"Making Love Last a Lifetime "

Here's an instant replay of what happened in worship:

We read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, where we saw the value of companionship and the importance of having a "third strand" in our relationships. If we allow God to be a part of our romantic relationships, He will provide the extra strength to help us withstand the trials that will come.
We realized that all healthy partnerships require a steady dose of forgiveness. God can give us the power to forgive our mate, over and over again (and help our mate forgive us over and over again, too).
We saw that we need to make sure our marriage is receiving the attention it needs before we give our attention to our children. Like the oxygen masks in airplanes, if we don't take care of the primary relationship, we won't have the strength and support we need to care for the children.
We heard from a member of the church who has been married over 50 years. She told us that the secret to their long marriage has been "our faith in God, commitment, and communication." By keeping faith in God a primary part of their marriage, they allowed God to be that third strand, helping them withstand the storms of life.
We prayed that God would help us to weave Him into our relationships to make them stronger.
We welcomed all people to the table of love and forgiveness.