Wives, does this describe you?

Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.   Colossians 3:17-19

In our society today, we tend to ignore this verse "Because it has such a strong negative requirement for wives."  In this age of individualism we consider it difficult, if not impossible to subject ourselves to another person in any way.  What are your thoughts on this matter?  The first person to respond to this post by 7/15/2012 will receive a gift certificate.  I am interested in your opinion.  Please feel free to respond to this post.  I am looking forward to hearing from you.



Disclaimer:  Anyone from the NWI Ministry Team who responds to this post is not eligible to participate in any contest, drawing, or any other offer that is generated from this site.  For a list of official rules, please consult the blog administrator.

Husband's Modeling Christ

Husband's, how well are you doing at following, and modeling, Christ's example given to the church at Ephesus?

Just in Time For Fathers Day

This post is borrowed from a recent facebook post by Dennis Rainey. 

"He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. What still stands between you and the forgiveness of a parent who has hurt you deeply? Will you forgive him or her?"  How is your relationship with your parents?

 

FamilyLife Ministries Event Opportunties

http://www.familylife.com/events

By selecting the link above, you will find five different events,  from FamilyLife Ministries, that have been designed to strengthen marriages and families.



FamilyLife Weekend to Remember
http://www.familylife.com/events/featured-events/weekend-to-remember

The above link is for FamilyLife Marriage's Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway.  The Weekend to Remember is a 2 1/2 day event that is intended to stregthen and/or restore both healthy and broken marriages.  There are a number of Weekend Getaway Events that take place throughout the US each year.  Guided by extensive Biblical research, the presenters lay the foundation for building a marriage that "really works.  There are also a wide variety of tools and resources that are available for sale during the Weekend Getaway.  If you and your spouse would like participate in this life-changing event, please select the link above and then select "Find your Getaway" under "Dates and Locations."  This will help you to find the dates and times of an event in your area. You may also contact the NW Iowa Ministry Team @ http://www.nwiministries.net/



FamilyLife the Art of Marriage
http://www.familylife.com/events/featured-events/the-art-of-marriage

The Art of Marriage is a six session video conference.  The video conference is designed to be a like a "Weekend Getaway" that can be brought to churches and communities.   "These videos combine dramatic stories, real-life testimonies, expert interviews, humorous vignettes and other teaching methods to lay out God’s design for marriage in a fresh, engaging way."  Since the kick-off of the Art of Marriage on February 11, 2011, approximately 200,000 people have attended the event in more than 3000 different locations.  Follow the link above to find out more information about an event in your area. If you are interested in hosting an event in your church/community, feel free to contact the NW Iowa Minsitry Team at http://www.nwiministries.net/ or leave a comment at the end of this post.



FamilyLife- Stepping Up: National Men's Simulcast
http://incastevents.com/portfolio/steppingup/

The link above will bring you to a Stepping Up promotional video.  The Stepping Up Simulcast will take place on August 4, 2012.  During the simulcast Dennis Rainey, and several others will challenge and equip men to "Courageous" manhood.  This is an excellent follow up to the movie Courageous. If you fall into one of the following categories, this simulcast is for you:

• A Man who is  stuck between adolescence and mature manhood who needs someone to call them to step up.
• A Man who needs a bigger vision for what real manhood should look like.
• A Man who has learned what it means to be a man, but is unskilled at reaching down and calling the next generation of young men to step up.

Follow the link above regarding inidividual/group costs and times.



FamilyLife Love Like You Mean It (Marriage Cruise)
http://www.familylife.com/events/featured-events/love-like-you-mean-it

(Information coming soon)


FamiyLife SmartStepfamilies (Conferences, Events, and Webinars)
http://www.smartstepfamilies.com/view/experience

(Information coming soon)

http://www.familylife.com/events/featured-events/the-art-of-marriage

Click on the link above to access FamilyLife's information regarding the Art of Marriage video conference. If you would like more information about hosting  conference, in your church or community, The NW Iowa FamilyLife Ministry Team.  If you are a couple who recently attended the Art of Marriage Conference in Rock Valley, IA, we would like to hear from you.   That conference is taking place this weekend (last night and today).  Please feel free to post your comments below. 

