2000
Monday Night Solutions
Schedule 2000
February 7, 2000
Boundaries in Dating - Dr. John Townsend
This evenings presentation is based on their just released “Boundaries
in Dating” book by Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend! Join us for
this fun and informative evening addressing issues that single people
of all ages face. Discover how to make your dating experience a
positive one and take the guesswork out of it. Learn guidelines
that make it more fun and rewarding. If you are not single you probably
have friends that are, so bring them and spend a lively evening
with us! MNS-450
February 14, 2000 Valentine Special
Heart & Soul - Dr. Henry Cloud
According to Proverbs 4:23 we should “Guard our Heart”;
What does this mean? The Bible says a great deal about our heart.
Is this where our character is formed? Is our heart connected to
our soul? Join us and learn some very important information about
your heart and the heart of others. MNS-451
February 21, 2000
President’s Day - No Monday Night Solutions
February 28, 2000
Second Time Around - Dr. John Townsend
Blended Families create unique situations for all involved. How
do you blend, bend and grow in an environment of love. How important
is it to support the “new” mom or dad? What do you do
when the “other person” has a very different parenting
style? How do you interact with your ex-spouse? You will discover
how to take some of the stress out of these more challenging situations
and improve these important relationships. MNS-452
MARCH
March 6, 2000
No Perfect People - Dr. Henry Cloud
The bible talks about “aiming” for perfection, (2 Cor
13:11) yet how do we do this without becoming a perfectionist? It’s
not fun to be a perfectionist or to live with one, but what do you
do about it? What should the standard be for ourselves and others?
Join us this evening and discover some helpful “solutions”
to the perfectionist problem. MNS-453
March 13, 2000 Guest Speaker Dr. Bruce Narramore
Dr. Narramore, a former teacher of Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend,
is a distinguished Professor of Psychology at Biolia University.
Both Drs. Cloud & Townsend credit Dr. Narramore as being one
of the most significant teachers in their professional journey.
He is also an author, key note speaker and President of the Narramore
Christian Foundation.
Making Anger Work For You
Anger is one of the most powerful of all human emotions. Handled
well, it can be a strengthening, proper, constructive feeling. But
when we deny it or allow it to control us, it destroys relationships
and causes incredible grief. Learn to tell the difference between
constructive and destructive anger, how to manage and effectively
communicate you angry feelings, how to make constuctive anger work
for you. MNS-454
March 20, 2000
Shame on You - Dr. John Townsend
Do you beat your self up for failure but not fully understand what
drives these feelings? Is it Shame or is it Guilt? They are both
an attack “on the self , by the self” but still very
different emotions. Learn how to identify and overcome feelings
of shame. MNS-455
March 27, 2000
Boundaries at Work - Dr. Henry Cloud
The workplace presents some unique challenges for us in the area
of Boundaries. How do you say “No” at work without jeopardizing
your job? Can you set limits on your boundary busting boss? How
do you handle coworkers that infringe on your time? Learn the best
way to handle these and other difficult work situations. MNS-456.
APRIL
April 3, 2000
Emotional IQ - Dr. John Townsend
There are specific approaches to life that can almost guarantee
a more successful outcome in all of your interactions from business
to friendships to romance. What are these? How do you tune in and
learn new behaviors that will give you an edge in life and the results
you desire. MNS-457
April 10, 2000
Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones… - Dr. Henry Cloud
“...But words will never hurt me”. If only that were
true. Verbal Abuse is probably the most common type of abuse. It
has been experienced by millions with long lasting effects. Learn
some ways of healing and dealing with verbal abuse. MNS-458
April 17, 2000
The Green Eyed Monster - Dr. Henry Cloud
We have all experienced feeling of jealousy and envy at different
times during life. How are they different? Are these positive or
negative emotions. What does the bible have to say on this topic?
