We registered several couples, but confirmed 44 that attended the weekly series. Immediately following the second service, the couples were served weekly a full meal in the beautifully decorated gym. Following lunch, the couples stopped by the registration table to sign in each week, get their name badge and wristband, then entered the sanctuary for a two-hour interactive workshop. The marriage series ministered to Adventist couples along with Pentecostal, Non Denominational and some spouses who aren't affiliated with any Christian faith. Some of the wives registered their husband's names in faith, not knowing if they would be able to get their husbands to attend, but by the grace of God, the husbands not only attended each week, but participated and began to form relationships with other couples so strongly, that they want to be able to continue the relationships.

At the end of the four-week Marriage Series, February 11th, we concluded the last Sabbath with a couple's processional as the church congregation looked on with excitement, some couples invited their family members to witness the celebration of marriage and their completion of the series. Elder Rick and Denise Mathis, Team Mathis presented sermonettes entitled "Intentional Marriages", Bible texts taken from Genesis 2:18, 21-24

A Companion for Adam - Then the Lord God said, “I see that it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make the companion he needs, one just right for him”, the first intentional marriage. Following the Sermonettes, the Elders anointed each couple and a re-dedicatory and re-commitment to marriage prayer was offered, as couples embraced each other, and as tears flowed a mighty move of God filled each couple, the presence of the Holy Spirit was felt throughout the entire service.

The Marriage Series concluded with a luncheon where couples exchanged love letters that had been prepared during the series and prior to the luncheon and each couple also received a Certificate of Completion from Team Mathis. Some of the love letters expressed a genuine desire to use the tools given in the series to strengthen their marriage relationship and to make their home a better environment for them as well as their children. Couples of Plantation SDA Church mentioned that they were proud to be members of a church that not only talked about marriages, but a church that actually put something in place to help them.

We've attached some photos of the Marriage Series, Divine Worship Service, and Luncheon and if possible, we would like to have this information included in the Southern Tidings.

Sincerely,

Rick and Denise Mathis