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Free Community Seminar Presented by  Livengrin's Family Services Department Monday, September 8, 2014, from 6-8 pm Topic: Effective Communication Skills   By Dana Cohen, MA, M.Ed   Livengrin Counseling Center -- Oxford Valley 195 Bristol-Oxford Valley Road Langhorne, PA 19047   To register for the sessions or for more information,  call Dana Cohen, Family Therapist -- 215.638.5200 x162    Ample free parking! For additional information online, visit: http://www.livengrin.org/events

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Recovery in Our Communities September 2, 2014      Like us on Facebook                                   www.councilsepa.org                       Follow us on Twitter   Information and Recovery Support Line 24/7: 800-221-6333 SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH!! THANKFUL FOR THE COUNCIL'S HELP Anonymous "I started using the services [at The Council] over a year ago.  When I got sober again I quite literally only had the clothes on my back, little to no prospects and very little hope I could ever get back on my feet.   Through AA, some friends that were sober, and the staff and services [at the Recovery Center], I find myself in a position that I really doubted I could get back to....The [help I received] was a godsend...I'm starting a position that will not allow me to spend much time here to volunteer [anymore] but, again, that is kind of the point of what you do here.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart." Read the rest of this story on being thankful. WHITE HOUSE NOMINATES NEW DRUG CZAR Botticelli Is A Person In Recovery The White House has nominated Michael Botticelli to be Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.  He has held the position on an acting basis since March.   Director Botticelli previously served as Director of Substance Abuse Services in Massachusetts where he successfully expanded innovative and nationally recognized prevention, intervention and recovery services.  He forges strong partnerships with stakeholders at the local, state and federal levels.   As our nation's new Drug Czar, Botticelli vows to continue the national effort to reduce drug use and its consequences, and spearhead programs that help people with addiction find jobs and housing.  A recovering alcoholic, Botticelli has been sober for a quarter of a century. Read the full article in  The Washington Post and watch the video of Botticelli telling his recovery story. Some Upcoming Events Sept. 17th: Meet The Council Open House, 8 - 9 am at 252 West Swamp Road, Bailiwick Office Campus, Unit 12, Doylestown, PA 18901 September 12th: 7:05 pm. Recovery Night at the Baseball Game, Phillies vs. Marlins, Citizens Bank Park. Click here for tickets.  September 20th: PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2014, Great Plaza, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. Click here to register and get more information. Employment Opportunities: Please click here

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September 1 Chp 60 v 11 v 12 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS

O grant us help against the foe (addiction) , for human help is worthless .With God we shall do valiantly ; it is He who will tread down our foes (addictions).

STEP 3 - Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God.

The definition of valiant is someone or something very brave or determined.with valor; in a valiant manner; "he fought valiantly until the end"

Fighting is what we will do ! For those of us in recovery , we already know some days can be a knocked down all out fist fight .With coach (Jesus ) in your corner is the only way your gonna win the fight . In a real boxing match the fight will last 12 rounds unless you tap out or the referee (you) stops the fight . How many times in the first few rounds have you tapped out .Trying to gain our sobriety we must be diligent and valiant . In order to be successful in winning the fight , most fighters study their opponent and discipline and train themselves .Their coach (Jesus) is someone who is and was a fighter at one point in their lives . The coach(Jesus) has the knowledge and expertise to help .How good of a fighter would someone be if they only listened too themselves - It is like this for a lot of folks in recovery . They are about to take on the greatest fighter(addiction) they have ever faced . It will be a long exhausting bloody fight . Finding the right coach (Jesus) is key to winning the fight but with every good coach (Jesus) comes a team to support (fellowship ,sponsor , AA ,NA) the fighter. So far you have been trying to win this fight on your own and you have fought valiantly and your beaten and bloodied but your not out so get up one more time listen to the coach (Jesus) get your team together train and when the time comes fight like hell and win .

1 Tim 4:7-8 (Phi) ...Take time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. Bodily fitness has limited value, but spiritual fitness is of unlimited value, for it holds promise both for this present life and for the life to come.

By Joseph Dickerson