Sunday,  May 27, 2012 • Vol. 12--No. 318 • 2 of 31 •  Other Editions

I cry at weddings, too
By Rev. James L. Snyder

• June is quite famous for the variety of nuptial activities. I am not sure exactly why June is the month of choice for these couples; I just go along with the flow. Consequently, through the years, I have officiated at many weddings during the month of June.
• I must confess that weddings are not my favorite form of activity. I had much rather be doing something else, anything else, than officiating at the wedding ceremony of a young couple who are in love.
• When I first began this area of my pastoral work, I was very nervous. I was concerned that people were watching and judging me and therefore I needed to have everything perfect. The day of the wedding found me an absolute nervous wreck. If it was not for several Apple Fritters that morning, I am not sure how I would get through the day.
• I feel that my personal inconven

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