More information about our Guest Speakers:
Beth and Chuck Simmons have been married for 36 years and have been involved with marriage and family building for over 25 years. They have served on the national Speaker Team for FamilyLife and have also implemented and led ReEngage marriage courses. They love sharing practical wisdom and spiritual insights gained through the years with friends of all ages, and look forward to helping you build the outstanding marriage God intended! Beth and Chuck have 3 children, 7 grandchildren and live in Greenville, SC.
Questions? Contact Anne Green Buckner at abuckner@ccgsc.org
Detailed Schedule of Events
All Saints Center Doors open at 6:00 PM on Friday Night
6:30 PM – Blessing and Dinner
7:00 PM – Welcome and Introduction
7:15-8:00 PM – Session 1: *Why Marriages Fail
- Difficult Adjustments that we have trouble making
- The Culture’s flawed approach in relationships
- Difficult things happen in life
- Affairs (anything that takes our focus off of our marriage - jobs, kids, success, etc.)
- Selfishness
8:00-8:15 PM – Break
8:15-9:00 PM – Session 2: *Can We Talk
- How to listen and express ourselves well
All Saints Center Doors open at 8:45 AM on Saturday.
9:00-9:45 AM- Session 3: *God’s Purpose for Marriage
- Give the world a glimpse of His love
- Companionship
- Create a Godly legacy for the next generation
9:45-10:30 AM – Break and Couples’ Project 1
10:30-11:15 AM – Session 4: *Commitment
- How God’s definition is different from the world’s definition
- Things that hinder commitment (differences, weaknesses, selfishness)
11:15-11:45 AM – Couples' Project 2
11:45 AM-1:00 PM- Lunch
1:00-1:45 PM- Session 5: *Conflict Resolution
- Working through issues
- Seeking and granting forgiveness
- Rebuilding trust
1:45-2:00 PM- Break
2:00-2:45 PM- Session 6: *Building a Marriage That Thrives
2:45-3:00 PM Wrap Up/Announcements
9:30-10:15 AM – Session 7: *Love Always - Building a Legacy that Matters
(Sunday morning is for everyone…not just for those attending the weekend.)
