The Wake

08/31/2026

To every person that has had their life affected by overdose, we are praying for you today! 💜 Comment your loved one below and we will pray for you.

💜 INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY

Today, August 31, Celebrate Recovery Global joins people around the world in remembering those whose lives have been lost to overdose and praying for the families and friends carrying that grief.

Behind every statistic is a person.

A son. A daughter. A parent. A spouse. A sibling. A friend. Someone’s Forever Family.

Every life matters. Every loss counts. 💜

Celebrate Recovery is committed to being part of the solution. Our Opioid Ministry Team, led by Opioid Director Nick Olson, works to increase awareness, education, prevention, and resources surrounding opioid addiction and overdose.

Through the Opioid Advocates, we’re helping communities understand that recovery is possible and lives can be saved.

Carry naloxone/Narcan when appropriate. Learn the signs of an overdose. Have the difficult conversations. Help remove the stigma that keeps people from reaching out for help.

And remind someone today:

Your life has value.
Your story isn't over.
There is hope. ❤️‍🩹

📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 NIV

🙏 Jesus, we remember every life lost to overdose and pray for every family carrying that grief. Protect those still struggling and give them courage to reach for help. Help us respond with compassion instead of judgment and use us to bring hope to those who need it most. Amen.

💜 EVERY LIFE MATTERS. EVERY LOSS COUNTS. RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE.

🌎 CelebrateRecovery.com

08/24/2026

🚨 P.O.R.T. Pop-Up Event Coming Soon! 🚨
Pathways Overdose Response Team (P.O.R.T.) is bringing resources, support, and connection directly to our community!
Join us on:
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Gazebo at the Fayette County Courthouse
P.O.R.T. is proud to partner with Washington Court House City Police, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, Pickaway Area Recovery Services, and Peer Support to provide:
✅ Overdose prevention education
✅ Substance use education
✅ Harm reduction resources
✅ Community connections and support
✅ Recovery resources
Whether you are seeking support, want to learn more, or simply want to connect with local resources — everyone is welcome.
Together, we can educate, support, and save lives. 💜

08/21/2026

The Wake will have a booth, along with our church, Spirit of Truth, at The Scarecrow Festival. Come out and look for us. We always have a fun raffle that you can enter to win a pretty incredible prize! Make sure you stop by and say hi.

🎃🇺🇸 Save the Date! 🇺🇸🎃

The 2026 Scarecrow Festival is coming to Washington Court House, Ohio September 17th–20th!

Join us for live music, incredible food, rides, vendors, and a celebration of 250 Years of America! 🎡🎶🍂

Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss it!

08/19/2026

Have you subscribed to The Wake's YouTube channel? We are constantly adding more videos, starting from the beginning. This is a great tool for recovery centers to play and encourage others with testimonies of hope. Blaine Bailey

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08/17/2026

Seek peace (Jesus) and pursue it. Ps 34:14 Whatever falls off in your pursuit is worth it.

08/16/2026

Did everyone hear this girl BELT it out this Thursday? 🤯 I’ve been told you could hear The Wake from blocks away… this may be it! Jesus, keep using these kids in a mighty way! 🩵🙌🏽🌊

08/16/2026

If this week has you looking for a church home, consider joining us at Spirit of Truth at 11am

From anointed worship, classes for the children, to Holy Spirit led sermons and prayer, SOT is a place where the whole family can encounter the presence of God.

Come worship with us as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, equipping believers to grow, mature, and walk as disciples of Christ. Everyone is welcome... bring a friend. Become a friend.

08/15/2026

The Wake was incredible this week. We’re so thankful for the teens that came up from WV from Maranatha YTH with Hayley Riggins to lead the music for the night. They blessed our community so much. Thank you to every parent that also came to bring them up. We pray you were blessed. 🩵 Also, a special thanks to Lex Sowers for sharing a part of her story to encourage the next generation to choose life and the power of God to redeem. The night closed with those in recovery circling around the teens, praying for them. It was a powerful moment to realize… your testimony matters. 🙌🏽🌊🩵 Speak life!

08/13/2026