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Mission Statement:
Fresh Start Life Groups are support and recovery groups of Freshwater Community Church. We exist to help REACH individuals during times of need.  Those that serve in these groups strive to CONNECT people with other Christians or services that are relevant to their situation. God asks us to serve others and by doing so we will GROW in our faith. Through service we are challenged to DISCOVER our ministry and HONOR God with our life.  

Specially designed materials, approved by our pastoral staff are your tools for successful life skills. Application of these life skills will make for a fresh start in life, giving you the ability to fully enjoy your freedom in Christ and take hold of God's promises for you.
For more information contact the church office at 952-446-9090 or Tracy Monahan tracyblair@mchsi.com.  

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"D" Eliminators:  Troubled marriages
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=24467
Tim and Tracy Monahan -  tracyblair@mchsi.com  tim.monahan@mchsi.com
There is no "D" in marriage. Making divorce not an option.
With divorce at an all time high, this group will provide couples with basic tools to avoid common reasons for divorce today.  Application of these principles helps couples grow together and accept God's design for their marriage.

Divorce Care: Divorce support
Tracy Monahan    tracyblair@mchsi.com
Filled with hard-hitting information, The Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook allows you to personalize each concept and focus on specific areas you need help with as you face the challenges of divorce or separation.
The Bible-based insights will give you the practical tools you need to recover from the trauma of divorce and complete the journey toward wholeness after the painful breakup of a marriage.

Every Man's Battle:  Sexual addiction
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=24474
Daniel Dwire - danieldwire@hotmail.com    Dane Bogaard   danebogaard@yahoo.com
Winning the war on sexual temptation one victory at a time.
The challenge every man faces. The fight every man can win. Authors, Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, Mike Yorkey share encouraging stories of escape from sexual immorality and present a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity.

First Place:  Weight loss program
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=24488
Christine Carlson (contact the church at 446-9090)
Giving Christ first place.
Change your life forever by putting Christ first! The roller-coaster ride up and down the scale is about to be over. When you begin living for God, you will experience a total transformation.-one that enriches you spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally.

Life Recovery:  12 Step alcohol / drug addiction and co-dependency
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=24502
Norm Delin  norman_delin@yahoo.com  or Bob Cargill  mngopher007@hotmail.com
Seeking the source of true healing - God himself.
The Bible is the greatest book on recovery ever written. God's Word reveals His plan for the recovery of broken people. Hearts are healed and lives are restored through the wisdom and power of God. As we seek His will, He extends outstretched arms.

Sheaves of Joy:  Victory over personal crisis
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=24385
Sandi Torrini -  sheavesofjoy@gmail.com
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. -Psalm 126:6
What is the answer to depression? What is my purpose in life? Who am I apart from my relationships? What is my worth and value?
Sheaves of Joy is a support group for people who feel their lives are out of control. We will provide resources for issues of personal crisis such as: depression, codependency, purity, freedom from past and self-worth.
 
Grieving Forward: Grief recovery
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=25027
Theresa Devine -  devine_theresam@yahoo.com
In this gentle, empathic book, Kolf leads you through the stages of grief. Understanding what to expect as time goes on, makes you mindful of potential pitfalls such as feeling anger or guilt, dealing with holidays, and experiencing physical distress. No matter what the loss has been, it takes time and heart-wrenching work for the wound to heal.

The Rabbi's Ragamuffins:  Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=24473 contact the church office at 952-446-9090 for details.
"...honest disciples who admit they are scalawags."
In The Ragamuffin Gospel written by Brennan Manning, he defines Ragamuffins as "the burdened, the wobbly and weak-kneed, the inconsistent, unsteady disciples... the smart people who know they are stupid... the honest disciples who admit they are scalawags".
The Rabbi's Ragamuffins is a small group who will be challenged to grow in submission to Jesus' teachings and grow in healthy relationship to each other: all within a dynamic "closed group" setting after the first week.

The Wounded Heart: Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
https://freshwaterchurch.ctsmembe...me-ctrl.do?view=3&grpId=25492
Signe Pearson -  signepearson@yahoo.com
The Wounded Heart is an intensely personal and specific look at this most "soul deadening" form of abuse.
It's personal because it may be affecting you, your spouse, a close friend or neighbor, or someone you know well at church, and it's specific because it goes well beyond the general issues and solutions discussed in other books.

Dr. Allender's book reaches deep into the wounded heart of someone you know, exploring the secret lament of the soul damaged by sexual abuse-and laying hold of the hope buried there by the One whose unstained image we all bear.

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-Sandi
Sheaves of Joy
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. - Psalm 126:6