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"A man shall
leave his father and mother, cleave to his wife and the two shall
become one flesh." JN
The Presbyterian Church recognizes
that marriage is a gift that God has given to humankind for the
well-being of the entire human family. We believe that marriage
is an honorable state, instituted by God, blessed by our Lord Jesus
Christ and held in honor by His people. Scripture instructs those
who enter into this relationship to cherish a mutual love for one
another; to share in each other's infirmities and weaknesses; to
comfort each other in sickness, trouble and sorrow; to provide for
each other; to pray and encourage each other; and, to live together
as children of God
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A Christian marriage is a covenant
through which a man and woman are called to live together before
God their lives of discipleship. In a service of Christian marriage
a lifelong commitment is made by a woman and a man to each other,
publicly witnessed and acknowledged by the community of faith.
We feel it is the responsibility
of the Pastor of this church to counsel with the couple to be married.
The counseling will include a discussion of the privileges and responsibilities
they assume in Christian marriage, as well as planning the marriage
ceremony itself. It is our hope that at least one of the partner
is a professing Christian, although it is our hope that both of
them will share common and vital Christian faith. It is customary
to meet the officiating Pastor at least three times before the wedding.
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Officiating
Pastor
A Pastor of this church will approve
all weddings. If the family desire to have another Pastor officiating
or assisting in the service, this should be made known at the time
of the initial consultation. The quest Pastor must be ordained in
a church or denomination that confesses the primary doctrines of
the Reformed Tradition. Upon approval, an invitation will be extended
to the guest Pastor.
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