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Isaiah 61:1

COMMITTEE ON MARRIAGE & FAMILY Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3 (King James Version). COFAM. “Can two walk together except they be agreed”. Isaiah 61:1. AGENDA Prayer Discuss Survey Results Discuss 2008 Activities Communication Part-1. COFAM.

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Isaiah 61:1

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  1. COMMITTEE ON MARRIAGE & FAMILY Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3 (King James Version) COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

  2. AGENDA • Prayer • Discuss Survey Results • Discuss 2008 Activities • Communication Part-1 COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

  3. What Do We Look Like? “Can two walk together except they be agreed”

  4. What Do We Look Like? “Can two walk together except they be agreed”

  5. Top 10 Challenges • 10. Submission (Roles & Responses) • Forgiveness • Trust • 7. Conflict Resolution (Conflict Styles) • 6. Meeting Each Other’s Needs (Profile) “Can two walk together except they be agreed”

  6. Top 10 Challenges 5. Intimacy (Define, Means ofCommunication) 4. Quality Time 3. Raising Children (Parenting& Blended Family) 2. Finances (Debt Reduction & Money Management) 1. Communication “Can two walk together except they be agreed”

  7. COFAM ACTIVITIES-08 • A Love Walk - to be done at the Columbia Lake on May 31, 2008 from 11am-1pm. • Adult Jazz Night at the Willow Glen North Swim and Tennis Center. On Friday, July 25, 2008 from 7pm - 11 pm, $40 per couple you can enjoy a live jazz band and a light meal with drinks. “Can two walk together except they be agreed”

  8. COFAM ACTIVITIES-08 3. Couples Cruise - This would be an evening of food, fun, dancing, and romance. The tentative date is October 19,2008. The cost per couple would be @ $160 (including transportation to the harbor). 4. Everyday Gift- In December, each spouse would be given a calendar of small things to do for their mate. Giving a little of themselves every day “Can two walk together except they be agreed”

  9. COFAM ACTIVITIES-08 Other than the Activities, the COFAM will be using the COFAM Gmail account to send out weekly tips on how to overcome the challenges on the survey. Couples will also be encouraged to give feedback on the weekly tips, as well as, the activities for the year. “Can two walk together except they be agreed”

  10. The extent to which you can listen to understand your mate, express yourself to be understood and actively resolve conflict between the two of you will greatly determine the level communication in your marriage or relationship. COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

  11. COMMUNICATION TIPS COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

  12. COMMUNICATION TIPS Make sure your body language, facial expressions and vocal tone are in line with your message. 55-65% of what you say is non-verbal. COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

  13. COMMUNICATION TIPS Don’t be rude or talk down to your partner in a discussion about your relationship. Don’t dismiss an idea or thought as absurd, but instead listen to your partner’s point of view and then react with the reasons you disagree in a respectful manner. COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

  14. COMMUNICATION TIPS Stay on track. If you sit down to talk about a financial problem and suddenly other emotional issues are coming up, realize that you may need to focus on one area at a time in order to create solutions instead of mire bickering. COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

  15. COMMITTEE ON MARRIAGE & FAMILY Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3 (King James Version) COFAM “Can two walk together except they be agreed” Isaiah 61:1

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