Premarital Ministry
To correct faulty information about marriage that brings idealistic distortion into the light of reality. To help couples grow spiritually and emotionally. To help couples that do marry get the best start possible in building a solid foundation for marriage. To provide positive information about marriage that helps couples evaluate the potential success of their own marriage
Because the church is where most people are looking for moral and spiritual guidance and our biblical responsibility is to strengthen the family, the following framework for premarital education and enrichment is provided at the Bayview Baptist Church.
PURPOSE
- To correct faulty information about marriage which brings idealistic distortion into the light of reality
- To help couples grow spiritually and emotionally
- To help couples that do marry get the best start possible in building a solid foundation for marriage
- To provide positive information about marriage which helps couples evaluate the potential success of their own marriage
CLASS SESSIONS
Premarital Education Classes consist of couples participating in an 8-week, 2 1/2-hour per session course.These sessions are designed to help couples take an in-depth look at themselves and what they are getting into in marriage.
The classes include assignments and readings that are completed in and out of class. Topics include, Understanding the Biblical Concept of Marriage, Marriage Expectations, Functions of the Wife/Husband, His Needs/Her Needs, Communication, and Conflict Resolution.
RESOURCE MATERIALS
Before You Say I Do by H. Norman Wright & Wes Roberts
If Only He Knew by Gary Smalley
For Better or For Best by Gary Smalley
FEE
Student Manual - $5 per copy
Student is required to purchase the above-named resource materials used in class.
SCHEDULE FOR 2007 SESSIONS SPRING
Orientation - March 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Class Sessions: -l- April 2, 2007 through May 21, 2007 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 p.m.
WINTER
Orientation - September 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Class Sessions: September 24th through November 12, 2007 from 6:30 pm. To 9:00 p.m.
CONTACT
To register for this class or get additional information, please call Sis. Donna Rose at (619) 660-5788.
TESTIMONIALS
What a blessing! To know what God has instructed us according to marriage is a necessity for every relationship. The premarital classes were not only educational but uplifting….the instructors are caring and dedicated. We don’t know where we would be without the help and guidance we received in this class". Mia Barnett and Corey George Bayview Baptist Church
"We strongly recommend the premarital classes..we loved it! It got us focused on the marriage part of the relationship rather than just focusing on the wedding day".
Denise Lee and Richard Davis Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church
"The premarital class gave us the opportunity to share honestly. It was helpful to hear different approaches from a diverse group of couples. Even after the classes ended, our group had developed such a strong bond that we would consult and pray with each other months later." "Brandon and Lanee’ Noyes Bayview Baptist Church
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