Upcoming Marriage Retreats

 

 

Register for the next CM Marriage Retreat @ the Tudor Lodge this Fall.  Dates are Oct 21/22 & Nov 4/5.  The weekend will be on "The Art of Marriage" watch trailer 

 

Session 1:  love happens  (purpose of marriage)

    • God designed marriage and has a great plan in mind.
    • The primary purpose of marriage is to reflect God’s glory to a watching world.
    • It is important to receive your mate as God’s perfect gift for you.

 

Session 2:  love fades  (drift to isolation)

    • Couples naturally drift toward isolation.
    • Our differences and weaknesses push us apart.
    • Sin has affected every marriage.
    • The gospel brings healing and reconciliation
    • Couples must learn to walk by the power of the Holy Spirit in marriage.

 

Session 3:  love dances (roles)

    • God designed different responsibilities for men and women in marriage.
    • Though their responsibilities are different, men and women are still equal in value.
    • God calls men to sacrificially love and lead their wives.
    • God calls women to respect and support their husbands.

 

Session 4:  love interrupted  (communication)

    • Conflict is common to all marriages.
    • The goal is not to be conflict-free but to learn to handle conflict correctly when it
    • occurs.
    • Healthy conflict resolution occurs when couples are willing to seek and grant forgiveness.

 

Session 5:  love sizzles  (romance and sex)

    • God created sex and has a wonderful design in mind.
    • A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marriage relationship.
    • The ultimate purpose of sex is to bring pleasure and glory to God.

 

Session 6: love always  (legacy)

    • To leave a godly legacy, we must think about the impact of our lives on future generations.
    • Our hope for leaving a lasting legacy is through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    • Leaving a godly legacy requires putting a stake in the ground.

 FYI:

Speakers on video

Video clips

Reviews

Click the reg form below to register (write weekend chosen @ the top):

 

 (Tentative Schedule)

      Friday
       7:00-7:30~ Arrive/Register/Unload
       8:00pm~    Session 1
       9:30pm~    Coffee House/Desserts
     Saturday
      8:00am~    Devotional on the Grounds
      8:30am~     Breakfast
      9:15am~     Session 2
      10:15am~   Session 3
      11:00am~   Breakout Sessions
      12:00pm~  Picnic Lunches as Couples
      1:00pm~    Session 4/5
      3:30pm~    Badminton, Croquet, Free Time as Couples
      5:30pm~    Dinner/ Walk Grounds
     7:30pm~     Session 6

 

 FAQ

"Our little 3 month old is still nursing!?!"

The way the rooms are set up, we will allow nursing infants only.  We have found that with a Bjorn and Baby Monitor these couples can still have a wonderful retreat!

 

"We would love to come but finances are an issue!?

There is Scholarship $$$ available for those who need it. Castle Ministries has never allowed finances to be an issue  for those who want to go on a retreat. We seek to be wise stewards of these funds. 

 

"We have a conflict with part of the time but want to go for the rest of the weekend (i.e. Friday night)?!?"

...let us know about it and we will try to work out the details. 

 

Marriage Retreats are being scheduled for the SPRING & FALL of 2011 in Illinois,  Texas, & Tennessee.

Contact us if you have a group that would like to be apart of one or if your church would like to have a Couples Retreat in your town.

CM Marriage Retreats are planned around simple principles with deep conviction.  Retreats are generally planned for 10 couples or less to foster small group interaction and discussion.  

For more information on CM Retreats please contact us.

"I really appreciated the challenges that were put forth in living radical lives for Christ by rejecting the worldly aspects of our culture.  Those challenges were good on both a personal and marital level, because we just don't always recognize how entrenched we are in the world and its influences, and how far from Christ's example our "Christian" lives can drift." Jeff & Natalie  Knoxville, TN
 
"Mark and I wanted to thank you for allowing God to work through your lives which allowed us to be blessed at the retreat.  The retreat was so well planned even with the smallest touches.  The washing of each others feet was life changing for me.  I felt so at one with Mark!  We love you guys and look forward to next years retreat!" Mark & Nina  Rosenburg, TX

"Thank you for all the time, energy , creativity , thoughtfulness and prayer you put into the retreat- It showed in everything from the games , break out sessions, to the care package on our beds- it was awesome and a blessing to our marriage!!!!!!!" Todd & Angie  Houston, TX

"What was most amazing was we didn't come home with a revival-like fervency that may or may not dwindle in a few days. We returned with the knowledge and foundation to guide our marriage and family in a spiritual matter. The things we learned went beyond that which we know from our Christian life and teachings. They were keys to some doors that we didn't even know existed." Doug & Kasie  Austin, TX

"Just a quick note to say how much we really enjoyed the retreat. You all did a great job, and we are so glad we went We really enjoyed getting to know the other couples in the fun context, and see a different side of them. We especially loved the last session with the prayer and feet washing and what you shared. Thanks for your work and all the things you did to make our marriage better." Loren & Christina Ozanne  Knoxville, TN

 
 
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