Marriage Ministries


The greatest human need is love – to give it and to get it!

We believe in the importance of supporting and strengthening marriages. A happy marriage takes more than luck, and staying married takes a lifelong ebb and flow of giving and taking. Between your career, the kids, in-laws, and other responsibilities that distract you from each other, your marriage can get set on a low flame and be easily forgotten about. There are tons of things you can do to keep your marriage happy and alive, and we offer several opportunities to take your marriage off that back burner.

We offer:

  • Marriage Connections – a four-week series (see below)
  • Couples Enrichment Getaway weekends (Fall 2010.)
  • Marriage Mentoring & Pre-marital Preparation for engaged couples
  • Weekly small group bible studies for married couples

Marriage Connection Series

Every Tuesday for four weeks: April 13th, 20th, 27th and May 4th.

Topics to include:

  • We’re different — Understanding me/Understanding you. – Birds of a feather flock together or Opposites attract?
  • We need to talk – How to communicate without being confrontational
  • How men and women keep score – Avoiding resentment and bitterness in your relationship
  • Rekindle the Spark – How to make your love life a priority in marriage

Couple Enrichment Getaway Weekends

Take your marriage from good to great with a “getaway weekend.” Good marriages know that “time away together” is crucial, like a tune-up for your relationship. We invite you to experience a weekend where you can concentrate on each other free of distractions and pressures.

The atmosphere is designed for you to have fun learning more about yourself, your spouse, and how God fits into your marriage. It is not group therapy! Everything you share is done so privately as a couple.

Have fun learning and exploring with your spouse.

Marriage is a life-long challenge that requires a little bit of wisdom and a lot of effort.

Get ready to “fall in love all over again” in the Fall of 2010.
 

What is Marriage Mentoring?

It is helping, preparing, and building solid foundations for engaged and married couples. Marriage mentors have been trained to help navigate your marital journey. They are a more experienced couple, and they purposely invest time in you and your marriage.

It is for couples who would like someone who has “been there and lived through it” to come alongside them for friendship and guidance. Mentors encourage good communication skills and a mutually growing, Christ-centered relationship.

Questions? Call the church at 248-477-9144 or contact our Marriage Ministry leaders, Eric & Sharon Devore or Jim & Pam Keffer.

Coming soon – Watch for future date and place of Getaway Weekend 2010!

Couple comments from past Getaway Enrichment Weekends
“Wow – what an eye opener for our relationship”

“The memory of this very special weekend is something we will always treasure.”

“We loved the opportunity to get away from all the distractions and concentrate on ourselves.”

“The Courtyard Marriott Novi was convenient, affordable and a great place to stay.”’

“The weekend reminded us why we fell in love with each other… I highly recommend the FHCoG marriage retreat to any couple who wants to feel more connected to their spouse no matter where they are at in their relationship.”


For Questions or Updates…
If you have questions or would like to be contacted about future events and activities related to the Marriage Ministries, please contact us.