These testimonies come from couples from the Philadelphia area who have made a Marriage Encounter weekend.

"Since we made our weekend in 1991, our relationship has grown in ways we never even imagined possible. On our weekend, we felt more alive and in love that we had ever felt in my life, let alone in our relationship. It has been the best gift we've ever given to each other, as well as to our children."
-Tom & Teresa Ewing, Linwood
"We thought we knew everything there was to know about our relationship. Our Marriage Encounter Weekend opened our eyes to each other all over again. We left the weekend feeling like newlyweds."
-Dave and Margo Raube, Hatboro

"Rosemary and I experienced our Marriage Encounter Weekend right before Christmas of 1976. At the time, our children ranged from 3 to 13. The Weekend was the best gift we ever gave to each other. The concepts we learned on our weekend have helped us stay close and intimate for the last 25 years. The love we re-discovered on the weekend also helped in our commincation with our 5 children, who are all now married. So we HIGHLY recommend the Weekend to any married couple who wants the joy and excitmeent they once had when they were first married."
-John and Rosemary Kleinfelder, Levittown

"Our involvement with Marriage Encounter continues to strengthen our relationship, which for us is like having an insurance policy for our family. We as a couple are secure, and so our kids are secure."
-Dave and Laurie Stauffer, Downingtown

"We believe that the Lord sent us on our Marriage Encounter Weekend so that we could heal our relationship. The Weekend allowed us to let go of our hurt and anger and we forgave each other. We now have a marriage that we are both proud of; we deeply love each other."
-Steve and Linda Smith, Huntington Valley
"Our Weekend opened up the lines of communication in our relationship. We talked for hours, just like we used to when we were first dating."
-Erik and Kelly Kleinfelder, Warminster
"Our Marriage Encounter weekend changed our lives! We have never been closer. After 26 years we thought we knew one another well, but there is so, so much more to learn and love about the one you have chosen to spend your life with."
-Tom and Vickie Flood, Doylestown

"After going on our Marriage Encounter weekend, we felt like we had just come back from our honeymoon! Even our family and friends noticed the difference."
-Ed & Dena Lavender, Boothwyn
"Our Weekend showed us how to get more from our relationship that we ever dreamed possible. We moved past settling for a comfortable relationship and into a deeper passionate love that continues to grow daily."
-Richard and Phyllis Fasano, Downingtown
"Tom and I have only been encountered for two years, but ME has made such an impact on our lives - we can't imagine our marriage without it." - Wanda
" I've given up some control, but I've gained a lover. We just wish we had Encountered years ago so our children could have shared our excitement and love." - Tom
-Tom and Wanda Krysick, Warminster
"Marriage Encounter helps us refocus on each other and our dreams so we can work together to attain them. As we grow closer together, we've also grown closer to God."
-Joe & Cora Pinhak, Havertown

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