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What
a fantastic time we had on Retreat 2009 in Grand Rapids!
We had 60couples in attendance from more than 13
churches and
5 denominations! God is GOOD!
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This
year we held our retreat at the Crowne Plaza in Grand Rapids, MI
and had a fun racing theme.
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We had lots of fun during our group activity on Friday night. Each group had to build and decorate a wooden racecar. They also came up with a team name to put on their team pennant. Look how creative everyone got! | |
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Barbie & Ken make the decision... Best
Dressed goes |
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Look
at this
winning team! |
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Another
winning team!
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Wayne Johnson was our speaker this year. On Saturday night he talked to us about keeping our dating life alive. Sherlynn & Carl Swindoll spoke to us about how they have continued to date each other after many years of marriage. |
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The
House of cards was a favorite activity.
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On Sunday morning, Wayne talked about hitting the reset button in our marriages. Dennis and Lena LaGorio were an inspiration to us all as they shared about how God worked in their lives through divorce and remarriage to each other...the ultimate reset! |
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We
wrapped everything up with a clip
from comedian, Jeff Allen as he shared how he came to know the Lord
and build his marriage back together. As Jeff explained, you can't
love someone else until you understand how you are loved by your
creator.
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All
in all it was a great weekend in a great city with great couples
and a great times together!
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