Wedding Handbook A GUIDE TO MARRIAGE AT FAITH CHURCH
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Table of Contents
Wedding Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Marriage License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8 Order of Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Role of Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Role of Wedding Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pre-Marital Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting the Date & Scheduling the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Set Up & Take Down of Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Optional Components of The Wedding Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Appendix A: Financial Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-23 Appendix B: Other Church Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Appendix C: Premarital Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
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Faith Church Wedding Location Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-33 Appendix E: Wedding Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Appendix F: Musicians and Vocalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
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Congratulations and thank you for inquiring about our facilities for your upcoming wedding. Your wedding is one of the most joyful occasions in your life, and we are honored to be a part of this special event. While marriage is a lifelong process of merging two lives together, the wedding ceremony is the event that inaugurates this process. A Christian wedding acknowledges marriage as a covenant relationship, or livelong commitment to live together as husband and wife. Thus, a Christan wedding is an act of worship before God in which family and friends gather
“...But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13b
to praise God for His grace and love expressed through marriage. The love of God, as experienced in our personal covenant relationship with Christ, becomes the foundation for giving and receiving human love in the covenant of marriage. Couples who desire to be married at Faith Church or by one of our pastors at Faith Church will have an initial consultation with a Faith Church Pastor and/ or Elder. We are committed to building strong marriages built upon His Word. With this understanding of a Christian marriage and wedding ceremony, we have prepared this booklet and these guidelines to help your wedding be an occasion to celebrate God’s love, to acknowledge Him as the source of love, and to help your wedding ceremony go as smoothly as possible. See Appendix E for a check list of various items that will need to be addressed as you plan your wedding.
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Wedding Policies
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At least one person must be a professing member of Faith Church for at least 3 months. • For more information on becoming a member, click here.
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You must give 6 months advance notification before a wedding date can be assigned. The Elders of Faith Church strongly encourage couples to abstain from physical intimacy prior to marriage.* They also believe it is not in the couple’s best interest to live together before marriage. A pastor and/or elders are willing to meet with you to discuss any concerns regarding your upcoming marriage. 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. *
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The couple is required to attend one full session of pre-marriage classes during their engagement. Additional information is located under “Pre-marital Preparation”
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Couple is required to attend one of the six week pre-marriage classes during their engagement. There will be no weddings scheduled on holiday weekends at any campus.** Block out Dates - Due to holidays and special events, not all weekend dates are available; please check with Lead Wedding Coordinator before selecting a date for your wedding. It is advised that you check on the Pastor and/or church availability prior to reserving your reception hall because of the weekly event schedule at Faith. **
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It is the responsibility of the couple to acquire a Marriage License from
Lake County An Application for a Marriage License can be made at the following location: Lake County Indiana Clerks Office 2293 North Main Street Crown Point, Indiana
Marriage License
INDIANA Lake County
PHONE: (219) 755-3465 WEBSITE: Click
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To acquire a Marriage License in Lake County, IN, you will need the following items: • Valid driver’s license or state ID with current address and legal name. • Fee for the Marriage License: - $18.00 (Cash Only) if at least one applicant is an Indiana resident . - $60.00 (Cash Only) if both out of state resident. • Both parties MUST be present when applying for a Marriage License. There is NO waiting period before a Marriage License can be used. The Marriage License is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. The couple must turn the Marriage License in to the Lead Wedding Coordinator no later than 3 weeks prior to the wedding. For additional information including how to pre-apply online to shorten your application completion time in the clerks office, visit the
county clerks website.
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Marriage License
INDIANA Porter County
It is the responsibility of the couple to acquire a Marriage License from
Porter County An Application for a Marriage License can be made at the following location: Porter County Indiana Clerks Office 3560 Willowcreek Road Portage, Indiana PHONE: (219) 465-3400 WEBSITE: Click
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To acquire a Marriage License in Lake County, IN, you will need the following items: • Valid driver’s license or state ID with current address and legal name. • Fee for the Marriage License: - $18.00 (Cash Only) if at least one applicant is an Indiana resident . - $60.00 (Cash Only) if both out of state resident. • Both parties MUST be present when applying for a Marriage License. There is NO waiting period before a Marriage License can be used. The Marriage License is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. The couple must turn the Marriage License in to the Lead Wedding Coordinator no later than 3 weeks prior to the wedding. For additional information including how to pre-apply online to shorten
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your application completion time in the clerks office, visit the
county clerks website.
