Marriage matters. God designed marriage. It is a living picture of Christ and His bride. It is foundational to family. And at the centre of flourishing churches and society. Yet, as we know all too well, being married is complicated. Two sinners. Shared laundry. Kids. Bills. And yet the complications should not diminish the blessing. Complications do however heighten the need for wisdom, grace, and intentional discipleship.
At Benoni Baptist Church we want to shepherd you well in this area. And so we offer mechanisms to strengthen marriages and to prepare couples for lifelong faithfulness and fruitfulness:
- Marriage Enrichment Bible Study: Starting next Wednesday, for twelve weeks, David and Barbara Somerset will host a marriage enrichment Bible study. Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30pm, at church. Child care provided. We will grow in understanding and in applying God’s Word to life. And we will press into what it looks like to love well. At the end of the programme we are planning a renewing of vows ceremony. Join us this Wednesday at 7:00pm at church. Contact David (+27 83 600 4557) or Barbara (+27 82 600 8862) for more information.
- Premarital Classes: For engaged couples and those considering marriage. Led by Mark and Liezl Penrith on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm. Topics include biblical foundations, covenant commitment, communication, and intimacy. Contact the church office (+27 11 425 1992, office@benonibaptistchurch.com) for more information.
- Marriage Counselling: Life gets heavy. Conflict deepens. We are here to help. Mark and Liezl, or other counsellors, are available by appointment. Contact the church office (+27 11 425 1992, office@benonibaptistchurch.com) for more information.
- Marriage Enrichment Workshop: Later this year we will host a Saturday workshop designed to strengthen marriages. Practical teaching. Real stories. Gospel encouragement. Details to follow.
If you love your spouse. If you want to love better. If you are preparing for marriage. These resources are for you. Let us pursue health in marriage together.