July 2010

July 2010
Hello to all,

June was a time of the final activity of preparing for a special event—Jonas and Bethany's wedding. Many leaders and others from the church had spent time painting walls, steel work, and doors in preparation for the annual conference in July—but getting it done ahead of time so that it would be ready for the wedding as well. Some of the temporary dividing walls in the sanctuary were taken down to allow for the seating of those who would arrive. We also acquired some more chairs—in preparation for both events.

The Lord supplied different things for the wedding—from the 600 pieces of chicken to all the tableware and table covers; from the cooks to prepare the meal to the musicians who participated in the ceremony. Many things came together like a miracle from on High.

The ceremony began with Pastor Phil officiating, and Sam doing the translation to provide for both an English and Spanish ceremony. The presence of the Lord was manifest in this wedding, perhaps in a similar way as in Cana of Galilee many years prior. We rejoiced with them both.
After the ceremony we went to a large hall that was rented to accommodate the people who attended—around 540. Here some people commented about the wedding. A doctor said: “The ceremony was so beautiful, like nothing I had experienced before. The words touched my heart and I couldn't stop crying, wishing my husband had been there with me.”

May the Lord, who was present in this wedding, truly be with Jonas and Bet in their marriage, helping them to be one in His purposes in life. May he use them in the way that He chooses.

Pray that what God did in that ceremony would continue to have an impact on those who were present.

Pray for Jonas and Bet who are working on transitioning out of the work in Agua Viva—Youth Ministry, Praise & Worship Team Ministry, and Cell Groups—and will be going to Elim Bible Institute where Jonas will study two more years.

May God's blessings be on you and multiply what you have given. Thanks for praying for us, and also for being partners together.

Dave & Becci

If you want to see: (For best results, download on to your computer.)
The Vows http://agua-viva-living-water.org/mp3/2010-06-25BodaBetaJonas03.avi
The Declaration of Man & Wife http://agua-viva-living-water.org/mp3/2010-06-25BodaBetaJonas04.avi Their Song http://agua-viva-living-water.org/mp3/2010-06-25BodaBetaJonas05.avi
The Charge http://agua-viva-living-water.org/mp3/2010-06-25BodaBetaJonas08.avi

The pictures from top to bottom
Dave Walking Bet Down The Isle
Pastor Phil With The Ceremony And Sam Translating
Jonas & Bet During The Ceremony
People Entering The Reception Hall
Bet Seated At The Reception
Our Relatives At The Reception

The exhortation at the beginning of the wedding