On 8 February, CERC celebrated the wedding of Andy and Clovey at Luther Centre, joined by 300 guests – many of them not from CERC and some non-Christians.
The morning began with a lighthearted quiz, inviting guests to discover who knew the couple best. Laughter filled the room as friends and family guessed childhood dreams, teenage fears, and the qualities Andy and Clovey most admired in a spouse. Their teenage years were marked by ambition—Andy chasing achievements in studies, sports, and music, while Clovey sought experiences, independence, and accomplishments in competitions and clubs. Yet, for all their striving, neither success nor experience could provide the lasting joy they sought.
As the quiz wrapped up, the excitement in the room shifted into anticipation. Guests settled into their seats, turning their attention to the front. Soon, the bridal party made their entrance, and the atmosphere now carried a quiet weight of significance. As Andy and Clovey took their places, they weren’t just stepping into a new stage of life—they were making a commitment that pointed to something far greater than themselves. As officiated by Pr. Robin, marriage is instituted for God’s divine purposes in this world, and it points to Christ and His Bride, the Church.
Solemnization of marriage; pictured (left to right): Pr. Robin, Adrian (best man), Andy, Clovey.
Elder Joel Lee delivered the wedding sermon, reflecting on how expectations for marriage have evolved. He gave an example in recalling his own youthful ideas of love, contrasted with his understanding of love now as a father of three, whilst addressing the universal human desire for security and control. Citing the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12, he reminded the crowd that no amount of wealth, success, or careful planning can guarantee happiness in a marriage. True joy, he emphasised, is not found in earthly gains but in surrendering to the God who holds all things in His hands and submitting to His rule.
The newlywed couple then took the stage to address the crowd for the very first time as husband and wife. Andy thanked his parents for their sacrifice in working hard to fund his and his siblings’ education. He reminisced about his late mother, her sacrificial love for the family, and wished he was more grateful for her before her passing. Echoing the same heartbeat as Joel’s sermon, he reminded the crowd of the reality that death is out of our control. He urged his friends and family not to be fools by placing their hope in people for happiness, but rather to hope in God.
The ceremony was a profound reminder that love and marriage, when grounded in God, are not about chasing fleeting happiness but reflecting the eternal joy found in God alone.
