Area 1 held a marriage retreat in Dallas, TX, December 4-5, 2021, on the theme “Back to the Beginning.” Speakers Ricardo Mendez and Maritza Barrera spoke to about 50 couples and challenged them to live within the will of God. SWD marriage directors Benjamin and Priscila Sanchez were recognized for their work in the past two years. They passed the baton to the next couple who will lead this ministry, Pedro and Claudia Capetillo.