not a lack of faith; it is wisdom. It is okay to say, “This season is hard for me,” and to seek help, community, or counseling as needed.

Hope does not mean pretending; it means bringing the truth into the light with Jesus beside you.

Blue Christmas

Ray of Light Recovery Cafe

Celebrate Recovery
Best place to be on a Tuesday night

All are welcome to Join us

Break bread together at 5:45 worship together at 6:15
Message and small group until 8 PM

12/17/2025

On the fourth day of Christmas, we honor the courage it takes to face our past.

Jesus does not expose our wounds to shame us.

As we look honestly at our stories, HE meets us with grace, truth, and the strength to keep going. You do not walk this inventory alone.

12/16/2025

Home cooked dinner
Bracelet making
Worship

12/16/2025

On the second day of Christmas, we remember the miracle of hope.

When our Saviour opens our eyes, we begin to see that a power greater than ourselves is willing and able to restore us to sanity.

You do not have to stay stuck in the old patterns. Hope is not a theory, Hope is a person, His name is Jesus.

12/15/2025

The holidays can be beautiful but they can also be heavy.

(also known as ) is a gentle, reflective Time created for anyone who may be grieving, caregiving, feeling lonely, or simply worn down by the season for one reason or another.
In the midst of Christmas, we remember Jesus’ invitation: “

Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

If you or someone you love could use a quieter space for rest, prayer, and hope, you are welcome

Food , Keepsake making
Candle light worship remembrance
Message

08/23/2025

Just Worship Wednesday Night
Join Us Celebrating Recovery Church

We can’t believe it’s been 2 years since we planted Recovery Church #44 in Portsmouth NH! Recovery Church Movement is now celebrating over 100 locations across the US and Internationally! God is on the move!
Come celebrate with us this Wednesday the 27th! Lots of food, fellowship, live music and special speaker coming up from Florida!