Sharon & Ken
Wedding Party
Marlene Doupe - New York
Matron of Honor
Marlene - filled with joyful exuberance, enthusiastic energy and faith-filled vision has been a dear friend for years. Some friends span the decades and become the closest through much laughter and heartfelt tears. Marlene is one! We first connected at Pinecrest, where we attended many powerful gatherings and continue to joyfully share times at our special events in Berne. We have grown close as Marlene, with her sensitivity to the Lord and love of His Word, has been to me an amazing confidant, friend, intercessor, counselor, and vital encourager. Marlene and her husband, Jim, have 7 children and many beloved grands!
Brandon Collins Oklahoma
Best Man
Brandon - Friend, Encourager, Man of great vision, Lover of his wife and four kids dearly, and Confidant - represents the governmental role in my life! Brandon was key in my winning election to a legislative seat in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He was also key in my growth as a Representative helping me keep my perspective as a person truly sent to help the people of my district. Brandon is a man who has seen me at my best and worst and has guarded me in both. He has always made me look good - better than I have done by myself.
Naomi Walker Washington DC
Bridesmaid
Naomi - insightful, composed and accomplished. She just graduated from The University of Oklahoma and, by faith and foresight, moved to Washington D.C. In days she obtained an apartment on Capitol Hill and, a few days later, was accepted to work for a notable senior senator as a Staff Assistant. I am more than honored and excited to be a part of Naomi, "Gracie's", life as I marry her awesome Dad and join their family. With joy I stand with her in loving support as she goes and grows though the years and I was thrilled her answer to be a bridesmaid was "Absolutely, Yes." She is one amazing girl. God is more than faithful.
Jeffrey Pelton Virginia
Groomsman
Jeff - quick with a smile, a true worshipper of God, a lover of Kathi his gifted wife, and a heart of gold - represents my new life forward with Sharon having been part of the small group that signed a renewal of the covenant purposes of God for this nation in Plymouth, Mass on November 11, 2020 along with Sharon and me on the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower. I look forward to a long and enduring friendship with this stalwart Man of God
Caryn Southerland Arkansas
Bridesmaid
Caryn - outgoing, supportive, perceptive intercessor and teacher. I met Caryn while serving as NYS Coordinator for Awaken the Dawn. Glorious worship was coming from the tent in Albany when I met a distinguished couple enjoying the moment. Caryn and her husband Dwight, Arkansas' Deputy Secretary of State, were in the area on governmental business. We soon knew that the Lord had arranged our connection. Caryn and I spent time the following day and a wonderful friendship began. Though we often say, "I wish we just lived down the road," when we talk it's in-depth, personable, and profound. Ken and I recently visited Caryn and Dwight and we anticipate the years will bring more joyous fellowship, Divine assignments and enlargement for God's Kingdom.
Darryl Peterson Kansas
Groomsman
Pastor Darryl - Faithful, Steadfast, Full of Vision, a Father to many, and mentor to me - I met Pastor Darryl in Hutchinson, Kansas while walking across the United States. He forever changed the course of my life with his sensitive heart toward God and sharing what the Lord has done for him. Any heavenly reward I receive, Pastor Darryl and his wife Sue will share a part. Pastor Darryl represents an Apostle Paul type relationship in my life with 25 years of love, encouragement, acceptance, and guidance.
Lori and Brad Bandemer - NY
Bridesmaid
Bridesmaid AND Groomsman Lori - sensitive to the Lord, warrior, courageous leader. Lori and I joined hearts a few years ago when she served me as a mid-wife in the spirit birthing Tent America in NYS. I value our life-giving friendship. Lori prayed for us to connect sensing from the Lord that we should be together. AMEN Brad - Compassionate, a Rock, Humility personified, an example of how to love your wife, and a new lifelong friend - represents to me a man with a servant heart in a covenant marriage, who knows how to bring forth his wife's gifts enabling her to shine. He is a giver, very balanced, and has walked with the Lord in faithfulness for years. Brad, Lori and I also met in Plymouth, MA at the signing of the reaffirmation of the Mayflower Compact on Nov, 11th, 2020!