Dear Rick and Denise,

We would like to let you know our appreciation for your inspiring contribution to our 2017 Florida Conference Men's Convention that was held at Camp Kalaqua, High Spring, FL where over 700 men attended. 

This historical event was marked by the first woman presenter, Denise Mathis.  Your seminar was deeply treasured by those who who attended your Communication in Marriage Workshops and we thank you for your support and guidance.

Blessings,

Pastor Renaldo DaCunha

Men's Ministry Leader

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventist

March 20, 2017

To Whom It May Concern,

T.E.A.M Mathis visited our church in early March to conduct the "Together We Thrive" Marriage Seminar. Rick and Denise were amazing, they shared such useful information with us regarding understanding our spouse's needs as well as understanding our own needs, effectively communicating those needs, and various other important marital relationship topics. The session was very interactive and although they were addressing some very real topics, Rick and Denise still managed to make us laugh throughout the evening. Even though our session was only two hours long, the attendees all seemed to leave with some important take-a-ways and with a strong desire to invite T.E.A.M Mathis back again to pour some more wisdom and laughter into our lives.

We would highly recommend Rick and Denise Mathis to any church or organization that is looking to enrich the marriages of their members.

Sincerely,

Barry & April Jarrett,

The Now Church Marriage Ministry www.worshipinthenow .com [email protected]

We registered several couples, but confirmed 44 that attended the weekly series. Immediately following the second service, the couples were served weekly a full meal in the beautifully decorated gym. Following lunch, the couples stopped by the registration table to sign in each week, get their name badge and wristband, then entered the sanctuary for a two-hour interactive workshop. The marriage series ministered to Adventist couples along with Pentecostal, Non Denominational and some spouses who aren't affiliated with any Christian faith. Some of the wives registered their husband's names in faith, not knowing if they would be able to get their husbands to attend, but by the grace of God, the husbands not only attended each week, but participated and began to form relationships with other couples so strongly, that they want to be able to continue the relationships.

At the end of the four-week Marriage Series, February 11th, we concluded the last Sabbath with a couple's processional as the church congregation looked on with excitement, some couples invited their family members to witness the celebration of marriage and their completion of the series. Elder Rick and Denise Mathis, Team Mathis presented sermonettes entitled "Intentional Marriages", Bible texts taken from Genesis 2:18, 21-24

A Companion for Adam - Then the Lord God said, “I see that it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make the companion he needs, one just right for him”, the first intentional marriage. Following the Sermonettes, the Elders anointed each couple and a re-dedicatory and re-commitment to marriage prayer was offered, as couples embraced each other, and as tears flowed a mighty move of God filled each couple, the presence of the Holy Spirit was felt throughout the entire service.

The Marriage Series concluded with a luncheon where couples exchanged love letters that had been prepared during the series and prior to the luncheon and each couple also received a Certificate of Completion from Team Mathis. Some of the love letters expressed a genuine desire to use the tools given in the series to strengthen their marriage relationship and to make their home a better environment for them as well as their children. Couples of Plantation SDA Church mentioned that they were proud to be members of a church that not only talked about marriages, but a church that actually put something in place to help them.

We've attached some photos of the Marriage Series, Divine Worship Service, and Luncheon and if possible, we would like to have this information included in the Southern Tidings.

Sincerely,

Rick and Denise Mathis

Pastor Gervon Marsh contacted us while we were just beginning the G.L.A.D. About Marriage Series at Plantation SDA Church and he mentioned that he was on our website and that God had impressed him to contact us for their marriage series. We confirmed the dates and begin to plan. Over fifty couples registered for the week of marriage emphasis on "Crazy Love" and each night couples poured into the fellowship hall where they were greeted by the "Crazy Love" planning team including Pastor Marsh. There was a light meal nightly as they gathered and enjoyed the meal prepared for them and enjoyed some fellowship time prior to the series start time.

Pastor Marsh informed us that the church’s mission for the church was focused on family and love. We were given "Crazy Love” as the theme for this week of marriage emphasis and the first night we met with the couples we asked for their definition of Crazy Love, and as the couples of each table discussed what their definition should be, they came up with; UNHINGED, UNRESERVED, UNCONDITIONAL, UNMEASURABLE, PASSIONATE, UNFATHONABLE, COMMITTED, JOYFUL, UNEXPLAINABLE, INFINITY, HAPPINESS, UNCOMPRIMISED, UNRESTRICTED. As we planned for the couples, our goal was to get them to prepare for the communion service that was scheduled for Sabbath, February 25th . The nightly topics and interactive exercises all focused on strengthening and restoring relationships through better communication and ways to resolve conflicts. Throughout the week, couples were challenged to access their marriage through various activities and exercises. They also participated with other couples seated at their table to resolve conflicts by using the tools given to them by Team Mathis.

The Crazy Love Marriage Series concluded Sabbath, February 25th in the Divine Worship Service. Sermonettes by Elder Rick and Denise Mathis was entitled “Crazy Love”, Bible texts John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

At the conclusion of the service, Pastor Marsh instructed the congregation to the various locations in the church where foot washing was to take place and the couples that participated in the marriage series was lead to the room prepared for us to wash the feet of our spouses and pray.

We want the thank Pastor Marsh and the Family Life Committee Members for inviting us to minister to the couples of the church and community.

Sincerely,

Rick & Denise Mathis