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Regular check-ups help a car run smoothly and reduce the risk of breakdown. Sports professionals spend hours being coached and perfecting their techniques. The greatest achievements in life take practice, training and dedication. It's the same with marriage & A strong, loving and lifelong relationship doesn't happen by chance. It takes effort and dedication to keep the fun and romance alive. We can all learn how to make even the happiest relationship better.
The Marriage Course is made up of seven sessions with the Marriage Course Party at the end, when couples can invite their friends to find out more about the course. Each session ideally starts with a meal, as this gives guests a chance to relax and talk to their partner in a romantic setting. There are no group discussions at any stage of the course. During each session there are breaks in the talks to give the couples an opportunity to discuss some of the issues that have been raised. The couples are spread far enough apart, and background music is played, to ensure their discussions are not overheard.
The Marriage Course is for any married or cohabitating couple, whether they've been together for one year or sixty-one years, whether they have a good relationship or are struggling. The practical tools of the course are applicable to everyone. For couples in the military and those facing extended times apart, there is an additional session to help prepare for the pressures these times bring. While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a Christian faith.
Full of practical advice, The Marriage Book is easy to read and is designed to prepare, build and even mend marriages. "Most couples come into marriage with big expectations. As they leave their wedding through a shower of confetti and meander off into the sunset, they cannot imagine ever not wanting to be together. The long-term reality is different and, potentially, far better." Nicky & Sila Lee.
The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions designed to help any couple strengthen their relationship. This DVD also includes a session for The Marriage Course Party - a chance for potential guest to find out more about the course - and an extra session mainly for couples in the Armed Forces, called Coping with Times of Separation. Each session ideally opens with a meal, as this gives guests a chance to relax and talk to their partners in a romantic setting. The course is designed to be very easy to run, whether you give the talks live or use the DVD's. If it's your first time running the course, we recommend using the DVD's as this means you can concentrate on hosting and creating the right atmosphere. All the sessions of the course are available on DVD and were filmed in a TV studio. There are 4 DVD's as well as a leaders guide in this set, with the course sessions as follows:
DVD 1: Intro & Sessions 1 & 2
- Building Strong Foundations
- The Art of Communication
DVD 2: Sessions 3 & 4
- Resolving Conflict
- The Power of Forgiveness
DVD 3: Sessions 5 & 6
- The Impact of Family - Past and Present
- Good Sex
Disc 4: Session 7
- Love in Action
- Also included: The Marriage Course Party
- Coping with Times of Separation - an optional session mainly for couples in the armed forces
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This guide is designed to be a quick reference for leaders of The Marriage Course. It covers: How to run the course either using the DVD or live talks; The structure of a session; Key Ingredients for creating a great atmosphere; Quick checklists; Overview and timetable for each session and Suggested room set-up. This guide is included in The Marriage course DVD set, additional copies can be purchased separately.
The manual is designed to accompany the DVD and is for every guest on the course. It includes outlines for the sessions, areas for note taking and exercises for the couples.
This promotional tool is designed for anyone thinking of running The Marriage Course in their home, church or community. The DVD includes a Guest Advertisement to attract guests (2 min), an Introductory film that describes for Leaders how and why the course works (13 min) and A sample talk called The Party Talk which is an introduction to the Marriage Course for potential guests (38 min).
This Introduction Booklet for the Marriage Preparation Course and the Marriage Course is designed for anyone thinking of running the course in their home, church or community. It explains What the courses are, Who the courses are for, Why run the course and How the courses work, including the resources required.
This booklet is designed to give as an introduction to people thinking of attending The Marriage Course. It offers the many benefits through illustrations, testimonies and content, answering questions such as: Why do The Marriage Course? How do I Know the Course is Right for Me? What is the Marriage Course? What Can I Expect of the Course? What is the Cost of The Course? What Do Others Say About It? A great tool for the church to use to invite guests - sold in packages of 10..
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 Nicky & Sila Lee have been married for thirty years and have four children. They are on staff of Holy Trinity Brompton in London . They have spoken to thousands on the subject of marriage and family life, co-authored The Marriage Book and The Parenting Book, and created The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course.
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These booklets also make a great addition to the church welcome packet or for your greeters to give to each guest.
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