Overview | Thought for the Week | Upcoming Events | Couples Enhancement | Marriage & Family Counseling | Suggested Books | Recommended Websites| Focus Class with Roger Rhoades | Family U.
Overview
Vision Statement
The Marriage and Family Ministry is about growing Christians God’s way, one marriage at a time, one family at a time, one home at a time.
Mission Statement
To glorify God by providing Biblically-based encouragement, support, methods, and tools to the entire family of First Presbyterian Church in order to build up all phases of family life.
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Thought for the Week
Bill Hybels writes that the goal of every Christian should be to become more like Jesus Christ, adding, "It's a long-term project to be sure, but over time, Christ-followers should in fact begin to look less like themselves and more like Christ."
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Upcoming Events
-The Marriage Connectors, a group of young mothers, met once a month during
the summer for fellowship and an encouraging message.
-Beginning in September with the changes on our Sunday morning venue, the
Marriage and Family Ministry will be offering what we are calling FAMILY U during
the 11:00am hour in Room 243. This course will present teachings on marriage by
excellent instructors, including Johnny Price, Chuck and Beth Simmons, Tom and
Brenda Preston, Keith and Beth Beutler, and Brad and Sharon Williams. Check the
Marriage and Family page of the church website for more detail.
-On Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm, the Men's Fraternity will meet in Room 301/302
to begin a third year of study. This year's study, led by Eddie Lathan and Brian Young,
will be "The Quest for Authentic Manhood."
-On the second and fourth Fridays of each month some of the men of the Church meet at Coffee Underground for lunch and a teaching. Call Judy Masters at the Church, 672-0323 for more information, or Chuck Simmons at 465-8556.
-The Common Men's Ministry for Men also have a growing number of small groups that are formed and meet weekly. If you are interested in being the part of a men's small group call Judy Masters at 672-0323 for more information.
-The Men's Ministry is involved in many outdoor activities, hikes, camping weekends. For more information call Paul Kountz at 270-2419 to get more details.
Consider being a part of these growth opportunities at First Presbyterian Church,
Greenville. If you have questions, please contact Judy Masters at 672-0323 or
Bob Jones at 672-0349.
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Family U.
Family U. is a new class to help equip and train each of us
to see and live by the Biblical view of marriage and the family.
Click Here for Teacher Biographies
Second Sememster Schedule
| January 10 |
Relationships: The Power of Choice |
Roger Rhoades |
| January 17 |
Relationships: “I’ve Fallen and I Can’t
Get Up” |
Roger Rhoades |
| January 24 |
Family History and How It Impacts Me |
Roger Rhoades |
| January 31 |
Canceled Due To Weather |
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| February 7 |
What Does the Future Look Like? |
Roger Rhoades |
| February 14 |
Blended Families: It Looked So Easy on
the Brady Bunch |
Harry Workman |
| February 21 |
Blended Families: It Looked So Easy on
the Brady Bunch |
Harry Workman |
| February 28 |
Blended Families: It Looked So Easy on
the Brady Bunch |
Harry Workman |
| March 7 |
Authentic Faith |
Rev. Bob Jones |
| March 14 |
Ingredients for a Christian Home |
Esther Burroughs |
| March 21 |
Ingredients for a Christian Home |
Esther Burroughs |
| March 28 |
Ingredients for a Christian Home |
Esther Burroughs |
| April 4 |
What’s Prayer Got to Do With It? |
Pam Cole/George Moore |
| April 11 |
What’s Prayer Got to Do With It? |
Pam Cole/George Moore |
| April 18 |
What’s Prayer Got to Do With It? |
Pam Cole/George Moore |
| April 25 |
What’s Prayer Got to Do With It? |
Pam Cole/George Moore |
| May 2 |
Preparing for the Twilight Zone of Adolescence… What’s a Parent to Do? |
Stephen G. Reel, Ph.D |
| May 9 |
Preparing for the Twilight Zone of Adolescence… What’s a Parent to Do? |
Stephen G. Reel, Ph.D |
Downloads
Weekly lessons are provided here for those that might have missed a class or have a friend that might benefit from a subject that we discussed. We encourage you to tell others about the class and the site.
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Couples Enhancement
Couples seeking to enhance their marriages and/or grow in their relationship as engaged couples are invited to take the PREPARE AND ENRICH inventory on the internet. Arrangements can be made by contacting The Rev. Robert H. Jones, Minister of Marriage and the Family at First Pres, Greenville.
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Marriage & Family Counseling
Marriage and Family counselors that the Marriage and Family Ministry of First Pres recommends include:
a. Dr. Milt Lowder
b. Dr. Roger Rhoades
c. Ms. Sydney Sykes
d. Ms Sandra Adams
e. Mr. Jim Stillman
f. Mr. Jim Harbin
g. Ms. Katherine DeBoe
Call the office of Marriage and the Family at 672-0349 for more information on each.
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Suggested Books
Books in the Vineyard For Sale on Marriage:
Trading Places by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott - the Parrott's are a young couple working out of the state of Washington, who have written and videoed many 'tag' about marriage. There latest is this book about 'putting each other in the others shoes".
Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman (who will be at First Pres during the Valentine weekend in 2010) which is a book on uncovering the secrets of sexual intimacy in marriage.
Sex is not the Problem (Lust is) written by Joshua Harris, a pastor in Maryland. Harris tackles the subject of fighting lust and celebrating purity in his latest book.
Other Suggested Reading
Marriage and the Family: A Christian Perspective by Stephen Grunlan
For Better or Worse by Gary Smalley
Boundaries in Marriage by John Townsend
Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts by Les and Leslie Parrott
I Love Your More: How Everyday Problems can Strengthen Your Marriage by Les and Leslie Parrott
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Focus Class
The Focus Class is all about relationships. We are all in relationships and they can all be challenging at times because they involve other people. From spouses and ex-spouses, to children, to parents and family, we teach on the daily pressures we face and seek guidance from both a bible and clinical counseling perspective. While there is naturally a heavy emphasis on marital relationships, all of us can benefit from good "coaching" in our relationships.
Dr. Roger Rhoades
Roger sees himself as a life coach but is also a nationally recognized and respected voice in the therapy community. For over 20 years he has been a practicing therapist throughout the Southeastern United States. Roger has Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate Degree in Counseling.
In 1994 Roger began making national television appearances on popular talk shows such as The Montel Williams Show, The Ricky Lake Show, The Jenny Jones Show, and of course, Oprah. Today he is a Clinical Therapist at Carolina Counseling and a regularly monthly guest on the popular local TV show, Your Carolina on WSPA Channel 7.
Downloads
Weekly lessons are provided here for those that might have missed a class or have a friend that might benefit from a subject that Roger discussed. We encourage you to tell others about the class and the site.
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A class to help
equip and
train
each of
us to see and live
by the Biblical view of
marriage
and the family. Classes are offered from September through May.
Click Here for more information
Click Here for teacher biographies
Raising a Modern-Day Knight
Every son wants his dad to show the way...to life, to God, to authentic masculinity. And every son wants to connect with his dad's heart, hear his praise, and build lifelong memories.
All that and more can be found in this Raising a Modern-Day Knight video series. It has been created for one purpose: to help you as a dad win
with your son!
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