Last Thursday was a significant moment in the life of the 2:8 House. We celebrated the final meeting of our recovery group. The event was held at Reeves Park on a beautiful evening.  Those of us who had been meeting through out the last 4 years met to share a great time of fun and hotdogs. As the group began to share about their journey with recovery at the 2:8 House, it was evident that the Lord had been at work in many lives through this type of journey. In fact, one of our members celebrated by taking their 2-year sobriety chip. It was evident by the words shared that each person had been looking for respite in their lives from hurts, habits and hang-ups.They had found that renewal in relationship with Christ and the community of the 2:8 House. 

Thursday recovery night has been ongoing at the student center for 4 years. The purpose of the group was to engage in discipleship through the 12 steps of recovery with Christ as the higher power. It began with the Kyncls and Shepperds  and one of our board members attending Celebrate Recovery to be trained as leaders. After a couple of weeks it became very clear that our own need of recovery became the goal above and beyond the goals of being trained to lead recovery.  The transformation began in each of us and we saw it continue by the power of Christ in others. Seeing this journey at the 2:8 House come to completion evokes a sense of sadness, but also of great gratitude for the work God has done in the lives of students. While the group has been small, there has been such deep transformation of life. 

In concluding the evening, the group was left with the charge of the final step in recovery."Having had a spiritual experience as a result of these steps, we try to carry this message to others and practice these principles in all our affairs."