Richard Lewis - "I Don't Want to Squander My Sobriety"

Later this month a new group of hurting and broken young men and women will arrive here at His Mansion.  I Have A Stronger Desire - Jonathan Boyle    "In retrospect, my childhood was typical. I grew up in a middle-class family in Springfield, MA. I made a lot of friends in our small neighborhood, and we would play football in the street and ride our bikes through the woods.    I attended a Catholic elementary school, was baptized as an infant, and received my first communion in the church. But it wasn't until the community at His Mansion surrounded me that I began to understand what it means to have a relationship with Christ.    As I entered my teenage years, I was diagnosed with a learning disability. I responded with anger. I was placed into another school-a new place to try and fit in.     I began to identify with the rap culture. My idol was the rapper Eminem. I even dyed my hair blonde to be like him. His lyrics about feeling misunderstood resonated with me.    My relationship with my parents wasn't great either. They didn't understand what I was going through. And as the only son among three sisters, I created a completely different parenting experience for them.     My dad was angry much of the time and was difficult to be around. My mother, a nurse, spent a lot of time at work. I began to fulfill my need for connection in unhealthy relationships with girls. I was drinking and smoking, and then my girlfriend's family introduced me to opiates." A Click Here to Read More  Careers on the Hill!  Do you have a heart for serving the "least of these" as they seek the healing of Christ? Several vital staff positions are available at His Mansion Ministries:      The Facilities Manager will be responsible for the upkeep and care of our 18 buildings. He/She should have experience in carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical repair, and drywall.       The Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance needs of all the automotive, agricultural, and constructive equipment. He/She should have experience with auto mechanics, heavy equipment, and diesel.      Applicants should have a growing relationship with Christ, a good work ethic, and a desire to invest in troubled lives. Employees raise their own financial support, and we supply housing, utilities, and some food free of charge. Come join what God is doing in our community! Direct Resumes to Ed@hismansion.com    Servant Leaders  Do you know a young person between the ages of 18-35 with a passion to see their generation restored? As a Servant Leader they will have the opportunity to do just that! Servant Leaders: Serve women and men who are struggling with life-controlling behaviors Learn to make disciples of Jesus while being discipled Enjoy the space and simplicity to engage more fully in their relationship with God See the power of the Gospel transform fear into trust in the hearts of the residents and staff Develop relationships in a community of honesty and vulnerability  Servant Leaders are at the core of our program. Please share this life-transforming opportunity to join our amazing team of men and women. Click Here for more information.   Click Here to Give

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OCT 10 CHP 10 v 14 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH IN THE PSALM

THE INSTRUCTIONS - But you have seen , for You (GOD) observe trouble and grief ,To repay by your hand .The helpless commits himself to You ; You are the helper of the fatherless .

(GODS BIG BOOK)

THE KEY - Step 3 Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

THE PROMISE - Ps 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; NKJV (GODS BIG BOOK) By Joseph Dickerson

The Social Interactome is here! Our new research project is examining social networking as a tool in recovery. We need your help! The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute was recently awarded a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Heath to study how social media interactions could help people recovering from alcohol, opiate, or stimulant addictions.   Please refer your friends who are in recovery to join IQRR today!

You will be assigned a network of Recovery Buddies (RBs) to interact with during your participation. You will be able to write on their wall, comment on images, and encourage each other along the way!   There will be assessments to complete and live video meetings to attend! You will have access to modules designed to educate you, challenge you, and improve various aspects of your recovery experience.  Sign up today! In addition to helping us advance addiction research, you will be compensated for your time for participating in the Interactome. Help us help others by signing up today!

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Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs May Not Just Want to Get High, Research Suggests - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs May Not Just Want to Get High, Research Suggests - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Justice Department Will Release 6,000 Nonviolent Drug Offenders From Federal Prisons - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Justice Department Will Release 6,000 Nonviolent Drug Offenders From Federal Prisons - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Thousands Attend Washington, D.C. Rally to Draw Attention to Addiction - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Thousands Attend Washington, D.C. Rally to Draw Attention to Addiction - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Doctors and Pharmacists are Partners in Fight Against Addiction: Attorney General - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Doctors and Pharmacists are Partners in Fight Against Addiction: Attorney General - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE Livengrin's AMICare (Alex Murray Intensive Care) Program has helped thousands of young adults find the gift of recovery.   Unfortunately, heroin use is skyrocketing among 18-25 year olds-jeopardizing the futures of thousands of young people in our community and crippling their families. With your support, Livengrin Foundation can do more to fight this battle.   Livengrin Board Member Bruce Murray, (father of Alex Murray, for whom AMICare is named), and his wife, Ginny Murray, (family alumnus and volunteer), will be hosting a fundraising benefit in support of AMICare.  Purchase Tickets Alex Murray WHEN: Saturday, October 24th  5PM - 8PM WHERE: 3 East Gravers Lane Philadelphia, PA 19118 Complimentary Valet Parking  Event Page www.livengrin.org STAY CONNECTED:

