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Wedding Day!
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Webcast and Prelude begin at 5:00pm Central Time
Wedding begins at 5:30pm Central Time
Driving Directions:
Remnant Fellowship Church
1230 Franklin Rd.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Wedding colors:
Navy, French Blue, Chinoiserie, and Lobster Red
Registry Information:
Crate & Barrel, Amazon and Anthropologie
Accommodations:
Hyatt House Nashville / Franklin - Cool Springs and Staybridge Suites Nashville - Franklin
Their Story...
Maximos:
I was only a baby when my mother became a member of Remnant Fellowship Church, so as I grew up, the church was always a constant. I was raised with the benefit of being taught all the Bible lessons and teaching from Mrs. Gwen Lara. My family lived in another state and we were always at least eight hours away from the physical church location. Seeing the people's lives around me where I lived, I knew that this church and my family were different. The household I knew was peaceful and loving, and this was very different from many of the situations my friends had in their homes. My father loved us and always provided our family with everything we needed—and he always supported our decision to be members of Remnant, even though he never joined the church himself. I'm incredibly grateful for my family, and I don’t know where I would be if it were not for my Mom, my Uncle Tedd Anger, and Aunt Candace Anger. They did all they could to ensure that my siblings, my cousins, and I could have an opportunity to build a life grounded in a relationship with God. Because of what we have all been taught from God’s Word, and because we have put into practice what we have been taught, my family is filled with love and fun and is centered on God and His will.
Alex was everything that I had prayed for, beautiful inside and out, funny, and always helping me with any testing in a gentle way. We are definitely better together than we are apart, and we lift each other’s arms up as we are taught in God’s Word. I cannot wait to continue our relationship with her by my side, serving God and this church together. - Max
As I grow older, I realize how grateful I should have been for finding out how to seek God and have a personal relationship with Him while growing up. For a time, I admit I used the excuse of being an “out-of-towner” to put a limit on how strong my relationship with God could be. Of course in hindsight, there's always more to be done, and I did not realize that until my mother and I moved here in 2016. After moving to Tennessee, my heart completely changed. Growing up and maturing more, I realized how lacking my relationship with God truly was. As I got closer to friends in this youth group, I saw amazing examples of the people around me and realized how much further I could go. This was especially true during 2020 during the pandemic. Spending so much time at home made me realize that I could be doing more when it came to respecting my parents’ authority, working on my laziness, and not just being complacent. Once I learned how to seek out and follow my parents’ advice and to always be checking in with them, the blessings overflowed. I have changed so much since then, but I always want to go further and still work to make sure God is first in every interaction and activity. I feel growing up in this community, especially having true Christian friends around me, encourages me to have a deeper relationship with God. And for that I'm grateful. Their examples have consistently drawn me to look inward and do more for God and for this Church.
As I got to young adulthood, one thing I started to think about was dating and marriage. Although I had seen many people in all walks of life date and then marry, one particular example I always wanted to copy was my sister Hannah and her now husband, Anthony. They met here at Remnant, began dating, and waited for God’s lead in every area of their lives. Everything about their relationships with God and one another was worth imitating! They had no drama, they loved each other, and they respected one another. They became much stronger Christians when they worked together than when they were apart. Hannah and Anthony have continued to be a couple that I admire—even after five years of marriage and two children. With that in mind, I strove to follow that example when I wanted to start dating.
In December of 2020, I got the opportunity to get to know Alex more. Having been in youth group and the same friend group at church, I already knew about Alex and her personality, so I was excited at the opportunity to date her. From the beginning, I admired Alex’s maturity and dedication to her friends and family. She was everything that I had prayed for, beautiful inside and out, funny, and always helping me with any testing in a gentle way. It feels as if Alex and I have gone through almost every test of life together, and I'm so grateful that she was by my side for every single one. We are definitely better together than we are apart, and we lift each other’s arms up as we are taught in God’s Word. After two and a half years of dating, I proposed to Alex! It was such a blessing, and I cannot wait to continue our relationship with her by my side, serving God and this church together. I am so thankful for the amazing teachings of Gwen Lara and Elizabeth Hannah on how to create and build a strong marriage by having God and Christ as the true foundation. Without God, and without the teachings and love I have been shown here at Remnant, none of this would be possible.
Alex:
I have had the amazing privilege to have been a member of Remnant Fellowship Church from the time that I was born. My parents joined Remnant as young adults, after seeking for a church that felt right for them. Several months later, they were married in the church and began their life together on the strong foundation of God first, as Remnant teaches. We lived in Ohio and were close to my very large extended family, most of whom also joined Remnant Fellowship at some point. My amazing grandparents, Larry and Karen Sims, decided to move to Tennessee to be closer to the church, and two years later, my parents were able to move our family to Tennessee as well! I am so very grateful and humbled that I have been given the opportunity to be born and raised here in this church.
Max truly is my best friend. I am so grateful to God to be able to enter into marriage with no fears or worries as we begin a new chapter in our lives together. I am so excited to see how we can grow closer to God through this marriage, and how our marriage can serve the Church and further God’s Kingdom! - Alex
Growing up, church was always a priority, I always looked forward to each Remnant Fellowship service, festivals, and events, knowing that I would get to learn exactly what I needed to hear through the sermons and could put that into practice. We have been so blessed to be surrounded by an amazing church family who loves God and lives out His Word and Christ’s example daily, as well as friends who help keep me focused in my walk with God. In my early teenage years, I definitely had to learn to seek God on my own, not just relying on my parents, and I decided for myself that this is what I wanted to believe and choose for myself. I knew that a God-focused life was the life that I wanted to live. I am so thankful for this church, which has brought so much peace and so many blessings! The lessons at Remnant flow into all areas of my life, from school, to work, and to my everyday life. Going through school, I saw a stark difference between what I have been taught from what my friends in school were living out. It only made me more grateful for what I have been given and how there is peace that comes from living for God, making Him look good by pleasing our teachers and listening to their wisdom and putting it into practice. It is so simple, but life-changing. I am forever grateful to God for showing my family this church and for my family, for living out what this church is teaching and taking the time to pass it down to me.
Max and his family had also been members of Remnant for many years, and he and I hung out in the same friend group often. Our mothers have been best friends for as long as I can remember, so he was a familiar face to me. When we would hang out with our friends, before we started dating, I noticed and appreciated that Max was funny, but he never took jokes too far and wouldn’t joke at other people’s expense. He was always kind, respectful, and always listened to his parents and followed their advice. The thing that caught my eye most was that Max would always treat his mother with utmost respect. He was always looking out for her needs and taking care of her without being asked. Instantly, Max and I felt like best friends. It was always so easy to hang out with him.
Fast forward to now, 3 years later, I am still so grateful for Max. He truly is my best friend. I am so grateful to God, through Gwen Lara and Elizabeth Hannah, and my family, to be able to enter into marriage with no fears or worries as we begin a new chapter in our lives together. I am so excited to see how Max will lead our household, how we can grow closer to God through this marriage, and how our marriage can serve the Church and further God’s Kingdom!
