MARRIAGE/COUPLES MINISTRY
Here at Cleves Church of Christ (CCC) we offer opportunities for you to build a strong and healthy marriage. It’s our hope and prayer that, no matter where you are in your marriage, you will take advantage of some of these opportunities and start laying the foundation to build a God-centered marriage that will last a lifetime.
If you have any questions about any of the opportunities available for married couples here at CCC please email cleves.church@zoomtown.com or call 513-941-0259.
CONFERENCES & RETREATS
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference
Life has a way of overwhelming a marriage. Jobs, kids, activities, errands. Before you know it, checking your e-mail is more important than carving out a date night. FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember marriage conference is a chance to make a change. It’s a time to rediscover each other and find more intimacy in your life together.
Visit http://www.familylife.com/weekend for more information. Be sure to use the group code ClevesMarriages to receive a discount. If you are having financial difficulties, please email cleves.church@zoomtown.com or call the church office at 513-941-0259 to see if you qualify for a scholarship.
Love & Respect Video Marriage Conference
The Love & Respect marriage conference provides the answer to the secret that cracks the communication code. The conference is a presentation that unfolds three basic principles: 1) The Crazy Cycle 2) The Energized Cycle 3) The Rewarded Cycle. Visit www.loveandrespect.com for more information and for conference locations and dates.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
One of the biggest hurdles that most marriages have to overcome is money. Fighting about money is one of the leading causes of disharmony and discontent in marriage. It is also one of the things that contribute to divorce.
Things seem so complicated with the economy that couples lose sight of how fixing the little things can turn a relationship from faltering to firm. There are some things that you can do to help strengthen your marriage as well as reduce the amount of time you spend as a couple fighting over money.
Here at Cleves Church of Christ we are aware of today’s financial challenges and would like to help. That’s why we have partnered with Financial Peace University (FPU).
What is Financial Peace University?
Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that will teach you and your spouse how to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before.
Through a 16-week online video curriculum – taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey - you will be challenged and motivated as a couple to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. Class is in session 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages.
For more information visit: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/online/, email cleves.church@zoomtown.com, or call 513-941-0259.
PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING
Are you engaged to be married? Congratulations! Here at Cleves Church of Christ we would like to give you a head start by helping you lay a strong foundation so you can build a marriage that will last a lifetime. For more information on pre-marital counseling, email cleves.church@zoomtown.com or call 513-941-0259.
Want Financial Peace in Your Marriage?
Look into the benefits of Financial Peace University BEFORE you tie the knot, and stay a step ahead! Finances only get tougher to manage once you are married. Financial Peace University gives you the tools and steps to put yourselves on the right financial track for a successful future together. See information above.
Want to Have Your Wedding Ceremony at CCC?
Contact the Cleves Church of Christ at cleves.church@zoomtown.com or call 513-941-0259 for details and scheduling.
PRAYER REQUEST
We have a support team dedicated to praying for you or someone you know who is currently struggling in their marriage. All requests are prayed for daily and kept in the strictest confidence.
Please send your prayer request to cleves.church@zoomtown.com. You will receive an email confirmation letting you know that we have received your request.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For anyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knock, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7)
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” (Matthew 21:22)
READING & RESOURCES
Books
Fight Fair by Tim and Joy Downs
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
For Men Only by Shaunti and Jeff feldhahn
For Women Only by Shanti FeldhahnLies
Women Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
Love & War by John and Stasi Eldredge
The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick
Couples Devotionals
No Greater Love by Russ W. Rice, Brad J. Silverman and Lisa Guest
Moments with You by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Movies
Fireproof – www.fireproofthemovie.com
No Greater Love – www.nogreaterlovethemovie.com
Video Series
A Marriage Built to Last
Balance and Blessed
Intimate Marriage
Love & Respect
Websites
