The “10 Great Dates” program combines fun dates and marriage education skills in an easy to use video curriculum that gives couples time-out to build their marriage and enrich their relationship.
Look what United Methodists are saying about their experience!
"10 Great Dates serves as a good way to help couples in our churches and community to reconnect with each other and hopefully strengthen their marriages. The format seems easy to work with and one of the main points is to get couples talking and to have fun together. "
Rev. Brian Gordon, Pearl United Methodist Church, Pearl, MS
“We loved being part of such a large and diverse group which came together for the single purpose of being equipped to strengthen marriages!
One of our take-aways was the reminder that a couple's attitude when they spend time together makes all the difference. They can intentionally choose to make a trip to the store a wonderful 'date' or they can go out to a fine dinner and still not be together. A couple who is currently participating in the series told of the positive impact their Dates Nights have made on their marriage. Hearing these results reinforced the sense that this series is a worthwhile, solid investment in marriages!
Seeing the large group of Pastors from various churches band together as they committed to do more to strengthen marriages was powerful! By their signing the MS Marriage Covenant they commit to supporting and strengthening one another as well as strengthening the marriages of their congregations.
We were blessed to be part of this momentous day. Our prayer is that those who attended will return to their churches and various agencies and apply what they learned to enrich and strengthen marriages across the state.”
Horace and Carol Lukens, Mississippi Conference Marriage Ministry Coordinators & members of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Madison, MS.
“10 Great Dates is and can be a positive jolt to marriages and other relationships! It’s something that we can use to strengthen relationships.”
Rev. Elbrist Mason, Trinity United Methodist Church, Brandon, MS
“10 Great Dates” video curriculum is now available in the Media Center of the Conference Office. Call the conference office, 601-354-0515 for more information.
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I wholeheartedly agree with the comments of other participants about the '10 Great Dates' program. While the program offers simplicity for both leaders and participants, it offers a tremendous opportunity for couples to delve into and communicate about topics vital to the long-term sustainability of any marriage. Kudos to the Arps, and all those in Mississippi, who are promoting '10 Great Dates' for building relationships for the benefit of individuals, couples and families! Jim Golden, Lay Leader of the MS West Jackson District
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