I just came back from a wedding coordination assignment for two of my siblings-in-Christ! All thanks and glory be to God for making everything go so smoothly - even for the heavy downpour towards the late morning.
Sometimes even experience like that of a rain is a blessing especially on an occasion like a wedding - in many years to come, I believe it will still be etched in the minds of the couple that on that day when they tied the knot, God sent them rain! It may cause inconvenience, of course (which we sometimes curse and swear) but it is also a part of the overall encounter with our God Almighty!
Of the many weddings that I have coordinated, today's is the simplest but also a memorable one. I am not saying that having an elaborate wedding is wrong but simplicity has its meaning as well.
Why is this wedding simple? There was no torture session for the Groom's Party from the Bride's Party; the Wedding Service was about singing a couple of praise songs to God, going through the marriage vows and after the service, a simple reception.
For the banquet there was no march-in, no Emcee, no change of outfits, no photo montage - just the Couple going up the stage to welcome the guests and announce the commencement of the dinner; it was food all the way with a "Thank You" speech in between - it was heart-warming to see how the Bride thanked her parents and in the process broke down by how good they have been to her. Then came a simple table-to-table photography and next thing we knew the whole event was over. Oh yah, the chocolate dessert was a nose-bleeding experience - very yummy and HEATY! Blood just literally trickled down the nose as you take each bite of the sinful dish. Haha.
The banquet started at 8pm and ended at 10:15pm. All had a great time of catching up, chomping and a satisfied tummy to go home with. Haha.
Well, I enjoyed myself tremendously and I am happy for these my dear brother and sister-in-Christ. For the former, I saw him grow up from a boy to who he is now - may the Lord continue to bless and keep him and his wife as they enter into a new chapter of their lives! :)
Anyway, today is not the end of the celebration yet as there is still another gathering of friends for the couple which I will still be involved in. The whole week has been busy for me but the weekend has made up for it by all the feasting and fellowshipping! :)
I am tired. The bed is calling out to me!
Continue to count our blessings which sometimes can be endless because our God is a generous Father! :)
"I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever." Psalm 145
Sometimes even experience like that of a rain is a blessing especially on an occasion like a wedding - in many years to come, I believe it will still be etched in the minds of the couple that on that day when they tied the knot, God sent them rain! It may cause inconvenience, of course (which we sometimes curse and swear) but it is also a part of the overall encounter with our God Almighty!
Of the many weddings that I have coordinated, today's is the simplest but also a memorable one. I am not saying that having an elaborate wedding is wrong but simplicity has its meaning as well.
Why is this wedding simple? There was no torture session for the Groom's Party from the Bride's Party; the Wedding Service was about singing a couple of praise songs to God, going through the marriage vows and after the service, a simple reception.
For the banquet there was no march-in, no Emcee, no change of outfits, no photo montage - just the Couple going up the stage to welcome the guests and announce the commencement of the dinner; it was food all the way with a "Thank You" speech in between - it was heart-warming to see how the Bride thanked her parents and in the process broke down by how good they have been to her. Then came a simple table-to-table photography and next thing we knew the whole event was over. Oh yah, the chocolate dessert was a nose-bleeding experience - very yummy and HEATY! Blood just literally trickled down the nose as you take each bite of the sinful dish. Haha.
The banquet started at 8pm and ended at 10:15pm. All had a great time of catching up, chomping and a satisfied tummy to go home with. Haha.
Well, I enjoyed myself tremendously and I am happy for these my dear brother and sister-in-Christ. For the former, I saw him grow up from a boy to who he is now - may the Lord continue to bless and keep him and his wife as they enter into a new chapter of their lives! :)
Anyway, today is not the end of the celebration yet as there is still another gathering of friends for the couple which I will still be involved in. The whole week has been busy for me but the weekend has made up for it by all the feasting and fellowshipping! :)
I am tired. The bed is calling out to me!
Continue to count our blessings which sometimes can be endless because our God is a generous Father! :)
"I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever." Psalm 145
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