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IN NEED? | Need help with addiction?

Need help with addiction?

The Lord will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. Psalm 102:17
 
The New Life in Christ Program is a holistic, inclusive addiction treatment and recovery program for men, consisting of residential care and aftercare counseling and support. For nearly a decade, our programs have offered hope to men struggling with addiction and opportunity to change their lives and seek new directions and new motivations.

 

Programing exposes clients to God's healing love in a caring environment that provides education, vocational training, confrontation, guidance, and support. In this environment, each man is offered the tools he needs to develop a sense of self-worth and become transformed and motivated by a new vision of how his life could be. He develops concern for others and an appreciation for integrity, community, responsibility, sympathy, and fun. The program is very intensive. Men are required to fully participate in individual therapy, addictions counseling, and group counseling, which are Christian based and designed to help the client learn how to recover from his addiction and manage conflict in a healthy way. In addition to healing the man himself, the program also seeks to equip him with the tools to be successful in his recovery, including career development and help with housing. The goal of Guiding Light Mission is to restore each man to a right relationship with himself, his family, and with Jesus Christ, so that he can become a productive member of society once again.

Our New Life in Christ Program is completely free. Our donors provide the support needed so the men can focus on getting back on their feet.

If you would like more information on this program, contact us here..

or, contact Program Director, Bill Shaffer at 616.451.0236 ext 33 or via e-mail at newlifeinchrist@lifeonthestreet.org.

 

News

Internship Opportunities
Fall 2011

We are looking for energetic students for a variety of opportunities.
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Donate Items
December, 2011

Donate your gently used or new items. We need items like dishes and other household items for men who have graduated the programs.
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NEW: Chris' Story
January Newsletter 2012

"I once was lost..."
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A Bonus Blessing for Your Extended Family
December

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Guiding Light Mission Has a New Strategic Plan!
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Mission Statement

Guiding Light Mission exists to create a healing experience that allows individuals to discover a new life in Christ. We expect re-engagement in community. We provide food and shelter to all and resources to men that support their social, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs.

 

       

   

 

 

 

 

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