MERCI

06/24/2026

06/19/2026

Free workshop tonight at MERCI.

You can find more details and register by clicking the link below:

Ever thought about your attitude? It might not be your first priority in enhancing your marriage, but intentionally fostering a positive attitude at home can create a peaceful and joyful atmosphere where most marriages flourish. How do we know this? We've learned through experience! A positive at

06/18/2026

Join Bob & Carol Esham this Friday from 6:30-8:00 PM @ MERCI!

What kind of atmosphere are you creating in your home?
Your attitude has the power to destroy or strengthen your marriage. It might not be the first thing on your list, but intentionally choosing a positive attitude can transform your home into a place of peace, joy, and connection.

We’ve learned this through experience.
A positive attitude removes so much unnecessary criticism, blame, and conflict and replaces them with encouragement and hope.

Your marriage is worth that shift.

Register here: https://www.marriageatmerci.org/upcomingevents/atti2de26

06/14/2026

Did you know all events at MERCI aren’t just for couples in crisis? If you care about your spouse, fiancé, or the person you’re seriously dating, then our upcoming events are absolutely for you!

Brittany and I weren’t struggling when we first joined a marriage study at Bob and Carol’s house (pre‑MERCI). We simply wanted to invest in our marriage. And that’s the point, attending a marriage workshop, couples Bible study, or marriage study doesn’t mean something is wrong. It means you value your relationship enough to prioritize it, nurture it, strengthen it, so it will grow.

Healthy marriages don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention.

Colossians Couples Study, Wednesdays, July 8, - August 12, 6:30 PM - https://www.marriageatmerci.org/upcomingevents/biblestudy26-pctfa

Colossians Couples Study, Wednesdays, July 8, - August 12, 6:30 PM - https://www.marriageatmerci.org/upcomingevents/biblestudy26-pctfa

06/12/2026

We’ve made the difficult decision to reschedule our Car Show & Family Fun Day Fundraiser. After watching the weather closely all week, we truly hate to make this call, but we want this event to be a full, enjoyable day outdoors without the worry of storms or rain. Because half of our parking area is grass, we also don’t want any of our car show guests navigating wet or muddy conditions.
Mark your calendars for our new date: July 19th. We can’t wait to see you there. In the meantime, check out our calendar for upcoming opportunities to invest in your marriage and stay connected with the MERCI community.

New Date: July 19th, noon - 4 pm

06/10/2026

It is so great to take time with your spouse and connect on a deeper level other than to do lists and dinner plans. If you find that you are not sure what to talk about then please check out this conversation prompt from Growing Your Marriage

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲. 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
The strongest marriages aren't built on romance alone. They are built on friendship—enjoying each other, knowing each other, and choosing each other again and again.

𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 10–15 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬. 𝘚𝘪𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦-𝘵𝘰-𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦.
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯. 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.

1. What is one thing you genuinely enjoy about spending time with me?

2. When do you feel most connected to me as a friend?

3. What is one small thing we could do this week to strengthen our friendship?

𝘉𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩, 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺'𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥.

𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 5:16𝘣
"....This is my beloved, this is my friend...."

05/31/2026

The Slime Time Date Night was a blast! Thank you to all the couples who took intentional time out of their schedules to prioritize their marriage and serve together. A special thank you to Ben and Crystal Woods for sharing what a marriage on mission looks like.

Keep an eye out for more intentional date nights coming up at MERCI, because your marriage is worth investing in!

The Brave Way Home

05/24/2026

Slime Time Date Night is this Thursday! Bring your significant other and join us for a evening of encouragement, serving together, and ice cream at MERCI! For more details and to register click here: https://www.marriageatmerci.org/upcomingevents/slimemakingdatenight26

The Brave Way Home & Benjamin Woods

05/20/2026

Husbands and wives, it's time to adopt a posture of selflessness and servanthood. Take heed and be watchful of pride. Pride is the single fastest way to destroy a marriage. While pride will be met with bitterness and division, humility will be met with reconciliation and redemption.