In addition to posting comments on this site, FamilyLife has provided a link to an Art of Marriage Guest Survey.  If you have attended an Art of Marriage Conference, and have not yet taken the time to fill out the survey, please take the time to go to the link below and fill it out.  Your participation in this survey will be a valuable way for FamilyLife to gain feedback regarding the conference.

  http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BVJ9ND9W5/

NW Iowa Team Contact Information:

Phone:  712-301-6001

E-mail: tsdolie@yahoo.com

Websites:

http://www.nwiministries.net/

http://www.godlymarriagesineveryhome.blogspot.com/

RiseFest 2012

RiseFest 2012 is moving to a new location in Sheldon, IA.  This years festival will take place at Sheldon Crossing (320th St & Country Club Rd).  

For more more information regarding this uplifting one-day Christian music festival located in NW Iowa, click on the link below:

http://www.riseministries.com/risefest/

2013 Iowa Best Shootout Tournament Information Preview

2013 Iowa Best Shoot-Out
Basketball Tournament
Date: March 22-23, 2013
Ages: Boys 8th, 9th, 10th
Girls—1 Division --- 9th
Divisions: All Divisions
Location: Dordt College Rec. Center @ De Witt Gymnasium
498 4th Ave. NE
Sioux Center, Iowa 51250-1606 Cost: $110---- All Divisions— Send registration form and fees to save a spot in the tournament. (First come basis)
(Make checks payable to NWI Ministry Team)
Pairings will depend on number of teams

Please return the completed registration form and registration fee by March 8, 2013. Please make checks payable to (NWI Ministry Team)

Mail registration fee and check to
Terry Dolieslager
408 2nd Street Hull, Iowa 51239
Make Checks Payable to: NWI Ministry Team

Note: If you have any questions please contact,
Terry Dolieslager
712-301-6001 cell
nwiministryteam@gmail.com

Registration form Team Name____________________________
Grade__ Division Boys or Girls 2012-2013 Team Record: Wins____ Losses_____
Contact person & waiver signature__________________________
Phone_____/_____/____
Address____________________________City ________________ State_________
Email ___________________(please print clearly)
Roster & Numbers
1._______________________________________ 6._________________________________________
2._______________________________________ 7.________________________________________
3._______________________________________ 8.________________________________________
4._______________________________________ 9.________________________________________
5._______________________________________ 10.________________________________________

2013 Iowa Best Shoot-Out Basketball Tournament

Rules and Regulations:
1. The clock will stop 2 minutes of each half. 2-20 minute running clock will be used
2. 2 time outs per half - 2 full 1 additional full time out in overtimes
3. OT will last 2 minute
4. 5 Minutes in between games
5. 3 Minutes between half-time
6. A 2nd overtime will be sudden death
7. 20 point lead in 2nd half will be a running clock
8. 3 point shot will be awarded
9. A team that is not ready to play 5 minutes after the scheduled time will forfeit
10. Teams should be ready to play 25 minutes ahead of schedule
11. No full court press after a 15-point lead
12. All technical and intentional fouls will result in the automatic awarding of two points plus the ball out of bounds
13. The referees are in charge of the game. Coaches may talk with referees during time-outs and half time. All referee decisions are final!
14, Should the tournament be canceled, the committee will retain $25 of the entry fee to cover costs.
15. Should a team cancel after March 14, 2012 none of the money will be returned.
16. Players may play up a grade; they may not play down. Players may play for one team only. No practice balls will be supplied
17. No organization or individual will be held responsible for any injury incurred.
18. Official women’s ball will be used in all divisions, except 9th & 10th grade boy’s play with men’s ball. No practice balls will be supplied

19. No protests will be honored.
20. All jerseys must be numbered on the back, preferably on the front and back. Shorts must be basketball style shorts…no cut offs etc. Should a team have two colors of tops, please bring both colors.
21. Concessions will be available
22. We will do our best to guarantee two games per team.
23. All proceeds go towards helping marriages and families through organizations like Weekend to Remember
& The Art of Marriage made available by Family Life Ministries.
24. SPECTATOR ADMISSION PRICES:
     a.  Adults $3.00
     b.  Students (k-12th) $2.00     

     c.  Pre-school no charge.
     d.  Two-day Passes
          1.  Students $4.00
          2.  Adults $5.00

All Pairings and Information will be emailed to you!!!