Fan the Flame Date Nites - 2008-2009

 

What are "Fan the Flame Date Nites?"
Fan the Flame Date Nites are designed to provide married or engaged couples with a fun, yet meaningful night out. Each Date Nite consists of some good food, fun and a challenge to work on at least one area of your relationship as a couple. You and your partner will have some time to talk together about the topic of the evening. That’s why we call them Fan the Flame Date Nites. We’re trying to help you “fan the flame” in your relationship.

House on the Rock Family Ministries produces Fan the Flame Date Nites.

2008-2009 Dates and Venues
We are thrilled to offer these locations for our fourth season of FTF date nites!

Lancaster, PA

Sept. 25, 2008	Shady Maple	Register
Oct. 30, 2008	The Barn at Overlook	Register
Dec. 11, 2008	Historic Strasburg - Fireside Tavern	Register
Feb. 19, 2009	Eden Resort	Register
April 9, 2009	Country Table - Manheim Pike	Register

Become a Fan the Flame "Champion"
Our goal is to help local churches strengthen their marriages. We believe these FTF Date Nites are a great way for churches to begin a marriage enrichment ministry. So we want to see churches bring groups of couples to Fan the Flame Date Nites.

We also know that pastors are too busy to promote and register couples every month. So, if you have a desire to help grow the families in your church we invite you to become the Fan the Flame Champion in your church.

Being a “Champion” means promoting these events to your couples and registering those who want to come. Champions will work directly with House on the Rock. If interested please contact us at 717.492.9500 or at info@hotrfm.org

Register for a Date Nite

FAQ's

What time does the event start and end?

Typically we like to begin registration at 6:30p. Dinner generally begins at 7:00 and the program begins at 8:00. Because we know that childcare is often involved, we shoot to be finished at 9:00p sharp.

What is the cost for each Date Nite?

Total cost for the buffet dinner and program is $40 per couple. (These prices are subject to change. Please watch website for details.) Sweetheart Banquet is $50 per couple.

In an effort to keep the costs down for each Date Nite, we have factored only the cost of the meal and the room into the couples price. Any and all program costs are covered through our corporate sponsors such as those listed to the left.

What do we wear to a Fan the Flame Date Nite?

Hopefully clothes! Business casual is the usual attire. According to Monster.com “business casual means a tie isn’t necessary. Khakis with collared shirts are popular for men. For women, it’s a dress, skirt or slacks with a blouse and flat heals.” But hey if you want to dress up a little that is great. It will give the night even more class! We always have a few couples who dress up. The platform people from House on the Rock will be “dressed up” for the evening.

Do I have to talk in front of other people?

You will usually be sitting at a table with some other guests. We do try to get those couple interacting a little bit. These questions are non-threatening. We also have a short “knee to knee, nose to nose” time where you and your spouse get to chat together.

Can I bring a non-church couple along?

Please do! Although we base our material on the Word of God, we seek to present it in a non-offensive way. It is our desire that couples see that the Bible has relevant application to today’s relationships.

I am on a special diet … can I change the menu?

We will do our best to work with you. Please realize that we are at the mercy of our host facilities. Contact our office and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Can we come even though we missed some?

YES! each of our Fan the Fame Date Nites is a stand-alone event.

Do you provide childcare?

Sorry we don’t. But here’s an idea why not ask a member of your youth group to watch your kid(s) and make a contribution towards one of their activities or trips?