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ACTION ALERT! Call Your Local Legislator! October 6, 2015 You Can Make a Difference! A critical vote in the state House this Wednesday could be the tipping point in the budget impasse.  Funding for Education & Human Services this year and for years to come is on the line.   Call your Representative and tell s/he to vote for a responsible and balanced budget that will generate revenue to support Education and Human Services including a $20 million emergency fund for opioid overdose treatment.   The showdown will happen in the House. Lawmakers have a simple choice: vote for funding to reinvest in services for our friends and neighbors and restore education with a fair drilling tax - like people want - or put powerful special interests before the rest of us.   Our lawmakers need to hear from us.   If our representatives do not vote to increase state resources, the alternative is unacceptable. The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center has determined that the Senate and House Majority budget will generate a  $2.2 billion shortfall in the next nine months, ending June 2016.  By next July we will have to cut more funding from education and critically needed programs -- by more than $2 billion!    Now is the time for action.  Tell your lawmakers to stand with working families and the vulnerable. Vote to  for a balanced budget that restores funding and puts our state back on track. Don't forget to ask for $20 million in emergency budgeting for addiction treatment. You can find your local legislators here. Give to The Council While You Shop!  AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Council every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to The Council. Go to www.smile.amazon.com  Log in with Amazon account info or register if you are a new member Type in The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. and click SEARCH We will come up, hit SELECT Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to The Council. Contact Us Information and Resource Line:  1-800-221-6333 252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit 12                    1701 W. Lehigh Ave, #6 Doylestown, PA  18901                           Philadelphia, PA  19132 215-345-6644                                       215-223-7700 252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit 33                    444 N. 3rd St., Ste. 307 Doylestown, PA  18901                          Philadelphia, PA  19123 215-230-8723 (DUI)                              215-923-1661 215-230-8218 (Prevention) 1286 Veterans Hwy                               1062 E. Lancaster Ave., Ste 22-A Bristol, PA  19007                                 Rosemont, PA  19010        215-788-3738                                       484-383-0802

October 6 CHP 37 v 5 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS

Commit your way to the Lord ,trust also in Him ,and he shall bring it to pass .(GODS BIG BOOK)

STEP 3 Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

Sobriety through God ,the one true true God creator of heaven and earth will take more than a one time prayer! I know personally from days of addiction and insanity , I made God a promise ! It went something like this ,God I no longer want to live in this hell ,please take me home or give me strength to escape and help me fix this mess . When I discovered his unexplained strength to want to get away and hide from life and my addictions , I made Him a promise that from that day forward I would live for him and His purpose.Surrender and Commitment are the keys to sobriety . You might be able to  white knuckle it on your own but it is only a matter of time and you will succumb to the pressure. Bill knew that and that's why the steps were written that way and the first three are key because they are about surrender and commitment.

John 5-21 "For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom He wishes.
(GODS BIG BOOK)By Joseph Dickerson

Indiana Leads Country in Pharmacy Robberies - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Indiana Leads Country in Pharmacy Robberies - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

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Join Stark & Stark Shareholder Megan E. Smith and Associate Kevin Falkenstein for this series of free, informative seminars discussing topics relating to the Divorce Process, Child Support, College Contribution, Custody and Grandparents’ Rights.

Breaking It Down:  The Nuts & Bolts of the Divorce Process October 6, 2015  •  5:30-6:30pm   This seminar will delve into the procedural intricacies of the divorce process, and will include an overview of all aspects of a divorce proceeding. The seminar will include such topics as alimony determinations, child support, and equitable distribution. Family Obligations: Understanding Child Support & College Contribution November 11, 2015  •  5:30-6:30pm   This seminar will break down the intricacies and questions surrounding child support and college contribution.  The discussion will explain the child support calculation, the factors applied by a court to determine a parent’s obligation to contribute to college and more. All in the Family: Understanding Custody & Grandparents’ Rights December 8, 2015  •  5:30-6:30pm   This presentation will discuss how custody is determined and the issue of grandparents’ rights. The seminar will answer many of the most pressing questions as they relate to child custody. RSVP StarkSeminars.Eventbrite.com   Location (for each seminar) SweetWater Bar & Grill 10 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Refreshments Provided. Space is Limited. Pre-Registration is Required.   For More Information Call:  856-874-4443 www.Stark-Stark.com www.NJDivorceAttorney.com 401 Route 73 North, Bldg. 40, Suite 130 Marlton, N.J. 08053

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