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Order Of Service For The Solemnization Of Holy Matrimony Between Folashade Faith Adeife and Emmanuel Unuigboje 12Pm 19Th May 2018 Jesus House For All NationsThe Redeemed Christian Church Of God

Officiating Ministers Agu Irukwu Shola Adeaga Bajo Akisanya Order Of Service 1. Bridal March 2. Opening Prayer 3. Worship (Medley Of Songs) 4. Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:25:33 5. Hymn : Immortal, Invisible 6. Joining & Blessing Of The Couple 7. Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:5-13 8. Hymn : In Christ Alone 9. Sermon 10. Signing Of Marriage Register 11. Presentation Of The Couple 12. Offering & Thanksgiving 13. Closing Prayer14. Recessional Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Maid of Honour Busayo Sokari Bridesmaids Premio Gordon Ruth Nsenga Funmi Johnson Tanika Callum Bunmi Omotola Simran Suri Ore OgunbufunmiJade Owusu-Yianomah Best Man Tyrone Alexander Groomsmen Taiwo Karunwi Tiraye Ford Junior Matti Michael Onireti Michael Adesina Nathan Tchie Anu Akinbeye Seyi Olamiti

1. BRIDAL MARCH 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. WORSHIP (MEDLEY OF SONGS) 4. BIBLE READING: Ephesians 5:25-33 Read by Subomi Olowe25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleans- ing[a] her by the washingwith waterthrough the word, 27 and to present her to him- self as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28 In this same way,husbands ought to love their wivesas their own bodies. He who loves his wife loveshimself. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of his body.31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”[b] 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking aboutChrist and the church. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. 5. HYMN: Immortal, Invisible Immortal, invisible, God only wise,

In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. To all life Thou givest, to both great and small; In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish, but nought changeth Thee. Great Father of Glory, pure Father of Light Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All laud we would render, O help us to see: ’Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

6. JOINING & BLESSING OF THE COUPLE PASTORAL INTRODUCTION The Minister addresses the congregation Marriage is a gift of God in creation through which husband and wife may know the grace of God as His blessing enables them love and support each other in prosperity and in adversity. As man and woman grow together inlove and trust, they are united with one another in heart, body and mind, asChrist is united with His bride, the Church. It is a way o​ f l​ ife made holy by God and our Lord Jesus Christ honoured those celebrating a wedding at Cana in Galilee by His presence, also performing His first miracle there.The gift of marriage brings husband and wife to- gether in the delight and tenderness of sexual union and joyful commit- ment to one another to the end of their lives. It is given as the foundation of family life in which children areborn and nurtured and in which each member of the family may find strength, companionship and comfort, growing to maturity in love. It is based upon a solemn, public and life-long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence

of God and before witnesses. No one should enter into it lightly or selfishly but reverently and responsibly. In the presence of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, we have come together to witness the marriage of Emmanuel Irivboje ​and Folashade Faith​, to pray for God’s blessing on them, to share their joy and celebrate their love.We pray with them that the Holy Spirit will guide and strengthen them, that they may fulfil God’s purposes for the whole of their earthly life together.

THE DECLARATIONSThe Bride and Bridegroom stand before the Min- ister The Minister says to the congregation First, I am required to ask anyone present who knows a reason why these persons may not lawfully marry, to declare it now. The Minister pauses and if there is no response, continues. The Minister says to the CoupleThe vows you are about to take are to be made in the presence of God, who is judge of all and knows all the secrets of our hearts; therefore if either of youknow a reason why you may not lawfully marry, you must declare it now. The Bridegroom replies I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why IEmmanuel Irivboje ​may not be joined in matrimo- ny to Folashade Faith The Bride replies I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why IFolashade Faith​may not be joined in matrimony to Emmanuel Irivboje The Minister asks the BridegroomEmmanuel Irivboje​, will you take Folashade Faith​ to be your wife according to God’s laws? Will you love her, comfort her,

honour and protect her, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live? The Bridegroom answers: I will. The Minister asks the Bride Folashade Faith​will you take Emmanuel Irivboje​ to be your husbandaccording to God’s laws? Will you love him, obey him, comfort him, honour and protect him, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live? The Bride answers: I will The Minister asksWho gives this woman to be married to this man?The Father or anyone appointed for this purpose answers: I do The Minister may receive the Bride from the hands of the person giving her away THE MARRIAGE VOWS AND EXCHANGE OF BIBLES Emmanuel Irivboje ​and ​Folashade Faith, I now invite you to join hands andmake your vows, in the presence of God and these persons present.

The Bride and Bridegroom face each other. The Bridegroom takes the Bride’s right hand in his, and repeats after the MinisterI, E​ mmanuel Irivboje ​take you, Folashade Faith to be my wedded wife, tohave and to hold from this day forward; for bet- ter, for worse, for richer, forpoorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy law. In the presence of God and these persons present, I make this vow. I give you this Bible as a token of the covenant made between us this day and as a pledge of our mutual love. They loose hands. The Bride takes the Bridegroom’s right hand in hers, and repeats after the MinisterI, Folashade Faith​take you, Emmanuel Irivboje ​to be my wedded husband, tohave and to hold from this day forward; for bet- ter, for worse, for richer, forpoorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy law. In the presence of God and these persons present I make this vow. I give you this Bible as a token of the covenant made between us this day and

as a pledge of our mutual love THE BLESSING OF RINGS The Minister receives the rings and says Heavenly Father, by your blessing, let these rings be to Emmanuel Irivboje and ​Folashade Faith ​a symbol of unending love and faithfulness, to remind them of the vow and covenant which they have made this day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Bridegroom places the ring on the fourth finger of the Bride’s left handThe Bride places the ring on the fourth finger of the Bridegroom’s left hand THE PROCLAMATION The Minister addresses the people In the presence of God, and before this congre- gation, E​ mmanuel Irivboje ​and Folashade Faith ​and have given their consent and made their marriage vowsto each other. They have declared their marriage by the joining of hands and by the giving and receiving of a bible and ring. I therefore proclaim that they are husband and wife.Those, whom God has joined together, let no one put asunder

THE BLESSING OF THE MARRIAGE The Husband and Wife kneel Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for you have created joy and gladness, pleasure and delight, love, peace and fellowship. Pour out the abundance of your blessing upon Emmanuel Irivboje and ​ Folashade Faith.​Let their love for each other be a seal upon their hearts, and a crown upon their heads. Bless their life together; in their work and in their companionship. Finally, in your mercy, bring them to that banquet where your saints feast for ever in your heavenly home. We ask this in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen The Minister says to the CoupleGod the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keepyou; the Lord mercifully grant you the riches of his grace, that you may please him both in body and soul, and that you living together in faith and love, may receive the blessings of eternal life. Amen. 7. BIBLE READING: ​Jeremiah 29:5-13 Read by Destiny Layokun 5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry

and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; donot decrease.7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” 8 Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have. 9 They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them,” declares the Lord.10 This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harmyou, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

8. HYMN: In Christ Alone In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone! - who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied - For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine - Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.

No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand: Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand. 9. SERMON 10. SIGNING OF MARRIAGE REGISTER 11. PRESENTATION OF THE COUPLE 12. OFFERING & THANKSGIVING 13. CLOSING PRAYER14. RECESSIONAL HYMN: Great is thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!