2010 Marriage Encounter Calendar of Events

Jan / Feb: Spring Mixer; Valentine's Sweetheart's Ball; World Marriage Day
Feb / Mar: Recruitment period; Spring Weekend Planning
Mar / Apr: Spring Weekend; Reunion; Easter
Apr / May: Marianas March Against Cancer; Steps Along the Journey
May / Jun: Graduation Season; Steps Along the Journey
Jun / Jul: Family Fun Fest; Summer Social (adults); Steps Along the Journey
Jul / Aug: Fall Mixer
Aug / Sep: Fall Weekend Planning; Labor of Love (family)
Sep / Oct: Fall Weekend; Halloween Party
Oct / Nov: World Priest Day; Pastor Appreciation Month; Steps Along the Journey
Nov / Dec: Holiday Season; Steps Along the Journey

Steeper Steps Completed!

In just 9 days, our group completed the 4 session Steeper Steps led by Rex & Clarie Kosack. We gained a much deeper understanding about the power of grace and forgiveness and learned how anger can be so destructive in a relationship.

Thank you very much, Rex & Clarie, for your selfless giving of time and energy to ME!

Roger & Teresita Abe.
Jake & Jackie Van Dam enjoying the chocolate heart cake I baked.

Peter & Natashia Tomokane just had their son 3 months ago. She was pregnant while we were in the Steps program earlier in the year.

Congratulations, all!

Steeper Steps Ongoing

Our group commenced Steeper Steps last Thursday evening and our plan is to complete it in a record 9 days! Yes, we'll be done with the 4 sessions this Saturday afternoon, before trick-or-treating begins!

Steeper Steps is the "graduate" course to the Steps Along the Journey and encompasses the concepts of anger, grace and forgiveness, which are vital components of any relationship. Rex & Clarie Kosack are the sole facilitators for this program as Rex created all the material himself several years ago.

For couples who have completed Steps, it's time to get your group together for Steeper Steps! It's something you won't want to miss!

ME Halloween Party at the Yarowemals'

On Saturday, October 31st at 6:00pm, Tony and Linda Yarobwemal (the Y's) will be hosting a special Halloween party. Why drive around with the kids when you can come to one place and relax? Have the kids stay in one are and enjoy the goodies and treats!

Please bring a dish & candies to share for dinner/snack.

This is also an opportunity for you to invite those whom you listed as potential couples (and their families).

The Y's live in Koblerville on the street that intersects As Lito Road (where ABCD mart is).

Sign up for STEPS NOW!

On Friday night, the CNMI Marriage Encounter held a Reunion for the newly encountered couples. It was a fantastic night of sharing and learning about the couples' experiences during the actual Weekend. All of the couples who attended signed up for the Steps Along the Journey program. Rex & Clarie Kosack are in charge of the Steps program. If anyone from past Weekends are interested in attending the upcoming sessions, please contact Clarie Kosack ASAP! Tel: 322-8800 or email: clarie.kosack@saipan.com

Ray & Sisi Alvarez with John & Divina Jenkins

Gordon & Bini Marciano with us (Russ & Kanae Quinn)

ME Reunion Tonight!

Dear Lovers,

The ME Reunion is TONIGHT at the Grand Hotel's Seaside Hall, starting at 6pm. This is THE opportunity for newly and past encountered couples to sign up for the STEPS program and learn more about the ME concepts. Healthy marriages, like healthy bodies need to remain active. We need to nourish our marriages with quality time and commitment to prioritize each other's needs.

Steps Along the Journey is THE best way for newly encountered couples to continue the buzz from the Weekend and apply it to their lives.

Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 6-9pm
Venue: Grand Hotel Seaside Hall
Why: It's the best thing you can do for your marriage & family!

See you there!

Marriage Encounter Weekend - Another Successful Production!

The CNMI Chapter of the World Wide Marriage Encounter completed another amazing Weekend for 19 new couples who were committed to strengthening their marriages by learning how to improve their communication skills and most importantly, spending quality time together without the distractions of everyday life.

We were happy to see the "veterans" of ME:

Jess & Anicia, Ben & Lovey, Rex & Clarie, Fred & Maggie.
ME would not be what it is today without you!

Our presenters: Jess & Anicia and Vince & Hilma. They did a superb job!
Spending time with our ME Family and discussing the successes of the Weekend.

Jeff & Sonia, Alphonso & Jacinta are dear supporters of ME!

THE ME FAMILY! We're love you all!