~Platinum Ceremonies by Rev. Gerald Grooms~

~Platinum Ceremonies by Rev. Gerald Grooms~ ~Platinum Ceremonies by Rev. Gerald Grooms~ ~Platinum Ceremonies by Rev. Gerald Grooms~

Non-Denominational

Ordained minister of the Universal Life Church

From the desk of Rev. Gerald Grooms:

A prophetic word for you...

I ask that u just take a moment right now and listen to this song, and thank the Lord for all He has and will do for you. Thank Him for the good as well as the bad. Thank Him for allowing you breathe, thank Him for allowing you to be able to worship Him anywhere and at any time. I proclaim right now in the name of the Lord Jesus that there will be a break through for you when you least expect it. I ask that He touches you with many spiritual blessings to come and that the almighty powers of His word fills your cup with all your needs. For He will make a way for all, and I claim it right now that a supernatural blessing flows through this screen right to you, with full force and you will be blessed in Jesus name and I count it done now!

Ezekiel 34v26 says and I quote "I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing.

He will do it....

The Universal Life Church believes that its ministers were ordained by God, according to the Bible, before becoming ordained ministers of the Universal Life Church. This is in accordance with the Scripture, John 15:16, quoted above.

The Universal Life Church stands between the minister and the Federal Governments and between the minister and the state, not between the minister and God. The Universal Life Church meets the requirements of the Federal Governments and the States, thus making the minister legally ordained as far as these governments are concerned.

The Universal Life Church does not interpret or set in judgment of a persons beliefs, creed, religion, race, color, or sex. It has only two tenets, or basic beliefs. These two tenets are:

The absolute right of freedom of religion

To do that which is right.

The first tenet is in complete agreement with the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America which says:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: Or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

The second tenet is also the essence and spirit of the Golden Rule in the Bible:

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets" (Matt. 7:12).

As an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church, I, Rev. Gerald Grooms, am legally authorized to perform all Non-Denominational ministerial services such as:

Non-Denominational Weddings
Funerals
Vow-Renewal
Blessing of Children

Baptisms

Conduct church services

Ordain others

Traditional Christian Ceremony

The Deluxe Ceremony Package
which includes...

*A Non~denominational ordained minister ~
to perform your personalized wedding ceremony.

*Unlimited email and telephone consultations.

*Initial one-hour in-person consultation.

*Notarization and filing of your marriage license after the wedding.

*Marriage certificate printed on themed paper~
(suitable for framing.)

Sample Traditional Marriage Ceremony Vows
$275
In Duval County
Trip fee for weddings outside Duval County.............$75

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The Simple Ceremony Package

*A 15-20 minute pre-written wedding ceremony.

*Unlimited email and telephone consultations.

*Notarization of your marriage license
(you are responsible for filing)

Sample Simple Wedding Ceremony Vows

$150
in Duval County
Trip fee for weddings outside of Duval County...........$75

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Vow-Renewal Ceremony
is available at desired locations in Jacksonville for

Sample of Vow-Renewal Ceremony

Wedding Anniversary

$75.oo
(includes notarization)

5-10 minute service
Trip fee for weddings outside of Duval County...........$75

~48 hr notice is required~
limited to bride & groom and 8 guests

Florida & Georgia Marriage License Information

A NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
of $50 is required to guarantee
your wedding time and date.

Make checks or money orders payable to:
Gerald Grooms
Jacksonville, FL. 32256

or make payments to

All payments are accepted here...

All Love Offerings to further provide quality

services to you and others

will be graciously appreciated.

May God Bless you richly!

Can be reached @ geegrooms@aol.com or @ 904-476-9827

Baptisms/Baby Dedications & Naming

Baptism of infants, children or adults and/or the naming

of the child with the anointing of the Parents, Godparents and child.

Ceremonies performed at home or the reception site.

Blessing of adoption also is performed.

Funerals / Wakes

Funeral ceremonies performed

at the funeral home

and/or at the Gravesite.

Special consideration is given

to privacy.

Bereavement

counseling is available

for husbands, wives and

siblings. Cremation ceremonies are also performed.

Blessing of the Sick

Blessing of the seriously ill with the laying on of hands and anointing is done in accordance to the rituals of the Bible.

Visitation to Hospital or Hospice can  be arranged.



House & Business Blessings



        Your home,

business or personal possessions blessed

   and set aside in gratitude to God and for His service.

House Blessing & Celebration of New Life Sample

Wedding Checklist

6-12 Months Before the Wedding:

v Set your wedding date.

v Decide how much can be spent, whether it will be formal or informal; small or large; where it will be held and at what time; the number of guests to invite.

v Decide where the ceremony will be held. With your fiancé, decide who will officiate your wedding and what kind of ceremony you want.

v Make preliminary arrangements for the reception – menus, liquor, musicians, photographer, florist.

v Choose maid or matron of honor, best man, ushers and if you plan to have them, flower girl and ring bearer.

v Draw up invitation lists.

v Register with Bridal Consultant at your favorite store. Select china, silverware, etc.

v Select wedding dress, veil, shoes and accessories.

v Choose attendants’ dresses and headpieces.

v Decide how the ushers will be dressed.

v Consult travel agent for ideas about honeymoon plans. If you are planning to go abroad, make sure passport is in order.

v Pick out wedding rings.

3 Months Before:

v Order your invitations, stationary, thank you cards.

v Complete guest list.

v Make reservations for honeymoon transportation and accommodations.

v Discuss wedding plans with attendants, caterers, florist, musicians, photographer, videographer.

v Choose cake cutter, wedding glasses, purse, cake topper, Unity Candles, guest book with pen.

2 Months Before:

v Address wedding invitations. Mail them 6 weeks before the wedding.

v Arrange for transportation of wedding party to ceremony and reception.

v Choose gifts for your attendants.

v Make final plans for music, menu, decorations for reception.

v Choose flowers for ceremony and reception.

v Select your wedding band or DJ.

1 Month Before:

v Finalize wedding ceremony with officiant.

v Apply for marriage license. FL license is valid for 30 days.

v Arrange for final fitting of bridal gown and bridesmaids’ gowns.

v Have your hair styled the way you plan to wear it for your wedding. Be sure it goes well with the headpiece.

v Arrange to have make-up and nails done.

v Have wedding portrait taken.

v Buy each other’s wedding gifts.

v Start to write thank you notes for gifts as they arrive.

v Order wedding cake.

v Have ushers measured for tux.

v Arrange for accommodations for out-of-town guests.

v Arrange for rehearsal dinner.

v Finalize seating chart.

v Choose music for ceremony and reception.

2 Weeks Before:

v Make out final payment checks for vendors and place them in envelopes. Have your maid/matron of honor or best man hand them out the day of the wedding.

v Pick up wedding rings.

v Final dress fitting.

v Arrange for someone to take gifts home.

v Pack for honeymoon.

v Make sure best man knows his speech.

Things to Remember on Day of Wedding:

v Dress, veil, shoes, extra stockings, something old, new, borrowed, blue. Bring veil to hairdressers.

v Unity Candle and lighter.

v Bouquet/Boutonnière.

v Wedding rings.

v Marriage License.

v Purse, lipstick, safety pins, hair pins, hair spray, powder.