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It is the responsibility of the couple to acquire a Marriage License from
Cook County Application for a Marriage License can be made at the following locations: Markham Courthouse 16501 S. Kedzie Avenue, Room 238 Markham, Illinois
Bridgeview Courthouse 10220 S. 76th Ave. Room 238 Bridgeiew, Illinois
PHONE: 708-232-4150
PHONE: 708-974-6150
WEBSITE: Click
Marriage License ILLINOIS Cook County
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To acquire a Marriage License in Cook County, you will need the following items: • A state ID card, U.S. passport which includes your legal date of birth & name. • Fee for the Marriage License: - $40.00 ($15 for additional copies following the wedding; pick up at any cook county location.) (Cash or Check Only) • Both Parties MUST be present when applying for a Marriage License. There is a 24-hour waiting period before a Marriage License can be used. The Marriage License is valid for 60 days after the date it was issued. The couple must turn the Marriage License in to the Lead Wedding Coordinator no later than 3 weeks prior to the wedding.
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Marriage License ILLINOIS Will County
It is the responsibility of the couple to acquire a Marriage License from
Will County An Application for a Marriage License can be made at the following location: Will County Clerk Marriage License Department 302 North Chicago Street Joliet, Illinois PHONE: (815) 740-4626 WEBSITE: Click
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Crete Township 1367 Wood Street Crete, Illinois *Please Note: This location is available by appointment only, and only accepts cash or money orders.
To acquire a Marriage License in Will County, you will need the following items: • A certified copy of your Birth Certificate or valid Passport • A valid ID card which includes you date of birth and name. • Fee for the Marriage License: $28.00 (Cash or Check Only) • Both parties MUST be present when applying for a marriage license. There is a 24 hour waiting period before a Marriage License can be used. The Marriage License is valid for 60 days after the date it was issued. The couple must turn the Marriage License in to the Lead Wedding Coordinator no later than 3 weeks prior to the wedding.
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Faith Church is part of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and is guided by its guidelines. The Order of Worship for Christian Marriage can be obtained by contacting your Wedding Coordinator. She will also be working with you to help you plan your wedding ceremony.
Order of Worship
Your Wedding Coordinator has vows you may use. You are also free to compose and use your own vows; the vows should include a lifetime commitment of faithfulness, mutual fidelity, and a sharing of your total life with your spouse. All vows written by the couple require the approval of the Pastor. You can review and finalize your personalized vows when you have your final appointment with him. Contact your Wedding Coordinator for scripture suggestions to be used during your ceremony.
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Role of Pastor
Worship and Marriage services at Faith Church are led by one of its Ordained Pastoral Staff, Campus Pastors or an Elder. They are glad to share the worship service with an Ordained Pastor from another church or denomination; however, final Consistory approval is required for any pastor to participate in or to perform the ceremony. Denominational credentials of ordination may be required by the Consistory prior to approval. Should the couple select a pastor other than from Faith Church, the pastoral fee will be the couple’s responsibility. The Pastoral Staff will require an initial meeting with the couple in order to confirm their wedding request. The Pastor will make the final decision as to whether he will marry the couple. Each Pastor will meet approximately 1-3 times in addition to this initial meeting to discuss the couples relationship, future marriage and wedding content. Please schedule these meetings through the Pastor’s Assistant. Available Staff Pastors include: Reverend Mike Pitsenberger // Barb Wondaal Pastor Charlie Contreras // Valerie Dillon Pastor Dave Weemhoff // Leanne Mast Reverend Jason DeVries // Lori Hofstra Pastor Nathan Prairie // Leanne Mast Pastor Brad Haitsma // Leanne Mast Pastor Brett Dood // Barb Wondaal
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All weddings will utilize the services of a Wedding Coordinator (WC) who will be assigned to your wedding approximately 4-6 months before your wedding day. The WC should not be confused with a personal assistant, rather, the WC is primarily a pastoral assistant and church liaison. A WC assists you in planning and coordinating the details of your wedding service
Role of Wedding Coordinator
by answering specific questions and giving suggestions for your wedding ceremony. The WC will conduct the wedding rehearsal and be onsite to assist the Pastor and wedding party on the wedding day until the service is over. This is to ensure that your wedding ceremony will flow as smoothly as possible. If you are planning a reception at Faith, please talk to the Staff Wedding Coordinator when booking your wedding date. The Coordinator’s primary role is to bring all aspects of the reception at Faith together in order to run smooth. They are not “personal attendants” or “decorators”, nor are they in charge of cleaning up kitchen serving supplies or personal decorations. **Your Coordinator is not responsible for any reception needs outside of Faith Church. Contact the Staff Wedding Coordinator to begin your process. weddings@faithchurchonline.org (219) 864-0300 ext. 198
