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Be a Happy Family -- 1 Peter 3:8-9 -- 1990
____ , this is the third time that you have stood before me in a unique relationship.
11 -- Genesis 3:18, 24 -- 1990
Dear ____ and ____ :
12 -- 1990
____ and ____ ,
Marriage: The Aroma of Love -- 1990
Oh Lord, we come to you today to praise you and to make ourselves available for your blessing.
Willful Love -- 1990
The scripture for this wedding service is a favorite passage for many people.
Five Cs Spell Marriage -- John 2:1-11 -- 1990
Marriage is built on five Cs. That's right.
The Mystery of Marriage -- 1990
It seems like everyone enjoys a good mystery.
A Marriage Made in Heaven -- Isaiah 54:5-8 -- 1990
A wedding is an occasion of great rejoicing.
Remember the Wine! -- 1990
Yesterday was the Feast of Epiphany in the church's calendar — January sixth.
In Nomine Jesu -- 1990
I suppose the custom of playing innocent tricks on the bridal pair is universal.
2 -- 1 Corinthians 13 -- 1990
Journeys should be exciting and fun, yet they are also filled with apprehensions and fears.
Making a Commitment -- 1990
We have gathered here this day to witness a marriage.
Once Upon a Time is Today -- 1990
From the days of your childhood, ____ and ____ , you have heard a good many stories which began, "On
Marital Horticulture -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name) we have gathered together this afternoon just for you.
An Offer from God -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), you haven't exactly had what would be called a whirlwind romance.
The Crisis of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), I rejoice with you today, and I know your families are pleased, too - glad that y
The Bondage of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), if you were like 99.99% of engaged couples contemplating their wedding day, it wa
Creating a Happy Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), you are wonderfully idealistic and determined to have a happy marriage.
One Husband's Counsel -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), what a marvelous day this is for us.
Together ... Till Death Us Do Part -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), the word overwhelming was made for a day like today.
The Beauty of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), this is a very special day in your lives.
Title -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
Since we've had an opportunity to talk together over the past few months, (Name) and (name), you mig
The Goal of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), what is happening today may not be taking place exactly as you had envisioned.
Christian Love -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
There is no doubt, (Name) and (name), that today you are among the happiest people on the face of th
Marriage as Gift-giving -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (namel, as you stand here in the front of the church, it may feel like you're onstage, an
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Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus is the vine, we are the branches. In our service today, let us absorb from the vine all the nourishment we need.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes our branches become cut off from the vine.
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Jesus, sometimes our branches are withered.
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Jesus, sometimes we fail to produce good fruit.
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We will meet Psalm 22 in its entirety on Good Friday, but here the lectionary designates just verses 23-31. The lectionary psalms generally illuminate the week's First Lesson, which in this case is about the covenant initiated by God with Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 17. The nine verses from this psalm, while not inappropriate, nonetheless leave us looking for an obvious connection with the First Lesson.

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