This past weekend I had two services. The first was at the Norwich Inn & Spa. A couple from the southern part of the state wanted to be married at the Norwich Inn & Spa and they received my name from the front desk. (I think that is cool!) It was a small ceremony that had to move inside because of the weather. At 2:35 Geoffrey Cypher and Sherry Hospidar were married. Sherry's four year old daughter showered us with rose petals during the service providing us with a light moment. After wards the couple and their guests went to lunch and I headed off to get ready for my second wedding.
Wayne Morse Jr. and Kimberly Perry were set to be married at 5:00 p.m. at a friend's house in Griswold. As opposed to the first wedding where I had only met the couple once before, I have known Wayne since he was a little boy. I watched him grow up in our Sunday School and advised him in youth group meetings.
Wayne's parents were so proud of him. He has grown into a fine young man. He chose a delightful young lady to be his bride. The sun came out about 4:00 p.m. and everything was a go on their end. The back yard was bright and alive with color. Mums lined a path to the little area where the couple would exchange their vows.
Whenever I stand up for a couple that includes someone I watched grow up, I thank God for long term ministry. I get to see people move through life and get to enjoy watching them graduate from school, get married, start families and get established at work.
I am already watching a third generation grow up as I move through my 24th year at FBC. I look at pictures of Lily Canada and I can't help but think of meeting her mother as a cute 9 year old in my first days here at church. It does make you feel old, but it is worth every minute.
Well here are a few pictures of Wayne and Kim's wedding. You'll see the whole group, the couple with Wayne's parents (Wayne & Cindy) and Wayne's grandparents (Harry & Dot Calkins.)
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