Join us for a Summer Series on

Marriage Matters

June 3 – July 1, 2012

Marriage exists in every known society and time period of history, and yet has become a topic of great controversy.  Why?  What is one to believe?  Does it even matter?      Come and explore the significance of marriage.

___________________

College Church of the Nazarene

University Campus, Christian Life Center

Sundays,  9 – 10 a.m.

Topics include:

June  3     Why Marriage Matters to God

June 10    Why Marriage should Matter to You

                    (whether you’re married or not)

June 17    Why Marriage no longer Matters to your Neighbor

June 24    Why Marriage Matters to Society

July  1      Prayer for the Church, Society, and our Marriages

Led by

Kent R. Olney, Ph.D.

Professor of Sociology, Olivet Nazarene University

Make the marriages in your church everything they can be with Dr. Kevin Leman’s proven relationship techniques. This popular seminar (now used in more than 10,000 churches and organizations!) features practical and proven truths couched in Dr. Leman’s trademarked humor and fun.

Date(s):             7 weeks: Mondays, 6/4-7/16

Time(s):            7 p.m-8:30p.m.

Location:         Mount Olive M.B. Church: 650 Fairview Ave., Bradley, IL

Materials:        Making the Most of Marriage workbook

Notes:               Participants are requested to purchase and bring student workbook to each class session. Student workbook is available at Amazon.com, CBD.com, or dr.leman.com

Childcare:       Yes

Class Fee:        Free

Class Size Limit:  60 people/ 30 couples

Registration Contact:   Alisha Clark – 815-768-6461; firstlady@mountolivembchurch.org

Touted by leaders as a “classic” among marriage books, award-winning Love & Respect has sold over a million copies! Love & Respect reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily and biblically.

Date(s):  10 weeks; Sundays, 4/1

Time(s): 9 a.m.

Location: First Church of the Nazarene: 1000 N. Entrance, Kankakee, IL

Materials: Love and Respect workbook

Notes: Participants are requested to purchase and bring the book to each class session. Workbooks are available at Amazon.com or CBD.com

Childcare: Yes

Class Fee: None

Class Size Limit: None

Registration Contact: 815-933-1000

Couples attending this 13-week class will discover the lessons Dave Ramsey learned the hard way and not only understand what to do, but why it is so important to take control of your money—and your life.   This class is facilitated by Mr. Brad Shaul,  River Valley Christian Fellowship,  Bourbonnais, IL.  Registration and additional information is as follows:

Dates(s):                13 weeks: Saturdays, 3/3-5/19

Time(s):                 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location:               River Valley Christian Fellowship Church, 800 Cardinal Drive, Bourbonnais, IL

Materials:              Financial Peace University resource kit

Notes:                    Participants are requested to purchase and bring the noted resource kit for this class.  The resource kit may be purchased at the class site or daveramsey.com

Childcare:              Yes

Class Fee:              $99/couple (includes resource kit)

Class Size Limit:   20

Registration Contact: www.growdeepreachwide.org

Marriage, Inc. has partnered with local churches to offer follow-up sessions (throughout calendar year 2012) following Date Night. Feel free to call the Marriage, Inc., offices for further information.

Class Title: Sacred Marriage
Facilitator(s): Pastor Jonath & Lady Evelyn Harris
Love, Faith & Deliverance Outreach Ministries, Bourbonnais
Dates: 6 weeks: 2/6-3/12
Time: Mondays 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Class Title: Financial Peace University
Facilitator(s): David Comer
College Church of the Nazarene, Bourbonnais
Dates: 14 weeks: 1/25-5/2
Time: Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Class Title: Sacred Marriage
Facilitator(s): Pastors Bill and Joan Dean
Zoar Community Church, Reddick
Dates: 6 weeks: 1/22-2/26
Time: Sundays: 4:00 p.m.

Class Title: Financial Peace University
Facilitator(s): Brad Shaul
River Valley Christian Fellowship, Bradley
Dates: 11 Weeks: 3/3-5/19
Time: Saturdays 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Class Title: Marriage 101: Building a Life Together by Faith
Facilitator(s): Marriage Mentoring Team
Calvary Bible Church, Bourbonnais
Dates: 8 weeks: 1/22-3/11
Time: Sundays: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Class Title: Making the Most of Marriage
Facilitator(s): Pastor Vincent & Lady Alisha Clark
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Bradley
Dates: 7 weeks: 6/3-7/15
Time: Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Class Title: Making the Most of Marriage
Facilitator(s): Steve & Linda Sweeney
Cornerstone Church, Bourbonnais
Dates: 7 weeks: 2/12-4/1
Time: Sundays: 2:00 p.m.

Class Title: Building a Successful Stepfamily
Facilitator(s): Brad & Tonya Bretveld
Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene, Kankakee
Dates: February – March
Time: 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Class Title: Love and Respect
Facilitator(s): Jim and Rhoda Hair
Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene, Kankakee
Dates: Begins 4/3/2012
Time: Sundays: 9:00 a.m.

Class Title: Becoming a Couple of Promise
Facilitator(s): Dale & Linda Goodman
College Church of the Nazarene, Bourbonnais
Dates: 6 weeks: 1/22-2/26
Time: Sundays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.