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Happy New Year to all of our readers! As the winter chill settles in, January brings in a fresh start and a world of possibilities. It's a time for reflecting, goal setting, and embracing new beginnings. As we embark on this New Year filled with hope and blessings, we are excited to share the latest updates and reflections of Life Change Centers!
Moses said it best; "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalms 90:12. With 2023 chapter coming to an end, we open up to a new page of our next chapter in life titled "2024". With the past holidays, most of everyone's time was spent focusing on everyone else with gifts giving, food preparations for others, etc. Now, with the New Year upon us, it is time to focus on ourselves. God willing 2024 will be a year filled with healing & restoration, spiritual growth, love, joy, and peace. As we think of these New Year’s resolutions, we naturally reflect on how we can better ourselves and contemplate changes to make that happen.
Resolution Evening with the Women Center
"The ladies spent a quaint evening at my house jotting down various resolutions from different areas of their life such as spiritual, health, and relationships. We talked about allocating a certain amount of time each day in order to meet their goals. We also talked about broken past relationships they may have with their families or friends and how they can take action to begin the healing process this year. For our spiritual goals, we focused on studying the Word and carving out time for prayer each day. Afterwards we had tea and sat in the jacuzzi." - Hostess Alina P.
As the sun finally rises, a warm wind blows gently, and the tiny grains of sand caress the skin. A smell of ocean water along with a sound of waives crashing against the pier, lure the attention and the desire to get closer. Few more steps and the beach comes into full view with the sunlight dancing off the surface of the water. A familiar cry of the seagulls and fishermen's poles draw finishing touches on this breathtaking live painting. Located at the Port Aransas, stands a beautiful home with an incredible view and a five-minute walk to the beach. A place where students from the men's center had a three-day retreat along with two pastors from God Will Provide Church and LCC alumni. A change of scenery and a cozy setting gave students a breath of fresh air and a getaway from their daily routine. After settling in, students and ministers had a fellowship where many important topics were discussed along with questions and answers, songs of worship and group prayers. Each student had an opportunity to have a private conversation, confession and a prayer with the ministers. As a result, prayers of deep repentance and breaking of spiritual strongholds took place. A true feeling of freedom that cannot be mistaken and a sense of joy filled the room as the students sang the song which they have written and composed themselves about God's great love and mercy. It is moments like these, that encourage us to press forward boldly with this ministry. A ministry through which God heals, restores lives and gives back everything that has been stolen by the enemy. A brand-new chance and a blank white page to write a new chapter of a new story. But I will restore you to health, and heal your wounds; (Jeremiah 30:17)
Mexico Missionary Trip Growing up in America is a blessing that passes us by every day. I know that we all had that epiphany while visiting Matamoros, Mexico this month of January. Our group consisted of ministers, LCC participants, LCC alumni, and others from local God Will Provide Church. Crossing the border was a testimony in itself, seeing as the border decided to close three minutes early, but by the mercy of God, we successfully crossed! Our first stop was evangelizing to the refugees at the Mexico/ US border. Seeing their make-shift tarp tents made us realize how blessed we are to live in America. Pastor Sergiy Tsymbalyuk started it off with a word that led to testimonies from the LCC alumni. It was heartwarming to see tears in the refugees' eyes as they came to get prayed for. After the evangelism, we had a group of women serve in the Casa Hogar Dios Provera (God Will Provide Orphanage) by arranging games and a pizza party, while the men went to serve in the Mexico men's Life Change Center there. To end the trip, everyone went to Vlad Shishkin's (Pastor of God Will Provide Church in Matamoros) new taco restaurant to enjoy his delicious tacos and fries!
"Every time I'm given the opportunity to go to Matamoros, I take it. The more I go there, the more I see the glory of God through the work He is doing there. How His hand is over every ministry of the church there. This trip the group had decided to go evangelize to the less fortunate. The Holy Spirit lead and put it on my heart to testify of how Gods goodness and mercy has been upon my life. When doing this outreach to the community, I noticed what a great thirst and need people have of hearing the Word of God and prayers. I encourage everyone who is able, please go and serve in whatever way they can. There is an orphanage, men's rehabilitation center, and church which are in great need of laborers or if you are not able to go there, you can pray or support financially. God bless you." -LCC Women Center Leader
A transformational journey through drug and alcohol addiction.
ABOUT US Life Change Center (LCC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a cost-free, residential, nine-18 month program that welcomes adults 18 years-of-age and older. LCC shows our students’ God’s love while providing 24/7 support through their detox and withdrawal periods. Here they are provided with mentorship and guidance to help learn life skills; and, crisis management to transform them into productive men and women of our community. The LCC success rate, within our first two years of serving this community (2016-2018), has shown 81% of our students succeed and graduate from the program.
OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS
Life Change Program
Handy Man
Multicultural Cuisine
Basics In Life
Creation of Recreational
Community Service
If you would like to become part of our programs in any way, please contact us at 210-760-2008.
BECOME A SUPPORTER
Sponsor a student for a month
Donate supplies or toiletries
Donate a vehicle
Sponsor student's trip to the Yearly Conference where a student can learn the history of Life Change Centers, meet the Leadership and renew his/her choice of an addiction-free life
Thank you for your continued support of Caron and our mission.
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Live performances by Infinite Step and DJ C-RIUS
Artisanal cocktails, appetizers and a delightful food truck
Sweet treats and desserts to enjoy
Exciting Silent Auction with unique items and experiences
Dance, enjoy, and support a noble cause
Learn about Isaiah House and how we support vulnerable families across Essex County
