November 11 & 12: We will be hosting a video based marriage seminar at our church, Chippewa E. Free in Beaver Falls, PA. It is called The Art of Marriage by Family Life. When: Friday from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, Saturday from 8:00 to 3:30.
Why should you attend? Hmmmm. Maybe a better question would be why wouldn’t you attend? I am so in love with my husband, even after 25 years! We still have so much growing to do. I know that I am not perfect and I know that he is not perfect so together we are really messed up! LOL. Our goal has always been to continue to grow closer to God and closer to each other. We can’t do it alone. We need God to provide the guidance and the strength. We need other Godly couples to provide the examples and to hold us accountable. We need resources to help us navigate the waters of the secular world that invades our home.
That is why we attend seminars and retreats about family and marriages. We want to grow together! United in Christ. One body.
So on November 11 & 12 we want to encourage other couples to come and enjoy some GREAT fellowship with others and gather up some tips and tools to help your marriage thrive. The cost is $45.00 per couple. This includes your books, a continental breakfast on Saturday morning, lunch on Saturday afternoon and child care (must register by November 5 so we can have enough workers).
Marriage is the union of one man and one woman. Christian marriage is the union of one man and one women with God as the center. Too many marriages in the church and outside the church are hurting. Couples are becoming separate beings instead of a team. The world is pulling them a part. Communication becomes strained or even becomes yelling and arguing. At some point a decision is made either you need to do something different or the marriage crumbles.
The definition of insanity is to do the she thing over and over but expect different results!
I know that Rick & I have had our share of struggles. When I continue to focus on my needs instead of our needs we fight more and I get more frustrated. I want to win the argument. I want to be told that I am right, even when I’m not! I want… I want…. I want…… Talk about selfish and self focused!
Instead when we together focus on the needs of our family and the needs of each other, it becomes unifying. How can I be a part of the team? How can the gifts and talents that God gave to me be used to enhance us as a couple. Rick is the level-headed one, I am the fly off the handle, impulsive one. He balances my thoughts, but I also give him a different point of view. My passion for a subject gives him a new perspective. His calmness allows me to step back and put it into perspective. We complement each other.
I want to continue to grow and help other couples grow….together. So come and join us on November 11 & 12. I will even give you at least one hug!!
