May 5-6 is a very special week-end in Cincinnati. It is the Flying Pig Marathon week-end. This marathon is a hallmark of Cincinnati for many years now and it gets bigger and bigger every year.
The Step Forward Team is participating in this week-end's events for the 4th year. Launched in 2008, Team Step Forward has grown in strength and in numbers in sync with the marathon itself.
The team brings together men of City Gospel Mission's Exodus Program, the women of Having the
Courage to Change, staff, volunteers, family members and friends of the Mission. So, what is behind this team effort?
Courage to Change, staff, volunteers, family members and friends of the Mission. So, what is behind this team effort?
First of all, when people come together, in agreement for a common cause, tremendous energy and power is released. It is the very principle that guides corporate prayer. The men and women of City Gospel Mission's Exodus Program and Having the Courage to Change, recovery from addictions is their first goal.
Many are haunted by memories of past failures: Uncompleted education, sporadic employment, broken family relationships and so forth. Training for the marathon involves commitment, discipline and determination. Those are some of the principles involved in recovery.
Furthermore, crossing the finish line announces a completed endeavor. For some that may very well be the first or only thing they have completed in many years. It is a tremendous source of inspiration and encouragement to keep focused on the task at hand.
The whole community therefore, has reason to turn up and be part of this spiritual experience.
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