Calvary Chapel at
the Bridge an international Phuket Church
Marriage and Renewal of Vows
Many people travel to Phuket to get married in
this tropical paradise. Pastor Dana is glad to assist you in performing
the ceremony. You can get married in our church, on the beach, at any of
the resorts in Phuket or Phang Nga.
wedding ceremonies or renewal of vows are performed on the foundation of
scripture. Pastor Dana requires the couple have premarital counseling, done by
himself or another pastor or counselor. At a minimum this will require an
online interview and preferably at least one meeting in person before the
ceremony or contact with the person who performed premarital counseling.
He will perform weddings for non Christians, however if one party is a Christian
and the other is not, then he will not perform the wedding. This is based
on 2 Corinthians 6:14 "Be ye not unequally yoked together with
unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And
what communion hath light with darkness?" If you are celebrating
your anniversary and wish to renew your vows then short notice is no problem,
and no counseling is required.
When a man and woman get married, they stand
before witnesses and proclaim their commitment to a lifetime of love. Though the
details of the ceremony may differ, the concept of marriage is the same.
There is a desire to know and be known by another human being in total intimacy,
and to procreate and raise the next generation. This building of family is
God-ordained from the beginning of creation as a lifetime union between a man
and a woman (Genesis 2:18, 24). God's plan is designed to enable a man and woman
to grow together in a mutually satisfying relationship, and then to reach out to
others with the love of Christ.
God lays out a blueprint for marriage in the Bible. It makes sense that the
Designer of marriage has the best plan for building it. His clear instructions
are::
Marriage should be between a man and a woman. (Genesis 2:18) Eve, a woman, was
the "helper" God provided who was suitable (Genesis 2:24). Any other kind
of union, God considers "unnatural" and a sin (Romans 1:26-27).
Marriage should be a lifetime union. God is grieved by divorce and the
destruction of lives that result (Mark 10:3-12).
Marriage should be mutually beneficial, where both partners look out for the
interests of the other in a bond of love (Ephesians 5:33; Philippians 2:3; 1
Corinthians 13:4-7).
Marriage should be a monogamous and faithful relationship. God hates adultery so
much that it is forbidden in the Ten Commandments and warns over and over that
it leads to destruction (Exodus 20:14; Proverbs 6:32).
Why is marriage so important to God? Like all things God creates, marriage has a
purpose and a provision. The obvious purpose is to establish a safe and healthy
environment for intimacy and for the raising of children. God doesn't want us to
be lonely, and he wants us to be fruitful in a lasting way (Genesis 2:18;
Genesis1 :27-28). A deeper, more spiritual purpose is to reflect the image of
God as a unit (Genesis 1:27) and to mirror the beautiful relationship between
Jesus and His Bride, The Church. (Ephesians 3:31).
The Bible says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for
their work" (Ecclesiastes 4:9). In a partnership in which the two are working
for the same goal-loving God, loving people, and building God's kingdom-their
efforts are multiplied in their unity. You can walk in the power and purpose of
a godly marriage as you pattern your relationship after the Bible, pray together
regularly, and serve together in a local church. God will bless the marriage
modeled after His word, and together, the husband and wife will produce much for
the kingdom of God!
Verses
"Haven't you read the Scriptures?" Jesus replied. "They record that from the
beginning 'God made them male and female.' And He said, 'This explains why a man
leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united
into one.' Since they are no longer two but one, let no one separate them, for
God has joined them together" (Matthew 19:4-6).
Pastor Dana is ordained and qualified to perform wedding services for
visitors to Phuket or permanent residents. He
will endeavor to make your special day a blessed day. Services are conducted in
English. Bring your marriage license with you from your country of origin
so that your wedding will be legally recognized.
pastor@calvarychapelbridge.org
See our other website at
www.wdbydana.com