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Pre-Marital Preparations
The most important part of the couple relationship is planning for your marriage. Faith Church requires that all individuals being married in the church or by a Faith Pastor participates in pre-marital preparation. Faith often offers one large marriage event per year and encourages our engaged couples to attend. The couple will take the PREPARE Inventory as soon as possible once the wedding has been scheduled. Your Pastoral Counseling Sessions as well as Marriage Mentoring will follow. Upon approval of your wedding date, you will be contacted by the Marriage Ministry Director with information regarding pre-marital preparations. Proof of counseling is required for those not using the Faith Church wedding/marriage preparations You are required to take the PREPARE Inventory which you will pay for and take online. The cost for this is $35 and can be paid for by Credit Card on the PREPARE website, which can be accessed via the link provided by the Marriage Ministry Director via email. This Inventory will be used by your Pastor. Faith Church weddings (or those officiated by a Faith Church Pastor) requires you to take part in our Preparing for Marriage Class. This class takes Place on Monday evenings at the Dyer Campus. You will register for one of these class sessions on the Faith Church website under the Connect tab then choosing Prepare for Marriage under the marriage tab. Each class will require purchasing the Class Curriculum Workbooks when you register for the session. Your total fee for this class is $25/per person.
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Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your mentoring please contact the Marriage Ministry Director at (219) 864-0030 ext. 139
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Only one wedding is allowed per week at any one Faith Church campus.
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The Worship Center at Faith Dyer may be used for weddings on Friday night or Saturday morning/afternoon. Saturday weddings must be completed and cleaned up by 2:30 p.m.
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The Atrium at Faith Dyer may be used for either Friday or Saturday weddings with receptions following if desired. Wedding parties must be vacated from the Atrium no later than 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Friday weddings may begin as early as 3:30 p.m and must be vacated by 10:00 p.m.
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There will be no weddings scheduled on Sundays at any Faith Church campus.
Weddings will have the church for approximately four to five hours on the wedding day.
Setting the Date & Scheduling the Time
There are no weddings scheduled on Holiday Weekends. There will be no weddings when there are large events scheduled at Faith.
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Set Up & Take Down of Decorations
The couple or their designated person(s) are responsible for removing all decorations that will be going to the reception hall immediately following the ceremony. The rental person(s) should also be informed that they are responsible for all damages incurred through the misuse of the facility. In the event that the couple desires to leave some flowers in the church, approval of the Wedding Coordinator is required. The decorations for worship services on the Worship stage will remain and not be changed according to wedding colors or personal preference in staging. The stage design team is aware of all weddings and will work with the wedding team accordingly.
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Music Selection Since the wedding is a worship service, the music selected should reflect the reverence of the occasion. Therefore, music sung or played at your wedding service should place the emphasis on the glorification of God. Music that reflects the Christian tradition, whether classical or contemporary, is appropriate. All music selected, both instrumental and vocal, must be pre-approved by the Wedding Coordinator one month prior to the wedding. If the instrumentalist does not have a copy of the music selected, it is the responsibility of the couple to provide it. It is the responsibility of the bride
Optional Components Of The Wedding Service
and groom to contact musicians and vocalists in order to communicate about the music for your wedding day (see Appendix F for a list of possible musicians and/or vocalists). Please do not not ask the church musicians to use photocopied material; copyright laws should be respected and honored. Traditionally music is played 15-20 minutes for the Prelude. There are many options that can be used (i.e. ensembles, solos, duets, instrumental music, congregational singing, or a combination of these). Your selected instrumentalists and/or Wedding Coordinator can provide you with valuable assistance in selecting your music.
