Through six sessions, you will unpack six biblical words that describe how God loves and acts toward His creation. When people see a couple modeling the covenantal, steadfast love of God (HESED) to one another, others catch a glimpse of a God who
• stays with us through the highs and lows of life (DABAQ: to cleave, cling)
• sacrifices His best, Jesus, for our good (AGAPE: to love sacrificially, unconditionally)
• sets us free from the bondage of our sin and failures (LUO: release, forgive)
• sees everything about us and accepts us completely (YADA: to know intimately)
• Sends us to others who need His love (EUANGELION: good news, gospel).
Note that this modeling doesn’t imply picture-perfect— frankly, that’s overrated and impossible to achieve. It’s about helping couples realize our need for Jesus and the compelling way He journeys with us to turn our marriage into a messy masterpiece that can make a positive impact on the people around us. Please contact the Marriage Enrichment Team with any questions about this event:
Fred and Erin Chaboya: texmex0499@yahoo.com
Scott and Michele Ruhl: sruhl2352@comcast.net
Chris and Roxanne Young: cryoung1984@aol.com
When: March 13-14, 2026
Where: Faith Bible Fellowship Church
Cost: $15 per couple to cover the cost of the workbook set
Children’s Ministry/Childcare provided for Friday evening sessions only (ages infant to 12
years)
Lunch provided on Saturday (gluten free option available)
Potential Retreat Schedule:
Friday Evening:
5:45 PM - Doors open (Register, Pick up couple’s workbooks, Children’s Ministry/Childcare)
6:15-7:15 - Session 1 - Hesed (Unwavering Love)
7:15-7:30 - Break/Snacks
7:30-8:30 - Session 2 - Dabaq (Resilient Love)
8:30 PM - Closing
Saturday:
8:30AM - Doors open
9:00-10:15 - Session 3 - Agape (Selfless Love)
10:15-10:30 - Break/Snacks
10:30-11:45 - Session 4 - Luo (Forgiving Love)
11:45-1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 - Session 5 - Yada (Intimate Love)
2:15-2:30 - Break/Snacks
2:30-3:45 - Session 6 - Euangelion (Missional Love)
3:45-4:00 - Closing