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May 14, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
Let your guard down for just the smallest moment - that's all it takes for the devil to reclaim some ground.
One of the men living in residence in our Addiction's program had been here for just over a year. His plan to leave was delayed a bit, as he finished some medical treatment for a 'user-related' condition. His 'exit date' was scheduled for the end of May, at which point he planned to enter back into society on his own. As that date approached, he began to look for employment. A 'friend' offered him a job opportunity, took him to the site, and led him into the office – only to be shown a table covered with drugs. The temptation was too much, and the damage was done. Just like that, the progress of the past year had been completely undone! (There's more to be said about this, but that will be for the next blog posting).
1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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A Few Interruptions Later!
May 7, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
A few blogs ago, we looked at the type of people who come to live at the Mission & Charis Centre. Yes, they are men & women who have had their lives derailed by addictions, those who are seeking help to get back on track. But, there is much more to them than that, as we noted in that previous blog. Recently, we developed an internship program, designed to help our residents get back into the workplace. Well, our first intern has been 'hired'! One of our residents, Roland, a school-teacher before running into the difficulties that set him back, has begun teaching part-time in our Faith Learning Centre. He is teaching adults who are working towards finishing their Grade 12 requirements. We are excited about Roland's internship, and are praying that this becomes one of the steps in his total recovery.
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
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Free…indeed!
April 25, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
A year ago, she came to the Charis Centre – broken, and seeking help. She was battling an addiction, Child & Family Services had deemed her unsuitable to raise her child, and she was without Christ. Now, a year later, Allison has graduated from the Charis Centre. Free from addictions for the past year, her child returned to her, and knowing Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour! Are her struggles completely over? Not likely, but we trust that Christ will continue to give her the strength needed as she continues to move forward. Thank-you to all who have helped Allison on this incredible journey, and to those who will continue to walk with her. And Allison – we will pray that GOD, Who has begun a good work in you, will continue that work until it is completed!
Philippians 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
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Pardon The Interruption!
April 10, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
Today's blog was supposed to be a continuation of the last blog, but a significant thing happened this past Saturday – our annual Easter Dinner for those who live on the street and/or those in the area of the Mission. We served a traditional ham dinner, three times, to about 310 people (about 125 at a time). Prior to enjoying a great meal, those 310 took in a chapel service, and many of them shared prayer requests that were prayed over as the service took place. You can see the prayer requests at the 'Prayers from the Street' section of the website, and pray for them as well. When the 'altar calls' were given, 34 people gave their lives to Christ! About 1 in 5 left the Mission with ham in their stomachs, and Christ in their hearts! Thank you to all those who helped make the day possible – the many volunteers and donors. God did a great thing through all of you!
Visit our site again shortly, to read what was supposed to appear today!
Ephesians 3:20 - ...to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…
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Who Are These Guys?
April 4, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
What kind of men enter into the Addictions Recovery program anyway? Are they men who are fulfilling their dreams by being here? Are they men who have never been anything at all, and are looking for help in finding who they are? Well, you might be surprised – in fact, you'd likely be shocked at what you'd discover! A quick 'ask-around' reveals that many of our men had some pretty interesting and successful careers before a few poor choices turned things around. Some of our current residents had careers in construction, maintenance, long-distance trucking, at least one was a schoolteacher, and yet another who was a microbiologist, whose contributions to that field can be found on the web! A number of the men are also skilled musicians & skilled artists.
This will be continued in the next blog posting. Check it out next Tuesday!
"There, but for the grace of God, go I" – John Bradford (English reformer & martyr, whose original words were, "There, but for the grace of God, goes John Bradford.")
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