Abigail Sophia & Jacob William
Seven Blessings
Blessing 1
Recited by David and Cathy
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe: Creator of the fruit of the vine.
Blessing 2
Recited by Kathy and Mike
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, whose glory is revealed in all creation.
Blessing 3
Recited by Verla and Hallie
Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Creator of Humanity.
Blessing 4
Recited by Michelle and Charlotte
Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who has fashioned human beings in your image, and implanted in us the blessing of life’s ongoing renewal. Blessed are You Adonai, Creator of Human Beings.
Blessing 5
Recited by Shira and Paul
Let Zion rejoice at her children’s happy return. Blessed are You, Adonai; You allow those who have sown in tears to reap in joy.
Blessing 6
Recited by Kaytlynn and Clay
Gladden the beloved companions as You gladdened Your creatures in the garden of Eden. Blessed are You, Adonai, Who gladdens this couple.
Blessing 7
Recited by Kayalani and Sean
Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, Who created joy and gladness, love and companionship, laughter and song, pleasure and delight, harmony and celebration, peace and friendship. Adonai, our God, may there forever be heard in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem: the voices of joy and gladness, the voices of loving companions joined together in marriage, the voices of celebration and song. Blessed are You, Adonai, who causes this loving couple to rejoice together as one.