MAY 29 CHP 17 V 10 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS

They close up their callous hearts ,and their mouths speak with arrogance .

STEP 6- Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

Callous- showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Arrogant- exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner.

Who do you think you are ! Ever hear that one yelled at you before ? If family and friends are in constant argument with you and you feel like your not getting anywhere in life its time for you to take a long hard look at yourself in the mirror and truly step 6 your attitude. Addiction has a funny way of hiding our defects which only makes it more difficult when we find ourselves sober. Addiction produces life in a altered sense of reality and living in that altered reality produces or enforces some very negative behaviors. The twelve steps , prayer and meditation are vital in living a peaceful joy filled life. Thats why step one and two are the most important they will bring you out of your altered sense of reality and bring life into perspective. Life is tough and it is not designed for you to go it alone. Your Creator (GOD) did not put you here to do whatever you want and walk , all everyone who loves you. There is a purpose and a meaning to your life but in order to discover it you have to realize your the reason its a mess and if your not willing to change it then you will remain stuck right where you are. Step 6 teaches us defects will be removed ,it doesn't say it will help us deal or cope with these defects .Sometimes these defects become our crutches and defenses so when God removes the defects our calloused hearts will become soft and arrogance will become humility and gratitude.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

By Joseph Dickerson / Recovery Connections 2016

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Event Name Groveville Memorial Day Parade   City of Angels will be marching in the Groveville, NJ Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30th. We will be meeting at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 555 Yardville Allentown Rd, Yardville, NJ 08620. Doors to Auditorium & Church will be open before, during & after parade. Doors open 6:45AM. Refreshments will be served 7:00-7:30 AM & after the parade.   Click Here for More Information   Monday, May 30, 2016 Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend!   Saturday, June 11 - Sage Ferraro Memorial Game City of Angels 3rd Annual Sage Ferraro Memorial Game Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11am Arm & Hammer Park 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ 08611 Admission: FREE Come out and support our boys of summer and help us honor Sage Ferraro by supporting City of Angels Annual Sage Ferraro Memorial Game. Come out and enjoy a day at the ballpark and root our COA Angels to victory. All City of Angels Merchandise will be available at the game for purchase as well as refreshments. Walk/Run with the Angels 2016 Save this Date! Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 8am - 1pm   It's time to get those running shoes out and register for this years walk/run and to start organizing your fundraising teams for this year's Walk/Run with the Angels 2016! Let's work together to make this years Walk/Run with the Angels the biggest and most memorable yet. Thank you in advance for continuing to support our efforts in assisting families and individuals seek help in battling the disease of addiction.   Walk/Run with the Angels 2016   www.WalkWithTheAngels.com   Saturday, September 10, 2016 8 AM - 1 PM Mercer County Park - West Picnic Grove, West Windsor, NJ This year's Walk/Run with the Angels is dedicated to honoring those in long term recovery as well as the angels we have lost to the disease of addiction.We are raising funds that will be used to assist individuals who are ready to change their lives by entering treatment, and 100% of proceeds will be used to assist families, which includes scholarships, medical assistance, housing assistance, educational programs and community awareness.   New Resources for the Uninsured & Homeless For anyone who needs detox or treatment for addiction but doesn't have insurance or is homeless, COA has just launched a new online resource. These pages have all the details on who to contact in each New Jersey county, as well as information for Pennsylvania residents. They also contain information about sober homes. To go to the new COA Help page, click here. Stay in Touch!

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May E-Blast Summer Concert Series: Robinella The Pavillion at Hunter Valley Farm, LLC will kickoff their summer concert series with Robinella on Wednesday, June 1from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. From June 1 to August 31, the farm will host a concert every Wednesday partnering with local charities as a part of their community give back. Metro Drug Coalition is the partnering charity for the kickoff concert and will receive a portion of the proceeds from the event. In addition, the band/charity that brings the most guests at the end of the series will receive a cash bonus. Tickets for Robinella are $30 and may be purchased at the Hunter Valley Farm website. Additionally, Picnic Basket Dinners are available through Bradford Catered Events. Prices are based on their menu at www.bradfordevents.com. Come out to support MDC and enjoy great music! Stay Safe This Summer On The Waterways The first day of summer is only a few short weeks away, and MDC wants you to practice safe boating. Follow our blog Donate Donate Metro Drug Coalition | 4930 Lyons View Pike | Knoxville TN 37919 | Phone: (865) 588-5550 © 2016 Metro Drug Coalition. All rights reserved.   Unsubscribe from this list Forward this email to a friend This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee.

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The 2016 Conquering Grounds Music Fest “A Benefit to Help Fight Addiction” is just around the corner, scheduled forSaturday September 10, 2016 12pm to 6pm. www.musicfest2016.org AND THIS YEAR’S HEADLINE BAND WILL BE “THE KATINAS” www.thekatinas.com This year will be our BIGGEST EVENT so far!! Many lives will be changed. Because of your past support we have been able to help so many struggling with addiction and coming out of incarceration. Thank You! Enclosed you will find the Sponsor Pack to this year’s event. With your continued tax-deductible support we will be able to offer the necessary resources needed to help our community stay clean and sober and out of prison. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call directly. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS SPONSOR PACK TO ANYONE/BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION WHO MIGHT BE INTERSTED IN SUPPORTING THIS LIFE CHANGING EVENT.Blessings and Peace in all you do. Looking forward to speaking with you soon…

Bob Sofronski, Executive Director

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Senate Committee Passes Measure to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

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