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Beyond your personal relationship with God, there is no other relationship as important as the one you have with your spouse. From the strength of this relationship, we build our families, serve God, and model the very love that exists between Christ and His bride—the Church. Marriage Matters is intended to help couples arrive at a place in their marriages where they thrive together spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Our goal in Marriage Matters is to create a place that you can consistently come to where you can acquire the biblical principles to strengthen the earthly relationship that matters most.

tim__renee_mm_web_sizeEach of our Marriage Matters sessions consists of a short teaching followed by discussion groups that explore ways to build stronger marriages and stronger relationships with other couples. Each meeting concludes with a special time of prayer dedicated to the specific needs of each couple. Throughout the year, you will meet in the same discussion group (which will consist of couples around your same age) giving you the opportunity to establish solid relationships with others.

Join us at any point in the year.

If you have any questions about Marriage Matters or want to know how you and your spouse can get involved, please do not hesitate to contact Charlie Houle at 763-315-7063 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Leaders:

  • Pastor Tim & Renee Burt
  • Pastor Phil & Annie Winn
  • Charlie & Stacey Houle
Location: Church
Time: 7–9 p.m., Friday (dates above)
Childcare: Available for children 0-12 ($6 per child per night with a $15 family max. per evening)
No Registration required!


2009-2010 Calendar


September 25 ~ Season kickoff
October 9
October 23
November 6
December 11 ~ Christmas Party
January 15
January 29
February 12
February 26
March 19
April 30 ~ Season finale

Social Events

IMG_0061.JPG Marriage Matters also offers regular social events. It is at these fun events that you have the opportunity to enjoy the company of other couples at a dinner party… or a hayride, cookout, game night, bonfire, volleyball night, camping trip, boat cruise, or any one of the many events we plan. We purpose to offer a wide variety of fresh and fun social activities to help you connect with other couples at church. Check out details for our next event here.

 

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written by Craig & Jewel Selander, October 02, 2009
I praise God for this church and this ministry. Craig and i have been delivered since we asked Jesus in our hearts at this church. We had an extremely rocky marraige, like a rollercoaster, but God has taken our marraige and made it more than i could ask or think. If God can take a marraige like ours and turn it around like He did, He can do it for anybody because He is not a respector of persons. It is because of this ministry that Craig and I have learned about boundaries, communication and that love is not just a feeling it is an action. I have learned not to live solely by my emotions and Craig has learned to love me and know my love language and I his. If it wouldn't have been for this ministry I don't think we would be together happily. We are happier now than we have ever been in our life and have been married for 27 years. Our children will not follow in the addiction footsteps of alcholism, that curse is broken. Both of our children love the Lord with all their hearts and serve at Living word, "Thank You Jesus." This ministry is vital for every marriage. If you have good marriage it will make it better and it will restore your marriage if it is unhealthy. I highly reccomend this ministry, it is totally life changing.

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written by LeAnne Johnson, May 13, 2008
I can't begin to tell you what Mm has done for us. We have been coming to Heirs/Mm ever since we have been married (6.5 years). The support and teaching that we have received is phenomenal. It compares to any paid marriage workshop that I have attended.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Mm is a marriage-saver.
Robert & LeAnne
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written by John & Dana Avery, April 29, 2008
We have experienced so much growth in our marriage since attending Marriage Matters. It is making such a difference in our relationship with each other, our kids, and our friends. We are also making new friends that will probably last a lifetime. We hope every married couple can come to Marriage Matters and see such benefits in all the areas in their lives too.
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written by Kevin & Alicia Weiers, April 29, 2008
Marriage Matters has connected us with other couples that we can call friends. It is awesome to see how God connects people together, facing similar things in their marriage. We look forward to every Marriage Matters teaching and know that we will be able to apply it to our marriage right away. I can't say enough wonderful things about it! Every couple should come and see how the Lord is moving and directing godly marriages at Living Word! It is exciting and we love it!

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written by Chuck Klinkner, April 29, 2008
The teaching is so practical! Just a few days after one of the sessions, I had the opportunity to share what I had learned with one of my employees who was having some marriage challenges. He was really encouraged!
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written by Matthew & Lori Winn, April 29, 2008
Lori and I have been a part of Mm since before we were married. I can’t think of a better small group that can provide the kind of tools and friendships like Marriage Matters! Mm has had a significant and positive influence on our marriage and our family.
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written by Eric, April 29, 2008
I just wanted to thank you for having the Mm classes. They have been such a blessing to us. We have really enjoyed learning new things together and meeting other young couples in the church.
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written by Heidi and Joe Linhoff, November 08, 2007
This is the first Mm event we've attended. We have found it challenging to meet new couples/friends within the church with busy lives and schedules. We are thrilled to report we LOVED our small group, felt very comfortable opening up in it, and have met some people we are happy to consider "friends". We will be attending again!
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written by Christine De Lorenzo, October 01, 2007
My husband and I were separated and facing divorce when we attended our first Marriage Matters in 1998. I remember several embarrassing things such as bursting into tears in front of our small group and fighting in the hallways/parking lot as couples walked by, etc. Nobody ever said a word or looked at us strangely. It was the exact opposite. We were embraced. We were loved. We were encouraged. We made friends! We made a lot of friends! As I write this (9 years later) I realize we met all of our friends, the friends we still have today, through Marriage Matters. Oh yes, and I should also say that we recently celebrated our 12-year wedding anniversary together. God is good!
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written by Jim and Katie Ferdig, October 01, 2007
Kate and I are on our 2nd year of marriage and marriage matters and we thank God for every minute of it. There have been temptations by the enemy to not continue and God has said in
1 Corinthians 10:13--No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

For us, the "way out" has been Marriage Matters. We love our group and our leaders! Our hearts and prayers contain them, and may God bless their lives abundantly.
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