Hey Partners and Friends,
WOW! CR Sunday year # 11 at Believers Church was
outstanding! We are so blessed to have a church that has a heart for people who
struggle, and is not ashamed of being associated with those who struggle to be
free in Jesus. Believer’s Church champions us enough to give us the entire
Sunday service once a year. I do not know of any other church that honors
people in recovery to that extent. We are truly thankful for our church staff
and the body of believers where we serve.
This year we had four wonderful testimonies; a husband who
struggled with a porn addiction, suicidal depression, anger and is dealing with
ptsd.
His wife overcoming the pain of betrayal, embarrassment,
shame and the sense of not being good enough.
A young lady whose life was filled with depression,
self-hate, regret, guilt and shame.
And a young man full of anger who saw himself and others of
no value.
Each of these people have connected with Jesus through the
CR process in a way that has brought about dramatic transformation in their
lives. The husband has been set free and has facilitated a CR step study and
sponsored others into full recovery. His wife has experienced freedom from her
hurt, anger, shame and realizes she is good enough. Her testimony says Jesus saved
her husband’s life and their marriage.
The young lady has exchanged depression for compassion
finding life and value in Jesus Christ. And the young man has not only
discovered a totally transformed life but has a new name as well. In his
mid-twenties he has allowed his step father, who loved him unconditionally through
all his years of rebellion, to adopt him, giving him both a new life and a new
name.
After the testimonies I shared a short message on the
importance of what we allow our minds to think about. Right now I’m thinking
about how thankful I am to be a part of such a life giving ministry. And my
heart is filled with gratitude for you partnering with us through your prayers
and support.
I would encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to
the CR service yourself so you can hear these testimonies first hand. To do so just go to our page BCTulsa.com, click Resources, click
Sermon podcast, and click CR Sunday. Or click the link below 👇🏽
Click here to listen to CR Sunday #11
Click here to listen to CR Sunday #11
Celebrating Recovery, Thank You!
Jim & Pam
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