Recovery Ministry

Jesus came “to preach Good News to the poor . . . to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors.” He also promised that "anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works."

This dynamic ministry of Jesus continues today. He is not only the Redeemer of our spirits, He is also the Healer of our broken bodies, broken hearts, broken lives, and broken homes. His stripes release a resource of healing at every dimension of our need. Jesus’ provision is for more than our bearable recovery -- a coping with our sin or burdens – it is for our complete delivery from sickness in our minds, emotions, and bodies.

There are many opportunities for recovery at Trinity Church. . .

Celebrate Recovery Groups . . . are safe and confidential places with a focus on a life of freedom, peace, and joy and with a goal of establishing a stronger personal relationship with God and others. The groups are guided by the eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes and a Christ-centered 12 step-curriculum. The groups include:

Men’s and Women’s Alcohol & Drug Addiction Support Groups . . . these groups meet separately and address addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or dysfunctional behavior to assist participants to live free from this controlling lifestyle.

Men’s Sexual Addiction Support Group . . . addressing the reasons for compulsive sexual behaviors, how to set up boundaries, and how to restore trust and assurance in relationships.

Women’s Co-Dependent Support Group . . . bringing hope through personal recovery to the spouse/partner of the man in past or present addictive behaviors.
Women In Relationship With A Sexually Addicted Man Support Group...bringing hope, healing, freedom and recovery from the hurt experienced in the betrayl.

The groups meet in the Student Center on Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. for dinner, fellowship, a large group session, and small group meetings. On-site childcare is provided for preschool to elementary-age children. There is a nominal fee for each class which includes workbooks and curriculum.

For more information, please contact 972.293.5363.

Healing Ministry . . . the most important thing we can do for you is pray. If you are sick, the Bible teaches you to “call the church leaders together to pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the Master. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet.” Church leaders regularly visit and pray for sick and hurting people in hospitals, in nursing homes, or at home. At most services, there will an altar ministry time when you are invited to come and let church leaders pray for you and your loved ones. Every Tuesday night we gather for prayer in the Sanctuary from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Throughout the week and especially at those prayer gatherings we pray for individual prayer requests. You can register a prayer request by calling Cindy Powell at 972.291.2501 or cpowell@trinitychurch.org.

Counseling . . . although none of the church staff are licensed counselors, most of the pastors are available to minister to the needs of the whole family by offering biblical advice and solutions to life problems on a wide variety of topics. They will often refer you to various ministries offered within and outside the church, as well as referrals to professional counselors if needed. For more information, contact Tim Ferguson at 972.291.2501 or tferguson @trinitychurch.org.

Theophostic Ministry . . . is a Christ-centered and God-reliant prayer ministry that encourages you to discover and expose what you believe that is a lie and then to ask Jesus to reveal His truth to your wounded heart and mind. It is about allowing you to have a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus in the midst of your emotional pain. The ministry does not involve giving advice, diagnosing problems, or sharing opinions or insight. Click www.theophostic.com to learn more about the ministry. For more information, contact Tim Ferguson @ 972.291.2501 or tferguson@trinitychurch.org.

Cleansing Stream . . . is a 12-week class offered at various times in which you will discover how to walk in the Spirit, to bring all essential areas of your life under Jesus’ lordship, to find freedom from curses and walk in blessing, to enter the cleansing stream of God’s grace, and to press forward into Christ likeness. The workbook fee is $35. Most class members also attend a follow-up regional retreat. Click www.cleansingstream.org to learn more about the curriculum. For more information, contact Tim Ferguson @ 972.291.2501 or tferguson@trinitychurch.org.

Support Groups . . . are safe and confidential places where people can receive the guidance and the support they need to renew and to restore their lives and their relationships. The groups include:

DivorceCare . . . for those individuals who have experienced loss of a marriage or are in the process of separation, this group addresses the issues of forgiveness, aloneness, how to deal with children, challenges of financial burden, and how to begin a new life. The goal is to equip and prepare for a new and better life. The workbook fee is $25. Click http://www.divorcecare.org to learn more about the curriculum. For more information, contact Michiel & Sherryl deWit at 972.223.9504 or sdewit@attglobal.net.

Just Me and the Kids . . . designed to minister to the families disrupted by divorce, death, or other single-parent situations. Separate sessions for parents and children allow the entire family to be involved. The goal is for the single parent family to find practical guidance for surviving and growing within the context of a one-parent family. For more information, contact Sue Agullana at agullasa@yahoo.com.

MAMAs . . . this local chapter of Mother’s Against Meth-Amphetamine offers prayer and support for mamas, papas, and anyone else who has a family member or friend trapped in the addiction to meth, other drugs, or alcohol. Click http://www.mamasite.net to learn more about the national organization. For more information, contact Janis Pulis at 972.223.4825.

Bethesda “Restoring Relationships” . . . is a truth-based ministry helping adults and children heal emotional wounds caused by those who have offended or betrayed them. The group will focus on family relationships and reconciliation. The workbook fee is $15. Click www.bfsf.org to learn more about the curriculum. A new session begins in the Fall 2007. For more information, contact Kathy Watts at kwatts@trinitychristianschool.com.

Free Me to Live . . . assists women with healing and closure from an abortion, miscarriage, rape, or abuse. During these times there are seasons of guilt, shame, anger, unworthiness, and depression. The group’s focus is to deal with these and other issues, allowing God’s awesome love to heal. The class ends with a weekend retreat! The workbook fee is $20. For more information, contact Angel Irvine at 972.266.7606 or fire4hm@yahoo.com or Stephanie Staggs at 972.948.8998.

This group meets at the Crisis Pregnancy Center at 650 Big Stone Gap, Duncanville, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Childcare is not provided.