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		<title>Two-for-One Deal</title>
		<description>Discuss Two-for-One Deal</description>
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			<title>Crystal L Brooks says:</title>
			<link>http://ministrytodaymag.com/index.php/ministry-news/18553-two-for-one-deal#comment-400</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I think what they are doing is a great idea. If you read the paper, you know people are putting off getting married and having children. So they shack up as a result. Some people don't even see the need to get married anymore. And the church is no example since our divorce rate is just as high. You have folks who are coming to church in this lifestyle. What better way to reach them then to encourage marriage and offer an inexpensive fee for them to get married and bless their children. People are suffering economically. They are under more stress. How can a man take care of his family if he's not working? I didn't get the impression they were willing to marry just anybody. I think the goal is to have them marry and come alongside them in the faith. At least they are trying to do something about this. What is the church in America doing about it?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Crystal L Brooks</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Jason Jeffery says:</title>
			<link>http://ministrytodaymag.com/index.php/ministry-news/18553-two-for-one-deal#comment-359</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Church of England is missing the point here. The purpose of the Church is to preach the Gospel and the needs to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, it's a step in the right direction to reach out to non-Christian couples and offer the blessing of the union of marriage but unless the gospel is preached to them and they accept Jesus Christ they are still dead in their sins and the Gospel suffers greatly. Also, the Church of England needs to stress that baptism does NOT equate to salvation; it should be a demonstration of acceptance into the family of God.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jason Jeffery</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Philip &amp; Pat Taylor says:</title>
			<link>http://ministrytodaymag.com/index.php/ministry-news/18553-two-for-one-deal#comment-291</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Gave the wrong impression here! These couples who married as a result of the course did so as a recognition of their wrong- doing. For some it was their first step towards God, and an opportunity to continue to minister to them in the church community.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Philip &amp; Pat Taylor</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Jazzy says:</title>
			<link>http://ministrytodaymag.com/index.php/ministry-news/18553-two-for-one-deal#comment-290</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Two comments 1) Getting people who are living in sin to get married without actually REPENTING of their sin is not the way to go. Going into God's house and asking Him to bless their union after they have blatantly rebelled against His law is extremely presumptuous. 2) If the church was more relevant to single people and treated them in accordance with Scripture perhaps they would not be living in sin in the first place.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jazzy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Philip &amp; Pat Taylor says:</title>
			<link>http://ministrytodaymag.com/index.php/ministry-news/18553-two-for-one-deal#comment-288</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some churches have found a better solution. Here in Australia many Anglican churches are offering The Marriage Course - from Holy Trinity Brompton, UK (home of Alpha) - to couples, whether married or co-habiting. Over 7 weeks they get a chance to discover and practice the tools which will contribute to their relationship lasting a lifetime. Suitable for Christians and non-Christians, the course is unapologetically presented from a Christian base. Several of our couples married as a result of doing the course, without any pressure to do so. We are a lay couple who present the course on behalf of our church in our own home, where many couples feel more comfortable. It's great to be involved in such a ministry.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Philip &amp; Pat Taylor</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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