On July 14, the St. Louis, Missouri, and Troy, Illinois, congregations held combined Sabbath services followed by a potluck meal. Afterwards, married couples were invited to continue the weekend with a fun and educational Marriage Enrichment Seminar taught by Frank McCrady at the Troy, Illinois, hall.

Saturday afternoon, couples learned about various levels of intimacy and communication. This led to quiet discussions between couples on what each individual may need from the other. Those in attendance were also given information on understanding what is in their emotional cup and how it impacts their relationship with their spouse. A final lesson on emotional hurts, confession and forgiveness wrapped up the sessions for the evening.

After checking into a hotel, the group spent an evening of fun and fellowship while enjoying a meal together. At the end of the evening couples returned to their rooms to complete a homework assignment on confession and forgiveness.

Bright and early Sunday morning, the seminar sessions continued with a discussion on the four ingredients needed for marital closeness and how to allow oneself to be free for emotional closeness.

Improving upon our lives as Christians brings us closer to God. When we can improve upon our marriages in a way that uses His Word as the foundation we are brought closer to God and our mate. Couples attending the seminar learned to view their marriages in ways that will allow for continued growth and more intimate communication, leading to stronger relationships.

Scheduling a Marriage Enrichment Seminar in your area will help newly married couples develop the tools needed for a happy and healthy marriage, while giving those that may have been married for years the opportunity to grow closer and stronger in their relationship.