Welcome to Spouse & Family!
This year is about cultivating sacred space and time where we can love, grow and worship together. Whether you're looking for connection through small groups, marriage enrichment, male bonding, spiritual formation, childcare, a women's retreat, or date nights, we'll help you find your fit and use your gifts. We're excited to make the seminary journey with you and your family.
~ SFM Team
The last Couple's Connect, on Nov. 16th, opened an avenue of sharing with one another that we would like to continue to foster.
As we journey together, this is a post we're making available to hear how we all continue to process.
Leave a comment about how you've been reflecting on that evening and what has happened since then.
Here's a recap of the night ~
We began together under the premise of Galatians 6:2, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This night was about our individual wounds within the context of our marriage and community. We shared a moment of silence, to simply sit with one another and then we broke out into group of men and women. There, we entered into an invitation from James 5:16, "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." We listened to testimonies of God's work in people's life to help them face their wounds and receive healing. Each of us had the opportunity to then safely share our burden as we wrote it down and slipped it into a bag. That bag was passed around and we read each one, acknowledging and receiving them collectively. We were given the chance to draw what a symbol of freedom and reconciliation would look like in our lives as we ended that small group time together. We came back and sang in worship to the God who is mighty to save and read a number of Scriptures that speak of the truth we are trying to abide in. We capped off the night with delicious desserts and joyful fellowship. Each couple represented left with their choice of either book: Dr. Seamand's, Wounds that Heal or a redeemable gift certificate for Dan Allender's, The Healing Path to continue together what happened that night.
Please leave a comment on some of your thoughts: What was that evening like for you? What has happened in you since then? Where do you think we should go from here at Couple's Connect? What else do you want to say?
ps - Dan Allender's books will be available Monday, November 23rd in the Spouse & Family office at the student center at community life. Just bring your gift certificate to redeem.
Date Night is this Friday, November 13th!! Childcare will be available for your use from 6-9pm in the DeepEnd.
If you plan on using Childcare you need to RSVP to spouse@asburyseminary.edu. We will need:
-Child's Name
-Age
But - HURRY! Spots are limited! Due to workers, we will only be accepting 40 children for this event. Unfortunately, if your child is not on our RSVP list then they will not be able to stay and play.
RSVP Deadline is NOON on Thursday, November 12th.
Thank you!! And happy Date-Nighting!
-Spouse and Family Team
The Final Couple's Connect of Fall Semester!
All are welcome - Students, Spouses, Staff, Community!
Come even if your spouse can't!
When: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Monday, Nov. 16th
Where: Seminary Dining Commons in the Student Center
Childcare: 6:15 - 8:30pm in the Childcare Area at the Student Center (free)
B.Y.O.M. - Bring Your Own Mug for coffee, tea or hot chocolate or water The theme for this night is on personal wounds and healing in the context of marriage and community. Come connect with God, your spouse and other couples as we journey together!
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:4
Come get a mitten Nov. 16-18. It has a child's name on it.
Return gift and mitten by Dec. 1.
Here's why: We celebrate the international community by including their children in our national Christmas tradition of gift-giving. The gifts are given to the kids at an international family party on Dec. 4.
**The following information will be provided for you when you choose a mitten: the child's name, gender and age as well as a general gift idea (i.e. books, clothing, art supplies, etc.) selected by the parents.
Gifts should cost between $15 and $20.
Questions?
Email spouse@asburyseminary.edu or
multicultural.ministries@asburyseminary.edu
CALENDAR CHANGE!No Couples Connect this Monday (Nov. 9).
It has been moved to MONDAY, NOV. 16 at 6:30pm.(due to the ATS Presidential Inauguration festivities! click
here for more info)
If you're totally calender-ically confused, give us a call - 859-858-2315.
Communion is this Monday, Oct. 26th. Join us in Richard Allen Chapel at 6:30pm. We will focus on the liturgical practices of the church and take Communion together. Once again, Dr. Marilyn Elliott will be speaking.
Come find a quiet place.
**Childcare provided in the DeepEnd. Richard Allen Chapel is located on the 1st floor of the Beeson Center.
This FRIDAY, October 23!
"Bowling for Jesus"
A little cheesy I know, but so are the shoes. Unless you're Jesus. Then you don’t need shoes.
At Southland Lanes
(Southland Dr. in Lexington)
If you need a ride or can offer one:
Meet at the Student Center at 7:00 pm
Or, you can meet us there at 7:30 pm
Bring about $10 plus change for 2 games.
Street Address: 205 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
Contact Tony Grace if you are planning on going
tonymgrace@gmail.com
Childcare @ Seminary: 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Register ASAP the names & ages of kids: 859-858-2315
The last Couple's Connect, on Nov. 16th, opened an avenue of sharing with one another that we would like to continue to foster.