Instrumentalists It is the wedding couple’s responsibility to select their instrumentalist for the wedding service. The Wedding Coordinator can give you guidance in selecting an instrumentalist. (See Appendix F) All musicians should coordinate their own practice times and plan on attending the rehearsal if possible.
Vocalists The Wedding Coordinator can give you guidance in selecting vocalists. (See Appendix F) Vocalists needing accompaniment are asked to contact the accompanist directly to coordinate their practice time. All special music selections are required to be pre-approved by the Wedding Coordinator.
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Facility Guidelines Sound, light and musical equipment are not to be removed, moved, or used without the permission from the Technical Director or a Faith Church assigned sound person. Couples must use a Faith Church sound technician for the ceremony. If PowerPoint and/or video is needed, the church will provide this service at an additional fee. (See appendix A) No one must not move or remove anything from the Worship stage unless given approval by a Wedding Coordinator.
Photography Photographs provide wonderful, lasting memories of your wedding day. To assist in capturing these precious moments and at the same time to maintain the dignity of the worship service, the following guidelines have been established. 1. During the worship service, flash photography is permitted, except during the Scripture reading and during all times of prayer. 2. Family photos may be scheduled before the wedding service or immediately afterwards. The church will be reserved for a total of four to five hours for preparations, the service, and photos. 3. It is the responsibility of the couple to communicate these guidelines to
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the photographers and their wedding guests. 4. Photographers & videographers are discouraged from attending the rehearsal due to time constraints.
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Appendix A
WEDDING LOCATION
WEDDING FEES
Ceremonies at Faith Church
$175 - Pastor $175 - Wedding Coordinator $ 75 - Coordinator Assistant $125 - Per person for Sound Sound Tech/ Visual Direction $100 - Custodian $100 - Church Use/Security*
Worship Center at any campus Additional Tech and/or custodian fees may apply if your wedding exceeds over 4 hours of time
Financial Responsibilities
Fees may vary depending on needs and location
Dyer campus only:an additional $8/hr for security for weddings when security is not already present. *
Total
$750
Ceremonies at Faith Church Dyer
$175 - Pastor $175 - Wedding Coordinator $ 75 - Coordinator Assistant $125 - Per person for Sound Sound Tech/ Visual Direction $150 - Custodian
Atrium at any campus Additional Tech and/or custodian fees may apply if your wedding exceeds over 4 hours of time
for first 150 chairs set up. $50 for each additional 50 chairs set up
$100 - Church Use/Security
*
Dyer campus only:an additional $8/hr for security for weddings when security is not already present. *
Total
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Appendix A
WEDDING LOCATION
WEDDING FEES
Financial Responsibilities
Ceremonies Off Campus
$175 - Pastor $175 - Wedding Coordinator $ 75 - Coordinator Assistant
CONTINUED Fees may vary depending on needs and location
Wedding Coordinator for planning, rehearsal & ceremony
at the discretion of the WC
$ 30 - Security Deposit
Total
$455
Ceremonies at Faith Church with a non-staff Pastor
$175 - Wedding Coordinator $ 75 - Coordinator Assistant $125 - Sound Tech/ Visual Direction (per person) $100 - Custodian $100 - Church Use/Security
Worship Center at any campus The pastor fee is the responsibility of the couple getting married and should be paid directly to the Pastor.
Dyer campus only:an additional $8/hr for security for weddings when security is not already present. *
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$575
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WEDDING FEES
Ceremonies at Faith Church with a non-staff Pastor
$175 - Wedding Coordinator $ 75 - Coordinator Assistant $125 - Sound Tech/ Visual Direction (per person) $150 - Custodian
Atrium at Dyer Campus The pastor fee is the responsibility of the couple getting married and should be paid directly to the Pastor.
for first 150 chairs set up. $50 for each additional 50 chairs set up
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CONTINUED Fees may vary depending on needs and location
$100 - Church Use/Security Dyer campus only:an additional $8/hr for security for weddings when security is not already present. *
Total
$625
Wedding Fee for Faith Church
$175 $175 $ 75 $125 -
Atrium fees apply, in case the wedding needs to take place in the Atrium. Fees will be reimbursed or added if necessary.
