happily ever after…? for a marriage to be healthy...
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Happily Ever After…? Craig Cooper February 12, 2012
A Wedding—A Crowning Event! (A message on having the wedding God desires for you to have)
(Song of Songs 3:6–11)
Weddings are wonderful events, full of meaning. I believe that the marriage is usually a reflection of what we bring into the wedding ceremony.
At the core of a healthy and vibrant marriage is
a union.
Song 3:6
A great wedding is a and moment.
Song 3:7–8
Your wedding ought to present a feeling of ,
, and .
Song 3:9–10
A key component of a healthy and vibrant marriage is
a groom.
Special Note to Men:
Special Note to Women:
For a marriage to be healthy and vibrant there must be
mutual and .
Song 3:11
A healthy marriage is as such by reliable witnesses.
A Few Questions and thoughts…
To those single: How do you respond to the statements about marriage as a sacred moment? To those married: What love and respect are you bringing to your marriage? To everyone: All of us need someone we can rely upon for emotional and spiritual support.
How will you respond?
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Give the Gift of Life today! Last year our church family stepped up in amazing ways to take a little time out of our busy schedules to support the American Red Cross and the thousands of people they serve. There is a team of people waiting in the east end of the main lobby to serve you and help our church family overflow with generosity to our community. No appointment is necessary—just stop by.
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