The Meeting

The Men's meetings provide a place to start recovery. Meetings are a safe haven for men new to the thought that they need recovery. It is terrifying to admit we are our own worst enemy. The Meetings are a place we come to receive encouragement from others who struggle in similar ways, who know the pain and difficulties we face first hand. They are also the place we see for the first time people who are experiencing progressive victory.

OK, I’m here, now what?

This is probably the most frequently asked question men have when they walk through the door of a meeting. Usually followed closely by, “What did I get myself into?” Some other common questions are:

• Who are these people?
• How do I know if this is for me?
• How does this thing work?

Let’s start with the basics: 

• “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:22 (NIV)
• Like the prodigal son who squandered his money, health and relationships, we finally came to our senses in the pigpen we had made of our lives and started home. Hoping only for scraps from the table, we found open arms.
• So can you.
• This is a place you can find support, encouragement, and healing as you make your way home to Jesus.

Who are these people?

• We are a fellowship of brothers. It is a closed meeting. It is only for those desiring true lasting help from life pains and addictions.

So what does that have to do with me?

• How many times have you cried out to God with tears in your eyes, ‘Save me from this, take it away!’ only to do the same thing again and again? And when we didn’t stop, we fell deeper into shame, guilt and self-hatred, even wondering if suicide was the only escape.
  • If you’re anything like us, you can’t count that high.
• How many times have you promised yourself and those you love you would stop, only to do it again?
  • If you’re anything like us, you can’t count that high. 
• How much has this “problem” cost you in dollars, wasted time, jobs, relationships, family, marriages and mental health?
  • If you’re anything like us, you can’t count that high.
• If this sounds familiar, there is good news. We have found a way out. We have seen marriages restored and families reunited. But that is just icing on the cake. Best of all we found peace. Peace with ourselves, others and peace with God.

OK, sounds good, but how do I know if this is for me?

• Think for a moment. Why did you come here in the first place? If you are anything like us, you came here because you have run out of places to go, things to try, and relationships to lose. We are desperate to get the demons off our back and out of our heads. We are desperate to silence the nagging whisper that, this time it will satisfy, this time it will last’ when we know it’s a lie.
• We are desperate to stop the pain. We are desperate to escape the shame. If you are anything like us, you are here because you are faced with the loss of something you are not willing to lose. Some of us are faced with losing a job, or our freedom because of criminal behavior. For others marriage or other relationships are on the line. For all of us, our sanity is at stake.

So how does this thing work?

• It is simplicity itself, Willingness. That’s all you need to change your life. Willingness to be honest. Willingness to look honestly at the wreckage of your life. Willingness to change. Willingness to do whatever it takes. Here is the good part. You don’t need courage, strength, hope, a master’s degree, or a strong jaw line. You need to admit you have tried everything, and nothing worked. If you are willing to work this program, you will find peace.

How do I get started?

• First, keep coming to meetings. While there is nothing magical about meetings, you begin to soak in an atmosphere of hope and acceptance. Hope and acceptance are the first ingredients in the solution.
• Second, talk to people. Ask questions. Get involved. Find someone who can be a phone partner, and call them every day. Tell them what your challenges are and where you are struggling today.
• Finally,  
  • Anonymity is key: Don’t talk about who you see or what you hear at the meetings outside the meetings.

 Thursdays 7- 8:30 Alcohol & Drug Program
This is a 12-step support program for men & women who are currently or have had struggles with alcohol and drug addictions in the past. In this group life long relationships are built through accountability and the Word of God at its core. This program will help you to understand past behavior and focus on the future. Meetings to take place at The Recovery House. Group leader: Danny Hopkins 
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FREEDOM

          
  Having no prior involvement with any source of pornography since getting saved some 25 years ago, I succumbed to temptation and fell into the trap of internet pornography some three and a half years ago. While I had periods of success over this lust, battling it on my own, I found that a permanent victory was elusive. I came to the conclusion I needed to take additional action, to take the battle one step further and get help. This men’s group provided what I needed in terms of accountability, teaching, and fellowship to overcome sexual lust. I have learned that I need to develop my relationship with the Lord and deepen my love for Jesus, to the point where I do not want to hurt God any longer with my sin. I have had much more success and now believe for a lasting deliverance since attending this group.