Financial Peace

Over the next few months, our small group is watching the DVD series by Dave Ramsey and learning how to be good stewards of all that God gives. We're sharing how we have struggled and grown in the area of finances, and we're being challenged to be wise investors of "talents."

Here are some links to his site:
Home page
Course Content
Couples' Resource Center
Scripture related to finances (should be read in context)
7 baby Steps

We're currently studying budgeting:
The truth about budgeting
60-second budget calculator

December 2008

Finally an update to the blog!
Our group has been growing so much over the last few months, so welcome to all the new couples!

In November we began a new study- a video series on the Song of Solomon, presented by Tommy Nelson. So far we've covered the first 2 sessions - attraction and dating. On the 8th of December we will be looking at the art of courtship, and even though we've passed this point in our relationships, it's still great to learn what God has to say about building a strong marriage even before you get to the vows.

On the 13th we will enjoy a progressive dinner - we still need hosts for the different courses!

We hope this Thanksgiving holiday was a blessing for you and your families.

Game Night Tonight!

We'll be having this month's game night at the Castle's at 6pm. Bring your own meat plus a side dish or dessert to share as we'll be starting earlier, grilling, and celebrating Labor Day together.

Bring any outdoor or board games you would like to play

We can also pick blackberries, so bring containers if you would like to take some home!

Call for directions - Scott or Melody at 929.4870

Love and Respect Series

Our Home Fellowship is reading Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs and discussing the chapters on Monday evenings. Also, Calvary Corvallis is showing the DVDs that go along with this book - Wednesday nights at 6:15 for 7 weeks. Most couples in our group have been able to attend, and we look forward to seeing how this series can be used by God to bless our marriages.

4th of July!

4^th of July at the Castles!
You’re welcome to arrive anytime after 12 noon. What to bring is highlighted below...

During the day we plan on:

Swimming/wading/floating in the river (bring swim gear/shoes for wading and a towel)

Playing yard games (please bring if you have them!)

Hiking/walking around the wilderness

In the evening we will have

BBQ- we’ll start the grill around 6pm.

Bring your own meat (or non-meat grilling substitute) AND a side dish or dessert to share.

We have some buns (hamburger/hotdog) and we’ll have lemonade/limeade and water available.

Drive-in style movie in our backyard (we don’t have a specific film choice, so please bring your dvds and we’ll take a vote! If no one brings any we might get stuck with one of my chick flicks…)

Bring-

Warm Clothes. Even if it’s 90 on Friday, the coast breeze kicks in around 8pm and it gets downright chilly.

Movie snacks

Chair, blanket and/or sleeping bag to cozy up under.

If you are interesting in spending the night, you are more than welcome! It makes the drive more worthwhile.

PLEASE RSVP to tell me you are planning on staying so we can prep mattresses and have enough for breakfast.

If you are spending the night, please bring:

Pillows/sleeping bags. We have enough mattresses for 5 couples, plus 3 couches, and a pretty comfy floor.

You are welcome to bring a tent and camp out here too, if you like.

Please don’t bring fireworks – we have very tall, drying grass all around our home. Sorry!

Call Melody for directions or if you have questions! 929-4870

Friday and Monday Parties!

This Friday the Neahrings will be hosting an ultimate frisbee/Becoming Jane (the movie) party!
I don't think there will be dinner, but bring snacks and games. The fun starts at 5:30!

Monday the 17th will be a movie night at YM at the Miller's. Even though it's an "off" week, we will be getting together to watch "The Pineapple Story." The movie will start at 7pm.

Hope to see you there!

Some Get-Togethers...

The Castle's will open up their home for a very informal game night tomorrow - the 29th, to celebrate the extra day in 2008! Bring your favorite games and a dessert/drink to share. 7pm, call them for directions, and it would be great if you could let Melody know you're coming. 929.4870


Also, we have a rented copy of "Becoming Jane" for those ladies and gents interested in seeing it. We'd like to schedule an afternoon/evening to enjoy it in the next month. Gotta love no late fees!