MARRIAGE REFRESHMENT CONFERENCES - INTRODUCTION

Take time away from the daily distractions and routine to enjoy an exclusive island getaway, gourmet meals, tastefully appointed rooms, and warm first class service. With exceptional speakers, experience a non-pressured weekend away gathering practical skills and helpful tools that will strengthen and enrich your marriage. A typical weekend has five sessions with the guest speaker and free time Saturday afternoon which provides lots of time for couples to be together and to enjoy one another. Whether spending time walking in the woods, sitting in the hot tub, playing a game of pool, or learning new relationship skills the weekend will be a worthwhile, memorable time.

$395 Per Couple - Early Registration – must be received minimum of 60 days prior to the conference start date
$405 Per Couple - Regular Registration
$385 Per Couple - Group Rate – minimum of 3 couples (all couples must register individually on the same day in order to qualify for the group rate)

Fees for Marriage Refreshment include conference costs, six meals, two nights accommodation, transportation, and all taxes. Start time is 5:00 PM via charter boat from Sunset Marina, West Vancouver BC. Conference ends returning to Sunset Marina approximately 3:00 PM on Sunday.

UPCOMING 2008 CONFERENCES

May 30 - June 1            Mark & Petra Anderson
"More to Marriage"  What would it look like to draw nearer to Jesus, see your spouse through His eyes, and rekindle a deeper love for them? Drawing on the life-transforming experiences offered by modern life coaching and ancient spiritual direction, this spacious, fun, interactive weekend will help you discern God's active presence in your life … bringing meaning and fulfillment. By opening our hearts to His just-as-you-are acceptance, we receive grace that overcomes the differences which separate us. 

With a passion for inviting people at every stage of their spiritual journey to know God better, Mark and Petra serve as pastors and spiritual directors in Vancouver.  For more information on Mark's ministry visit his web site www.wholelifecoaching.ca

November 7 - 9           Bob & Yvonne Turnbull
"TeamMates: A Celebration of Marriage"  This encouraging, entertaining, and enlightening conference will show you how to build a marriage team.  Learn things like: why men and women view life so differently, how to talk with rather than at each other, how to keep the sizzle in your marriage, and learn how to conquer the greatest threat to marriage unity.  

We are excited to have Bob & Yvonne speak again at Barnabas.   For the past 25 years they have traveled thousands of miles and spoken before thousands of people, as well as authored nine books, to give their message of hope and help in building relationships that last. For more information about them and their ministry check out www.turnbullministries.org

Tentative Marriage Refreshment Weekend Schedule

Friday       5:00 PM - Depart from Sunset Marina  

                 6:15 - Dinner

                 7:30 - Session with speaker

                 9:00 - Espresso Bar open

Saturday    8:30 AM - Breakfast

                 9:30 - Session with speaker

                 12:30 - Lunch

                 1:15 - Free Time (General Store open for 1 1/2 hours)

                 6:00 - Dinner

                 7:30 - Session with speaker

                 9:00 - Espresso Bar open

  Sunday    8:30 - Breakfast

                 9:30 - Session with speaker

                 12:15 - Lunch                 

                  2:00 - Depart for Sunset Marina