About

History of the Midwest Marriage Retreat

 

Purpose

 

To enhance and support traditional marriages based upon biblical principles.

The marriage retreat started in 1998, when Sis. Kathy Savage wanted

the couples at Carlysle Ave. Church of Christ (Later known as Annapolis Park

Church of Christ) to do something on the weekends. So, the marriage retreat was

formed as a spiritual weekend getaway for couples to enrich and enhance their

marriages. This also gave couples time to fellowship with other couples. The first

retreat was held in Warren, MI. Other congregations became interested and were

invited to attend. It was such a great success that we now have 11 participating

congregations, 10 in Michigan, 3 in Ohio and 1 in Wisconsin. Each year we have

about 150 couples in attendance. Because there were so many congregations that

were involved, the name was changed to Midwest Marriage Retreat (MWMR).

Each couple is responsible for securing a hotel, guest speaker(s), activities for the

weekend and Sunday morning worship services. Collections for that Sunday will

go to the host congregation for next year as seed money. For a congregation to be

a member of the MWMR that congregation must be:

 

*In good standing with the brotherhood.

 

*Willing to abide by the by-laws and guidelines set by the leadership and  board of directors.

 

Host Congregations

Michigan

Franklin Rd.
Northwest
Liberty City
Redford
Westside
Sunset
Wayne Course

Ohio

Glass City

Genesee Ave.

Grey Rd.

 

Wisconsin

Brentwood

 

Executive Board of Directors Michigan Chapter  

 

Lee & Gena Wright

Sharon Knott

Dexter & Greta Harney, Elder

Dante & Rachelle Williams

Willie Cobb, Elder

Alvin & Cynthia Sims, Asst. Minister

Myron & Nolie Bowles

Frank & Diane Nesbit, Elder

Faye Allen

Nate Malone