Taught by couples in the Chicago International Christian Church at our October 2011 Marriage Retreat.

Couples Worship God at the 2011 Marriage Retreat

Understanding Marriage part 1
By Jay and Barb Shelbrack

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Understanding Marriage part 2
by the Garcias, the Chiappettas, and the Economos

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Understanding Marriage part 3
By the Rodriquez’s, the Fellis’, and the Parlours

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Understanding Marriage part 4
By Jay and Barb Shelbrack

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Listen to all four parts of our two-day marriage retreat above or view the notes from the lessons below.

Understanding Marriage – Outline from 2011 Marriage Retreat

Understanding Marriage part 1

It’s Only Love
By Jay and Barb Shelbrack

What is the purpose of marriage? People come together because they have needs. Marriages are not just based on an agreement. If we don’t learn to love, the taking destroys the marriage.

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Preached by Steve Ranga, 9/25/2010

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The Rangas with Chris Broom

- At our 2010 marriage retreat, Steve Ranga delivers a message especially addressed to husbands so they can better meet the needs of their wives and glorify God in doing so.
- If husbands lead wives in love and righteousness, wives will lead in respect for their husbands.
- Ephesians 5:22-33 These are God’s commands for husbands and wives. We need to take the commands seriously.

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Taught by Jay and Barb Shelbrack, and Pat and Pam Boea, 9/25/2010

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Pam and Pat Boea

Part 1. Endless Communication, taught by Jay and Barb Shelbrack

Prov 12:18 – “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing”.

What you say DOES make a difference. Not only in an argument, but Jesus always said exactly what needed to be said and chose his words carefully. BODY LANGUAGE: one can tell a lot about the discussion by watching body language. Sometimes what is not said, says a lot. Is a couple forgiving? You can tell pretty quickly.

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Preached by Kithy Ranga, 9/25/2010

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Kithy Ranga

Point 1 – What if your husband is not playing his role?
Relationship starts with sincerity. Both partners choose each other with good intentions
to be happy. A great relationship is made with 2 great forgivers! It takes a lot of work
to make a great marriage. It is not once in love, always in love.

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Taught by Roger and Kama Parlour, 9/25/2010
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Roger and Kama Parlour

1. Endless Evaluation
Proverbs 14:26 We always have to look for change in our parenting.
If we fear God we will be striving to build a secure place for our children.
Seek advice about raising our children and our marriages. Show your children how to be evangelist and Hospitable. Kids see parents and become secure based on your lifestyle.

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