Lachapel/Popyk Wedding

Welcome

In this beautiful place, we gather as a community of friends to celebrate Marti and John’s wedding.

God’s first gift was breathing life into us and turning us toward each other to live in equality and unity. Today, John and Marti are affirming their love for each other and to enter into this sacred union.

Giving Away of the Bride

Family and Friends, are you willing, now and always to support and strengthen this marriage with your prayers, encouragement, love, and support? (Respond: We will)

Who gives this woman to be married to this man?

Vows

Do you John take Marti to be your wife, and in doing so, give your life to her only, putting her interests above your own in times of prosperity and times of need; and living with her in the commitment of faith, the security of hope, and the joy of love as long as you both live?

Do you John, take Daniel to be your husband, and in doing so, give your life to him only, putting his interests above your own in times of prosperity and times of need; and living with him in the commitment of faith, the security of hope, and the joy of love as long as you both live?

Scripture and Message

Romans 12:9–13 ESV

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Romans: An Introduction and Commentary 3. The Law of Christ (12:9–21)

Let love be genuine. Greek anypokritos, lit. ‘without hypocrisy’ (NEB ‘in all sincerity’).

Romans: An Introduction and Commentary 3. The Law of Christ (12:9–21)

10. Outdo one another in showing honour

Romans: An Introduction and Commentary 3. The Law of Christ (12:9–21)

Be aglow with the Spirit

Romans: An Introduction and Commentary 3. The Law of Christ (12:9–21)

16. Live in harmony with one another.

Romans: An Introduction and Commentary 3. The Law of Christ (12:9–21)

17. Repay no one evil for evil. For the Christian principle of non-retaliation see Matthew 5:38–48. (Cf. 1 Thess. 5:15; 1 Pet. 3:9.)

Take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. ‘Let your aims be such as all men count honourable’ (NEB). A quotation from Proverbs 3:4 (LXX).

19. Leave it to the wrath of God.

Exchange of Rings

You have brought rings to be the constant reminder of the lifelong commitment you are making today.

I,John take you Marti, to be my wedded wife; to have and to hold from this day forward; for better or worse, for richer or poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and cherish; till death do us part; according to God’s holy ordinance.

I Marti, take you John to be my wedded husband to have and to hold from this day forward; for better or worse, for richer or poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and cherish; till death do us part; according to God’s holy ordinance.

Prayer for the Couple

Blessing and Pronouncement

The wedding is about over and the marriage is about to begin.

May the Father keep you in love with each other, so that the peace of Christ may stay with you and be always in your hearts.

Amen

May your children bless you, your friends console you, and all people live in peace with you.

Amen

May you always bear witness to Gods Kingdom, it’s Gospel, and Christ’s love in this world, so that all will find in you generous friends.

Amen

And may you experience the deep blessing and joy of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen

Kiss

Introduction

John and Marti Popyk

Recession