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Southern Acres Marriage Policy?At SoAcres we believe that a wedding is a holy Christian ceremony meant first and foremost to bring glory to Christ. But our focus is on more than just the ceremony; we are committed to building strong marriages; in an attempt to do that we have put together the following guidelines for anyone desiring to be married at or by our church. Our purpose is not to condemn or reject anyone, but to simply honor God’s word and His principles for marriage. Since marriage was His idea from the outset and not a manmade institution, we see it not as our place to change or alter what He established.? We believe that God created man and woman, and from the beginning, He intended that they be joined in marriage so that each might give what the other lacked alone (Genesis 2:18). We further believe that God intended marriage to be a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman (Matthew 19:4-5).Since God designed the marriage relationship, it makes sense that He knows best how to build a happy marriage.? As we read His Word, we are able to discern basic principles, which must be understood and applied if we hope to experience the joy and fulfillment in marriage. Ignoring these principles will result in frustration and possible failure in the marriage relationship.?In order to be married at SoAcres or by a SoAcres pastor, one or both must be a member, or you must have an immediate family member who is a member of SoAcres Christian Church.?·?????Couples who desire to be married at SoAcres Christian Church are to participate in premarital counseling of at least, but not limited to, two sessions with the pastor who will be performing the ceremony. ?·?????Using 2 Corinthians 6:14 as our guideline, we will not perform the wedding of a believer and an unbeliever.? Couples being married at SoAcres must have surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and must be committed to establishing a Christian home.?·?????The SoAcres elders have identified five scenarios under which a person who has been previously married may marry again.??1. The former spouse has passed away (1 Corinthians 7:39)2. The divorce occurred prior to salvation (2 Corinthians 5:17)3. The former spouse has remarried.? (Deuteronomy 24:1-4)4. Abandonment by the former spouse (1 Corinthians 7:15)5. Adultery broke the marriage covenant (Matthew 19:9).? *When the one desiring to remarry was the guilty party, there must first be signs of repentance and a desire to reconcile with his or her former spouse.? If the former spouse is unable or unwilling to reconcile, then after prayer and godly counsel we may allow the person to remarry.*If a divorced person answers negatively to all of the above, acknowledging that other extenuating circumstances often relate to divorce, a meeting with a panel of elders may be arranged if desired by the couple to consider their individual case.?·?????No remarriages after divorce of a spouse will be performed until at least one year has passed from the time the divorce is finalized.?·?????Couples must remain celibate and be willing to sign our purity covenant.·?????Couples must not live together at any time prior to the wedding ceremony. The pastor will not perform the ceremony if the couple is living at the same address.? *In case of premarital pregnancy, the marriage may or may not be performed depending on the maturity of the persons involved and other considerations.??·????No pastor on the SoAcres staff will marry a couple if another pastor of the church has refused to perform the ceremony based on spiritual reasons.?·????We do not marry couples if either person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs (other than those prescribed by a doctor) before or during the rehearsal and/or wedding.??Any member of the wedding party who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate in the wedding.?If, after reading our policy, you fit the criteria and are still interested in aSoAcres wedding, please email us at weddings@Purity Covenant1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit. (NIV)1 Corinthians 6:16-20 Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit. Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were brought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. (NIV)Acts 24:16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. (NIV)Promise of PurityIn obedience to God’s will for our relationship, I promise to protect your sexual purity from this day forward.Because I respect and honor you, I commit to build up the inner person of your heart rather than violate you.Adhering to this wedding policy, I pledge to show my love for you in ways that allow both of us to maintain a clear conscience before God, the body of Christ, and each other.Groom’s Signature ____________________________________ Bride’s Signature____________________________________ Pastor’s Signature ____________________________________ Date ____________________________________Southern Acres Wedding Facility Rental Policy○ The cost of using Southern Acres Christian Church facility for your wedding is $1000. ○ The Worship Center, Lobby or KidStuf Theatre is available to be used for wedding ceremony’s, and will be available for up to 3 hours (Including rehearsal and ceremony) * Extra time may be given for setup and decoration of the facility upon approval from wedding coordinator.○A wedding coordinator is provided to coordinate the event and conduct the rehearsal.○The use of a Technician will be provided to run all aspects of audio, who can also be present at the Rehearsal.Note: Weddings are considered Christian worship services. The building use policy is that all ministry facilities may only be used for the church’s ministry and religious purposes.*A non- fundable deposit of $250 is due at time of booking which will be applied to total cost. ................
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