The Art of Marriage Small Group
Join us to help each other learn…
The Art of Marriage at Echo Lake Baptist Church
May 15 and 22, 4-8 pm (Children’s program provided)
June 5 and 12, 5-7 pm (babysitting on your own required)
Cost $35.00 per couple, $17.50 one adult (couples are preferred)
The Art of Marriage is a new video program built on the same biblically based content as the Weekend to Remember marriage getaway. Designed to be used by churches, small groups or as a community wide event, The Art of Marriage equips those with a passion for building godly marriages to reach thousands of couples at any time and any place.
The Art of Marriage brings together some of the most respected and influential pastors and experts on marriage and family all in one setting. It also brings a fresh approach to a video event by weaving together some of the following elements to help couples fully experience God’s design for marriage:
engaging stories
real-life testimonies
man-on-the-street interviews
humorous vignettes
The Art of Marriage consists of six video sessions and an accompanying manual that provides couples with projects to help apply the principles taught during each session. The manual is also designed for couples to use after the event by offering articles, date night ideas, and useful tips for continuing to strengthen their marriage.
Registration required by April 10th.
You can register in two ways:
1) Get a flier at church and tear off the registration form and submit the form with payment into the offering plate – please put Marriage on the notes line on your check or on the offering envelope
2) Click here to register online. Please then provide your payment in the offering or to Judy at the church office.
The Art of Marriage Agenda
May 15, 4-8 pm at Echo Lake Baptist Church (Children’s program provided)
Session 1: love happens (purpose of marriage)
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- God designed marriage and has a great plan in mind.
- The primary purpose of marriage is to reflect God’s glory to a watching world.
- It is important to receive your mate as God’s perfect gift for you.
Session 2: love fades (drift to isolation)
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- Couples naturally drift toward isolation.
- Our differences and weaknesses push us apart.
- Sin has affected every marriage.
- The gospel brings healing and reconciliation
- Couples must learn to walk by the power of the Holy Spirit in marriage.
Session 3: love dances (roles)
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- God designed different responsibilities for men and women in marriage.
- Though their responsibilities are different, men and women are still equal in value.
- God calls men to sacrificially love and lead their wives.
- God calls women to respect and support their husbands.
May 22, 4-8 pm at Echo Lake Baptist Church (Children’s Program provided)
Session 4: love interrupted (communication)
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- Conflict is common to all marriages.
- The goal is not to be conflict-free but to learn to handle conflict correctly when it occurs.
- Healthy conflict resolution occurs when couples are willing to seek and grant forgiveness.
Session 5: love sizzles (romance and sex)
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- God created sex and has a wonderful design in mind.
- A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marriage relationship.
- The ultimate purpose of sex is to bring pleasure and glory to God.
Session 6: love always (legacy)
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- To leave a godly legacy, we must think about the impact of our lives on future generations.
- Our hope for leaving a lasting legacy is through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Leaving a godly legacy requires putting a stake in the ground.
June 5: The Art of Marriage dinner at Echo Lake Baptist Church
- After the video series is complete, you will have two weeks to begin to apply what you learned during the Art of Marriage series. As you try, make progress and also mistakes with your spouse, we want to bring the group back to encourage one another, share and discuss what you learned and tried. This will be a time to discuss the help that is needed.
June 12: Fireproof Movie Date Night
- Whether you have seen the movie or not, we wanted to provide a fun opportunity to head to the movies with your spouse while seeing The Art of Marriage principles play out in this acclaimed marriage movie, Fireproof. This compelling movie will allow you to see the various sessions of the Art of Marriage come to life and solidify an understanding of what you learned.
The Art of Marriage Trailer from Echo Lake Baptist Church on Vimeo.