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About Pastor Jerry

Pastor Jerry has performed over 500 weddings at the Rusty Pelican. He is the Senior Pastor of Kirk Church in Dunedin, Florida (2003). He has also served as Senior Pastor at First Christian Church and was Founding Pastor Harvest Community Church both in Indiana. All three churches are nondenominational Christian churches. Pastor Jerry graduated with from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, where he met Debbie, now married for more than 30 years. Pastor Jerry and Debbie have four children and four grandchildren. He also received a Master's of Divinity degree from Lexington Theological Seminary a honorary Doctorate from the Gospel Mission International Seminary in Onitsha, Nigeria where he has served on various missions trips. He has great memories of growing up in Alliance, Ohio in a big family. He believes your marriage should be fun and meaningful experience. Set up a consult with him right away by calling 727-735-2089.

In token of my love and devotion, I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be. With this ring, I gladly join my life to yours.
Pastor Jerry Rittenhouse jjritt@hotmail.com (727) 735-2089 cell (727) 785-2398 home thebigkiss.blogspot.com

Pastors throw dirt, water, and rice. I think the rice part is the most fun.

Rev. Dr. Jerry Rittenhouse jjritt@hotmail.com (727) 735-2089 cell (727) 785-2398 home thebigkiss.blogspot.com www.kirkchurch.com

WEDDING CEREMONY
Of course you can adjust the ceremony anyway you like. This is the most common ceremony selected.

WORDS TO THE GUESTS Friends, we are gathered here to witness the marriage of ________ and _________, who stand before you in love, trust and hope. They ask God to bless their coming together and to sustain them in the years to come, and they ask us to be present with them, to share and celebrate in their love. CHARGE TO THE COUPLE ________ and _________, I charge you before these people, and in the sight of God of whom the secrets of your hearts are known, that having seriously considered the holy covenant you are about to make here publicly, you do now sincerely declare your trust to one another. Be well aware that if you honor the vows you are about to make, and if you are steadfast in them, God will grant you fulfillment in your marriage and establish your home in peace. PRESENTATION OF THE BRIDE IN MARRIAGE (Brides parents names) ___________and _________, (bride) ________ loves you both very much and is honored by your respect of her decision to marry __________. In return will you now express your love for your daughter and grant your blessing of this marriage? I give you an opportunity to express your favor and willfully grant the hand of your daughter in marriage to (groom) __________with this question? Who now gives this woman to be married to this man? Reply: Her mother and I. or I do. A WEDDING PRAYER Lord you are good. Marriage is your idea. We thank you for bringing _______ and ________ together, and for bringing them to this point of commitment. We call on You today because _________ and _________ are your children, created and molded for your purpose. We ask that you would bless their marriage with peace, love and understanding. We ask that you will protect and guide them in their decisions. Draw them to depend on you and to live in your favor at all times. Be present in their home and be glorified in their marriage. Amen. SCRIPTURE / READING (many verses and readings are available) 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isnt selfish, or quick-tempered. It doesnt keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. Love never fails!

BETROTHAL VOWS (Husband) Do you ______________ take ______________ to be your own beloved wife, your dearest friend, and your most treasured companion. I DO (Wife) Do you ______________ take ______________ to be your own beloved husband, your dearest friend, and your most treasured companion. I DO COMMITMENT VOWS I _______, take you ________, to be my wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness in health, to love and to cherish, as long as we both shall live. I pledge to you my love. I _______, take you ________, to be my husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness in health, to love and to cherish, as long as we both shall live. I pledge to you my love. EXCHANGING OF THE RINGS (Husband/Wife) In token of my love and devotion, I pledge to you all that I am and all that I will ever be. With this ring, I gladly join my life to yours. SPECIAL ACTIVITY: Some ideas include: Unity Candle Sand Ceremony Flowers to Parents Open Letter Releasing Doves THE PRONOUNCEMENT For as much as _________ and ___________ have consented together in holy matrimony, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and have pledged their faith each to the other by sharing of vows and giving and receiving rings, I pronounce that they are now husband and wife together. What God has joined together, let no one separate. Amen. You may kiss your bride. I NOW PRESENT TO YOU: Mr. and Mrs. ___________ and ___________

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