Reading: The Wedding Message (The Video Slides)
The Wedding Message
Henry Reyenga
The Wedding Message
Marriage Meditation
Different expectations in different cultures
Walk of life and marriage message
Length 5-15 minutes.
Interview the Couple for the Message
Special wedding verses
Give some wedding verse ideas
Such as Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Luke 6:38, I Corinthians 13, Ephesians 5, etc.
Find the angle
How does a thought or theme in the passage relate to or encourage the couple?
See sample message: The couple picked the passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Some Wisdom
No bashing marriage
No making it hopeless
Don't embarrass the couple
Don't call too much attention to yourself
Don't be superior or preachy
Smile, but don't go overboard