Recovery Alive: Christ-centered recovery in Berkeley County
Recovery Alive meets every Friday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 4102 Tabler Station Rd, Inwood, WV 25428. It is free, Christ-centered and open to anyone in Martinsburg, Inwood, Bunker Hill, Gerrardstown or anywhere in Berkeley County fighting a hurt, habit or hang-up.
The three P's
How Recovery Alive works
Power
Willpower runs out. Recovery Alive starts with the power of Jesus Christ to break what you cannot break alone.
People
Nobody recovers by themselves. You get a room of people who have been where you are and will not flinch at your story.
Process
Freedom is a path, not a moment. We walk a clear, Christ-centered process week after week, at your pace.
What happens at Recovery Alive on Friday night?
Here is the full Friday lineup, including what we provide for your kids.
Power Group
6:30 p.m.
Everyone starts together for worship and a teaching on the power of Christ to break addiction and shame.
People Groups
7:15 p.m.
Gender-specific open share groups where you are known, heard and never judged.
RA Cafe
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Free coffee, food and conversation before and after. A good first step if groups feel like too much.
Nursery
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages 0-4 cared for by screened volunteers.
Adventures Alive
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
K-5th grade games, Bible lessons and recovery-aware care.
Young & Alive
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
6th-12th grade group for students in recovering families.
Common questions about Recovery Alive
- What happens at Recovery Alive on Friday night?
- Doors and the RA Cafe open at 6:00 p.m. At 6:30 everyone gathers for Power Group: worship and a short teaching. At 7:15 we split into People Groups, gender-specific open share groups. The night ends by 8:00 p.m. Childcare runs the whole time.
- Is Recovery Alive only for drug and alcohol addiction?
- No. Recovery Alive is for any hurt, habit or hang-up: substance use, grief, anxiety, anger, codependency, pornography, food, divorce. If it has a grip on you, you belong here.
- Do I have to talk?
- Never. You can sit in the cafe, listen in a group and say nothing for as many weeks as you need. There is no cost, no sign-up and no pressure.
- Is there childcare at Recovery Alive?
- Yes, and it is free. Nursery covers ages 0-4, Adventures Alive covers K-5th grade and Young & Alive covers 6th-12th grade, all from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
- Where is Recovery Alive located?
- At New Life Community Church, 4102 Tabler Station Rd, Inwood, WV 25428, minutes from Martinsburg, Bunker Hill and Gerrardstown in Berkeley County.
Talk to Pastor Nick before you come
Pastor Nick Robinson leads Recovery Alive. If Friday feels like too much, call the church at 304-262-6522 and ask for Nick, or just come eat in the RA Cafe and leave whenever you want.