Marriage Enrichment
Building Strong Christ-Centered Marriages
Staff Leader: Joe Shafer
By God’s design, marriage has the potential for greater joy than any human relationship, but great marriages are not automatic. All relationships require work, and marriage is no exception. But that “work” can be fun, and we want to make your marriage an adventure that you enjoy and that brings glory to God.
Last Spring in worship John Allen referenced an article from Good Housekeeping on "How to Solve Marital Conflict." Many people requested the information. If you would like to read the article in its entirety, click on the link http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/marriage-sex/resolving-marital-conflict.
What Does the Marriage Enrichment
Ministry Do?
Marriage Nurturing Opportunities:
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- Valentine Party & Dance
February 10, 7-10 p.m.
Circle R Ranch, $25 per person
Join us for the third annual Trietsch Valentine's Day party, sponsored by the Marriage Enrichment Ministries. The gala is Feb. 10 at Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound, 7-10 p.m. $25 per person includes a BBQ dinner, DJ with dancing to a variety of music, and an open game room with ping pong, foosball and a pool table. Free childcare is available at the church nursery. Do you need a refresher on line dancing or two step for the Valentine Party? On January 12 and February 2 from 7-8 p.m. is free line dancing lessons and on January 26, 7-8 p.m., will be the two step lessons. Childcare is available with 48 hour advance reservation to 972-539-8547, ext 299. Contact Peggy Zappavigna at ext. 208 or peggyz@tmumc.org.
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- Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 22
(6 weeks);
Cost $15
In this class couples will explore the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships and find entertaining illustrations, hilarious advice, memorable insights and practical solutions for your relationship. Some topics covered include gender differences, sex, forgiveness and more. Couples will laugh, learn and be able to make real, positive changes to their marriage. Contact Phil or Gail Goodrich at 972-539-9482 or get1532@aol.com.
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- 10 Great Dates
Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Starts Feb. 24
(10 weeks);
Cost $10
The Marriage Enrichment Ministry is sponsoring "Ten Great Dates" study beginning Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Couples can learn important skills and revitalize their marriages with this fun and unique approach. 'You will love growing together while going out together.' -John Gray Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Remember back to your dating days---the excitement you felt? Now you can reclaim that same spark, connection, and creativity in your marriage through ten intentional, memory-making dates. This proven approach to relationship growth is low-key, purposeful, effective, easy, and fun , and will help you * Communicate better * Put the sizzle back in sex * Process anger and resolve conflicts * Develop spiritual intimacy * Appreciate your differences * Balance busy lifestyles * And much more! The class is facilitied by Nancy and Steve Ferguson. Visit the Connection Center table February 12, 19 & 26 to sign up. Contact Nancy Ferguson at nancyferguson1961@msn.com.
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- Date Nights – The Marriage Enrichment Ministries understand how imporant time alone with your spouse is, and so they’ve scheduled various Date Nights throughout the year, during which we’ll open up the church nursery and watch your kids while you have some time with your significant other. 2012 Date Nights are held from 5-9 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 20, Feb 10, April 19, May 11, June 15, Sept. 21, Oct. 11 and Dec. 14. Childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis with a 48-hour advance reservation to 972-539-8547, ext. 299. Contact Carol Cone at cjcone10@yahoo.com.
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- Pre-Marriage Mentoring - We offer a Pre-Marriage Mentoring Program for engaged couples – Six sessions with an older married couple, based on 150-question inventory, designed to explore differences.
If you are interested in participating in the Pre-Marriage Mentoring Program please contact Joe Shafer.
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- Sermon Series – Annually have focus in worship on Marriage and topics of interest to married couples. We just completed on January 15, the series is Marriage Ups & Downs. A new marriage series is offered at least once per year.
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- Marriage Retreat - Imagine a weekend away with your spouse. In 2013, the Marriage Ministry is planning a Marriage Retreat. This event features speakers and activities to enrich your marriage. Once a date has been set in 2013, more information will be available. Contact Howard Hurlbut at hrhurlbut@aol.com.
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- Vow Renewal Ceremony – Offered every other year, this service is an opportunity for married couples to renew their vows. Date is TBD.
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- Small Group Studies/Seminars – Join a small group study with other couples wanting to strengthen their marriage, and learn more about God’s plan for marriage. Most classes are six- to eight weeks, offered throughout the year, many based on videos of well-known speakers.
Contact Marilyn Hurlbut for more information at hurlbutm@aol.com.
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- Self-Help Resources - Curriculum recommendations available for self-help resources. Contact Joe Shafer to ask for books or other materials on specific issues, including sexual intimacy and marriages in crisis.
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- Professional Counseling – Make an appointment with one of the licensed marriage and family counselors in the counseling center at Trietsch. Kim Bonneau at 940-484-6120, Marilyn Eutsler at 972-420-6934, or Brad Watts at 214-526-4525. Fees are on a sliding scale; no one is turned away because of financial need.
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Why Has Trietsch Created a Marriage Enrichment Ministry?
- To support God’s design for life long, faithful marriages. It is the church’s duty to help preserve strong marriages, offering support before and after the wedding.
- Strong marriages are built; they do not happen magically.
- To promote lifelong commitments for couples to grow closer and learn more about each other.
- To encourage the fun and adventurous journey called marriage.
Trietsch aims to be a church where every married couple is growing closer all the time.
Jesus replied, “. . .in the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave
his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore, what
God has joined together, let man not separate.”
Matthew 19:4-6
