Celebrate Recovery at First Methodist Mansfield

Copied this from another CR and it’s so so true!!!

"Every time I tell someone I go to Celebrate Recovery, I can almost see the question forming in their head.

“Oh… so what were you addicted to?”

And honestly?

That’s exactly why so many people never walk through the doors.

Because somewhere along the way, we decided recovery was only for people whose struggles were visible.

The alcoholic.
The drug addict.
The gambler.

But what about the woman who can’t sleep because anxiety is running the show?

What about the guy whose anger is costing him every relationship he has?

What about the people pleaser who is exhausted from carrying everyone else’s problems while silently drowning in their own?

What about the perfectionist who believes their worth is tied to performance?

What about the person stuck in shame, fear, control, resentment, toxic relationships, insecurity, depression, or the need for everyone’s approval?

See, those things may not come in a bottle.

But they’ll still destroy your peace.

Celebrate Recovery isn’t about what you’re addicted to.

It’s about what you’re hiding.

The truth is, every single one of us has something we’re using to cope, avoid, numb, control, or protect ourselves.

Some people’s hurts are obvious.

Others wear a smile, serve at church, show up to work, post the happy pictures, and quietly fall apart when nobody’s looking.

That’s why I love Celebrate Recovery.

Not because it’s a place for broken people.

Because it’s a place where people stop pretending they’re not.

No one is shocked by your story.
No one is keeping score.
No one is asking you to be perfect.

Just honest.

And maybe that’s why God moves so powerfully there.

Because healing starts where pretending ends.

So no…

Celebrate Recovery isn’t just for drugs and alcohol.

It’s for anyone who’s tired of carrying something they were never meant to carry alone.

And if we’re being real?

That’s probably all of us."

Thursday night, 5/21 is testimony night. Come and hear a great recovery story.

Join us on Thursday, May 14th, at First Methodist Church Mansfield in the Chapel located at 777 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield TX 76063 at 6:30 pm as we study Lesson 14 — “Ready”.

Being ready in recovery means being willing to make whatever changes are necessary for growth and healing. Remember, change does not happen overnight — it takes time, patience, and faith.

It is our willingness and choice to be ready for God to remove our character defects and flaws, restoring us as a new creation made in His image.

ARE YOU READY?

2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

Celebrate Recovery is a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can begin finding freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits—no matter what they look like.
No crisis required.
No pressure to share.
No need to have everything figured out.
Just come as you are.
WHAT IS CELEBRATE RECOVERY?
It’s a Christ-centered program built on 8 principles and 12 steps, designed to help people heal from challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, grief, anger, past trauma, relationship struggles, and more.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone—of any background—who is looking for healing, personal growth, and real support in a safe, confidential environment.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:
“Why do I keep repeating this?”
“Why can’t I move forward?”
“I’m tired of carrying this…”
Then this might be exactly what you need.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Large group teaching or testimony (someone's personal story)
• Gender-specific small groups
• No pressure to share
• A safe, supportive, and confidential place
You’re invited. Just take the first step and show up. Every Thursday evening at 6:30 for large group, 7:30 for small groups.

Sharing our hurts, habits, and hang-ups is part of God’s plan for healing. Join us Thursday night, April 30th, for our Celebrate Recovery Gathering as we review a lesson on how to admit our struggles with another The Bible reminds us in James 5:16: “Therefore Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” Healing begins with honesty, confession, and community. We hope to see you there!

Date & Time: April 30th @ 6:30pm

Place: First Methodist Church Mansfield, Chapel building, 777 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, TX 76063.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone, please email [email protected].

Hey everyone! Come join us at FMCM this Thursday night, April 23rd, for our Celebrate Recovery gathering. This week, we will be hearing another powerful testimony from Charlene & Victoria as they share their journey to recovery. You won't want to miss it, so come be encouraged and connect with others!

Time: 6:30 pm
Location: First Methodist Church Mansfield Chapel building @ 777 N Walnut Creek Dr Mansfield, TX 76063.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Come join us at FMCM for our Celebrate Recovery Gathering on Thursday, April 9th! We will hear a powerful testimony from Wayne. Everyone is welcome-bring a friend!

Hope to see you there. First Methodist Church Mansfield Chapel Building 777 N. Walnut Creek Dr. Mansfield, TX 76063

Join us tomorrow night, March 26th, at 6:30 pm as we look at part 2 of our Spiritual Inventory, where we pray, "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." (Psalm 139:23-24). We will take a look at hurts, habits and hang-ups that can prevent God from working effectively in our life and recovery. First Methodist Church Mansfield, Chapel building, 777 N Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, TX 76063

Join us at First Methodist Church Mansfield to enjoy fellowship and to hear a testimony from Ann on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel, 777 N.Walnut Creek Drive Mansfield Tx 76063. We hope to see you there!!

Join us tomorrow at 6:30 to hear a lesson on Spiritual Inventory- Part 1.
We made a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves.
Lamentations 3:40 “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the lord”.