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Marriage Course
Vancouver is hosting The
Marriage Course June 21 at Broadway Church. Led
by Alpha UK leaders Nicky and Sila Lee, the course is geared to both those
inside and outside the church, and aims to deepen marriage relationships.
themarriagecourse.ca / alphacanada.org
Time out for mom
Popular conference speaker Grace Fox recently
published a new book: 10 Minute Time Outs for
You and Your Kids. (Harvest House). Written in
a style that is accessible to moms with young kids, Fox’s anecdotes
will quickly appeal to any parent looking for practical and biblical
advice.
Archangels
Based In Abbotsford, Archangels Parent Support and
Education Workshop is a two-day event designed for parents
and/or caregivers who have youth who are using and/or abusing substances
such as marijuana, alcohol and street drugs. It teaches parents verbal,
behavioural and therapeutic interventions which will give parents practical
ways to help youth. Held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Abbotsford
May 4 – 5, and May 11 – 12. Call 604-854-4129.
New Focus mag
Focus on the Family (FOTF) Canada has a new magazine.
With material consistent with FOTF values, it contains articles on family,
finances, marriage and relationships, as well as introductions from FOTF
leaders including James Dobson. www.fotf.ca
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World Congress
More than 3,000 pro-family leaders, activists, scholars
and parliamentarians are expected to attend World Congress of Families IV,
in Warsaw, Poland May 11 – 13. The largest international
pro-family gathering in the world, this year marks a 10-year anniversary
with a distinguished lineup of over 100 speakers from Europe, Africa, Asia
and the Americas. Allan Carlson, founder and international secretary of the
Congress, commented, “We are bringing together some of the best minds
in the pro-family movement to strategize on how to effect a renaissance of
the family in Europe and strengthen the family worldwide.”
worldcongress.pl/wyklad.php
– Christian Newswire
Refresh your marriage
Barnabas Family Ministries is offering a Marriage
Refreshment Conference, May 25 – 27. The ministry promises
participants “a non-pressured weekend away, gathering practical
skills and helpful tools – that will strengthen and enrich your
marriage.” Info: barnabasfm.org
May 2007
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