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Adeduntan, Afoke Tie The Knot As Clerics Pray For Fruitful Marriage
The Pastor in charge of Marriage at Supernatural Life Church Global, Abuja, Pastor Babafemi Afolabi, has advised Christian couples to always build their homes on God’s foundation to ensure lasting and successful marriages worthy of emulation.
Pastor Afolabi gave the advice during the holy solemnisation of the marriage between Adeduntan Adelabu and Afoke Om’Iniabohs, held at Aviara’s Town Hall in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The cleric, who described marriage as an institution ordained by God, stressed the need for Christian couples to always abide by the teachings of the Bible regarding marriage.
While wishing Mr. and Mrs. Adeduntan Adelabu a blessed and successful marriage, Pastor Afolabi urged the newlyweds to love each other and always serve as shining examples among their contemporaries. He also enjoined them to always seek God in prayers to overcome marital challenges.
In a congratulatory message, the Founder and General Overseer of Christ Centered Prayers City, Iragbiji, Osun State, Prophet Julius Abiola Ayotunde, PhD, expressed gratitude to God for the successful wedding ceremony.
While felicitating with the couple and the entire family of Prof. and Mrs. James Adelabu on the occasion of the wedding, Prophet Julius Abiola Ayotunde, PhD, prayed to God to bless the couple with the fruit of the womb.
Also, in his congratulatory message, the State Pastor of Charismatic Renewal Ministries, Barrister Akpona Agarry, thanked God for enabling the couple and their parents to witness the wedding ceremony.
He wished the couple God’s continuous guidance, favour, peace, sound health and divine blessings as they build their home.
On their part, the parents of the bridegroom, Prof. and Mrs. James Adelabu, were visibly happy and elated to have the grace of witnessing their son’s wedding ceremony.
While thanking their guests, family members, friends, colleagues and associates for honouring them with their presence at the wedding ceremony, they prayed to God to grant everyone journey mercies back to their respective destinations.
In a vote of thanks, the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Adeduntan Adelabu, promised to uphold the love that binds them together.
The newlyweds also prayed to God to see them through their marital journey and make them a couple worthy of emulation.
Highlights of the wedding ceremony included the cutting of the wedding cake, presentation of gifts and prayers for the newlyweds, among others.
Meanwhile, the traditional marriage and necessary payment of the bride price had earlier taken place at the bride’s family compound in Aviara community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.