Collins UMC presenting couples “Love and Respect Seminar” January 15-30
Making good marriages better is a goal of the Collins Church.
Last year, the church sponsored the “Fireproof” marriage seminar, and this year they will be sharing another series “Love and Respect”.
This series focus is on 5 areas of married life that tend to lead to conflict. The seminar is designed for couples who want to improve their marriage. It is also good for individuals who are dating, might be dating or want to be dating.
“It will help us all to better understand each other and how the choices we make affect others,” said Pastor Larry Schmoekel.
“This is a DVD series. We will watch a session, each about 80 minutes long, and then have a guided discussion. There is a book that goes along with the series,” he said.
The series will begin on Friday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. with pizza for supper.
“We will also meet on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and Sunday evening at 6 p.m. We will then meet on the next two Sundays at 6 p.m. Each total session will be about 2 hours,” Schmoekel said.
The cost will be $ 10 per couple which includes the workbook and pizza. If the fee is paid prior to January 8, it is $8 per couple. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.collinsumchurch.org
Schmoekel said a local husband told him, “We had a good marriage, but after taking part in this series – not just watching it – our marriage is even better! I’m so glad we attended.”
Additionally, a wife wrote: "Humor is a great way to get people to listen to what you are saying, that's what has my husband interested in seeing your taped conferences."
What follows is the schedule for the seminar:
Session 1 Why We Negatively React to Each Other (The Crazy Cycle)
Session 2 How a Husband Best Motivates His Wife (The Energizing Cycle Part I)
Session 3 How a Wife Best Motivates Her Husband (The Energizing Cycle Part II)
Session 4 Practical Application (Sarah Eggerichs)
Session 5 The Ingredient That Motivates Us Beyond Our Marriage (The Rewarded Cycle)
For more information, call the church at (260) 693- 1104 or Pastor Larry Schmoekel at 691-3756 for reservations. The Collins United Methodist Church is in Collins at 5524 East Darland Street.