Jesus came “to preach Good News to the poor . . . to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors.” He also promised that "anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works."

This dynamic ministry of Jesus continues today. He is not only the Redeemer of our spirits, He is also the Healer of our broken bodies, broken hearts, broken lives, and broken homes. His stripes release a resource of healing at every dimension of our need. Jesus’ provision is for more than our bearable recovery -- a coping with our sin or burdens – it is for our complete delivery from sickness in our minds, emotions, and bodies.

There are many opportunities for healing and recovery at Hosanna Assembly of God Church. . .

• Recovery Groups . . . are safe and confidential places with a focus on a life of freedom from addiction, peace, and joy and with a goal of establishing a stronger personal relationship with God and others. The groups are guided by the eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes and a Christ-centered 12 step-curriculum. The groups include:

Men’s and Women’s Alcohol & Drug Addiction Support Groups . . . these groups meet separately and address addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or dysfunctional behavior to assist participants to live free from this controlling lifestyle.
Women’s Co-Dependent Support Group . . . bringing hope through personal recovery to the spouse/partner of the man in past or present addictive behaviors

• Support Groups . . . are safe and confidential places where people can receive the guidance and the support they need to renew and to restore their lives and their relationships. The groups include:

Divorce Care . . . for those individuals who have experienced divorce or are in the process of separation and divorce, this group addresses the issues of forgiveness, aloneness, how to deal with children, challenges of financial burden, and how to begin a new life. The goal is to equip and prepare for a new and better life. The workbook fee is $25.
Grief Share Support Group......For those individuals who have experience the death
of a loved one, and other losses such as divorce, separation, loss of custody of a child, loss of a physical ability, career, or anything important to you that caused grieving. This group will explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual issues of grief and support needed to heal.
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group......For those individuals who have experience sexual abuse. This group will address the issues arising out of abuse and the issue of forgiveness and healing in Jesus Christ.

• Healing Ministry . . . the most important thing we can do for you is pray. If you are sick, the Bible teaches you to “call the church leaders together to pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the Jesus Christ. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet.” Church leaders regularly visit and pray for sick and hurting people in hospitals, in nursing homes, or at home. At most services, there will an altar ministry time when you are invited to come and let church leaders pray for you and your loved ones. Every Wednesday night we gather for prayer in the Sanctuary from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Throughout the week and especially at those prayer gatherings we pray for individual prayer requests. You can submit a prayer request to prayerrequests@hosannaag.com.
   
• Pastoral Counseling . . . although none of the church staff are licensed counselors, most of the pastors are available to minister to the needs of the whole family by offering biblical advice and solutions to life problems on a wide variety of topics. They will often refer you to various ministries offered within and outside the church, as well as referrals to professional counselors if needed.

These groups meet either weekly or semi-weekly. Call for registration and information at 618-4351.

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