Robin R Thomas-Willis

We are gathered here today to celebrate with Tania and Omar as they reaffirm their vows in marriage. This is a beautiful and joyous occasion because it acknowledges their commitment in deep friendship and love. This is not a new union, but one that has been tested, matured, and evolved over time. With this knowledge and understanding of each other, you have decided to reaffirm your commitment to spend your lives together. This partnership has allowed you to grow and become aware of yourselves as unique individuals, united in the oneness of love. And it is here today that we honor your union. The beauty of your love is that you can each respect the individuality of the other, allowing the freedom that is necessary if we are truly to be ourselves. One of the beautiful things about marriage is that while you unite to become one, you do not thereby become less yourselves but more. For this is a union of true freedom, not possessiveness. You each have valuable qualities, which you bring to this marriage, and as you treasure your own uniqueness, and that of your partner, your relationship is elevated to that of a true, spiritual union. How can you become one without losing your individuality? How can you maintain your individuality without distracting from your unity? The answer is to be found in unconditional love, which you have. In love you surrender yourselves, each giving yourself to the other. But you do not lose yourself in the other; you find yourself. You are one, yet you are distinct. That is the paradox, the mystery of love. The loving relationship you continue to nurture will flow out of that love. It will be for you both, and for everyone whose lives you touch, a thing of beauty and joy forever. We now join in blessing Tania and Omar in the continuing of their lives together. We recognize that the presence of God within them enables them to fulfill the promise of true partnership in life. We know and affirm that they live in joy and in love.

Bible Passage

Then the Lord said...

4 Love+ is patient*+ and kind.+ Love is not jealous.+ It does not brag, does not get puffed up,+ 5 does not behave indecently,*+ does not look for its own interests,+ does not become provoked.+ It does not keep account of the injury.*+ 6 It does not rejoice over unrighteousness,+ but rejoices with the truth. 7 It bears all things,+ believes all things,+ hopes all things,+ endures all things.+8 Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 New World Translation Bible (NWT)

Is there anyone out there that thinks these two should not renew their vows.

Declaration of Intent

OMAR: Do you Omar renew your vows of love and marriage to Tania? Do you pledge to share your life openly with her, to speak the truth with her in love? Do you promise to tenderly care for her, to cherish her, and to encourage her own fulfillment as an individual through all the changes of your lives?

If so, please say: “I do.”

TANIA: Do you Tania renew your vows of love and marriage to Omar? Do you pledge to share your life openly with him, to speak the truth with him in love? Do you promise to tenderly care for him, to cherish him, and to encourage his own fulfillment as an individual through all the changes of your lives?

If so, please say: “I do.”

Ring Exchange

Me: Omar, Tania’s ring

As OMAR places the ring on TANIA’s finger, I will say:

With this ring,

You pledge your constant and abiding love.

You continue your life with hers in loving kindness and compassion.

You join your life with hers in faithfulness.

This is your beloved, and this is your friend.

Me: Tania, Omar’s ring

As TANIA, places the ring on OMAR’s finger, I will say:

With this ring,

You pledge your constant and abiding love.

You continue your life with his in loving kindness and compassion.

You join your life with his in faithfulness.

This is your beloved, and this is your friend..

God bless these rings and the two who exchanged them in love on their vow confirmation day. Keep Tania and Omar safe in the circle of Your protection and love.

Wine Ceremony

This glass of wine symbolizes the sum of your life experiences.

It contains within it the sweet flavors of love, joy, wonder and contentment and Family.

This same cup, at times, holds the bitter taste of sadness, pain, and despair and struggles.

When you drink deeply of this cup of life, you invite the full spectrum of experiences into your life.

As you drink from this cup, you accept the commitment to draw from your marriage all that you need to wash away the bitter flavors of life and to savor the sweet flavors you may encounter on the rest of your journey together.

May Tania and Omar continue to keep the covenant they have made in marriage and renewed this day. May they be a blessing and a comfort to each other, sharers of each other's joys, consolers in each other's sorrows, helpers to each other in all the challenges of life. May they encourage each other in all the challenges of life. May this renewal of their marriage vows be a reminder of the love they share for each other and their family.

Please seal your renewed vows with a kiss.

Pronouncement

By the power vested me by the American Marriage Ministries and the State of California, I now re-pronounce you Husband and Wife please turn and jump the broom..

Recession

JUMP BROOM