The Five Love Languages
(based on the book by Dr. Gary Chapman)

*      Do you feel unloved by your spouse?

*      Would you like to know how to achieve a loving relationship that lasts?

*      If you are single, would you like to better connect with others in your life?

*      If you are dating, is it going as well as it could be?

*      Would you like to communicate more effectively with others?

*      Have you ever considered leaving your spouse? 

For Married Couples:  In the Five Love Languages DVD, Dr. Gary Chapman, marriage and relationship counselor for over 35 years, shares the secret to marital love that lasts, once the honeymoon is over.  Learn the philosophy behind The Five Love Languages and how to apply these principles to your relationship.  Dr. Chapman offers tips to better express your spouse’s love language so you can provide each other with exactly what’s needed to be fulfilled emotionally. 

For Everyone:  According to Dr. Chapman, there are only five fundamental ways to express love emotionally.  People characteristically express love by extending their own ‘love language’ onto another and this is when communication breakdown can happen.  In many relationships individuals do not speak the same love language, often resulting in empty ‘love tanks’.  But you can learn how to change that.

The Program:  Each week we will view a DVD, which will be followed by group discussion.  You will learn to identify your own primary love language.  Then you will enjoy discovering the love language of the people in your life: your parents, children, siblings, friends, co-workers.  Whatever the relationship, having a full love tank allows you to experience the joy of connecting, expressing love and truly feeling loved in return.

Join us for three Wednesdays (7:00-9:00 pm) to learn all this, and more…  The cost is $25 (no refunds) and will include the book, a workbook and various handouts.  In order to secure your spot, payment has to be in the office by March 4.  Class size is limited and based on first-come, first-served.  Don’t be disappointed –

REGISTER
 
May 22 to June 5 (NEW dates)
7 - 9pm
Adult Lounge @ West Vancouver Baptist Church

Or call the office at 604.922.0911.

The program will be co-facilitated by Mary Lou Willows and Bunny Lyon.

DIVORCED?SEPARATED?

YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH DIVORCE OR SEPARATION ALONE

Are you hurting from the pain of separation or divorce and need care?  Confused about your feelings?  Feeling lost and alone?  Divorce Care is a support group with caring facilitators that have experienced the pain of Divorce.  Most importantly you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to building your life.

Divorce Care has 3 parts:

• Video - Divorce Care is a non-denominational program which features 30 minute videos which open up areas that many people have never considered.  The video presenters are top psychologists - a capability that would have been impossible for us to emulate ourselves.  The personal stories by many who have gone through the program bring reality home.  Some of the topics:

- Facing your Anger

- Facing your Depression and Loneliness

- Forgiveness

- Kidcare

- New Relationships – When are you ready?

• Support Group - A confidential group whereby you can interact, learn from others and share your own story.  Many say this is the most important part.

• Bible Based Study - this optional study taken from the workbook brings words of comfort and encouragement along the path.

Where:   West Vancouver Baptist Church

When:     Tuesdays, 7pm - 9pm

Cost:       11 week video session – only $35 (NO refund)

“Find Help, Discover Hope, Experience Healing”

Sorry no childcare

The best part of DivorceCare is you can start at any time.  We are an ongoing group, so you don't have to wait to start your healing.  Please feel free to come when you are ready to start your healing towards the life that God intended for you.

Call the office for more information (604) 922-0911.

Schedule:      
Beginning September 12 for 12 weeks
Saturday, November 3 - 3 sessions

 West Vancouver Baptist Church

450 Mathers Avenue l West Vancouver, B.C.

                   V7S 1H3

                    Registration fee:
                 FREE!
                   Please register online  
                      

A – Anyone can come!  Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith is invited to attend!  People from other religions and atheists have expressed positive comments about the Alpha course because they are not judged or pressured to make a decision.  Alpha can also be used as a refresher course for Christians.
 

L – Learning & laughter!  We believe it is possible to learn about the Christian faith and to enjoy the experience.  Laughter and fun are a key part of the course as they contribute to breaking down barriers and enabling everyone to relax together.

P – Pasta (or any other great food)!  Eating together gives people the chance to get to know each other and to develop friendships.  Mealtime is casual and friendly; finding out commonalities and mutual interests.

H – Helping one another!  Small groups are a place for everyone to share their opinion, to ask questions, to discuss Nicky’s talks, to receive prayer if requested, and for people to know they are cared for.

A – Ask anything!  Alpha is a place where no question is regarded as too simple or too hostile.  People are free to ask relevant questions and to give their opinions even if they oppose the views expressed in Nicky’s talks.

Cloud and Townsend Program Offered for the first time at WVBC in 2013!

Safe People

(based on the book by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend)

Have you ever given your best and gotten the worst in return?

The wounds inflected by an ‘unsafe’ person can go deep.  If you’ve ever been in a relationship where you were used, abused, or abandoned, then Safe People is for you.  It will help you make wise choices in relationships from friendship to romance.  You’ll discover why good people can get tangled in bad relationships.  And you’ll learn how to avoid repeating your own mistakes and how to pick safe, healthy people for the friends you make and the company you keep.

Safe People will help you restructure your approach to relationships.  Put an end to getting burned – and start enjoying the healthy, balanced relationships everyone wants and needs.

Safe People is a natural follow-up to the program Boundaries (although Boundaries is not a pre-requisite), and is based on the book of the same name by the same authors of Boundaries. 

8 Wednesday evenings, from January 16 to March 6.

Registration fee of $35 (no refunds) includes a copy of the book.

Registration closes January 14 - register early!

Sorry Class is Full!

Note:  This program will only be offered once during 2013!

Cloud and Townsend Program Offered for the first time at WVBC in 2013!

Beyond Boundaries

(based on the book by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend)

Beyond Boundaries is one of Drs. Cloud and Townsend’s newest programs, and is a follow-up to their ground-breaking Boundaries book and program.  This 6-week program will help you move past relational pain to be able to trust again, in any type of relationship.

Note:  In order to enroll for this class, you must have taken the Boundaries program at WVBC, or obtain permission in advance from the facilitator.  

6 Wednesday evenings, from April 10 to May 15.

Registration fee of $35 (no refunds) includes a copy of the book.
Boundaries Course is a prerequisite for this course.

Note:  This program will only be offered once during 2013!