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  Couples' Newsletter
  February 2016
 
The Newmans
In The Love Dare Devotional, Stephen and Alex Kendrick (2009) remind us that love is the key to a successful marriage. I am always surprised by the number of couples who are together but report that they don't love each other. Marriage cannot survive when love is not the foundation. When the foundation is romantic feelings, sexual satisfaction, financial stability, impressing others (wearing the white dress), fear of being alone, marriage will not survive. None of these things will get you through the storms of life. Only true love will endure.                       I Corinthians 13:13 tells us, "Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But, the greatest of these is love.
 
When marriages fall apart, some couples say it was due to irreconcilable differences, but there is nothing irreconcilable in the face of true love. I concur with the Kendricks (2009), that love is a master at reconciliation! When you are in love, you apologize when you are wrong, you forgive when your spouse is wrong, and you forgive over and over and over again.
 
We pray that this LoveNote finds you "...rooted and grounded in love..." (Ephesians 3:17) ...true love...and preparing to enjoy the best Valentine's Day ever!
 
Remembering our February 2012 Valentine's Article in the INDY:
 
 
I've been with my husband fourteen years. We've been married for twelve of these years. We have this magical love that I'm compelled to write about. By day, I am "the professional"- I teach adults and children in different capacities. I'm a leader; I'm a regulator who is mostly black and white, by the book, straight-laced. I'm "forty- something". I was born "forty-something". I was grown and serious as a small child.
But ...I'm a giddy, love-struck teenager when I get home from work each day. When I pull into the garage, sometimes I leave my purse, my portfolio, my coffee cup, everything in the car and run into the house to see my husband- to kiss him, to look into his eyes, breath his air, for one minute... to feel his strong embrace. Once my soul is steadied, we laugh together about how silly I am, how silly it is that I always do this. Then, I go back to the car and gather my things. When I get back in the house, I start fixing our dinner. During dinner preparation, I take lots of breaks and sit very close to him on the couch, he would say almost on him, while he watches television. We share lots of kisses during commercials. When dinner is ready, we pray then eat together, and study together (because we are both in school). Sometimes during our study breaks, I'll ask him to dance. He laughs...because he brings out the teenager in me. - Paula S. and Sherman Newman - Durham

Love, Peace, and Happiness,

Sherman and Paula Newman

  
 Black older couple


Sherman's Valentine Reminders for the Brothers:
  Don't forget to: 1) order the flowers, 2) make dinner reservations, 3) pull out the chair for her at the dinner table, 4) open all the doors (i.e. car, restaurant), 5) hold her hand, 6) say, "I love you", 7) do what she wants to do (think about what she likes), 8) buy a card that says what you really want to say, but can't find the words to say, 9) pray for her (pray that the Lord will give her the desires of her heart), and 10) give her lots of kisses.
 
Paula's Valentine Reminders for the Sisters:
Don't forget to: 1) Yes, you are a princess, but he is also a prince- buy him a gift, 2) buy a card that says something sweet, 3) if you know he doesn't have plans for dinner out, find a babysitter and fix a romantic candlelight dinner at home (with all the things he likes), 4) sit with him on the couch and watch the sports channels, 5) make positive, loving, and supportive comments, only- make it a stress-free day, 6) say "I love you", 7) tell him you appreciate something that he's done for you over the last few months, 8) give him a massage, 9) make his favorite dessert, and 10) give him lots of kisses.  
  
 
 
to register for Amour, Enchanted Weekend!

Friday, April 8, 2016- Friday Night Live, Laugh, and Love, $100/couple; $60 per person. Comedians, live band, Wine & Design, games, buffet, etc.

Saturday, April 9, 2016- Saturday morning's Amour, Restoring and Rekindling the Flame Enrichment Sessions- $65/couple. Workshop facilitators are: Pastor Kenneth and First Lady Beverly Porter, Dr. Schubert and Dr. Shavonne Perotte, Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, and Sherman and Dr. Paula Newman.

Saturday, April 9, 2016- Saturday evening's Masquerade Ball, $180/couple until February 25, 2016.

Choose one or two events or come to them all!:)


 
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Valentine's Weekend:
Things to Do



 

 

 
 

  • Friday, February 12, 2016- Durham Melting Pot Valentine's Day 2016: Winter Wonderland. $81.00. See http://www.meltingpot.com/durham/specials 
  • Saturday, February 13, 2016- Breakfast at Nzinga's Breakfast Cafe, 826 Fayetteville Street, #10, Durham, NC 27701. See http://www.nzingasbreakfastcafe.com/ 
  • Saturday, February 13, 2016- Victorious Praise Church's First Love Couples' Banquet, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Duke North Pavilion, 2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NC 27705. See http://victoriouspraise.org/events/ 
  • Saturday, February 13, 2016- Valentine's Day All Inclusive Romance Package that includes dinner for two at Babymoon Café; DJ and dancing in the Ballroom; overnight stay in the Sweetheart Suite at Comfort Suites RDU/RTP, 5219 Page Road, Durham, NC 27703; free hot breakfast on Sunday morning. $181. 
  • Tuesday, February 16, 2016- The Lion King is opening at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). Go to www.dpac.com for tickets.
  • Sunday, February 14, 2016- Blu Seafood and Bar, 2002 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705- three course dinner; $55 plus tax and tip.
  • Sunday, February 14, 2016- Valentine's Day at the Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701- three course tasting menu; $55 per person plus tax and gratuity
  • Sunday, February 14, 2016- Gino Speight of SOS Band will perform at Beyu Caffe at 5:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25/per person. Minimum food purchase of $15.00. See http://beyucaffe.com/jazz-club/ 
  • Sunday, February 14, 2016- Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz Quartet Special Valentine's Day Concert featuring Al Strong, Paul Creed, and Jon Curry at the Durham Jazz Workshop/Sharp 9, 4608-L Industry Lane, Durham, NC 27713, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person.
  • Sunday, February 14, 2016- Love and Laughter Comedy Show at the Palace International Restaurant, 1104 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705. For two or more people, $20 per person. Showtimes are 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
 
bibleb.jpgScripture to Ponder/Discuss


 


  • Live happily with the woman you love through all the meaningless days of life that God has given you under the sun. The wife God gives you is your reward for all your earthly toil. (Ecclesiastes 9:9, NLT)
  • In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7, NLT)
  • Take delight in the Lord and He will give you your heart's desires. (Psalm 37:4, NLT)
  • Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear- 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. (1 Peter 3: 1-6, ESV)
  • Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue 27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." 30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31: 25-31, ESV)
Contact Information
Sherman and Paula Newman, 919-730-1107 or lovenote2@hotmail.com