Pastor Wedding Coordinator Coordinator Assistant Sound Tech/ Visual Direction (per person) $150 - Custodian for first 150 chairs set up. $50 for each additional 50 chairs set up
$100 - Church Use/Security* Dyer campus only:an additional $8/hr for security for weddings when security is not already present. *
Total $800
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Appendix A
WEDDING LOCATION
WEDDING FEES
Financial Responsibilities
Vow Renewal Fee at any Faith Church
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If your vow renewal requires a rehearsal and is more involved like a wedding then wedding fees will apply.
$100 - Pastor $100 - Wedding Coordinator $ 75 - Sound Tech/ Visual Direction (per person) $100 - Church Use/Security
Total
$375
COUNSELING/MENTORING
FEES
PREPARE/ENRICH Inventory
$ 35 - per couple $ 10 - per couple
Fees may vary depending on needs and location
PREPARE/Enrich Workbook
Pre-marital preparation
This is a gift provided to the couple from Faith Church
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The Lead Wedding Coordinator will meet with the couple getting married when wedding is requested prior to giving out fees. Fees may vary based upon the hours put in by the Tech team and/or Custodians. The Wedding Coordinator, Pastor and Church use fees will remain the same along with the deposit designated.
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Appendix A
RECEPTION - ANY CAMPUS
RECEPTION FEES
Atrium Use for Events
$100 - 1/2 Atrium $150 - Full Atrium
Financial Responsibilities
This flat fee is based on a 4 hour time slot.
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Custodial Set-up Services
$ 75 $100 $125 $150
Presentation Technology
$ 25 - per hour (per person,
(screen use, PowerPoint)
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0-50 people 51-100 people 101-150 people 151+ people
Fees may vary depending on need and location
minimum of 2 hours)
$ 75 - minimum / 3 hours
Sound (microphones, sound booth, etc.)
$ 25 - per hour (per person, minimum of 2 hours)
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SERVICES
Classrooms available are Life Center rooms 140-143, Living Rooms 144-147 and Library/ Conference room in East Wing hallway.
Kitchen Use
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(Life Center rooms 140-143)
for rehearsal or wedding reception/vow renewal reception
$150 - Cooking ($50 Security Deposit) $ 75 - No Cooking ($25 Security Deposit)
Kitchen Serving Supplies
$100 - Flat fee
Includes: plates, silverware, tumblers, coffee cups, serving bowls and water pitchers.
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$ 65 - for one room $100 - for 2 or 3 adjoining rooms $ 25 - AV attendant per hour (minimum of 2 hours)
Fees may vary depending on need and location
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FEES
Planning of Reception with Couple
$100 - Required Fee
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The Wedding Coordinator acts as liaison between church and bride and groom
Fees may vary depending on need and location
Coordination of Reception (required Assistant included)
$175 - Wedding Coordinator $ 75 - Coordinator Assistant
Attends and oversees reception in addition to the planning $200 down payment is required for weddings Call the Office Manager to schedule a rehearsal dinner. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at Faith Church for events. No DJ’s allowed for wedding receptions Music and Instrumentalists must be approved by Faith Church Wedding Coordinator Dancing is limited to the couple’s first dance and the Mother/Son, Father/Daughter dances
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Appendix B
The couple is responsible for paying the honorarium directly to the
Other Church Policies
and the number of selections. The Lead Wedding Coordinator can assists in
soloist and special musicians. The cost will vary depending on experience determining the amount of the honorarium if a fee is not set by the musician.
Important Items • Call the Lead Wedding Coordinator to clear the date on the church calendar and the Pastor’s calendar. • Sign the contracts and return them to the church office with a $200 deposit for the services you will use. Checks should be made payable to: Faith Church. The balance is due one month prior to wedding. Half of the payment is refundable up to 2 weeks prior to the wedding. • Your Date will be secured once the $200 deposit is received. • Please note that the $200 is not your total fee.
