Welcome To Making Good Marriages Better™

On behalf of the Making Good Marriages Better team, we want to welcome you to a

day of entertainment; enlightenment; encouragement and empowerment for your

relationship.

We believe that you have chosen to join us today, because you want to have better relationships in your marriage and those

who are preparing for marriage, you want to be sure that you are taking the right step at

the right time; with the right person!

We want to encourage you to stop by or vendor booths and product table to pick up information and valuable tools for the on-

going development and growth of your relationship.

We want to thank you for being with us today, so we have great prizes and gifts to announce, so be sure to listen closely for

your chance to win.

Well, sit back relax, enjoy the conversation and have fun while you learn and grow in

your relationship.

Phillip & Cynthia Davis

Seminar Hosts

Dr. Phillip & Cynthia Davis are pastors and founders of Nations Ford Community Church of Charlotte, NC.

The Davis' have been married for 41 years and have served in pastoral and counseling ministries for more than 35 years.  Dr. Davis is a Certified Relationship and Leadership Coach, with the Dream Releasers Coaching Institute.  Together the Davis have conducted marriage workshops, seminars and empowerment meetings throughout the United States and abroad.   They are known for their straight forward yet compassionate wisdom to couples and to single adults.  The Davis' believe that the major reason for their long and happy relationship is simply because of the grace of God and because they each married their best friend.  Dr. and Mrs. Davis founded Phillip Davis Enterprises to reach beyond the church and into the marketplace with the practical principles for healthy relationships that will benefit anyone at any level of life.  Dr. Davis is the author of two books, "The Vision-Casting Congregation,"  "Father Force, Changing The World One Life At A Time," and the soon to be released, "The Untapped Power of A Man."  He has written leadership training materials, "The Vision-

Casting Leader," and a Prayer Devotional entitled, "40 Days To Thinking Big." 

Keynote Speakers

Christian Speakers Michael and Amy Smalley specialize in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. Their popularity as nationally renowned marriage builders and couples

counselors quickly grew through their signature straightforward, no-nonsense advice. The Smalley’s message inspires, motivates and challenges people to thrive in their most important relationships.

Marriage Devotional Speaker

David and Marilynn Chadwick have served Forest Hill Church in

Charlotte where David is head pastor for over thirty years. They have three children and one grandchild. David has written several books; The Twelve Leadership Principles of Dean Smith and has developed a successful leadership seminar based on the principles outlined in the book. In addition, he has written My Father, My Friend, reflecting on what his father taught him about life, relationships, marriage and faith and Moments of Hope, written after the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Seminar Emcee

Jacinda Garabito currently works for WCCB as a reporter and the Charlotte Hornets as arena host. She is dedicated to living a life of purpose by applying her 10+ years of media experience toward ministry and community involvement.

Prelude Music

WelcomeJacinda Garabito, Emcee

GreetingsPhillip and Cynthia Davis, Seminar Host

DevotionalDavid and Marilynn Chadwick

Introduction of SpeakersJacinda Garabito, Emcee

Session AMichael and Amy Smalley

IntermissionPrizes and Give-Always

Interlude Music

Session BMichael and Amy Smalley

Wrap-UpPrizes and Give-Always

ClosingPhillip and Cynthia Davis

BIBLE SWEETHEARTS

Matching Game

CONNECT THE GUYS ON THE LEFT TO THE CORRECT SWEETHEART ON THE RIGHT

1. ADAM ______ A. SARAH

2. JOSEPH _____ B. NAOMI

3. SAMSON _____ C. REBECKAH

4. ABRAHAM _____ D. RACHEL

5. ZACHARIAS____ E. JEZEBEL

6. BOAZ _____ F. SAPPHIRA

7. URIAH _____ G. DRUSILLA

8. NABAL _____ H. EVE

9. JACOB _____ I. MARY

10. AHAB _____ J. DELILAH

11. FELIX _____ K. ABIGAIL

12. HEBER _____ L. BATHSHEBA

13. ISAAC _____ M. RAHAB

14. ANANIAS _____ N. RUTH

15. ELIMELECH ___ O. JAEL

P. ELISABETH

Answer Key Can Be Found @ phillipdavis.org

Marriage Tune-Up TipHow To Keep It Hot - Like Fire

Here are a few tips to help make your good marriage better, when it comes to romance, intimacy and sex. Most couples want the fire…without putting any effort into placing the kindling wood on and without putting any effort into lighting the flame! You can’t have heat…without fire and you can’t have fire without flames and it is the kindling wood that produces the flame! So then in order to help make it hot like fire, here are six pieces of kindling wood to put in the fireplace of your relationship and then we will give you the flame that will light the fire! 1) Touch One Another - Hold hands, hug,

touch, cuddle, snuggle, take a bath/shower together, take dance lessons, do anything that requires a certain amount of tender touching.

2) Spend Time With One Another - Find common interests, make dates, travel together, study together, go for walks, go shopping together; go to sporting events together.

3) Talk To/With One Another - Say something nice or kind, complement one another, verbally encourage one another, and most of all say “I love you” a lot.

4) Do Something For One Another - Pick up after the children (even if it's not your job), change a diaper, look for something practical to do that will bless your spouse.

5) Give One Another Something Special - It might be something practical that they need or something silly; something romantic -

6) Kiss One Another – Not just when you want something.

7) Pray With One Another – Praying together takes you to another level of intimacy…

For more Marriage Tune-Up Tips, visit Makinggoodmarriagesbetter.com

FOR THE SINGLE ADULTWhat About Dating & Courtship?

Single adult relationships are equally important and should be pursued with purpose. When entering a relationship one must understand and know the purpose of that relationship. Is it purely a platonic mutual friendship or does it have the potential to become a more intimate friendship or even a permanent relationship? Without dating one may never know and therefore dating as such is not taboo for the Christian single. However, having an understanding of the purposes and differences of dating and courtship will be helpful.1. The Difference in M_________________The first difference lies with the motive in pursuing the relationship. Biblical courtship has one motive — to find a spouse. 2. The Difference in M_________________The second difference between courtship and dating is the mind-set couples have when interacting with one another. Dating asks, “How can I find the one for me?” Courtship asks, “How can I be the one for her or for him?”

3. The Difference in M ______________________Third, and most practically, dating and courtship are different in their methods. While this does not apply to all dating relationships, more often than not – physical

sexual intimacy precedes or comes before a life-long commitment. In biblical courtship, commitment precedes physical sexual intimacy and that commitment is sealed by the life-long marriage vows.

The entire teaching on this subject is entitled, “Real Relationships – The Difference Between

Courtship and Dating”

Nine Words or Phrases Every Man Should Know

Men, whether you are married or single, if you are going to have any chance at meaningful communication with a woman, you must know what she means and how she uses these phrases:

1. “F____________!” -

2. “F_____ M_______” -

3. “N____________!” -

4. “G___ A________” -

5. “L______ S______” -

6. “T______ O_____” -

7. “T____________” -

8. “W___________” -

9. “D______ W______ A______ I_______” –

“Relationships matter to God and relationships should matter to us”

Dr. P. M. Davis

Name Game

For each letter of your spouse’s name, choose a complimentary adjective to describe them. Go for gold by doing this for their entire name – first, middle and last!

Pay particular attention to highlighting and fostering strengths that directly contribute to the health of your relationship.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What's the best scripture to describe your marriage/relationship?

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