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Keep in step with God’s love

Jude 1:21 (Contemporary English Version)

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Let Him set the pace.

Roy & Deb’s Wedding

Saturday, June 11

Part 3 of 7

Be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 (Contemporary English Version)

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Patience is an active, focused, peaceful strength

Roy & Deb’s Wedding

Saturday, June 11

Part 2 of 7

Jana – Bridesmaid

Leslie – Matron of Honor

Leslie has been Debbie’s friend since high school days.

Here comes Jesse on his Amish-made tricycle and trailer.

Jake – the Amish man you see in the audience at times is the one who made this.

Guess what he is hauling in the trailer.

It’s baby Izzy. She looked around a bit, then went back to sleep.

Deb and Cerwin

Pastor Michael sharing a marriage challenge.

The audience sang, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.

Pastor Michael read 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 before the wedding vows.

They poured colored sand (hers was black & his was red) into one vase signifying the combining of two families.

Because of a few tears, Deb needed her eye makeup fixed.

It began sprinkling at the end of the ceremony, so everyone quickly went for cover under the tent and porch. It lasted only a few minutes. We heard later that several surrounding areas had a heavy downpour, so we felt blessed.

Me and Deb (photo by Kristen)

Cerwin and Deb

Deb with one of her photographers.

Guests greeting the new couple.

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More tomorrow night.

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Wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

Colossians 3:14 (The Message)

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Everyone is well-dressed when they wear love.

Happy Birthday

To Our Favorite Nathan

We Love You

Roy & Deb’s Wedding

Saturday, June 11

Part 1 of 7

This sign pointed us to the correct driveway for the early morning, outdoor wedding.

Yes, it was still dark outside, because it was a 5:15 a.m. wedding. They wanted to be married at sunrise.

Cerwin with Peyton – our grandniece – the granddaughter of Cerwin’s brother, Elvin, and wife, Pat (behind Cerwin).

Jared and Ian in their wedding garb. Jared was a Candy Host and Ian a Program Attendant.

Jesse was the ring bearer.

He looked cute in a tuxedo with tails.

Zachary served coffee to guests as they arrived.

Each guest received coffee in their own cup – a gift from the bride and groom.

Kristen signing the guest register.

We were told that dress was casual – and most took advantage of the relaxed atmosphere. The Amish women and girls thought it would be fun to come barefooted.

It was a beautiful, comfortable morning, with a slight threat of rain.

The wedding was held on the lawn of their friends Glenn & Leslie.

The wedding arch looked pretty in the early morning light.

A photographer

Candy packets

As people were seated the Candy Host and Hostesses began handing out the small bags.

A very handsome Candy Host.

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The ceremony is about to begin – but you will have to wait until tomorrow night for that.

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Think in harmony.

2 Corinthians 13:11 (The Message)

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If we realized how powerful our thoughts are, we would never think a negative thought.

Be cheerful.

2 Corinthians 13:11 (The Message)

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Cheerfulness is an attitude choice. It lubricates our inward machinery