Greetings!
We are making changes, and we want you to know! The theme of this newsletter is: "Staying In Touch," a key aspect of any strong relationship. Our committment to you, our loyal supporters and friends of this ministry, is to stay in touch with you and to provide you with valueable resources that can make a difference in your life. So please take time to read the articles we have included this month. Send us your feedback and your questions. We welcome an open dialogue with you! |
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Milan's News and Notes 
Hello friends and family of Relationship 180!
I am really excited about what is happening this month. My daughter Kelly is getting married on September 26th. I'll be dressed in a tuxedo and will walk the bride down the aisle and the last of my four children will become married. A transition for Kay and me, a new chapter of our lives, we will become empty nesters after thirty five years of having children in our home. We are transitioning into a new phase of life and while I am excited, I also feel a sense of loss. As much as I wish to deny it, ignore it and forget about it... I'm growing older.
A young boy walked by my counseling office, the door was open and he looked in and saw me sitting in my chair reading papers, just before a client walked in. He popped back suddenly, stuck his head around the door and said, "Hi Mr. Grand Poppy." His mother was embarrassed, yet she was reassured by another person in the office that I was in fact a grandfather. I smiled and grimaced at the same time, wishing that I still looked forty, yet "truth" was revealed, "out of the mouths of babes." Yes, he confirmed, my driver's license does say that I am sixty.
At Relationship 180, our core value is to "Uncover what is real... at all costs."
At the core of every relational breakdown - there is reality. We believe that revealing "core honesty and truth" in every conflict is essential for genuine catharsis, healing, and character transformation. Without it, there is façade, manipulation and continued despair. With it, there is that amazing space where God begins His great work of restoration. R/180 is committed to the courage, discomfort and spiritual sensitivities that are necessary to steward wisely over truth from all involved in any relational conflict, large or small. We have taken a vow to be "compassionate, humble, steadfast and forthright" to help build more intimate relationships, stronger leadership and healthier, more productive individuals and institutions. This is our core value. Is it mine... about my age? I'm working on it...OK? |
Relationship 180's U Turns:
(that end up being right turns). 
Acknowledging reality is the foundation for turning things around... in my relationship with myself, with God and with others. The opposite is denial or ignoring truth. God is really into truth, yet truth does cause conflict. As unpleasant as it may seem, reality is our best friend.
Why? Because it forces us out of our facades and illusions. The false self is pretend. Yet, we pretend because we desperately want to be the false self and we deeply hope that others will believe it as well. The problem, it is tiring to hold up an illusion. Our arms become weary. We can exhaust ourselves trying to maintain our image that we have of ourselves. It is relieving to rest in reality. Letting ourselves and others see us just as we really are... just like God and the angels see us... without pretense... who we are ... and who we are not.
Ask God today to help you see an area where the blinders are. Ask him to help you relinquish the idealization and accept reality. Tell someone about the journey of accepting reality and rest in truth. Image management is tiring and it keeps us from growing. We are to "Cast down imaginations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God and bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (II Corinthians 10:5). |
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Upcoming Events 
A Celebration Banquet & Fund Raiser
Please join us for our annual Celebration Banquet, glorifying God for His work in the ministry of Relationship 180. God has opened doors for us to serve in His Kingdom and we would like to share with you life changing stories.
Saturday October 17, 2009
6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Coto De Caza Golf and Racquet Club
Evening Dress Attire (no denim)
The evening will include:
* Beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction
* Dinner
* A special message from Pastor Kenny Luck, Saddleback Church Men's Pastor and President of Every Man Ministries.
* Testimonies from people who have been helped by Relationship 180
* And Ministry Vision Casting by Milan Yerkovich
Relationship 180 is a counseling and teaching ministry dedicated to turning relationships in the right direction - with a special focus on ministry leaders. At the end of the evening, there will be an opportunity to financially support the ongoing needs of the ministry. We know that you are struggling in this difficult economy. We are asking for modest and realistic support levels which every family could afford. Financial gifts are not obligatory. All contributions and silent auction bids are tax deductible. Should you desire to support the ministry by "hosting" a table or providing a silent auction item or service, please call the ministry office. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by Thursday October 1, 2009. |
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Sincerely,
Milan Yerkovich
Relationship 180 |
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