Narconon Arrowhead Presents Special Acknowledgement to Local Pastor
The United Methodist Church shares a common heritage with fellow Christians and all Christian communities. The First United Methodist Church of Canadian, located in Canadian, Oklahoma, was recently acknowledged by Narconon Arrowhead for its good works.
First United Methodist Church of Canadian
Canadian, Oklahoma is a small, rural community located about a mile from the entrance to Arrowhead State Park. Narconon Arrowhead drug and alcohol rehabilitation and education center is located in Arrowhead State Park on the shores of Lake Eufaula, and is a close neighbor to both Canadian residents and the First United Methodist Church of Canadian.
The United Methodist Church social principles and creed govern its beliefs and attitudes towards alcohol and other drugs. According to the United Methodist Church main website, its congregation believes in abstinence from alcohol and the use of any illegal drugs.
Illegal drug use and problematic drug use are cited as a major factor in disease, crime, family dysfunction and death. The Church supports educational and other prevention strategies that encourage abstinence from the use of illegal drugs. For those who choose to consume alcohol, it encourages and advises “judicious use with deliberate and intentional restraint”; and using Scripture as a guide.
On the subject of therapeutic drug use, it is noted that there is much testimony to the “detrimental consequences” of misusing such drugs. Wise policies on the availability of potentially damaging or potentially beneficial prescription and OTC drugs is encouraged, with emphasis on ready availability of complete information to both patient and doctor on the use and misuse of these drugs.
The Church supports strict administration of laws governing the sales and distribution of controlled substances and alcohol. It supports regulations protecting society from drug users of any kind—including alcohol—in instances where “clear and present social danger” can be shown to exist.
The Church expresses its belief that individuals who are drug or alcohol dependent—and their families—are “individuals of infinite human worth”, and are deserving of treatment and rehabilitation, as well as ongoing and life-changing recovery.
The United Methodist Church commits itself to assist those suffering from substance dependence or abuse–and their families—in finding good opportunities for substance abuse treatment, ongoing counseling, and for their reintegration into society.
Special Acknowledgement of Local Pastor
Pastor Sherry Heath of the First United Methodist Church of Canadian was recently given special recognition and acknowledgement for her continued support of Narconon Arrowhead and its clients.
Pastor Heath, along with her congregation, was recognized for her long-term and heartfelt support of the Narconon Arrowhead center and its purpose to rehabilitate drug and addicts and alcoholics, and help them become drug-free and productive members of society once again.
Pastor Heath was recognized for helping Narconon Arrowhead clients, and the congregation for “taking clients under their wing.” The First United Methodist Church of Canadian was recognized for being a part of the Narconon Arrowhead rehab process by helping clients throughout the rehab program, noting that some clients attend church services there weekly.
Members of the congregation often reach-out to Narconon Arrowhead clients, sometimes staying in contact with them for years after they complete their rehab program at the center.
Pastor Sherry Heath, as the local minister of this incredibly valuable spiritual resource, was acknowledged by Narconon Arrowhead for the continuing help and support she gives to clients on the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program there.
A special event was organized to present a much-deserved plaque to Pastor Sherry Heath, orchestrated by one of Narconon Arrowhead’s clients—a true testament to just how important and life-changing her contributions truly are.