Learn how these two emotions can be forces for good or evil in our
lives. MNS-459
April 24, 2000
Soul Food - Dr. John Townsend
We feed our bodies, we feed our minds. What about your soul? Since
it’s really the only thing we take with us to the next life,
we need to make sure we are preparing our souls for the journey
ahead. Preparing our souls for eternity will improve our relationships
while we are here too! What things should we choose that will be
an enriching lasting source of “soul food”? MNS-460
MAY
May 1, 2000
Why Men Need Women - Dr. Henry Cloud
Women need men too! God created us for relationship and regardless
of gender, some of us seem better suited to it than others. We will
explore why the unique and different qualities that men and women
bring to relationships can enhance our lives! MNS-461
May 8, 2000
Is It Fair To Share?- Dr. John Townsend
Does it seem that you are investing more of yourself than you feel
you are getting in return in your relationship? Do you feel you
are doing more than your share? Could you be feeling resentful over
this? Resentment can ruin a relationship! Join us and learn how
to find the balance so you can avoid these negative feelings? MNS-462
May 15, 2000
S.O.S.! - Dr. Henry Cloud
Are you “Sending Out Signals” that are causing problems
in your relationship? Each time you talk it ends up in an argument.
Maybe you are sending out the wrong signals? Or perhaps you are
being misread? How do you know for sure? We will take a close look
at some of those signals and help you set your troubled relationship
on a new course. MNS-463
May 22, 2000
Guest Speaker
Speaker & Topic to be announced. MNS-464
May 29, 2000
Memorial Day - No Solutions
JUNE
June 5, 2000
Addicted to Love - Dr. John Townsend
For some people Love is like a drug! They have just got to have
it! But is it really “love” or is it something else?
What’s driving this relentless quest to be in a romantic relationship.
We were created for love but what’s the balance and how do
you find it? Whether you are single or married learn how to find
balance in the love department! MNS-465
June 12, 2000 - Stay After for an Ice Cream Social!
In Your Dreams….- Dr. John Townsend
Dreams visit us every night though we don’t always remember
them. What are they telling you about your conscience life? How
can you learn to tune in and interpret them. Is this one way that
God communicates with us today? There are many dramatic dreams recorded
in the bible. This evening promises to be a fascinating look at
our dream life. MNS-466
June 19, 2000
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall... - Dr. Henry Cloud
Vanity can take many forms, not just admiring yourself in the mirror;
Narcissism, egotism, conceit, pride and arrogance. Are some “character”
problems worse than others? We will explore why God hates these
deadly sins? (Proverbs 8:13) MNS-467
June 26, 2000
The Beast Within - Dr. Henry Cloud
Are you a Dr. Jekyl, Mr. Hyde or do you know one? Do you sometimes
feels that someone else is living in your body and running your
show. Conquer the moods that can suddenly come over you and affect
everyone around you. Are these moods “bad” rather than
just bad moods that will pass? MNS-468
JULY
Making Love Grow - *Special July Series*
Wouldn’t we all like to Make Love Grow in our lives? In order
to grow and nurture your relationships you need to know how to create
the right environment and then add some tried and true ingredients.
In this series you will learn what those time tested relationship
ingredients are. These ingredients will improve all of our close
relationships, making them grow deeper and more satisfying. Join
us as we discover what we need today to grow our relationships.
If you are interested in “Making Love Grow”, then this
5-week series is for you. We hope you will join us!
July 3, 2000 - Come early for a 4th of July
BBQ - 6:00 p.m.
It Takes Love To Make Love - Dr. John Townsend
Connection & Dependency are vitally important ingredients to
the Love process. If these are missing we will experience reoccurring
problems in our relationships. What are the symptoms? What can we
do about it now that we are grown? Join us and discover why we “need
to need” and healthy ways of getting loved! MNS 469
July 10
Free to Love - Free To Be Me - Dr. Henry Cloud
Love can only grow in an environment of freedom. Fears of being
separate can lead to many issues that can stifle a relationship.
The best relationships are those where both people feel free to
bring all of themselves to the relationship, their differences and
uniqueness, their opinions and values, their hopes and dreams. MNS-470
July 17 2000
Take All of Me - Dr. John Townsend
Only in the light of love and acceptance can we look within and
learn how to accept the good and the bad in ourselves and others.
