Sunday, October 11, 2020 was a special day at the Bloor Street Church in Toronto, Canada. It was the wedding day of our dear Brother Jason Alexander Climaco and Sister Edna Monroy Pena. It was a wonderful occasion in the backyard of the church.
This wedding was a great example of how it is possible to create a beautiful setting without spending a lot of money. The arbour was made by Jason’s father, Farid Climaco. The Program was written on a wooden skid, the Welcome Sign and Plaques with words from 1. Corinthians chapter 13, were all designed and written by Jason’s sister Karole. It was all skillfully made and looked beautiful. One could really see that the whole family put a lot of effort into this wedding to make it very special.
Brother Morris Lowe officiated at the wedding. He began with the fact that Jason and Edna wanted to get married even in the middle of this pandemic. Brother Morris stated that the marriage is an institution from God and it is a life-long commitment. Unfortunately, many today regard the marriage as a trial that you can change like a leased car. That is why we have so many problems in our society in our days. Many are not committed for life and when unexpected trials come, couples split up and forget about their commitment. Brother Lowe also stressed the importance of faithfulness. You are committed to each other; therefore do not let anyone get between you.
At the beginning of the sermon, the sun came out from behind the clouds and stayed with us all day, although it was a bit cool, with the sunshine and the smiling faces from the bride and groom, one could only enjoy every moment.
A delicious vegan meal had been prepared for everyone attending which all enjoyed very much.
At the reception in the basement of the church the father of the groom, Farid Climaco started with a speech, where he thanked Brother Morris for his Biblical advice in the sermon. Other speakers were the bride’s father, Israel Monroy, Jason’s brother Miguel, Edna’s brother Carlos, Jason’s Sister Karole, Edna’s nephew Franklin, Edna’s niece Angie, Elder Hernandez, Johanna Munoz and Jason’s friend Makoto. All of them sharing their memories and wishing Jason and Edna the very best and the Lord’s blessing in their life together. Jason and Edna concluded the celebration with each a speech in which they thanked everybody for coming and then shared their wedding cake with all of us.
May God bless them and give them a wonderful life together, may they be a blessing to all their friends and everyone they meet is my wish and prayer.
Evald Pedersen