MEDIA RELEASE__Ebenezer Church has announced the launch of Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program designed to help individuals overcome life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. The program will begin on September 14 at 6:00 p.m. and will meet weekly on Mondays at the Richland Room (lower level) of the Bluffton Public Library. 

Celebrate Recovery is a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment for anyone struggling with a variety of life-controlling issues. Unlike traditional recovery programs that focus solely on chemical dependencies, Celebrate Recovery addresses a wide range of struggles, including anxiety, co-dependency, compulsive behaviors, eating disorders, financial strain, anger and past trauma. 

"We at Ebenezer are incredibly excited to bring Celebrate Recovery to our community," said Tim Gallant, Associate Pastor. "Life can get really overwhelming, and people in our community are hurting, sometimes going through silent battles. The leadership team’s goal is to provide a safe space where people can find authentic community, healing and biblical tools to move forward into freedom." 

Each weekly Celebrate Recovery session includes: 

• Large Group Time: A time of worship followed by an encouraging testimony or a recovery lesson. 
• Open Share Groups: Gender-specific, issue-specific small groups where participants can share their experiences and strengths in a confidential setting. 
• Fellowship Time: A casual fellowship time with refreshments following the meetings. 

Celebrate Recovery is open to the public. No pre-registration or church affiliation is required to attend. Please note that childcare will not be provided. 

To learn more about Celebrate Recovery at Ebenezer, please visit www.ebenezerbluffton.org/recovery or contact Tim Gallant ([email protected]) or Donna Simon ([email protected]). 

Celebrate Recovery is a forward-looking, biblical recovery program founded in 1991 at Saddleback Church.