A Christmas Gift That Strengthens Marriages for a Lifetime

A Christmas Gift That Strengthens Marriages for a Lifetime

Marriage and Engaged Encounter continues to thrive, thanks be to God.

We are blessed with strong attendance, generous donors, and a community that believes deeply in the power of marriage. This season invites us to reflect on goodwill, joy, love, and giving with open hearts.

While our ministry is financially stable today, we also recognize how quickly circumstances can change, both for our program and for the couples who need it most. That is why your continued generosity matters.

Most donated funds go directly to our Scholarship Fund, which helps cover the full cost of a Marriage Encounter weekend. In 2026, that cost is $425 per couple. Scholarships may also provide partial assistance for couples who are facing financial hardship. Your gift helps ensure that no couple is turned away because of cost.

We invite you to think back on your own Marriage Encounter experience. Remember the love, hope, healing, and renewal you felt. Your donation makes it possible for another couple to experience that same transformation.

Reflections from a recent weekend clearly show how powerful this ministry continues to be. Couples shared how meaningful it was to step away from daily distractions and find the space to truly talk. Many learned tools to heal conflict, rediscovered emotional connection, and experienced God’s presence in a deeply authentic way. Some arrived feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, and left with renewed commitment, deeper understanding, and real hope for their future together, living out their promise of “until death do we part.”

If you feel called to help another couple experience this renewal, please consider donating to our Scholarship Fund: Click here to donate

Your generosity is an investment in marriages, families, and lives changed for the better. It is truly a gift that keeps giving for generations to come.

If you are unsure what amount to give, we offer $50 and $100 gift certificates, or you may choose to sponsor the full cost of a weekend.
We thank you for your continued prayers, support, and open hearts.

A blessed and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Creating Peace at Home When the World Feels Chaotic

Creating Peace at Home When the World Feels Chaotic

How to Keep Unity in Your Home During Challenging Times

The world around us can feel overwhelming at times. It can be loud, chaotic, and full of division. It is a meaningful and timely thought to consider how we respond to all of that. Beautiful may not be the perfect word because it does not feel beautiful when our opinions differ on important topics. If we are not careful, that noise and hostility can slip into our homes and plant seeds of tension where love and unity should grow. A home can be a sanctuary, not because conflict never happens, but because we choose to handle it with grace and respect.

The Noise of the World Can Sneak Into Our Homes

Differences of opinion are natural and sometimes even healthy when handled the right way. The goal is never to erase those differences, but to make sure they do not overshadow the commitment to peace and understanding that a strong marriage or family deserves.

Differences Do Not Need to Divide a Marriage

A connected marriage can weather disagreement without letting it turn into disconnection, division, or emotional distance. When a couple is intentional about how they communicate, even difficult topics can become opportunities for deeper understanding.

What a Peaceful Home Really Looks Like

A peaceful home is not one without hard conversations. It is one where those conversations happen with listening ears, soft voices, and open hearts. It is the choice to value the relationship more than the argument. A person is always more valuable than their opinions or perspectives.

Choosing Love When Conversations Get Hard

When love leads the way, even heated topics can shift into moments of growth and renewed closeness. Couples who practice patience and respect create space for each other to feel safe, seen, and supported.

Protecting the Sanctuary You Build Together

When the world outside feels messy, loud, or uncertain, home can remain a place of warmth, respect, and calm. It begins with a shared desire to protect that peace side by side.

If you are interested in renewing your marriage, register today for a Marriage Encounter.

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