RU Recovery Program Poplar Bluff, Mo

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:..." Proverbs 23:7

05/22/2026

Join us this week for Week 2 of a 10-part series, “10 Principles to Conquer Stubborn Habits” from Pastor Shawn Stricklin.

This week’s message: “The Battle Within”
Every Sin Has Its Origin in Our Heart

No matter your story or where you’re at in life right now — there’s a seat for you here.

We offer childcare, and transportation is available if needed.
📞 Call (573) 686-1260 for transportation or more information.

We’d love to have you with us this week at RU!

05/20/2026

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23

05/19/2026

RU Message May 15, 2026
Pastor Shawn Stricklin

05/15/2026

Join us tonight at RU at 7:00 PM for a powerful message from God’s Word: “Draw the Line”

Pastor Shawn will be bringing the message, and we’d love for you and your family to join us for a great evening of encouragement, fellowship, and biblical help.

✅ Childcare provided
✅ Need a ride? Call or text (573) 686-1260 for transportation assistance.

There’s a seat for you at RU!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who keep praying, keep fighting, and keep trusting God one day at a time.

Today we celebrate the moms in recovery, the women praying for prodigals, and those choosing hope through hard seasons.

Your story matters, and your life is proof that God still restores. 🌷🩷

Happy Mother’s Day from RU Recovery

05/08/2026

Join us tonight at 7PM at Westwood Baptist Church - Poplar Bluff, Missouri, as Bro. Steve Monroe brings the message, “Here Am I, Send Me.”

God is still calling people. Still changing lives. Still using broken people for His glory!

No matter your past, your struggles, or where you are in life—Jesus is able! 🙌🏻

🕖 Service starts at 7PM
🚐 Transportation available: 573-686-1260
👶🏻 Childcare provided
🍽️ Food & fellowship after the service

Come worship with us, hear testimonies of changed lives, and see what Jesus can do! ✨

05/06/2026

Daily Bible Meditation | Proverbs 27

Proverbs 27 reminds us of the value of honest relationships, daily humility, and consistent growth. Life is not meant to be lived alone. We grow stronger through accountability and truth.

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17

God uses people in our lives to shape us. True friends don’t just agree with us—they challenge us, correct us, and help us grow. In recovery, surrounding yourself with the right people is essential. Isolation weakens us, but godly relationships strengthen us.

This chapter also gives a warning about pride and tomorrow:

“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.”
Proverbs 27:1

We are not promised tomorrow. That means today matters. The choices we make right now shape our future. Wisdom lives in the present, not in assumptions about what may come later.

Another important truth:

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
Proverbs 27:6

Sometimes truth can hurt—but it heals. A real friend will speak truth even when it’s uncomfortable, because they care about your growth and your future.

Proverbs 27 reminds us to:

Surround ourselves with people who sharpen us
Live wisely today
Receive truth, even when it’s hard

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the people You place in our lives to help us grow. Give us humility to receive correction and wisdom to choose the right influences. Help us live each day intentionally, walking in truth and growing stronger in You. Amen.

05/05/2026

“He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.”
‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3‬:‭25‬ ‭KJV‬‬