Thriving in Marriage
Speaker: Dr. Jerry O’Connell

A Few Notes:
* Adam and Eve both put the blame on someone else. We need to not blame our spouse for our circumstances.
* There are so many books on marriage, but the Bible is the only one you need.
* Seek the highest good for one another. This is agape love. Jesus demonstrated this love by dying on the cross.
* Men communicate with their head and heart. Women communicate with their head, heart, spirit, and emotions. It’s important to know that difference.
* Pray for your husband. If you have children, pray with them for their dad.
* Respect your husband. Never say, “I’ll respect him when he earns it.” And never tell your husband, “I told you so.”
* Be patient. When men get married, they get a job they didn’t get trained for.
* A man will spend his time where he feels his success is. Make him feel like a success at home.

Thrive in Marriage!

This Wednesday, February 17, 9:30am - 11:00am

Marriage takes work to maintain. Our speaker, Marriage Counselor Dr. Jerry O'Connell of Shephard's Fold Counseling Ministry, will share how to not only maintain but to thrive in our marriages.

Dr. Jerry O'Connell began his ministry as the counselor-in-residence at Niemonds in the fall of 2007 after beginning the Shepherd's Fold Counseling MInistry in 2006. He has a Bachelors in Pastoral Studies and was a pastor for over 30 years. He has a Masters in Counseling and a PhD in Christian Counseling. He is a member of the National Christian Counselors Association, the National Board of Christian Clinical Therapists and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

He has been married to Kathy since 1972 and they have three children and two grandchildren.

Shepherd's Fold is a non-profit ministry, funded by churches and individuals so that Christian Counseling can be made available to all, despite their ability to pay.

Information from: http://www.niemonds.org/pb/wp_a6759e33/wp_a6759e33.html

Movie Morning

We watched Love Finds A Home

The love saga winds to a close as Belinda (Sarah Jones) takes on a new responsibility while accepting guidance from the place she least expected it. Female doctors are a rarity in the Old West, but Belinda has carved out an impressive niche for herself in a small, tight-knit Missouri community. Her best friend, Annie (Haylie Diff), is about to give birth, and Belinda has agreed to monitor her as she carries the baby to term. But for a woman who has always put science first, Annie's folksy mother-in-law, Mary (Patty Duke), isn't always the easiest person to deal with. Experienced nursemaid Mary would rather rely on homeopathic treatments that taking the advice of doctors, and before long the two women are hopelessly at odds over how to handle the pregnancy. Back at home, things aren't any easier--Belinda is having trouble getting pregnant, and it's beginning to have a negative affect on her relationship with her husband (Jordan Bridges). Perhaps if Belinda can finally open up and realize that the solution to her problems isn't always what she thought it would be, she can find a healthy balance between her career and her home life.

Movie Time, Wednesday 1-20

I smell Popcorn and a good movie. We will be watching a movie from the Loves Comes Softly series that is based on Janette Oke's books. Hope to see you there!

The Snow Didn't Keep Us Away...

Even with a snow delay, we were able to meet. We had great food and a special time gathering around tables to talk and share. Lori's devotional about Mary really made each of us ponder the miracle God gave us through our Savior Jesus Christ.

A fun gift exchange that had us swapping #7 with #2 if the bag was blue and finding a red gift to swap with #9 instead (or something like that).

December 9 Christmas Brunch

In case of bad weather:

* If the Juniata schools are closed, we are cancelled.

* If the schools are 2 hours delayed, we plan to meet at 10:30am, but...

* Listen to WJUN, WGRC, and WQJU for details.

Hope to see everyone there!!

(Photo glimpse from last year)

Snowmen: Cold Hands, Warm Hearts

Paint was splattered,
Hot glue was oozed,
Nails were pounded,
Scarves were tied,
Snowmen came to life while...
Laughter was heard,
Stories were told,
Support was given,
New friends were made.

Betty Scholl gave instructions on how to

create our own snowmen.

BEFORE.......

Special Touches Added

Finished Projects!!

Toys & Clothing Collected for Area Children in Need. Thanks to all who bought items to give them this Christmas!