by Pastor Kevin
Attention all married couples! You are invited to sign up for a fun, rejuvenating and informative weekend retreat at the beautiful Pinewood Lodge in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Whyte Ridge’s marriage retreat weekend will include a number of seminar sessions facilitated by Charles and Charlene Van den Akker, as well as a great mix of food and down time. On Sunday morning we will gather for a time of worship together.
No marriage is without its challenges and messiness. All of us struggle with intentionally living out our relationships in a healthy, God-honouring way, and certainly our marriages are no exception. This retreat is designed to be of help to any couple who desires to experience Christ-centered marital growth.
The cost for the retreat is $330 (after a church subsidy of $110). This includes the cost of two nights at a beautiful resort and all of your meals, as well as the cost of the seminar itself.
To register online, fill out the Retreat Registration Form.
Here is a glance at some of what has been planned for the weekend:
Friday
6:30 pm – Housekeeping
7:00 pm – Intro Game and Introductions
8:00 pm – Session 1
God’s Design for Your Marriage
Saturday
9:00 am – Session 2
Communication: You’re always communicating, but maybe not very well: methodology, technology
Capability: You’re able to talk, but maybe not in your spouse’s language: learning strategies, convincer strategies
Compatibility: You know what you want, but maybe it’s not what you need: basic human needs, want pictures
10:00 am – Q&A
10:30 am-1:00 pm – Free time and lunch
1:00 pm – Session 3
Conflict: The 5 communication stances and how they interact: The slippery slope, Forgiveness and reconciliation
4:00-7:00 pm – Free time and dinner
7:00 pm – Session 4
Connecting: Making your marriage matter: trust, respect, fun, newness, romance, sex
8:00 pm – Q&A
Sunday
10:00 am – Worship
12:00 pm – Lunch and then head for home
