Planting Seeds

By Kareena Holloway, Fellowship Bible Church NWA, CR Encourager Coach, 11/8/2017

​"Train up a child in the way he should go; 
even when he is old he will not depart from it." -Proverbs 22:6

 "I love being able to learn about the Bible at Celebration Place. We learn lessons from the Bible which teaches us about Jesus's love, forgiveness, and grace. I  also love to sing songs and help lead worship with Miss Melanie and Miss Madilyn. I LOVE CP!"

That's a direct quote from my 9-year old daughter who has been with CP since she was 2 years old.  My husband and I are so incredibly thankful for  Celebrate Recovery being a family ministry which offers care and helpful, Biblical life-teaching for all ages.  Many men and women can come and freely give their hurts, habits, and hang-ups to God here while knowing that their children of all ages are much more than just cared for.  They are accepted and loved, cherished and taught Biblical truths.  We are blessed to have Sylvia Chesser as our own Celebration Place Ministry Leader here at Fellowship Bible Church.  If you know her, you know how much she loves children and believes in teaching them all about Jesus Christ.  She and her volunteers have had huge impacts on children, teaching these little ones the tools they can use at home, school, or wherever they are which will reflect God's amazing grace for all.  

Here's a video from a sweet CR family who share directly how their family has been impacted by Celebration Place.  

--Celebration Place|Changed Life Story--

What we do today makes a difference in what we see tomorrow.  

Have a great week, forever family!

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