Marriage Ministry

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24

“The biblical perspective on man and woman resembles a patterned tapestry, woven with multicolored threads both alike and different. Within the Creator’s design, man and woman share a common human nature. They also differ in significant ways. In their sameness yet difference they interrelate beautifully—most intimately within the one-flesh union of marriage. The Creator “weaves” one man and one woman into a pattern that produces a rich harmony to His glory and their good.”

(From A Report of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations—The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod “The Creator’s Tapestry” pg 5)

• Meet at least 3 times with the presiding pastor
• Including a couple’s evaluation online test
• Meet one time with Hope’s certified counselor who has donated her time to offer pre-marriage advice
• Become connected with a Mentor couple up to the point of marriage and 1 year beyond

• Bible Study classes on Sundays and Wednesday nights
• Annual Retreats
• Seminars/Web Casts
• Other events and materials issued

• Counseling is available through the pastoral staff and through referred certified counselors for those trying to piece their marriage back together.
• Sometimes divorce is unavoidable and so programs for adults as well as children are available through our:
  • Divorce Care and Kid’s Care Ministry