Participants in Renew! work through the Christ-Centered 12 Steps of Recovery.

The 12 Steps of Recovery and their Biblical comparisons:

1. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable.
"I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out." (Romans 7:18)
2. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." (Philippians 2:13)
3. We made a decision to turn our wills and our lives over to the care of God.
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God ~ this is your spiritual act of worship." (Romans 12:1)
4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
"Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord." (Lamentations 3:40)
5. We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." (James 5:16)
6. We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up." (James 4:10)
7. We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
8. We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31)
9. We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift." (Matthew 5:23-24)
10. We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!" (1 Corinthians 10:12)
11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and power to carry that out.
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." (Colossians 3:16)
12. Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we try to carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
"Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted." (Galatians 6:1)

Things We ARE:

A safe place to share
A refuge
A place of belonging
A place to care for others and be cared for
A place where respect is given to each member
A place where confidentiality is highly regarded
A place to learn
A place to grow and become strong again
A place where you can take off your mask
A place for healthy challenges and healthy risks
A possible turning point in your life

Things We Are NOT:

A place for selfish control
A place for therapy
A place for secrets
A place to look for dating relationships
A place to rescue or be rescued by others
A place for perfection
A place to judge others
A quick fix

Is Renew! for me?

CR offers a person the opportunity to participate in a group fellowship where love and hope combine with God’s purpose to mend our lives.

Ask yourself:

• Are there things I do that hurt others?
• Is there something I wish I could live without?
• Is it time to break through my denial and admit I am not in control of my life?
• Do I have a painful habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed?
• Is a past abuse in my life preventing me from being able to move forward?

If you answered “yes” to any of these statements,
we urge you to attend a CR meeting to see if it is for you.

There is hope at Renew! where you will find:

• Others struggling with similar issues
• Unconditional understanding & acceptance
• Help from God to focus on Him and how He wants you to change
• Healing
• Freedom from bondage
• Healthier thinking
• A new “toolbox” …to help you to respond instead of react

Renew! is a safe place because:

• You are in control of how much you participate
• No one “fixes” or judges
• No one “shoulds” on you
• You find answers from God—-and depend on Him
• Your life becomes re-centered on Christ
• You are encouraged by the openness & vulnerability of fellow strugglers
• You are allowed to “take off your mask” and be real and honest

Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups

What is a Hurt?

The feeling of being hurt is an emotional reaction to another person’s behavior or to a disturbing situation.

Hurts can arise from abuse, abandonment, co-dependency, divorce, relationship issues, grief, physical distress, etc.

What is a Habit?

A habit is an addiction to someone or something.

Habits can include alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, shopping, smoking, etc.)

What is a Hang-up?

Hang-ups are negative mental attitudes that are used to cope with people or an adversity.

Hang-ups can include anger, depression, fear, controlling behavior, greed, a critical spirt, or unforgiveness.

Do you or a loved one struggle with any of the following?

Click on a link below to view testimonies for people who have experienced healing through Renew! from these Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups.

Abortion, *Abuse*, Adultery, Alcohol, *Anger*, Anxiety

*Chemical Dependency,* *Codependent Behavior,* *Controlling Others*

*Depression*, Despair, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Dysfunctional Family

*Eating Disorders*

Fear, Financial Recovery

Gambling, *Grief*

Hatred, Self-hatred

Love/Relationships, *Loneliness*, Low Self-Esteem, Lust

Neglect

People Pleasing, *Perfectionism*, Pills, Pornography, Profanity, Pride

Racism, Rage, Rape, Unhealthy Relationships

Selfishness, Sex Addiction, Shame, Stress, Self-harm

Renew! can help you find a better life based on Biblical principles. Take the first step today. Contact us or just show up – 500 pm EST every Sunday evening.