When we feel all of us has truly been accepted we feel loved. Love
can heal our bad parts and broken hearts. If we are “growing”
toward the light we are becoming the people God intended us to be.
Join us and learn how to really love “all of me” and
be a person of the Light. MNS-471
July 24, 2000
Love is for Grownups - Dr. John Townsend
Our experiences in life shape us and mold us; we change our opinions
and often our values as the years pass. Our definition of Love has
probably changed over the years too. We begin to realize it is very
different from the “love of novels or movies” yet we
often cling to unrealistic expectations. Reality can be your friend
in life and in love. Join us and learn how embracing reality will
help “make love grow” in your life! MNS-472
July 31, 2000
Putting Love into Practice - Dr. Henry Cloud
If you are going to “make love grow “you will need to
put love into practice. This may mean trying a few new ingredients.
It will probably mean something different for each of us because
we each struggle in different areas depending upon our past experiences.
As the saying going “practice makes perfect” In other
words practice, practice practice! Join us as we wrap up this series
and explore ways of putting love into practice. MNS-473
AUGUST
August 7, 2000
Character Counts - Dr. Henry Cloud
Our Character will determine the quality of our relationships. It
will be vitally important in guiding us through life. Join us and
evaluate your own character and we will address some important character
questions, such as, can fully developed character be changed? Gain
an understanding of what “character” is according to
God ‘s definition. How does our character affect the quality
of your life and your relationships? MNS-474
August 14, 2000
What is “Good” Christian Therapy? - Dr. John Townsend
There are many times in life that therapy may be just what the doctor
ordered. Yet, many of us are hesitant to enter into this process
because of fear or just lack of knowledge. If you have decided you
could benefit from therapy; how do you know how to evaluate “good
therapy”? What should you look for in a therapist? What are
realistic goals? Learn why time plays such an important role? Join
us and you will learn what to you should consider and how to evaluate
this process so you can gain the most personal benefit. MNS-475
August 21, 2000
When the Going gets Tough! - Dr. John Townsend
We would all agree that life & relationships can be difficult
much of the time! It’s easy to “hang in there”
when things are fun and easy but how about when things are tough?
So many people quit all to easily. Are you able to preserver and
“count it all joy” maintain a “good attitude when
things are difficult (James 1:2)? What is the value for yourself
and others in being able to go the distance? Join us as we address
some of these “tough” questions. MNS-476
August 28, 2000
The Strong Survive ..but do they thrive? - Dr. Henry Cloud
Strong, tough and self-reliant people are able to make things happen
in life but at what cost to themselves and others? What about those
people that are more dependant? Why is self-reliance seen as a strength
and dependency seen as a weakness? What is a healthy blend of these
characteristics? Do I really need to embrace my weaknesses (yuck!)
and vulnerability? Paul said” For when I am weak, then I am
strong”. (2 Cor 12:10) How do I embrace my vulnerability and
not get walked one? Come join us and learn the value of being vulnerable!
MNS-477
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER
Special Fall Series - The Power of Love
Love is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. It is also
one of the most important things for us to understand, since love
is essential to a healthy emotional life. This may be why we tend
to think of it as an emotion, yet Love is much more than an emotion.
Love in its purest form means “a stance for the other’s
best ” which may mean accepting people as they are, as well
as sacrificing for them. At the same time, saying “NO”
to a loved one and being honest can be difficult. Finding the balance
is a challenge for all of us. When love is expressed in a healthy
way it has the power to transform lives. In our July series we explored
some of the problems we struggle with when love goes awry. In September
we will delve even deeper into God's grand design for love. We hope
you will join us as we explore “The Power of Love” over
the next six weeks. It could change your life!
September 11, 2000
The Grand Design - Dr. Henry Cloud
God had a plan for our lives. As we all know the plan went awry
and we are far from what he intended for us. Week one of our series
begins with a glimpse into His grand design for our lives. MNS 478
September 18, 2000
***Come Early for Fun & Friendship at our Fall BBQ at 6:00!***
Love by the Book - Dr. John Townsend
In order for love to work as it was intended we ought to understand
our own unique needs. We will explore how we long for that perfect
connection and what we need according to “the book”!
