For Couples

Marriage: Go The Distance - This is Christian PREP, the Christian version of PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program). The powerful and practical principles are solidly based on Scripture with a unique blending of university research. Do you want more FUN and FRIENDSHIP LOVE in your marriage? Looking for more joy in your couple relationship? Come and learn new ways to speak and listen, share expectations and renew your sense of hope and commitment with each other. Seven sessions starting Wednesday, September 15^th through November 3^rd. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (9:00 p.m. for session one) Cost: $50 per couple (includes text, “A Lasting Promise” and two workbooks). Advance registration required. Childcare provided upon request at $3 per child per session.

Leader: David E. Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor.

Want a weekend away from the kids just for the two of you with NO distractions? Consider attending a Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend. If you’re like many couples, it’s been a long time since you gave yourself time together just to “talk for hours” and re-connect. Check out www.Godlovesmarriage.org for upcoming dates and locations.

Or, if you find yourself in the midst of troubling conflict, disagreements and ongoing tension, you can find hope and healing through a “Retrouvaille” weekend. This ministry includes a powerful weekend experience led by couples who’ve been brought back from the brink of divorce through Christ’s healing presence. A series of six follow-up sessions provide additional support and guidance. Go to www.retrouvaille.info

In addition, consider a useful inventory called, “Enrich” to identify couple strength and growth areas. You’ll respond to a variety of questions on communication, conflict resolution, finances, sexuality, spirituality, parenting, leisure activities, friends and family and more. Couples then receive 4-6 sessions of guided feedback and interpretation. Contact David Brown at 586.463.2921 x108, and check out www.prepare-enrich.com for more details.

No matter if you’ve been married a couple of years or a couple of dozen years or more, take some time and effort this spring to add more FUN and FRIENDSHIP LOVE in your marriage!