Armando & Linda's Wedding

Seating

(Left side of the Church is the Brides side)

(Right side of the Church is the Groom’s side)

Groom is on my Left side & Bride is on my Right side

Processional

Pastor & Groom

Parents

Groom & Best man

Groomsmen

Bridesmaids

Maid of Honor

Flower Girl

Ring Bearer

Bride (On the left of her father)

Welcome

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Linda and Armando in Holy Matrimony; and On behalf of the families of the bride and groom, we welcome those of you who have come to witness this wedding.

Prayer

Our Father, we come before you on this holy occasion with our hearts filled with the spirit of love and thanksgiving.

We praise and worship you as the giver of life and creator of all good things. As we enter into this service, we give you thanks for the holy union of marriage, the most sacred of all human relationships.

We pray for your presence here today and your blessings upon Linda and Armando as they enter their new life together. Above all else, we thank you for Jesus, who gives meaning, direction, and hope. We pray this in his name. Amen.

(Please be seated)

Statement of Purpose

God is the author of love. The Bible teaches that God is love, and that love comes from God. From beginning to end, the Bible is a love story.

Here we read of God’s love for his people, of the love that sent Christ to the cross, The redeeming love for the sinner, The abiding love for the redeemed.

We read also of the love of man and woman: of Jacob’s love for Rachel, of Mary pledged to Joseph.

In the beginning, when the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and placed him in the Garden of Eden, Adam was lonely. So the Lord God made a companion and helper for him. When Adam saw Eve, he was no longer lonely. Thank You Jesus!!!

God can lead us to our life’s companion. And we are excited that God has guided Linda and Armando to this moment;

He has blessed their love and brought them together to enter into the holy union of marriage.

I’ve spent a lot of time with them over the last couple months and we discussed a lot of things. And I’ve seen the Love between them.

So it is now time for the two to become one.

Giving Away of the Bride

Who is giving this woman to be married to this man?

Bride’s father answers: “Her mother and I.”

(At this point, the minister, bride, groom, maid of honor, and best man may move to the platform, the earlier parts of the service having taken place immediately in front of the platform.)

The fruits of the Spirit are certain "keys" you need in your marriage

Love

Love

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”

Choose to love faithfully, without expectations and in mercy, without conditions.

Choose to love faithfully,

without expectations and in mercy, without conditions.

Joy

“…The joy of the Lord is your strength”

Rejoice always, be thankful in everything count your blessings.

Rejoice always, be thankful in everything count your blessings.

Peace

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee.”

Guard your heart from bitterness and avoid strife. Become a link of harmony.

Guard your heart from

bitterness and avoid strife. Become a link of harmony.

Long-suffering

“The Lord is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish.”

Gentleness

“To speak evil of no man, but gentle showing all meekness unto all men.”

Goodness

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:”

Faith

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Meekness

“Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.”

Temperance

“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”

Be understanding and forgive one another quickly, because

tomorrow is not assured.

Listen quietly, speak thoughtfully and choose your words wisely.

Give with a grateful heart

knowing that God’s grace is sufficient for you

Stand firm on God’s promises

and let His Word be your anchor through every trial.

Be a house of refuge, ready

and willing to encourage and uplift.

Make time to Pray

your marriage depends

on it.