May - June 2008


MEN’S RETREAT NEWS
Twenty-nine men attended the Retreat at Echo Grove Center in Leonard, Michigan April 18 and 19, 2008 to renew their intimacy with the Lord and to be refreshed. Two men accepted Jesus as their Savior! The theme for the Retreat was “What is in Your Tool Box?” using the 12 Steps in your life everyday.


WOMEN’S RETREAT NEWS
The Women’s Retreat was held at Grace Christian Fellowship in Redford, Michigan on April 26, 2008, the focus was on Steps 8 and 9. Forty-four women put aside time to come and seek the Lord and fellowship with each other. They were not disappointed. Three women share their testimonies from the retreat as follows:

I want to "Thank God" for "Alcoholics for Christ" at Ward Presbyterian Church, Northville. For the worship in songs of praise to God. For who God is and what God does in our life's. Also for the prayers that are heard and answered. "Our God is so Gracious!"

Before I started going to Alcoholics for Christ my first reaction was one of fear and "God what in the world for?" I realize I have my own issues God but am not the one drinking.

Little did I know my part in the recovery process and the wealth of information and insight I needed and continue to need; to learn and grow. I am so grateful to God for the support, encouragement, healing, knowledge, and Godly wisdom and insight I have gotten from these meetings. As well as to those God has gifted to minister to others as they do. I thank God for there faithfulness to God.

Gail
Ward Group
Family Member


Praise the Lord my fellow Brothers/Sisters in the AC Fellowship:

My name is Glaynda. On April 26, 2008 I had the great privilege of attending my first AC Women’s Retreat. It was one of the most inspirational experiences that I have ever encountered. From the uplifting musical praises to the fellowshipping of breakfast and lunch, my soul was so moved at the entire format that was set for the day.

As a child of God your spirit can truly tell when a program you attend has been inspired by God. I left the retreat wishing I could return tomorrow and the next day. I truly did not want to leave. I told one of the ladies that I attended the retreat with that I felt like we where children at an amusement park; it was great fun, relaxing, and our souls were truly filed with the Holy Spirit.

Glaynda, Metropolitan Community Tabernacle Group, Detroit On Saturday, April 26, 2008 I went to Alcoholics for Christ all Women’s Retreat and it was the most beautiful experience in my life. When I first walked in the door it was like they had been knowing me for a life-time; they made me feel so welcome to be there. Two of the ladies held my hand and prayed for me before the program got started. The Holy Spirit was there all day long for nine hours. I had never seen anything like it. We focused on Step Study 8 and 9.

Step Study 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

1 John 2:9-11 Can we as Christians still live in the darkness?

(9Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. 10Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him[a] to make him stumble. 11But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded him. NIV)

The most important thing is you must remember is that you must make amends with yourself first before you go and try to make amends with others and pray to your God very hard and he will send you the answer.

Janet, Metropolitan Tabernacle Community Group, Detroit

A special Thank You to the ladies from Coopersville in Michigan for blessing the ladies with their homemade angel ornaments! They are so sweet!



UPCOMING AC EVENTS

AC Annual Picnic August 23, 2008 at Green Acres, 636 E. Grant, Hazel Park, MI 48030 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Music, Fun and Fellowship. Of course, lots of food, too!

AC Ministries Fall Training at Zion Christian Church, 3668 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083 September 13, 2008, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Details to follow.

Women’s Fall Retreat will be at Zion Christian Church, 3668 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083, details to follow.

More information to follow, please call the office with any questions.


WHY NOT SHARE YOUR OWN TESTIMONY?

If you have been blessed by AC Meetings, Retreats, or the Training Seminars why not share your blessings with all of us? Please send in your testimonies to the office by mail, e-mail, phone or fax. There is no deadline. We will use them for the next upcoming Newsletter that is put out.


Alcoholics for Christ
1316 N. Campbell Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067

or call 1-800-441-7877 and Patti will write it up for you or you can fax it to 1-248-399-1099 or email to al4christ@globalbiz.net.

PRAYING FOR YOU ALWAYS! GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SOBER!