2011 Deaf Marriage Conference / Retreat

We are very happy to report that our 3rd Deaf Marriage Conference/Retreat in Ridgecrest, NC on April 1-3, 2011 was a HUGE success! We had 51 (102) Deaf couples who registered. PTL!
 
The theme was “Overcoming the Challenges in Marriage: Worth the Efforts!“ There were 8 different topics under the theme: Anger & Apology, Respect: The Foundation for Good Communication and Sex, Developing Trust: Keys to a Growing Marriage, Things I wish I had Known Before we Get Married, Hearing/Deaf Couple Issues, How to Energize Your Marriage, Parenting/Family, and Marriage After Kids Are Gone. 
 
We had Dr. Gary Chapman, a keynote speaker, along with 7 other workshop leaders: Dr. Jerry Seale, Dr. & Mrs. Donnie Wiltshire, Rev. & Mrs. John Wyble, Rev & Mrs. Larry Dawn, Rev. & Mrs. Jon Hoglind, Rev. & Mrs. Frank Moran, and Rev. & Mrs. Job Ayantola. 

On Saturday, April 2 from 6pm-9pm, we had a banquet event, which included magic shows, song/skits, sharing most embarrassing moment during the marriage, and short messages. After this event, we had a “newly wed” game. We had a great time of romance and fun!
 
On Sunday morning, April 3, we had the panel discussion and worship service. One couple (Deaf/Hearing) shared a powerful testimony about how Christ changed their lives and their marriage. Everyone in the auditorium was touched or inspired by this. Wow! In addition, Dr. Jerry Seale, a licensed marriage/family counselor, met about 10 couples for private counseling throughout the conference weekend.
 
For next year 2012, the Deaf marriage retreat will be held on March 30-April 1, 2012 in Ridgecrest, NC. Look out for more information about the 2012 retreat in the next few months. Please pray for the retreat and we hope you will join us. Please do not miss it!
 
God bless,
 
Job & Bukola Ayantola