Policy Regarding Marriage
Hebrews 13 : 4 declares “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled: but fornicators and adulterers God will judge”.
We believe that God ordained that a man leaves his mother and father and joins to his wife and the two of them become one flesh. In keeping with Biblical principles and absolutes regarding marriage, we endorse and perform the rites of ordinance of marriage between a consenting and mature man and woman, who produce evidence of no previous marriage where both partners are alive.
Pastor Bernard Joseph has been ordained by the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies, Dominica District and is the holder of a valid license to perform marriage by the Sovereign State of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Documents
Individuals requesting the services of Pastor Joseph need to present the following:
1. Copies of birth certificates of both parties, i.e. man and woman
2. A notarized declaration that the individuals are indeed single
3. A completed Marriage Application form from Pastor Joseph’s secretary to be completed exclusively the both parties, independent of the input of each other
4. A completed medical test record by a certified medical practitioner declaring the state of health of individuals.
Requirements
Upon submission and acceptance of the above records, the parties to be married will be required to undertake no less than forty (40) hours of counseling by Pastor Joseph to be completed over a 6-weeks period. The purpose of the counseling is to present a full understanding of the commitment to be undertaken and to address issues that the parties may have.
Fees
Non-members of Lifeline Christian Fellowship are required to meet all financial obligations regarding the performance of their wedding ceremony.
A non-refundable fee of EC$300.00 is required for use of the church facilities. The services of a florist can be made available upon request at an agreed fee.
Whereas the pastor does not stipulate a fee for his services, the marrying couple is advised to make a financial contribution for services rendered.
Special arrangements
Special arrangements can be made to facilitate visitors who would like to have their wedding ceremonies to be performed in the Nature Isle. This would involve catering, limousine/taxi, florist, gown and tuxedo rentals, photographer, hotel etc. Fees for such services are negotiable.
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