| |
SPRING MARRIAGE RETREAT
MARCH 16-18, 2012
at Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg |
| |
Our Speakers
Pastor Steve & JoAnne Lowe |
| Pastor Steve entered the ministry in 1996 graduating Summa Cum Laude with majors in Pastoral Counseling, Marriage & Family, and Christian Ministries. He has assumed clergy counseling roles in several churches before coming to Damascus Friends Church (DFC) in 2002. As Associate Pastor, he is responsible for the majority of the clergy counseling duties making his ministry available to the church as well as to the community as an outreach. Today, Steve enjoys a robust and growing ministry providing timely help and healing to individuals and couples from a wide range of challenges.
JoAnne has her degree in Psychology and reaches out to children as a substitute teacher for four school districts.
As a couple, Steve and JoAnne are each observing 25 years walking with Christ as their Savior and Lord and just recently celebrated 19 years of marriage. They routinely minister to marriages at DFC providing classes and studies spanning a wide range of topics relevant to their needs. Together, they are available for retreats and workshops designed to promote healthy relationships to married couples. Steve and JoAnne live in Beloit with their two children, Hannah (17) and Austin (15). |
|
| |
"The Dance:
Doing the Dance of Life with your Spouse" |
|
WEEKEND SCHEDULE |
Friday, March 16 |
Saturday, March 17 |
Sunday, March 18 |
3-6:00 p.m.
Check-in/ Welcome
6:30 p.m. – hors d’oeuvres
7:00 p.m. - Session I
Why Dance
with Pastor Steve & JoAnne
8:00 p.m.
Fellowship time
|
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
10:15 a.m. - Session 2
Understanding the Dance
with Pastor Steve & JoAnne
12:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon – Free Time
6:00 p.m.
Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn
7:00 p.m. – Session 3
Who’s Your Instructor?
with Pastor Steve & JoAnne
8:30 p.m.
Dessert Reception/Costume Contest (costume optional) |
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
10:15 a.m. – Session 4
Purpose for the Dance
with Pastor Steve & JoAnne
12:00 p.m. – Check Out |
|
| And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Romans 8:28-29 |
| |
*On Saturday night, come for dessert dressed as a "famous pair". Huge prizes given (over night stay at Spread Eagle Tavern and more!) for the most humorous, most outrageous, or most creative. |
| |
COST |
Cost per couple is $240.00 for early registration. After February 26 you pay $260.00. This price includes your hotel stay, breakfast and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Make your reservations soon to take advantage of the savings! |
| |
RESERVATION SLIP |
Name: __________________________
Spouse: ________________________
Address: ________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________
Phone: (_____)___________________
E-mail:__________________________
Check #_________________________
Enclosed $______________________ |
Return your reservation slip to the
church office or mail it:
Checks payable to:
Alliance Friends Church
1307 W. State St.
Alliance, Ohio 44601 |
| |
WHAT TO BRING |
Bring your Bible, notebook, pen, casual clothing and an open mind ready to hear what the Lord has to enhance your marriage. |
| |
Any questions, contact: |
Alliance Friends Church - 330-823-4210 |
| |
HOTEL |
We will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8971 Wilcox Dr. in Twinsburg, Ohio. During your free time on Saturday, you may want to venture out to see some of the nearby attractions such as: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron Zoo, Great Lakes Science Museum, Aurora Premium Outlets. If you would like to view your accommodations on-line go to www.clevelandtwinsburg.gardeninn.com. |
| |
DIRECTIONS |
from Alliance Friends Church:
● Start out going EAST on W State St.
● Turn Left onto S Union Ave (OH-183)
● Turn Left onto OH-14 W
● Take the OH-82 exit - EXIT 36 toward
Macedonia/Twinsburg
● Turn Left onto E Aurora Rd (Oh-82 W)
● Turn Right onto Wilcox Dr.
● End at 8971 Wilcox Dr.
Total time 55 minutes |
| |
