What would stronger marriages mean for your church and its families?
What if there was a way to significantly drop the divorce rate of couples in your church?
World Wide Marriage Encounter has over 45 years in helping couples enhance their communication and strengthen their relationships, and there is documented effectiveness. The National Institute for Family Study reports that the divorce rate for couples attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend is only 2% versus the 50% rate as a national average. They also report that the Weekend experience benefits not only the couple and their marriage, but also has a positive effect on family communication and parenting.
The Marriage Encounter weekends are an enriching experience for husbands and wives to learn more effective communication in a private, couple-centered atmosphere.
Marriage Encounter-United Methodist is the oldest marriage-related Affiliate Member of the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church and is one of the marriage resources of our church.
Applications are currently being taken for the upcoming weekends:
October 5-7, 2012 in Wichita Falls
October 12-14, 2012 in Austin
November 2-4, 2012 in Dallas
April 5-7, 2013 - All-Clergy & Spouse weekend in Austin
Cost:
$50.00 application fee (tax-deductible, non-refundable required to request a reservation).
In addition, a blank envelope contribution is taken on the weekend.
For more information or to apply, see below.
Any questions? Please contact Mickey and Linda Wheeler, jamesw3681@aol.com & 972-594-0232, or go to www.encounter.org for online info & application.
Why settle for a “good” marriage when you can have a great marriage?
Refresh Your Marriage Relationship
- Take a new look at your marriage, priorities, lifestyle
- Learn simple, effective communication techniques
- Enhance the love that you share
- Rediscover your hopes and dreams
