The Marriage Course

You're welcome to join the highly acclaimed Marriage Course in term 1 2024. No matter how long you've been married or how good or poor you think your marriage currently is, you can enrich your relationship with your spouse by investing in these seven evenings of learning, communicating, discussing, etc. Many people's marriages have been blessed, some even turned around, by this fantastic course.

This course is for any married or soon-to-be married couples. Although the materials are designed basing on Christian principles and values, you don't need to be a Christian to attend or benefit from its universally applicable topics.

Flow of the Evening:

Each couple will sit by themselves throughout the evening (no group discussion!). You will start with a dessert, followed by watching a video with embedded pauses for your own reflection & discussion with the help of the course manual (hence the manual is compulsory for the course).

We may be able to provide babysitting (2 y/o and above) at the church on course nights. If needed, please let Ryan or Tim know at the time of signup.

The Seven Session Topics:

1. Strengthening Connection
2. Communication
3. Resolving Conflict
4. Forgiveness
5. The Impact of Family
6. Good Sex
7. Love in Action

Time: Fridays 7-8.30pm, 9 Feb - 22 Mar 2024 (7 weeks)

Location: 94 Farrington Ave, Bishopdale

(St Margaret's Presbyterian Church)

Cost: $40 per couple, including two required manuals ($30)

To sign up (cutoff by Friday, 2 Feb), or if you have any questions, please contact:

· Ryan (St Marg's minister) 027 238 9944 or minister@stmargaretschurch.org.nz

· Tim (St Paul's vicar) 022 652 2558 or vicar@stpaulspapanui.org.nz