The Bible clearly states "all have sinned." It is my nature to sin and it is yours, too. None of us is untainted. Because of sin, we’ve all hurt ourselves, we’ve all hurt other people, and others have hurt us. This means each of us needs repentance and recovery in order to live our lives the way God intended. The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes. By working and applying these principles, we begin to grow spiritually and become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our problems. Change takes place as we share our experiences, hopes and strengths with each other. We gain freedom from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, joy, serenity and most importantly a stronger personal relationship with God and others. Meetings are on Fridays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Student Ministries Center. There will be separate share groups for men and women during the second hour each week. You can join in at any time and start your journey to recovery. Your participation in Celebrate Recovery is completely confidential. For more information click here to email, call Phil Zaras (call church for number), or call Tracy Bell at 708-349-0454 ext. 52.
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That's the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A GriefShare workbook assists you with note taking, journaling and grief study. The videos feature top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours. During the small group discussion time, you'll have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own. GriefShare is a nondenominational group and features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. Please join us for the next GriefShare session. We meet on Mondays, March 9 - June 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Chapel (Room 130). Sessions are facilitated by Howard & Ardyce Millhuff. For more information, contact Tracy Bell at 708-349-0454 ext. 52 or click here to email.
The PRISM® Weight Loss Program is a Christian oriented program. It is a complete, 24-week program divided into four six-week phases. Each phase includes a curriculum that participants read on a daily basis, and weekly meetings offer a video presentation and encouragement from fellow class members. Through the use of seven key principles, PRISM® focuses on transforming your attitude about food, the activity of eating, and most important, your attitude about you! The daily curriculum, video series, CD or audio tape focus on an attitude transformation which will produce the right actions to support the person you were created to be! It is meant to be a vehicle for lasting change. PRISM® meets at the church on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 121. A weekly video and daily workbook is included in the $45 (per six-week-phase) cost. Contact Cissi Cuthberson for more information (call church for number).
Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! Proven Success... Over 650,000 families have completed FPU with amazing success. On average, they pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in just 13 weeks. That's an $8,000 change in position in just 91 days! Periodically First Nazarene offers the FPU class. It is a video series by Dave Ramsey, designed to teach families to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and create financial control and security. You will pay a fee for each family enrolled. You will receive a kit which includes a classroom workbook, all 13 lessons on CD, a cash envelope system, the Financial Peace University book, and budgeting and other forms on CD-ROM. Click here to learn more about Financial Peace University on Dave Ramsey's web site. Contact Brian Quade at (708) 349-0454 Ext. 36 or emailhim to find out more information including dates for future classes.
Passageway is an interactive, faith-based, psychologically sound, discipleship program for adults. It is designed to help individuals bring about core character changes in order to enable a person to have more satisfying relationships with God and others. It is a journey of hope for all persons who desire to grow personally, relationally and spiritually. Based on Ephesians 4, Passageway is confidential and offers an environment of grace and compassion. All groups offer a relaxing, confidential, and supportive environment and are gender specific. Topics include: ingredients for growth and change; brain wiring, emotions and spirituality; power and control; forgiveness; intimacy; and more. There is a cost for this course: $15/week, $25 book fees; Total fees: $250/person. 50% of the fee due by Week 4. 100% of fee due by Week 9. Registration is handled by phone: Contact Art Nichols (630-544-4311) or Tracy Bell (815-347-7645) to register. Please pick up a Passageway pamphlet in the literature rack or at Connect. Registration is by phone (see above).
Al-Anon / Alateen This group is not affiliated with First Nazarene but meets in our building at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Room 208. On their web site Al-Anon / Alateen says, "The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems." Click here to go to the "Al-Anon / Alateen" web site. Call the church office for the name and number of a contact person.
The Bible clearly states "all have sinned." It is my nature to sin and it is yours, too. None of us is untainted. Because of sin, we’ve all hurt ourselves, we’ve all hurt other people, and others have hurt us. This means each of us needs repentance and recovery in order to live our lives the way God intended.
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.
The PRISM® Weight Loss Program is a Christian oriented program. It is a complete, 24-week program divided into four six-week phases. Each phase includes a curriculum that participants read on a daily basis, and weekly meetings offer a video presentation and encouragement from fellow class members. Through the use of seven key principles, PRISM® focuses on transforming your attitude about food, the activity of eating, and most important, your attitude about you! The daily curriculum, video series, CD or audio tape focus on an attitude transformation which will produce the right actions to support the person you were created to be! It is meant to be a vehicle for lasting change. PRISM® meets at the church on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 121. A weekly video and daily workbook is included in the $45 (per six-week-phase) cost. Contact Cissi Cuthberson for more information (call church for number).
Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!
