Morning Star Fellowship Church in Quakertown

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered and Bible-based 12-step recovery program. The purpose is to focus on God's healing power through fellowship with others by working the 12 steps and the 8 beatitude principles.

To read the 12 steps or the 8 beatitude principles, click here.

Do you have trouble setting limits with yourself?

Do you sacrifice your identity, desires or needs to make others feel good about themselves or to keep the peace?

Do you struggle feeling safe when you aren't in control?

Do you raise your voice to get your way?

Do you act kind on the outside but feel bitter on the inside?

Do you use food, sex, pornography, alcohol, relationships, drugs to cope with life problems?

Do you struggle with body image?

Do you love someone struggling with destructive behaviors such as drugs and alcohol?

Do you have a lot of self doubt?

Are you scared to be alone?

Do you become impatient easily and get annoyed quickly?

Do you blame others for your problems?

Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you didn't drink or use drugs?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions don't worry or give up hope. There's a way out through Christ's healing power. Please come join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. and feel His healing through the Celebrate Recovery ministry.

CONTACT through email: celebraterecovery@mstarqtown.org

What to Expect

Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to get real about your hurts, habits, and hang-ups. You’re invited to be a part of Celebrate Recovery!

 Every Wednesday night Just show up to get starged!  Meal from 6:00–6:45 p.m. every 1st Wednesday of the month

Join us for dinner. $3.00 for adults and children are free.

Large group from 7:00–8:00 p.m. Join us for a time of worship, testimonies and teaching on the 12 steps and recovery principles.

Small groups from 8:00–9:00 p.m. At the conclusion of our large group meeting, we will break up into gender-specific small groups for more in-depth discussions. The gender-specific open-issue groups will provide more in-depth sharing of similar struggles. Teachings from the large group meeting or devotional readings will be used to initiate sharing. Participants are encouraged to comment, read, or just listen. You are welcome to come and not say anything. We use only the Celebrate Recovery material. No outside material is allowed to be used or shared with the group.

SOME EXAMPLES OF RECOVERY ISSUES ARE:

• codependency

• chemically addicted

• sexual addiction

• eating disorders

• dealing with anger • brokenness

• recovery from guilt and shame

• depression and/or loss

• love and relationship addiction

• behaviors and attitudes

• adult children of the chemically addicted

• recovery from sexual/emotional/physical abuse

• anxiety

• and more. We are not limited to these issues only

Newcomers 101
 If you are new to recovery or a visitor, we invite you to attend this one-time meeting after the large group session. We meet in our café. You will receive a brief introduction to CR through a short video, discussion of our meeting format, and some personal testimonies. There is no obligation to share. Just join us and find out about CR, ask questions, and determine if it is a good fit for you.

9th and Main Street Café open from 9:00–9:30 p.m.

Join others for a time of fellowship, coffee and dessert after the small group time. It is an excellent way to unwind, relax, and get to know others better. Many use this time to connect with a sponsor and accountability team.

Childcare (Celebration Station) available from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

For ages up to 6th grade at a cost of $3.00 for one child or a maximum of $5.00 for two or more.

Q+A

Do I have to be a member of Morning Star Fellowship to attend?  
No, Celebrate Recovery is a ministry for anyone who is interested in a Christ-centered recovery program that will enable them to recover from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. There are attendees who are not members and/or do not attend Morning Star Fellowship. Although if you do not have a home church you are welcomed by our loving fellowship of believers to visit with us on Sunday mornings at 8 AM 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.  

What is Recovery?  
In physical health, recovery refers to the process of moving from illness to wellness. Our hurts, habits, and hang-ups are like an illness and using the tools of Celebrate Recovery we begin to move toward wholeness. Some might say, “from bondage to freedom in Christ.” Others might say, “from self-reliance to faith in Christ.”  

How do I get started?  
Just show up! We meet every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m.

 Who are the leaders of CR?  
The leaders of Celebrate Recovery are men and women who have gone through similar hurts, habits, and hang-ups and have experienced Christ’s healing powers through the 12 steps and 8 recovery principles. As well they have gone through the CR participant guides and have completed CR training. The leaders are not counselors and do not offer any professional advice. If professional advice is required, referrals may be made.  

What are the guidelines in a small group?  
To ensure confidentiality and anonymity, the following five guidelines are followed at all times:

1. Your sharing is focused on your own thoughts and feelings and is limited to three to five minutes.

2. There is no cross-talk. Cross-talk is when two individuals engage in dialogue to the exclusion of others. Each person is free to express feelings without interruption.

3. We are here to support one another. We will not attempt to “fix” another.

4. Anonymity and confidentiality are essential requirements. What is shared in the group stays in the group.

5. Offensive language has no place in a Christ-centered group.

  What is a Step Study? 
The Step Study takes place on another night for men and women. Celebrate Recovery uses the Twelve Steps and its related Scripture as the biblical model for living your life. A Step Study is a personal journey though each of these steps in a confidential group lead by a facilitator who has completed a study. We use Celebrate Recovery’s four participants books. When you finish the study you will have worked your hurts, habits, and hang-ups through each step. A Step Study is a long-term commitment to the members of the group. It will typically take 9 plus months to complete the study.

  Do I have to share?  
In the small groups, absolutely no… until you are ready. You can pass anytime you wish and for as long as it takes for you to become comfortable. In the Step Studies everyone is required to share as the questions are answered.  

What if I can't make it every week?

You are welcome to come when you can for worship, large group and small groups. However if you join a Step Study, you are expected to come each week until you complete it. As with any endeavor, the more effort you put into Celebrate Recovery, the more benefit you will gain.