When you were first married, romance seemed to come naturally. There were long walks in the park, stimulating conversation, candlelight dinners, spontaneous getaways and uninterrupted intimacy.

Then Came the Stuff of Life. Busy schedules, working longer hours, making ends meet, kids, less time for meaningful conversation, exhaustion and lack of intimacy.

You discovered that marriage is not the simple “happily ever after” fantasy that you see in the movies and read about in books. It’s about the everyday reality of communication, money, careers, children, schedules … the list is endless.

Here at Community Pentecostal Church we believe that through God’s example you can reclaim the marriage that you were intended to have. Married Life of Community Pentecostal Church offer several events specifically structured for married couples. We have bi-monthly fellowships, outings, and our annual marriage conference. At these events you will be able to meet people like yourselves, gain valuable insights for a healthy marriage, and spend some well-deserved time with your spouse. So be sure to check our activities schedule and make plans to attend these exciting events.

• Trust God

Marriage is tough. Trials, as well as joys, come and go…often you feel…worried…out of control…so the real question is not, are you giving me control? But am I letting God have control of my life?

If having a healthy marriage seems impossible, it’s because it is. But, we have a loving Heavenly Father who wants to make it possible. We believe the number one essential of a healthy marriage is to allow God to control our lives. Our number one goal is for you to…Trust God.

• Hurry Home

There is not enough time to get it all done. Somebody is going to feel left out…neglected…cheated. So the real question is not, are you cheating? But, whom are you cheating? More to the point, who feels cheated?

It is essential to a healthy marriage that your time together be a priority. For marriages to thrive, schedules must reflect the huge priority of home. In other words, cheat your hobbies if you must, cheat your busy schedule, but do not cheat at home. In fact, we pray for you to…Hurry Home

• Cultivate Communication

I feel misunderstood. He won’t listen to me. She doesn’t get me. Are you asking the question, how can I feel understood? Or are you asking the questions, how can I understand?

Perhaps, there is nothing worse than feeling misunderstood. And perhaps, there is nothing better than feeling understood…being known. Good communication is paramount to a good marriage. We want you to have great communication with your spouse. We believe it is essential for you to….Cultivate Communication.

• Nurture Romance

I want her to desire me…I need more intimacy…he just seems to want sex…we just can’t seem to get on the same page romantically…and especially sexually.

The power of romance, sex, and intimacy can be marriage’s biggest ally, or it’s biggest enemy. We greatly desire our spouses to remember that we have certain needs. We believe the goal should be to remember first that our spouses have certain needs. We feel this is the best way to…Nurture Romance.

• Celebrate Differences

We are just so different. I can’t believe he really feels that way. I can’t believe she really acts that way. How can we draw near when we are so different?

By God’s design, men and women are very different. As couples we can use those differences to complement and serve each other, or they can be used to drive us apart. Often we try to change our spouses in the name of love. We believe a better option is to love our spouses, even if they never change. We feel it is crucial for couples to seek to understand and accept each other’s differences. We want you to…Celebrate Differences.

• Finish Together

Divorce rates are skyrocketing. I don’t really know where we stand long term. She threatens to leave me. Although divorce is tough, it may be our only option.

More and more people are putting divorce on the table as an option. One essential thing every healthy marriage needs is security. People need to know that together as a couple, they can work out anything. We want couples to…Finish Together.

• Bi-Monthly Fellowships

This is your opportunity to spend time with old friends and meet new ones as you enjoy great food, fun, and marital insights in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Couples Conference

The Couples Conference is a two-day event held annually. It is based around the theme of strengthening the bond of marriage and the family. In the Old Testament, Joshua proclaimed, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” We must build our homes upon the rock of God Jehovah. Now we have a new covenant through our Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says there is no other foundation except that of Jesus Christ. While preaching the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke of two men. Jesus likened one unto a wise man who built his house upon the rock. The other man was likened unto a fool who built his house upon the sand. The distinction between the two houses wasn’t the type of wood, location, builder, size, or color. It was the foundation on which it stood.

• Couples Retreat

The Couples Retreat is an annual event held at sites such as Gatlinburg or Lake Cumberland. The retreat includes classes, discussions, lunches, shopping, prayer groups, and many other activities to bring unity and bonding in married couples and ultimately in the body of Christ at Community Pentecostal Church.

For more information regarding Married Life, contact the church office.

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