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Policy for couples requesting communion at their wedding. Faith Church does not serve the Sacrament of Communion at wedding ceremonies. We believe that we have sound Biblical reasons for this decision. First we believe that has to do with God’s desire for communion
Appendix C Premarital Covenant
is to be shared within the Christian body. Having communion between only a bride and groom limits the entire body of Christ. The second reason for our decision relates to receiving communion as an entire body at a wedding ceremony. The Bible asks us to take communion seriously - to examine ourselves, and prepare ourselves for the sacrament. Therefore, Holy Communion served during the celebration of a wedding ceremony does not allow proper examination and preparedness for each person in attendance of the wedding ceremony. We believe that one of the reasons couples desire to have communion during their ceremony is to honor Christ and to make their marriage ceremony special. We welcome creative ways to honor Christ, but ask couples to look outside of the sacraments to accomplish this.
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Appendix C
We ask that you read through and take seriously the Covenant that you are
Premarital Covenant
His Word. This covenant is between you as a couple and God.
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agree to abstain from sexual intimacy, including cohabitation, until we
making in marriage knowing that God’s best for your marriage is found in
We are committed to God’s ways in preparing for our marriage. We share our marriage vows together. We believe it is God’s will for our lives and marriage to be sanctified, or set apart for pure and holy living as declared in Scripture.. “It is God’s will that you be sanctified; that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable...For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, He who rejects this instruction does not reject man but rejects God, who gives you His Holy Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 We also understand that God does not look at our past failures. Instead, He looks at us as broken people, who He can make anew. With His forgiveness, we can start all over again. As we ask God to forgive us through Jesus, He will see us as a completely new couple. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
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We seek to trust God and honor Him by upholding His parameters of sexual intimacy within the context of our future marriage. We believe that with God’s power, we will be able to keep this covenant and be greatly blessed by our obedience to Him.
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Dyer Campus Mike Pitsenberger
100 - 81st Avenue Dyer, Indiana 46311
Campus Pastor
Ceremony Location Options Worship Center
Capacity: 1,050 Seats
Faith Church Wedding Location Options This section contains specific campus location details for Faith Church member planning their wedding. Please contact the Lead Wedding Coordinator to make arrangements or for more information. Any Faith Pastor can be used at any
Atrium
Capacity: 250 Seats*
campus location.
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8 White Pillars (tall - 5 feet high)
2 Pillar Lifts Candles Vases Emergency kit for bride and groom Candelabra
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8 White Pillars (small - 2 ½ feet high)
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Mike Pitsenberger
100 - 81st Avenue Dyer, Indiana 46311
Votives Tulle – white and ivory Bows – white and ivory Unity Candle/Sand Ceremony Table Tablecloths Bridal Room Groom Room
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Beecher Campus 201 East Church Road Beecher, Illinois 60401
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Nathan Prairie Campus Pastor
Capacity: 250 Seats
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Cedar Lake Community Arts Center (CAC) 13300 Lincoln Avenue Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
Dave Weemhoff
Worship Center
Capacity: 100 People
Campus Pastor
The Cedar Lake CAC is a beautiful facility that can be used for wedding ceremonies. It is equipped with a sound system, video projection capabilities, and a Bridal Room. This location does not have a wedding decor inventory at this time.
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Hammond Arts Center (HAC) 5832 Hohman Avenue Hammond, Indiana 46323
Venue
Charlie Contreras Campus Pastor
Capacity: 100 People
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The Hammond HAC is located across the street from Harrison Park. It is a beautiful facility that can be used for wedding ceremonies. It is equipped with sound system, video projection capabilities, and a bridal room. This location does not have a wedding decor inventory at this time.
