Anna and Nathaniel were married on July 20, 2013.  Nathaniel’s grandparents pioneered an Evangelical Seminary in Germany.  His parents continued the work there and that is where Nathaniel was raised until he went to University in America.  Anna and Nate met during their first week in Medical School in the University of Alabama, Birmingham.

Anna, Mom, Liz, and Tabby all wore Indian sarees.  We road to church in a “London Cab”.

It was a joyous time for the whole family.  Just over 100 people were in attendance including from Anna’s primary school, secondary school & track team, friends from our old neighborhood, our old church here as as well as our new church.  People came from Hong Kong (family and friends), Malaysia, Thailand, China, and even the US, besides Singapore.

I had the privilege of sharing the Wedding Message and Pronouncing them Husband and Wife.  Three other pastors also participated in the ceremony.  Thanks to Pastors Ong, Lip, and James!

Joyce and I were so honored to welcome Nathaniel Rogers into our family, and to give our first daughter to marry in such a beautiful ceremony.  Many spoke of the tangible presence of God.  Liz sang “How Beautiful” to violin, cello, and flute accompaniment.  There was hardly a dry eye in this old, 1835 Armenian Church.  It must have been quite an experience for the numerous Muslims, handful of Hindus, and the smattering of of non-Christians who had come.

Thank you for sharing our joy with us on this amazing and glorious day!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

This shot was taken at our home before we left for the church.  Elizabeth’s boyfriend Anthony was also with us (he lives in Thailand), and even helped lead worship and accompany on the guitar for Liz’s offeratory and the recessional.

What a privilege to walk my firstborn down the aisle!  The Armenian Church was quaint and truly classic.  It only sits around 90 people, so some of the folks had to stand in the sides and back.  Still, it couldn’t have been better : )

As you can see, my “girls” except Charlotte wore Indian sarees.  I decided against it too.  But Nate, Nathan, and Jeremy also found Indian outfits which all seemed to come together just nicely.  The whole celebration was international from the gitgo.  Nate raised in Germany.  Anna in Hong Kong.  Between them the speak 7 different languages (German, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, and, oh yes, English).  Indian outfits, Armenian Church, all performed in Singapore for Americans.

The mother of the bride was breathtakingly beautiful.  I was ready to get married all over again myself!  Hard to believe this was taken just days shy of our 27th anniversary.

Thanks for sharing our joyous day with us through these memories~