Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church

13 B.C. did not see the Christ. But it made room for Him. It shaped the stage. It stirred the hearts. It deepened the hunger. And that, in the providence of God, is the work of preparation.

You’re invited to join us Friday nights at 7 PM at Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park, PA . We also partner with sister CR programs at Christ Church in Bethel Park , which meets Tuesday nights at 7 PM , and Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville , meeting Monday nights at 7 PM . Not in the area? Head to CRLocator.com —there are over 37,000 Celebrate Recovery ministries worldwide, and one of t...

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