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Manage Your Money

This class is designed to help people find financial stability using biblical principles. It consists of an eight week series that focuses on the basics of financial literacy including budgeting and managing your money. It is held at several locations with both day and evening classes available.

Course Overview

Participants learn to organize their financial records, develop a spending plan, set financial goals, reduce debt and develop a savings plan. In addition, participants learn the pitfalls of debt and credit, wise shopping techniques, the basics of banking and how to compare insurance plans and interpret credit reports.

Mentoring

Mentoring has been a key to the success of many individuals and families in the program. Motivated participants may request a personal mentor who helps develop spending plans, assists in stretching the budget and provides support and accountability.

For more information or to enroll, call Love INC at 231-777-3905 or email us at budgetoffice@LoveIncOfMuskegon.com




Powerful Parenting

This class is designed for parents of all ages with children of all ages and is taught by well-qualified volunteers. The curriculum was designed specifically for Love INC of Muskegon and each of the seven lessons has a biblical component. These classes are available in several locations with both day and evenings available.

Course Overview

Participants learn the importance of being an effective parent and how to better communicate with their children. They learn how to stop negative behaviors, encourage positive behaviors,set limits, boundaries and expectations. They also learn how to bring out the best in their children.

For more information or to enroll, call Love INC at 231-777-3905 or email us at budgetoffice@LoveIncOfMuskegon.com




Bridges to Motherhood

This is a Christ-centered support group designed to help single mothers, 18-30, of infants to toddler-age children who feel alone and trapped by the pressures of motherhood. It is for moms looking for support, friendship, assistance, and who desires to grow as a woman and a mother.

Course Overview

At each support group meeting, practical informtion on parenting and other topics are given and discussed. Friendships are made with other mothers who have common concerns and the confidential environment provides the right venue where moms can share any concerns they may have. Mothers earn "mommy dollars" to shop in the Bridges Boutique for children's items as well as some nice things for themselves. Bridges meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings form 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church in Muskegon and childcare is provided.

For more information or to enroll, call Love INC at 231-777-3905 or email us at budgetoffice@LoveIncOfMuskegon.com




Stress Management

Love INC’s Stress Management class will give you the skills you need to manage stress and other emotions by using Godly principles and various techniques. This class consists of six information packed 1 1/2 hour classes.

Course Overview

  • How Prayer Helps Me Deal With Stress

  • How to Manage My Anger

  • Surviving a Crisis Without Falling Apart

  • Emotions are Good – How Not to React to Them

For more information or to enroll, call Love INC at 231-777-3905 or email us at budgetoffice@LoveIncOfMuskegon.com




Healthy Eating Made Easy

This six hour class stresses information about nutrition, portion control and how eating healthy does not have to break the budget. Classes include some cooking, a grocery store visit to see firsthand where to find the healthiest foods, making sense out of nutrition labels and more. The class is taught by a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrated Nutrition. Sessions include discussion of individual’s health problems and how the diet impacts diseases. Class is taught in different formats at different times. Call Love INC at 777-3905 and ask about the next class.

For more information or to enroll, call Love INC at 231-777-3905 or email us at budgetoffice@LoveIncOfMuskegon.com