A little over a week ago I was blessed to preside at the wedding of two friends of ours, Jake and Barb Wiard. As we went through the 4-5 months of pre-marital counseling, the rehearsal, and, ultimately, the wedding itself, I was amazed at miracle that takes place when two people from different backgrounds unite themselves in Christ.
Even more special for me was my friend and brother, Deacon Griz (us in the photo), came to help me pray over and dedicate the gazebo and altar area we were to use for the wedding (outdoors). After we finished, we were talking and I asked if he would help me serve Eucharist to the bride and groom. He agreed and we went over (at the eleventh hour) to introduce him to the happy couple. They were very happy to have Griz participate in the service, and so it was.
I was touch by many things that day, most of all it was the love of Christ covering us all as we, with unified hearts and minds, celebrated this day for Jake and Barb.
Many years, Wiards! Thanks, Griz!
