The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage
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SaturdayNovember 01, 2014
at two o'clock in the afternoon Being the Feast of All Saints
African Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Founded in 1792 - First Black Episcopal Church in the U.S.A.)
Officiant & Celebrant-The Rev. Fr. Martini Shaw Assisting Bishop- Jessie McClay
Order of Ceremony
Prelude.......................................St. Thomas Gospel Choir The Procession of the Bridal Party "We Praise Your Name"........................St. Thomas Gospel Choir
The Procession of the Bride "When I Found Love"
The
Marriage
The Exhortation and Charge The Declaration of Consent
Rite-BCP
Pg.
423
The Ministry of the Word
The Collect
The Old Testament Lesson
Genesis 2:18, 21- 24......................Minister Andrew McClay Sr.
A Musical Duet Evangelist Linda N. Crawford
The NewTestament Lesson
I Corinthians 13: 4- 8a..........................................Sheila Cottman
The Holy Gospel
Mark 10: 6 - 9.............................................Bishop Jessie McClay
The Homily.....................................Bishop Jessie McClay A Musical Selectio.........St. Thomas Gospel Choir The Marriage The Exchange of Vows and Rings The Declaration of Marriage The Prayers The Blessing of the Marriage
The Peace The Holy Eucharist-(BCP Pg. 361)
The Offertory Sentence
The Offertory Musical Selection ............St. Thomas Gospel Choir
The Prayer of Consecration
The Lord's Prayer...........................Evangelist Linda N. Crawford
The Distribution of Holy Communion
The Post Communion Prayer-BCP Pg. 432 The Blessing and Dismissal The Recessional (All baptized persons are invited to receive)
"Happy"...............................................St. Thomas Gospel Choir
The Postlude........................St. Thomas Gospel Choir
Bride
Wedding Party
Gail Diane McDaniel
Groom
Darren Thomas Cottman
Mother of the Bride Diane McDaniel
Father of the Bride Everett McDaniel
Escort ofMother of the Bride Rodney Brooks
Escort of the Bride Marc McDaniel
Mother of the Groom
Gwendolyn J. Cottman
Father of theGroom Thomas C. Cottman
Matron of Honor
Kimberly Brooks-Arnold
Maid of Honor
Donna Martin
Best Men
Karlton D. Cottman Waltier Blocker-Stroud
Bridesmaids Karen Robinson Keyaie Strand Tiffany White
Groomsmen
Arrione Miller Ramir Stewart Russell Randall
Flower Girls
Kayla D. Cottman Kaylin D. Johnson Kelsey M. Johnson
Ring Bearer Josiah Stanford
Bell Ringer Ryan Chess
F
irst and foremost, we would like to thank God for bringing us together for through him our love will always endure. We would also like to thank our parents for their unconditional love, guidance and influence in our lives. We love you. Words cannot express how thankful we are to be blessed with such wonderful family and friends. Thanks to each and every one of you for being a part of our special day.
Darren and Gail
Acknowledgments Musical Director Mr. Daryn Stewart
Musician
Mr. Waymond Elliott
Choir
St. Thomas Gospel Choir
Ushers
Danielle Martin Matthew Faulkner Amber Sutton India Williams
Hostesses
Chelsye Arnold Darlene Brooks
Mistress of Ceremonies Evangelist Cynthia Allen
Coordinator
Donna Martin
Photography/Videography The Pros
Slide Show
Darlene Brooks
Programs
Simone Merrique
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