Morgan & Jonathans wedding

Bride walks in

P. Oscar will ask the guests to stand for the bride to walk in

Rich (father) walks in with Morgan

Morgan takes her place with Jonathan

Welcome (P. Oscar)

In behave of Jonathan and Morgan I would like to thank you for joining us today

Your presence as witnesses to Gods blessing and unity over Jonathan and Morgan is and important element to this celebration

Invocation prayer (P. Oscar)

Please remain standing for a prayer of invocation

Father we gather in your presence to celebrate the unity in marriage of Jonathan and Morgan

I ask that you would be our guest of honor and that you would bless this marriage

Give us sencitivity to identify your presence and to be still as we witness this celebration

In Jesus name. Ame

you may take your seats

Sermon (P. Oscar)

Ephesians 5:31–33

New Living Translation Chapter 5

31 As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” 32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. 33 So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Marriage is a journey not a destination

My hope for you is that you discover what the journey is about

In the journey

We discover who we are today and who we are becoming. We help our spouse grow into their full potential

We struggle, and our character is developed

We also are present in every opportunity to celebrate

I want too give you some advice for the journey ahead

Ephesians 5:33

New Living Translation Chapter 5

So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

The balance of a healthy marriage is Love and Respect

The instruction is first given to the man. To love his wife as he loves himself

Men are called to love well (sosciaty has gotten this backwards)

Men are also called to love himself (mental and emotional health) its your responsibility not your wives to care for your self

Then the scripture says (your not going to like this); But it says woman MUST respect your husband

Respect is not a suggestion its an instruction. You don’t have to respect, but its not going to work otherwise

You don’t have to be in agreement to respect. You can respectfully bring correction if needed

Men, you don’t demand respect, you earn respect

If you do this:

Your marriage will

Lazo - in Spanish (P. Oscar)

To honor Jonathans family I will conduct the following segment in Spanish. After this we will finish celebrating this element of the ceremony we will continue in English

Este proximo elemento de la ceremonia tiene un significado transformador cuando lo aceptamos en nuestras nuestros matrimonios

Me gustaría invitar a los papas de Jonathan a que me acompañen con el lazo que usaremos, y que se lo coloque a los novios

Mientras que lo colocan quiero leer la siguiente escritura

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12

Nueva Traducción Viviente Capítulo 4

9 Es mejor ser dos que uno, porque ambos pueden ayudarse mutuamente a lograr el éxito. 10 Si uno cae, el otro puede darle la mano y ayudarle; pero el que cae y está solo, ese sí que está en problemas.11 Del mismo modo, si dos personas se recuestan juntas, pueden brindarse calor mutuamente; pero ¿cómo hace uno solo para entrar en calor?

12 Alguien que está solo, puede ser atacado y vencido, pero si son dos, se ponen de espalda con espalda y vencen;

El tercer elemento es Jesús (Dios)

Cuando tenemos a Dios en nuestras vidas no podremos ser vencidos.

Nosotros tomaremos la decision de unirnospero El es quiennos mantiene unidos

Oración por unidad

Les pido a los papas de Jonathan que remuevan el lazo

Arras (P. Oscar)

I would like to as Morgan’s parents to join us with the gold coins we will use for the following portion of the ceremony

We use the following coins to be reminded of a couple of things:

God is the provider not man, we are the stewards of God’s provision

Everything Jonathan and Morgan have is now united and everything that will come will be as well

What we do with his provision. For that we go to the following scripture

Proverbs 3:9–10

New Living Translation Chapter 3

9 Honor the LORD with your wealth

and with the best part of everything you produce.

10 Then he will fill your barns with grain,

and your vats will overflow with good wine.

Honor God with your wealth. Seek and practice what that means for you.

Prayer over their provision

I would like to ask Morgan’s parents to take the coins and take their seat

Rings

We are going to do something fun.

Morgan came up with a great idea to be able to include one of you in the ceremony

Someone is sitting on a chair that has the rings taped under the chair

Please check under your chair and if you find the rings, pleas join us

Vows and ring exchange

Jonathan vows

Morgan: Do you take Jonathan as your husband?

Jonathan, you may place the ring in her finger

Morgan’s vows

Jonathan: Do you take Morgan as your wife?

Morgan, you may place his ring in his finger

Blessing and prayer (P. Oscar)

I would like to invite our guest to stand on your feet to pray a blessing over Jonathan and Morgan

Blessing and prayer

Numbers 6:24–26

New Living Translation Chapter 6

24 ‘May the LORD bless you

and protect you.

25 May the LORD smile on you

and be gracious to you.

26 May the LORD show you his favor

and give you his peace.’

We thank you for your presence

We ask that you unite and bless Jonathan and Morgan

Provide, protect and guide them

May your presence always be with them in Jesus name. Amen

Declaration & Introduction (P. Oscar)

With the authority the church of Jesus Christ gives me, it gives me; It gives me great to declare you husband and wife

Jonathan you may kiss your bride

Ladies and Gentalmen. I present to you, Mr. and Ms Dueñas

Final instructions (P. Oscar)

In behalf of Jonathan, Morgan and their family; Thank you for joining us for the ceremony.

You now have access to enjoy a cocktail and take pictures with the bride and groom