MNS 479
September 25, 2000
Love on the Run - Dr. John Townsend
We have become very creative in how we avoid love. This week we
will look at many of the ways we run and hide from connection. MNS
480
October 2, 2000
More Than a Feeling - Dr. Henry Cloud
Love may feel like a emotion but it is so much more. Join us this
week as we delve into the area of true intimacy, knowing and being
known by others, and the importance of commitment to the love experience.
MNS 481
October 9, 2000
Love Hurts - Dr. John Townsend
Love can hurt, but there are ways to minimize the potential for
pain. You will come away with some helpful tips on protecting your
heart. MNS 482
October 16, 2000
Keeping Love Alive - Dr. John Townsend
Keeping love alive means honesty and hard work in some ways you
may not have considered. In the concluding week of our series you
will discover how to make “real love” a reality in your
life. MNS 483
October 23, 2000
Honestly!- Dr. Henry Cloud
How many times have we heard someone say “honestly”
when we weren’t quite convinced it really was “honest”
Do you sometimes hold back afraid to tell other how you really feel?
Honesty is critical to all our relationships. Join us this evening
and discover why complete honesty can change your life. MNS 484
October 30, 2000
Control Freak- Dr. Henry Cloud
We have all heard the expression, Control Freak, but what’s
behind this quest for control? Whether you are the person controlling
or being controlled you will benefit greatly once you understand
what’s prompting this need to “be in charge”!
MNS 485
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
November 6, 2000
Guest Speaker Dr. Dave Stoop - Topic to be announced MNS-486
November 13,2000
Revenge is Sweet - Dr. John Townsend
Haven’t we all at one time or another wished for revenge?
How sweet it would be, or so we think. Yet, God clearly tells us
that it is not for us. What should be our attitude and how do we
make the shift from revenge to righteousness without crossing the
line? MNS-487
Secrets to Personal Fulfillment - 4 Part Series
A sense of personal fulfillment can truly make your life worth living.
We all long for that inner feeling of peace and yet we wonder if
it’s possible to achieve. What comes to mind when you think
of personal fulfillment? Do you think of relational harmony, personal
achievement, or close meaningful connections? Whatever your answer
may be; we will reveal the secrets that will make your life more
fulfilling, satisfying and ultimately worth living. Join us for
this 4 week series and you will learn how to improve every aspect
of your life including all your relationships!
November 20, 2000
Soul Searching Dr. John Townsend
Your spiritual life is connected to all of your human relationships.
As you search for meaning and fulfillment take a close look inside
of yourself. Your relationships will be only as good as the condition
of your soul. MNS-488
November 27, 2000
People Who Need People Dr. Henry Cloud
As the song goes “are the luckiest people in the world”!
The truth is “Luck” has very little to do with it! It’s
more about reaching out and letting others in! MNS-489
December 4, 2000
A Time to Laugh, A Time to Cry! Dr. John Townsend
We all enjoy a good laugh but who really enjoys a good cry? One
of life’s mysteries is that you can’t experience true
deep joy without learning to embrace the more difficult and painful
aspects of life. MNS-490
December 11, 2000
What’s Your Gift? Dr. Henry Cloud
Music, Mercy, Art, Service, Administration, Poetry, Helps, Science?
Are you using the talents you were given or have you buried them?
If you are having trouble finding your niche then you will want
to join us and turn your gifts into a blessing for yourself and
others! MNS-491
December 18, 2000
Can’t buy Me Love Dr. Henry Cloud
Christmas should be a time of celebration and enjoying time with
those we care about. Unfortunately, Christmas also brings the added
stress of finding just the right gift for those special people in
our lives. Beginning with this Christmas, give the gift everyone
wants and no one can buy. Join us and start a new Holiday tradition.
MNS-492
December 25, 2000 - Christmas Day
NO Monday Night Solutions
January 1, 2001 -New Year's Day
NO Monday Night Solutions
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