Mount Gilead Seventh-day Adventist Church
Bradenton, Florida, USA
February 6 - 8, 2009
Presenter: Barrington H. Brennen
Pastor: Everis Clarke
Coordinator: Henricka Hamilton, Family Ministries Leader
Barrington H. Brennen, MA, NCP. Marriage and Family Therapist, Nationally Certified Psychologist, Ordained Minister o the Gospel
FRIDAY NIGHT FOR PARENTS 7 p.m.: "The Obedience Trap . . .
Hope for Parents in a Modern World" Taking the time to understand the true meaning of obedience, how to listen so your child will talk and talk so your child will listen, dealing with a defiant child, how to stop being parented by your child, the three goals of parenting, etc.
SABBATH SCHOOL FOR SINGLES 9:15 a.m.: "Single and Free. . . .Hope for the Single Adults"
(For Singles: never-married singles, single parents, divorcees, widows and everyone else --everyone can benefit) Uncovering the joy of being single. Taking the time to enjoy the single life.
DIVINE HOUR FOR EVERYONE : "The P.E.P.S.I. Foundation . . . Hope for Families Today" For the entire family. Taking the time to build godly families.AFTERNOON 4 p.m.: (Three Separate groups going on simultaneously)
FOR MARRIED COUPLES-Married and Engaged "Sugar and Spice . . . Keeping the Sparks . . . Hope for Marriages Today." Fidelity, principles for loving, how to keep bonded, romance, etc. Single adults are invited --single parents, never-married singles, widows, divorcees. Taking the time to make your marriage fire-proof.
FOR TEENAGERS- Ages 13-20: Video presentation - 'Sex Lies and the Truth"
FOR CHILDREN-Age 12 and under: Video presentation. A children's Christian movie.
AFTERNOON 5:00 p.m.: "Establishing the Hope" A commitment for everyone. Renewal of Marriage Vows, Single Adult Vows (The Quality of Life Vows), Teenager's Vows (Abstinence Pledge), Children Vows (Certificate of Accepting Jesus for those aged 3 - 9)
RECEPTION/BANQUET FOR COUPLES 5:45 to 8:00 p.m..: "Experiencing the Warmth of Our Love." For Couples only in the Fellowship Hall
Barrington and Annick Brennen
SUNDAY 10 to 11:30 a.m. FOR TEENAGERS: "The Foolishness About Abstinence and Dating . . . Great Hope for Energetic Adventist Teenagers. All teenagers need to know about sexual purity, dating, and Christian living. It's hot and spicy Taking the time to enjoy the teenage years.
SUNDAY 11:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FOR COUPLES: (Engaged and married couples, single adults over 25 are invited. No little children allowed): "The Bonding Solution . . . Hope for Married Couples" Principles to keep the sparks, intimate partner abuse, conflict management, etc. Taking the time to heal.
