Marriage Tip Monday

Do Good Things – Daily

"Doing goods things doesn't necessarily require spending a lot of money. Simple things, like picking up your dirty underwear, giving a free back rub, preparing dinner, writing an appreciative note, hand picking flowers or taking on a chore that your partner normally does, build intimacy and closeness in your marriage like nothing else.
Attraction often follows on the heels of serving each other like you did in the early years of your relationship. Often it's the little things that count – not the big ones."

- Focus on the Family

I love little gifts that Bobby brings home, or the fact that he will oblige my OCD tendencies and put things away a specific way. Surprise your spouse with a good deed this week! 

Marriage Tip Monday

Start Dating Again

"Go out at least once a week. It doesn't have to be an expensive date – just something simple.
A brown bag dinner in the park, a walk around the lake, a cup of cappuccino at a coffee shop or simply putting the kids to bed early and just talking will often do the trick. Or, revisit the things that you did when you were dating, like going to a movie, the theater or a nice relaxing dinner for two.

After being "pulled apart" by all the pressures of modern life, it is imperative to reconnect each week. If you don't, you won't feel close."

-Focus on the Family 

I can honestly relate to this. When Bobby and I don't make time for just the two of us, I feel so disconnected from him. Boys-surprise your bride with a date! Girls-make a picnic dinner for you and your man and head to the park, or even your backyard. You'll be glad you did! :-)

Shane & Shane

Denton, TX - The One You Need Tour

Time	October 20th, 2011 7:00pm
Location	First Baptist Church - Denton 1100 Malone Street Denton, Texas
Info	w/special guests Bethany Dillon, Freely Doors Open at 6pm Advance Tickets: $10 Day of Show Tickets: $15 To purchase tickets, please visit: shane.cta.gs/018

Upcoming Events

On Sunday evening, November 6 we are honored to host Christian artist Josh Wilson in a time of worship and music. That evening will also be a time for us to see the ways God is working in the missions ministry in our church and to hear of ways to be involved in moving the Gospel forward through all our Global Impact Points. November 6 at 6:30 p.m. - Save the date!




Christmas on Main Street this December will include a concert with Shane & Shane and Phil Wickham. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in the Hub starting next Sunday, October 23.

Planning your Marriage

We wrapped up our last unit by hearing from The Stamps and their mission work. We had a great time at The Durham's house for a class cookout. I don't think anyone took pictures, we were too busy eating and talking! I hope you all had a great time, I know I did.

Sunday October 23rd we start our new unit:
"Planning Your Marriage" - it will be a study that goes through the end of the year to share very practical wisdom from scripture and other couples about how to lay the foundation for your marriage for the next 50 years. 

I am so excited about this! I love being married and I love my husband, so anything that is going to bring the two of us closer to Christ and each other is awesome in my book. I hope that you will join us on Sunday morning.

Care Group Activity

Gareth & Leslie and their care group had a fun filled night carving pumpkins! Here are a few of their pictures. You can view the rest of them HERE. Enjoy!