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Wedding Day!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Prelude begins at 5:30pm Central Time
Wedding begins at 6:00pm Central Time
Driving Directions:
Remnant Fellowship Church
1230 Franklin Rd.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Wedding colors:
Blush, Antique Rose, and Sage Green
Recommended Attire:
Formal Attire
Registry Information:
Amazon
Their Story...
Abraham:
I want to start this off the way anyone who has had the opportunity to be part of Remnant Fellowship Church would—with deep gratitude for this place.
I praise God for this chance at a relationship with Him, and for Jesus Christ’s perfect example for us, so that no matter what happens, the path to His Kingdom is always clear.
To me, Grace Jenkins has always been a reflection of love, care, thoughtfulness, and so many other beautiful qualities. We are both very excited to continue this journey toward God’s heart together… - Abraham
I also praise God for allowing Grace and me to have a relationship together—one that is certain because it is built on His commandments and His desires for us.
I had the undeniable blessing of being born into this church and learning from it from childhood to adulthood. This place has taught me how to live a life for God—how to spend every moment, no matter what I am doing, doing it for Him and striving to make Him happy. Grace and I are both so grateful for Gwen Shamblin Lara—for her limitless love for God and her incredible passion for teaching others how to love Him with all their hearts and make Him their everything, just as Christ did. We are also so thankful for Elizabeth Shamblin Kaufmann for continuing to carry this beautiful message forward and for inspiring all of us not only with her words, but with her integrity and her actions, to ensure that God’s will is done.
The opportunity to grow up with this foundation of striving to live a life with and for God has been, by far, the most crucial factor in my life…in work, education, friendships, and now my relationship with Grace.
Grace and I met here at Remnant Fellowship and were close friends for many years, but it wasn’t until more recently that we began to see a future together. I knew I wanted Grace to be my wife when I saw the woman she already was for God—the way she cared for His house, made sure His desires were met, and always represented Him well. I wanted to be alongside her in all of that. I wanted us to glorify God in everything we do and help build His Kingdom together. To me, Grace Jenkins has always been a reflection of love, care, thoughtfulness, and so many other beautiful qualities.
Since we have been together, Grace and I have made it a priority to keep God at the center of everything we do, always striving to grow closer to Him as a couple. We hold each other accountable so that we can stay on the path He has laid out for us. We are both very excited to continue this journey toward God’s heart together, and we are so thankful for the gift and opportunity He has given us. We will continue to make every effort to please and glorify our amazing God as we move forward in life together.
Grace:
To begin, I want to give all the glory and honor to God and His Son, Jesus Christ. I am incredibly grateful for our church, Remnant Fellowship, and for the truth that has been taught here for so many years. I’m thankful for the life of Gwen Shamblin Lara, who started this incredible church, and to Elizabeth Shamblin Kauffman for faithfully continuing it today. The love, guidance, and teaching from this church have had such a huge impact on my life and my relationship with God. I truly am so grateful and honored to be a part of it.
I prayed that God would bring someone into my life who loves Him above all else. I know without a doubt that He answered that prayer through Abraham. He is such a beautiful blessing in my life, and I am so thankful that we get to walk together in life, love, and faith every day. - Grace
I especially want to thank my parents for raising me to love God first, others second, and to follow Christ’s example in everything. Because of the way they raised me, I grew up understanding what it means to have a real and personal relationship with God, and I am so grateful for that foundation.
Growing up, I won’t pretend that I always followed the right path. I had my moments of being difficult and learning the hard way by making mistakes. But as I got older, I began to understand what truly mattered in life—that having God as my best friend and keeping Him at the center of everything was the most important thing. Through that journey, I learned how much He loves me, guides me, and shapes me into the person I am today. Through the teachings of this church and the example of my parents, I learned how important it is to seek God in everything and to trust Him with every part of life.
Even though Abraham and I grew up around each other our whole lives, I genuinely never really talked with him until the spring of 2020. From the very beginning, I could see how much he loves God and loves our church. He was the funniest person I had ever met, which immediately got him points in my book! At that time, Abraham and I dated for few months before we went our separate ways, but we always remained close friends. However, as time passed, our friendship continued to grow stronger, and I developed such a deep respect and trust for him. Abraham became someone I could always count on and someone I truly valued in my life. Looking back, I believe our friendship was such a gift from God because he became my best friend long before we ever truly started dating.
God has shown me so many things about myself throughout this relationship and I’ve truly become a better person since Abe and I have been together. One of the things I admire most about Abraham is his calm and steady nature. He has such a servant’s heart and is always looking for ways to take care of the people around him. He stays focused on doing what is right and faithfully does what needs to be done without seeking attention for it. Abraham consistently points me back up to God, and when I start to get discouraged or upset, he lovingly helps me refocus and remember what really matters.
For a long time, I prayed that God would bring someone into my life who loves Him above all else. I know without a doubt that He answered that prayer through Abraham. He is such a beautiful blessing in my life, and I am so thankful that we get to walk together in life, love, and faith every day.
I am so full of excitement and gratitude for the future God has for us. My prayer is that together we will keep God first, continue to honor this truth, and grow stronger in faith, love, and service every single day so that our marriage will always bring glory and honor back to God.
