Marriage Trifecta: 3 Best Bets to Start a Marriage Ministry in 2009!

MARRIAGE TRIFECTA
3 Best Bets to Launch a Marriage Ministry in 2009!

#1) Couplehood: a new, six-week program by Drs. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

New from Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. & Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. — Dr. Harville Hendrix will describe their latest programs – Couplehood: The Imago Path to Real Love and Couplehood as a Spiritual Path.  These DVD-based Marriage Education curricula offer churches a choice between spiritual content or not, in these two high-quality Teach-Out-of-the-Box options.

>> Meet Dr. Hendrix and get a free copy of Couplehood ($20 value) and special discounted price on program pack!

#2) Secrets to Love: award-winning documentary film and resource materials

It’s causing a stir at this year’s film festivals…create a buzz in your congregation with this compelling documentary! Singles and couples take a journey to find answers to questions many ask: Does “happily ever after” exist? Why is love so complicated? What can I do to ensure my marriage lasts a lifetime? Film Director Tracie Donahue will help you launch your marriage ministry through this engaging film.

>> Receive a free Secrets to Love DVD, License, Leader’s Discussion Guide and Viewer’s Guide ($140 value).

#3) Fireproof & The Love Dare: the DVD of the theatrical blockbuster movie and best-selling book

2008’s most inspirational movie has become 2009’s greatest tool to impact marriages in your congregation and the community!  Eric Garcia from the Association of Marriage and Family Ministries (a National Facilitating Partner for Fireproof) will share how to ignite hope and help for marriages using Fireproof, The Love Dare book, and more.

>> Win a Fireproof Movie Event Package or The Love Dare book! Order pre-release copies of the Fireproof DVD and specially-priced license.

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Attend the Marriage Trifecta … Every Participant Receives Valuable Free Materials (over $160 value)!

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Five locations in four days!  January 12, 13, 14 and 20
Limited Space! Reserve your spot Today!
- Jan 12 (Mon. 7-9pm) – ORANGE COUNTY:  Holiday Inn – Buena Park  (7000 Beach Blvd – Buena Park)

RSVP: 714.484.0033 or karisp@familysaver.org

Sponsoring Organizations: Family Saver Center, Orange County Marriage Resource Center, AMOR de Orange County

- Jan 13 (Tue. 10am-12pm) – LOS ANGELES: Wilshire United Methodist Church, Lee Hall (4350 Wilshire Blvd – Los Angeles)

RSVP: 213.985.1500 x 206 or julielee@kccd3300.org

Sponsoring Organizations: Korean Churches for Community Development and HALO

- Jan 13 (Tue. 6:30-8:30pm) – SAN DIEGO: California Fiestas Banquet Hall (250 3rd Ave – Chula Vista)  RSVP: 619.247.2138 or ballonsr1@cox.net

Sponsoring Organization: IMPACT South Bay

- Jan 14 (Wed. 7-9pm) – CLAREMONT: Claremont School of Theology, The Mudd Theater (1325 N College Ave – Claremont)

RSVP 909.451.3690 or jillsnodgrass@yahoo.com

Sponsoring Organization: The Clinebell Institute and the Center for the Empowerment of Families

- Jan 20 (Tue. 7-9pm) – SACRAMENTO: First United Methodist Church (2100 J St – Sacramento)

RSVP: 916.443.3434 or elizabeth@sacmarriage.org

Sponsoring Organization: Healthy Marriage Project of Greater Sacramento, Abide in Love, El Dorado Healthy Marriages Coalition, Yuba Sutter Healthy Marriage Project and Sacred Commitments

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Kingsburg Couple Wins $1,000 Super Date!

When Aaron Winslow of Kingsburg, CA received the phone call that he was the latest winner of the California Healthy Marriages Coalition (CHMC) Outcome Evaluation drawing, he couldn’t believe it. It took at least ten minutes to convince him that he’d actually won.

“I never win anything!” said Winslow. Aaron had filled out the simple questionnaire after his “10 Great Dates” class and that set him up to have his entry drawn as the recipient of $1,000 cash! Now, that cash is being used to gift his wife with a super date!

Aaron and his wife, Denise, heard about the Marriage Education class through Kingsburg Community Church. The Winslows thought they would give it a try because it seemed fun, it fit perfectly within their schedule and to top it off, the church provided childcare. “Childcare was huge for us, “ said Winslow. Pastor Joe also added an extra benefit by offering weekly drawings for the couples that came to class.

“The best part of the 10 Great Dates class was that it got us to talk about different issues, kids, different feelings and all kinds of stuff,” said Winslow. Another direct benefit of the class was it gave the couple an opportunity to date each other again. “When I was single, I was always trying to take her out and now that I’m married, I rarely get a date,” Winslow said with a laugh. Now Aaron knows how to fix that problem!

Aaron adds that not only has the class helped his 7-year marriage, but learning ways to talk things out has also helped him grow at his work and with his 4 year-old son, Ethan. “The more information you can get the better!” said Winslow.

Kingsburg Community Church worked with the Healthy Marriage Coalition of Fresno-Madera County (HMCFMC) to launch the “10 Great Dates” program.  HMCFMC is part of the California Healthy Marriages Coalition which supports many quality relationship-building classes.

To find out more information about 10 Great Dates and other great classes, go to www.camarriage.com.  For classes and activities in the Greater Fresno and Madera County area, check out www.growyourmarriage.com.