Marla Janine Gayle

Dearly Beloved and Honored Guests,

We are gathered together here to join Annette Stinson and Derrick Jackson in the spiritual union of marriage.

This contract is not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously, and with a deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. Please remember that love, loyalty, and understanding are the foundations of a happy and enduring home.

In 1 Cor. 13: 4-8 The Apostle Paul uses the Greek term Agape to describe God as the personification of love and we can Define it by describing How it acts.

The New International Version in its translation says:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy The New World Translation say it's not jealous, it does not boast or brag, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking in The New World Translation it says it does not look for it own interest, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. The other translation says It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. And they both say: LOVE NEVER FAILS.

Annette and Derrick Jackson please come forward for the Uniting of your Sand. First Miss Annette pour her half, then Mr. Derrick pours his half then you will both pour until done. Meanwhile I'll read an Excerpt of THE ART OF A GOOD MARRIAGE BY: Wilfred Arlan Paterson.... Please proceed.

Happiness in a marriage is not something that just happens. A good marriage must be created. In marriage, the little things are the Big things. It is never been too old to hold hands. It is remembering to say " I love you" at least once a Day. It is Never going to sleep angry. It is at no time taking the other for granted. It is forming a circle of love that gathers the Whole Family. It is doing things for each other in the spirit of Joy. It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humor. At the end it says It's not only marrying the right partner; it is BEING the Right Partner.

*(Vows)*

Do you Annette Stinson take this man Derrick Jackson to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Do you Derrick Jackson take this woman Annette Stinson to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and woe, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto her for as long as you both shall live?

*(Wait for Confirmation)*

Annette Stinson and Derrick Jackson will now exchange rings as a symbol of their love and commitment.

*(Ring Exchange)*

Let us Pray:

Jehovah God or Merciful Father, we approach your throne of undeserved kindness to give you thanks for this Day and the opportunity you have given us to Join Annette and Derrick on such a Joyous Celebration and request that you Bless this couple today and for years to come. All of us have endured a lot in this year and half with the pandemic situation, but we are not forgetting to ask that you cover us with your protective hands. We thank you for all the provisions you have made for this evening and hope that all the things we do, be of your liking. All of these things and those we have failed to ask, we ask them all in the name of your Son, our King and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, Amen!

By the authority vested in me by American Marriage Ministries and the State of Georgia I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss your bride.

I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Jackson.