Ministry Update: February 2025
Dear FamilyLife partners and friends,
2024 year in review - Looking Back
Last year was a transformational journey for FamilyLife T&T. Guided by our three strategic pillars:
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Sustainability
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Multiplication
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Visibility
We set out to strengthen families, deepen faith, and expand our reach. Through powerful events and divine encounters, we witnessed lives renewed, marriages restored, and communities strengthened.
Weekend to Remember - A Celebration of Love and Faith
We could have felt the anticipation, as married and engaged couples gathered at the Chamber of Commerce in Westmoorings for our first post-pandemic Weekend to Remember. The energy in the room was electric as couples engaged in heartfelt conversations, laughter, and moments of deep reflection. By the end of the weekend, 16 individuals dedicated their lives to Christ, 59 re-commitment their lives and marriages to God and overall the conference was rated 9 out of 10. The transformation didn't end there—follow up with the participants revealed that many couples remain actively engaged, growing stronger in faith and love. We give God all the glory!
Art of Marriage Connect Groups - Strengthening Marriages, Home by Home
Strengthening Marriages, One Group at a Time**Following the Weekend to Remember, four Art of Marriage Connect groups launched, creating intimate spaces for couples to dive deeper into topics such as Building Your Marriage to Last, The Art of Marriage, and Love Like You Mean It. With an average of 10 couples per group, these six-week sessions, led by our passionate FamilyLife facilitators, became a source of encouragement, wisdom, and transformation. And the ripple effect continues—our vision is to see couples from these groups step forward to lead new groups, igniting a multiplication movement that will strengthen marriages across T&T.
Writing for Life - A Renewed Calling
Ever since my secondary school days, I (Joelle) developed a love for writing. It’s something I seriously considered pursuing as a full time career, however it was not to be and so for years, writing was a passion quietly tucked away in my heart. But last November, attending the “Writing for Life” 3-day Course with Cru Global Staff Women reignited that spark. The training equipped me with tools to encourage, inspire, and share God’s truth through writing. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of publishing two articles, It has been an invigorating experience which has reminded me that the Lord knows the desires of our heart, even the ones that we forget about and sometimes give up hope of achieving. I look forward to wherever God leads next on this journey! If you would like to read my work, feel free to email me at [joelle.aching@cru.org](mailto:joelle.aching@cru.org) and I will be happy to send them Ito you.
FamilyLife Staff Conference Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC)
October brought a refreshing time of training, prayer, and fellowship at the LAC Staff Conference in Panama. It was inspiring to gather with co-labourers from across the region, exchanging best practices and interceding for families in every nation represented. A highlight was a powerful session by Ron Deal of FamilyLife USA, who shared insights on supporting blended families—a growing need within our communities. The conference also birthed Prayer 365, a year-long commitment to praying for families in the LAC region. This movement is already transforming lives, and we are honoured to be a part of it.
Looking Forward 2025 - A Year of Collaboration and Growth
This year, we are building on our three core pillars while adding a fourth, Collaboration. Here’s what’s in store:
- Pastor’s Breakfast - February 01st 2025
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Weekend to Remember- May 19th & 20th 2025
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Blended & Blessed - September 2025
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On a serious Note - Launched by July 2025
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Family Legacy Workshop - In collaboration with Legacy Stone USA - TBA
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Art of Marriage Connect(Home Builders) - 4 New groups in September
We remain committed to intimate, impactful events that create lasting change in families and marriages
The Power of Partnerships: Strengthening the Body of Christ
Collaborating with Local Churches
We recognise that the family unit is central to a thriving church and community. That’s why we partnered with Cru’s Global Church Movement to host a breakfast meeting with leaders from 10 churches in T&T. Held at Jenny’s on the Boulevard, this gathering was a space to share our vision and equip churches with FamilyLife resources. The response was overwhelming—two churches have already committed to launching couples’ groups! We believe that collaboration fuels multiplication, and we look forward to deepening these partnerships.
Legacy Stone – 7th Generation Workshops
Last year, Russel and I embarked on a transformative journey with Legacy Stone USA group coaching programme for families, whose mission is to restore the biblical definition of family. Their 7th Generation Workshops challenged us to think beyond today—to imagine a future where our descendants, seven generations from now, still walk in God’s purpose.. We are thrilled to bring this life-changing initiative to T&T and will share more details as plans unfold. Stay tuned! If you’d like to learn more about these workshops, visit [7thgenconsulting.com](https://7thgenconsulting.com/events/family-legacy-workshop).
Thank You for Being Part of This Journey; Your prayers, support, and partnership are the backbone of this ministry. Because of you, marriages are being restored, families are being strengthened, and lives are being transformed. We want to pray for you too! If you have a prayer request, please send it to us, we will stand in faith with you. Your requests will always remain confidential.
Together, let’s continue to build strong families for a strong nation
With gratitude,
Russel & Joelle Aching
Team Leaders - FamilyLife-TT