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!

Marriage Encounter Weekend - Just Started!

Last night, the Fall Marriage Encounter Weekend commenced at the Saipan Grand Resort. This session, the presenting teams are: Don & Jeanette Boltz from California, Jess & Anicia Sonoda, Vince & Hilma Castro and Father Ryan Jimenez. The ME Community is in full force with the organizing of the Weekend's details. For all Encountered Couples, please come to the Greet Off at 4PM this Sunday at the Saipan Grand Hotel and bring a potluck dish to share!

John & Divina Jenkins becoming encountered for their 2nd time!
Father Ryan, a huge proponent of the ME Community. Thank you for all your love & support!

Jun & Lin Pangelinan, along with John & Carol Hosono are this Weekend's Coordinators! They continue to give so much of their love, time and dedication to ME! THANK YOU!

ME Encountered Couples: Yosh & Nikki Gabaldon, Justin & Hee Jae Mariano, Jake & Jackie Van Dam! They have all been through the Steps Along the Journey enrichment program as well!

Weekend Planning Meeting Tonight!

Our next Weekend Planning Meeting will be tomorrow
October 1, 2009
6:30 pm
at
Tony and Linda Yarobwemal's Residence
(Koblerville)
*Please bring a snack to share*
Please come and share you time, talents ~ and most especially ~ your love!

We are getting closer and closer to the Weekend ~ October 16-18, 2009! Please call the Hosonos (286-4997) or the Pangelinans (483-4111) for more details on how you can help make it great!
ALSO
Please take a look at the Weekend Greet Off Potluck Menu! If you can volunteer to take out a dish, please input your name and contact information and email back to Joe and Annale' Torres tesablan@gmail.com or call them at 235-6260 (w) or 285-8293 (c).