MCFARLAND WEDDING

Invocation

Family & Friends, we are gathered here today to celebrate the Holy Matrimony of Caleb McFarland and Karli Smith

Bible Reading

As I Glance through scripture to develop a deeper understanding of marriage, one core word keeps coming to mind.

This is the same word that comes to mind for me as I look at how you carry yourselves in your relationship

This word is together

The bible explains in Genesis that it is not good for man to be alone and further in (Passage Below)

Ecclesiastes 4:9–13 CSB

9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10 For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm? 12 And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken. 13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer pays attention to warnings.

As you go through the journey of life Together you will find that there is no stronger solution to the challenges and triumphs of this world then handling them together.

You truly are better together.

Declaration Of Intent

Repeat after me: I Caleb take you, Karli, to be my lawfully wedded wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.

Repeat after me: I, Karli, take you, Caleb, to be my lawfully wedded husband, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.

Vows & Rings Exchange

Now if you have any personal vows or words you would like to exchange, now would be the time.

The rings – The ring is a circle, that circle has no end. It represents the commitment of a lifetime to walk into marriage and use your life as a vessel to glorify God, but also to remember tomorrow the same as today, That you are stronger together.

Pronouncement

By the power vested in me by the state of Oklahoma and American Marriage Ministries, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.

It is my pleasure to present Mr. and Mrs. Caleb McFarland

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