Core Couples: Sundays, 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Room
Our desire at Grace is for you to be engaged in worship and the Word, connected with other believers, and serving in some capacity, fully utilizing the unique gifts and talents God has given you. It is with this end in mind that we developed Core Couples. We will meet weekly to invest in you, your marriage and your walk with Christ, with the vision that afterwards you will be sent out to to invest in others.

 

The mission of Core Couples is to help you have a marriage that is healthy enough that you can help others have healthy marriages. For some couples that will mean starting or facilitating a community group or house church with other like-minded families, for some that will be couple-to-couple mentoring, and for others it will mean meeting couples in crisis at their point of need through Marriage 911 or helping couples who are about to get married "Prepare to Last." There is no formula for community and growth, we simply believe that God has uniquely wired you and your spouse with experiences, gifts, talents and passions, and we want to set you up to make a difference in the lives of others by first pouring into you and your marriage.  

 

If you would like to sign up for Core Couples or have questions, email Rachael. There is a $50 fee for Core Couples, which covers the cost of books, couple checkup, binder, handouts, speakers, etc. You may pay by check or online.

 

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NEW! Core Parenting: Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m. in the High School Room
Parenting is the most intensive discipling relationship we will ever have, whether that is a good or a bad thing is really up to us. Join Randy and Anita Rainwater for 12 weeks of discussion, special guests, and prayer. We will learn "round table" style. No guilt and no pressure, just caring people and Biblical help to raise up our children in the way they should go, without causing exasperation. The goal is to not only help with practical parenting issues but also to develop communities of support. This is open to married, single, or combined parents. Email Lori McArthur to sign up. This class is limited to the first 75 who sign-up.

 

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Adoption Discovery

Need more information about adoption? Register now for an Adoption Discovery Class, starting soon. Contact:Kim Streater

Download the flyer and form.

 

Navigating the maze of adoption can be quite difficult. Often, information about adoption can be unclear, unavailable, or sometimes even incorrect. Adoption Discovery is a straightforward curriculum that gives you the information you need in the context you need it, all within a community of support. Through our 7-week small group study, group members will move step-by- step along the adoption process. Each week builds on the next, improving understanding and perspective.

 

Interested in helping with this ministry? Contact Kim Streater

 

Passionate Intimacy, Marriage Enrichment Workshop February 19-20

 

Held at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center. Finally! A workshop for married couples that focuses on enhancing physical intimacy in marriage while building emotional and spiritual intimacy. Many married couples struggle with creating the intimacy they desire. The truth is, God has provided us with help. This workshop is designed to help spouses with the understanding and skills needed to enjoy God's design for physical and emotional closeness. We will do this with sound Biblical teaching, current research and laughter.

 

Download this flyer for more information.

 

Cost for the Workshop: $199 per couple* Includes: Friday night accommodations, Intimacy conference & big breakfast buffet. Note: Friday dinner & Saturday lunch will be on your own with date assignments.

 

*UPDATE 2.1.10: We are currently in late registration, and we would still love to have you attend, but we will need to confirm room availability when we receive your registration.

To Register:

Cash or check: Please drop payment in an Offering box at Grace, inside an envelope marked "Intimacy Retreat" with your name and email address so we can contact you.

Online/credit card: Click here to go to the secure online form.

We have several couples that need sponsoring. If you would like to help, email Sarah@gfc tv.

 

Below you will find a list of books, resources and counselors to help build, heal and enrich your marriage and family relationships.

 

Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling:

Our recommendations:

     Scott Sklenar, Grace-Full Living Ministries, 770.337.4267

     Georgia K. Fite, MAMFC, 404.357.9512

     Michael R. Sytsma, Ph.D. Building Intimate Marriages, 770.822.4505

 

All married couples:
* Want to start a small group?  Join the Core Couples training.  Email BrianK@gfc.tv for more info.
* Go through a video series together or with other couples:
       10 Great Dates by David and Claudia Arp
       Building Lasting Relationships by Gary Smalley
       Finding the Love of Your Life All Over Again by Gary and Barb Rosberg

 

For brand new marrieds:  
* “Love and Respect” classes being offered through Grace Institute.

* Take a financial preparation class being offered through Grace Institute.
* Form a Young Married's community group. Email Rachael@gfc.tv for more info.

 

Other helpful links:
www.SmartMarriages.com 
www.FamilyLifeToday.com 

 

For parents:
*Take advantage of the Parenting classes being offered at the hospital of your choice.
*Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel

*Parent Fuel classes being offered through Grace Institute.

 

Distressed Marriages:
* Marriage 911: Our goal is to provide immediate, affordable, and biblically-based help to people whose marriages are in crisis through the one-on-one support of Marriage 911: First Response.  Whether you are separated or simply struggling, there is hope for you to have a better marriage.  If you are willing to work on your relationship, please contact Brian Krawczyk for more information. 
* Marriage Intensive: A 2-4 day program designed for couples in crisis who need healing and restoration.  Anger, lack of intimacy, loss of love, separation and abuse. Call WinShape Retreat at 877.977.3873 for more information.

For a free, private online survey to help evaluate your marriage go to www.WinShapeRetreat.org and under "Programs" click "Program Survey."

 

Stepfamilies:

*  www.SuccessfulStepfamilies.com
* New Faces in the Frame by Dick Dunn
* The Smart Stepfamily by Ron Deal

 

Research:
* Marriage & Family Wellness: Corporate America’s Business
* The Taxpayer Costs of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing