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From the Desk of the President
I love birthdays, holidays, and Christmas...not just the
presents, but yah... especially the presents!
I remember opening my birthday gifts a year ago and
drifting into a blah mood. I said, "Thanks," but my feelings
sagged. Nothing I opened was making me happy.
Isn't that crazy? A bad mood from receiving gifts...
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Upcoming Relationship Champion Trainings
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Mercer Island Covenant Church
3200 78th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Register Online
Tuesdays, March 3 & 10, 2009
Seattle Area (Location to be determined)
6:30 - 8:30 PM (both evenings)
Register Online
Cost: $35 per individual or couple
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Upcoming Prepare/Enrich Trainings
February 19, 2009
Mars Hill Church (Lake City Campus)
3524 NE 95th St
Seattle, WA
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Register Online
February 26, 2009
Portland Area[Location TBD]
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Register Online
Basic Training - $175
Spouse or Audit - $50
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Christmas Greetings!
 Merry Christmas from all of us here at Stronger Families. We
hope your
Christmas is filled with love, laughter, and joy!
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How to have a "Holly, Jolly Christmas" this year
I was with a group of friends talking about Christmas
memories... family traditions and gatherings... the sights and smells of home and
childhood.... I was halted by the comment
of one who said he had no happy memories of Christmas!
I responded, as gently as I could, "That was then. What are you going to do to regain your
holiday season?"
My friend's quest for renewed holiday joy is the backbone of
this quick list, the main idea of which is to create your own traditions. Be the first generation in your family to pass
on and add a new tradition each year! Here
are ten ideas you may want to add to your holidays:
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What do kids want most for Christmas?
The Christmas season seems to come earlier each year! As early as October, green boughs accented with red bows begin to decorate storefronts. Shopping madness sets in around November with the hustle-bustle, list-checking frenzy that has come to epitomize the "holiday spirit." By the time we place Jesus in the manger, we are worn out and ready to skip right over Christmas to begin the New Year. Is this the legacy we want to pass on to the next generation? Is mass consumerism and a finely wrapped box truly what kids are hoping for this holiday? According to a recent National Study by Luton First, what kids want most are... Read more |
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National Marriage Week -- February 7 - 14, 2009
National Marriage Week 2009 is February 7-14. It will be
a great opportunity for churches, community leaders, and couples to communicate
the pivotal importance of marriage and its relevance to the strength of families
and communities.
In response to this exciting opportunity, Stronger Families has organized the "7 Day Love Challenge." We are asking couples to show their love for
one another in ordinary, and extraordinary, ways throughout the week. Each day,
a simple challenge will be given to couples to start a new spark
start within their marriage or a fanning of the flame already burning. The daily
challenges are simple and the benefits undeniable!
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