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Highland Campus Jason DeVries
8910 Grace Street Highland, Indiana 66322
Campus Pastor
Venue
Capacity: 350 Seats
Wedding Decor Inventory
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2 White Pillars (tall - 5 feet high)
Emergency kit for bride and groom
2 White Pillars (small - 2 ½ feet high)
Bridal Room
Unity Candle/Sand Ceremony Table
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Valparaiso Campus
Brad Haitsma
1155 South Sturdy Road Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Campus Pastor
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Capacity: 300 Seats
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Wedding Decor Inventory 2 White Pillars (tall - 5 feet high)
Emergency kit for bride and groom
2 White Pillars (small - 2 ½ feet high)
Bridal Room
Unity Candle/Sand Ceremony Table
Groom Room
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Appendix E Wedding Checklist
Select possible dates for your Wedding and Rehearsal Check availability of church dates and times and request your Pastor with the Lead Wedding Coordinator. Receive and sign paperwork provided in the Information Packet that is available on the church website (www.faithchurchonline.org) or in the church office. Please contact your Pastor’s Administrative Assistant to schedule for your initial appointment. You are encouraged to do these as soon as possible since your pastor will make the final decision to perform your ceremony. Your wedding date will be added to the official church calendar once your deposit and paperwork is completed and your pastor gives the final ok. Call the Lead Wedding Coordinator to set up a meeting to go over the Wedding Handbook if you have any additional questions. Your specific Wedding Coordinator will contact you approximately 4-6 months before the wedding.
Schedule the Following: Musicians/soloists (Your Wedding Coordinator can give suggestions, or see Appendex F). Photographers, Videographers, Florist, and Transportation
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4-6 Months Before Wedding Your Wedding Coordinator will contact you to discuss the wedding details of your ceremony. Make sure you attend one of the Preparing for Marriage classes (you can sign up on myfaith or through the church website. Go to www.faithchurchonline.org and click Weddings or One Marriage).
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90-60 Days Before the Wedding Obtain Marriage License (60 days before) and turn in to the Lead Wedding Coordinator Schedule your final meeting with your Pastor his Administrative Assistant (40-60 days before wedding date).
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Finalize details with your Wedding Coordinator to settle on wedding ceremony details such as music, vows, positions of attendants, etc.
30 Days Before the Wedding Your ceremony details MUST be complete and finalized. Marriage License must be submitted to the Lead Wedding Coordinator in the church office no later than 3 weeks prior to the wedding. Print Programs (Faith Church is not responsible for printing programs).
Rehearsal Bring the honorarium for your musicians/soloists. Bring anything you do not want to be concerned about on the day of the wedding, and it will be securely locked until the ceremony. (i.e. programs, guest book, flowers, baskets, favors).
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Wedding Day!! Relax and Enjoy!
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Appendix F Musicians and Vocalists
We encourage you to call musicians and vocalists on your own; however, if you need assistance or more suggestions, contact your Wedding Coordinator.
Vocals Dan Callan
Beth Frank
219-508-6900 Danielcallan@att.net
219-365-1276 thelbel@aol.com
Kelsey Gbur
Gail Brown
219-765-2324 Krgbur@gmail.com
219-775-6756 Gailbrown81@yahoo.com
Katie Norman
Curt DeGraff
219-713-4008 Kanorman2@gmail.com
219-374-7065 CurtDeGraff@gmail.com
Christie Postma
Chris Lagestee
708-946-2723 moncheri426@hotmail.com
708-476-9672 Chris.lagest@gmail.com
Jennifer Wilson 708-642-3510 Jenesingz@gmail.com
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Appendix F
Vocals & Musicians Diane Jones
708-899-0821 tydi1970@aol.com
PIANO AND VOCALS
kdegraff@faithchurchonline.org
Musicians and Vocalists
Doug Veldhuizen
Craig Slings
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708-785-2054 skatershd@gmail.com
219-864-0300 cslings@faithchurchonline.org
Angie Davids
Jim Sylvester
PIANO AND VOCALS
GUITAR AND VOCALS
219-374-5572 PurdueDavids@sbcglobal.net
219-576-4349 jsylvester@comhs.org
Jason Siegfried
Marlys Iperlaan
GUITAR AND VOCALS
PIANO
219-669-223 Jasons@faithchurchonline.org
219-688-9792 Daveipe@hotmail.com
PIANO AND VOCALS
Katie DeGraff
Lisa Triemstra
FLUTE AND VOCALS
708-363-1576 LisaJ0030@aol.com
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