A Christian Wedding
1.
The Pastors and staff at Cheyenne Berean consider it a privilege
to assist you in your wedding plans.
2.
As the traditional wedding ceremony reminds us, “Marriage is an
honorable estate, instituted by God, regulated by His
commandments and blessed by His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Because marriage has been established by God for the welfare and
happiness of mankind it is not to be entered into unadvisedly or
lightly; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, and in the fear
of God.”
2.
We are committed to providing Christian counseling and a
Christian wedding ceremony that will enable those being married
to have every advantage as they start a new life together in
Christ.
3.
Scripture warns about premarital sexual intimacy. Statistics
bear this out. The percentage of those who divorce dramatically
increases if they have been involved in premarital activity.
Therefore, each couple will be asked about their situation and
all couples will be required to enter into a purity covenant.
4.
As you are probably aware, there are various Biblical approaches
to the difficult subject of divorce and remarriage. Here at
Cheyenne Berean each pastor has the liberty to follow his
conscience in this area. If you have been previously married,
please be gracious and understand that the situation requires
that you find out a pastor’s particular view.
Christian Counseling
1. A
minimum of six
counseling sessions are required of any couple being married by
a pastor of Cheyenne Berean or being married in the Cheyenne
Berean Church building.
2.
The couples should be able to clearly give testimony to their
faith in Christ and demonstrate a growing relationship with Him.
3.
The content of the sessions and counselor must be approved by
one of the staff pastors.
4.
Topics that may be included in the counseling are:
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Finances
-
Resolving
Conflict
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Personality Styles
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Parenting
Skills
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Spiritual
Growth
-
Marital
Intimacy
-
Making a
Marriage Last
-
Spiritual
Intimacy
5.
Marriage is a wonderful experience when it is entered into
carefully and in dependence upon the Spirit of God. It is God’s
chosen gift to bring extreme happiness to His children when He
is in control of their lives. When selfishness characterizes a
marriage, that union can become one of life’s greatest burdens
6.
Marriage is a perfect time to not only commit yourself to the
purity of marriage but also to recommit yourself to the giver of
marriage, the Lord Jesus Christ!
7.
May the Lord richly bless you as you plan for your marriage.
Wedding Agreement
1.
Church facilities are available for those actively attending and
participating at Cheyenne Berean and their immediate families.
2.
Officiating Minister must be approved by by one of the staff
pastors.
3.
All music must be approved by one of the staff pastors.
4.
Date must not create a conflict with internal ministries of the
church and must be approved by one of the staff pastors.
5.
There is to be no alcohol or smoking in the building
or on church property. There should be no throwing of rice,
confetti, etc. within the building.
6.
Fees and damage deposit must be paid at the time of scheduling
the wedding.
7. Only a
church approved sound system operator may operate the sound
system. Operator will be designated by the sound team.
8. Saturday
evening weddings are highly discouraged. Any wedding and
reception not completed before 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays will be
charged an additional $50.00 custodial fee.
9. Cheyenne Berean Church
requires a minimum of six sessions of premarital counseling.
The content and counselor to be approved by the Senior or
Administrative Pastor.
10. The
marriage license must be in the pastor’s possession one week in
advance of the wedding rehearsal.
11. An
honorarium should be paid directly to the pastor and musicians.
Non Member Fees
Sanctuary -$125.00
All
Purpose Room -$ 75.00
Custodial - $100.00 (The
custodial fee for a Saturday wedding and reception finished after
4:00 p.m. is $150.00.)
Sound for Rehearsal - $ 25.00
Sound for
Service - $ 25.00
Kitchen - $ 25.00
Damage
Deposit - $100.00
Total: $______
Member Fees
Custodial - $100.00 (The
custodial fee for a Saturday wedding and reception finished after
4:00 p.m. is $150.00.)
Sound
for Rehearsal - $ 25.00
Sound for
Service - $ 25.00
Damage
Deposit - $100.00
Total: $______
