Life Is Like...

Wasn't it Forest Gump that said, "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what your going to get." In our marriages that statement is so true. Each day is different and we never know what is going to come our way and how that is going to affect our marriages. That's why I think 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 is so important. Here's what it says in the New Living Translation:

"Because of God’s special favor to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have—Jesus Christ."

Every day we are bombarded with all kinds of stuff that can throw our marriages in a tail spin. But there is hope if we have built on our house on the foundation of Jesus Christ. Forest was right...Life is unpredictable but he missed one thing - God is ALWAYS consistent!

I hope that you will plan to join us for the GREAT MARRIAGE EXPERIENCE on Saturday, September 13th! It's $99/couple and we will need to turn that in by August 24th! If you need financial assistance let me know!

Chuck Your Anxieties at Jesus

We've been talking about Stress in our Connection Group these past couple of weeks. This morning I found myself chucking (strange word I use for throwing) my anxieties upon Jesus. As I was doing that I was reminded of these two verses in 1 Peter. They are good words for us and I wanted to share them with you.

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV)

There is a promise here that if we will humble ourselves (dependence upon and obedience to God) before God that he will give us freedom from our anxieties.

The promise here is great - that he will lift us up and take care of us. So the next time you are feeling overwhelmed with anxieties humble yourself before God and "chuck" those burdens onto the Lord.

I am learning that God is quite capable and even desires to take care of us and our burdens. Let's not be so independent that we quit relying on God - He does know what's best for us better than we know what's best for us.

Happy Chucking!

The Great Marriage Experience

September 13, 2008
$90 per couple (Scholarships Available)
Dr. Gary & Barb Rosberg
Windermere Community Church
Orlando, Florida

A date night to reconnect. A gift "just because." A love note on the steering wheel. Such intentional moments add depth to a marriage. So make another intentional moment-at The Great Marriage Experience. During this live event you'll discover 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love and learn how to make a spiritual and a heart-to-heart connection so necessary in marriage. Let The Great Marriage Experience be your great marriage experience.

Make sure to register by August 1, 2008!

LAKE PARTY!

I hope that you will plan to come and play at the lake with us!
Stay tuned for more information!

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Weekend to Remember

I just want to remind you about the upcoming Weekend to Remember Conference coming to Orlando (Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress) May 30 - Jun 1. This is definitely an experience you will never forget. The purpose of Weekend to Remember is restore your vision of what your marriage looks like and to help you pursue a marriage that works. The cost of the weekend is $89 plus two nights lodging. Let me know if you are wanting to go and we will get you registered! For more information check out www.familylife.com/weekend. Have a great week and remember that Date Night is Friday, March 15. Call Ricc for more info!

Our First Blog

I want to welcome you to Young Marrieds and Families Blog called MarriedLife Blog. I am truly excited about getting to know all of you in the weeks to come. We've got lots of amazing things planned for the future. If you are a young couple between 19 and 39 I hope that you will get plugged into the Young Marrieds and Families Ministry. Here's a quick look at things to come:

BLUEPRINTS FOR MARRIAGE - We have added a new class to the School of Discipleship called, Blueprints for Marriage. During this eight-week class we will discover some tools that we can use to build a missional marriage. Make sure to register for the class, as space is limited by calling the church office at 422-4542. Children's program available.

FAMILY FIESTA - February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Conner Home. Bring the family, a Mexican side dish or dessert. Please RSVP by calling the church office (422-4542) by February 18th.

DATE NIGHT - March 14th at 6:30 p.m. Bowling at Recreation Station. Childcare will be provided for children through 5th grade. We will meet at the church at 6:30. RSVP childcare by calling the church office (422-4542) by March 10th.

Have a great week!

Blessings,

Pastor Ricc