Rachel and Emmanuel’s love story began in 2020 when Rachel was invited to lead worship at Emmanuel’s home church, Assembly of El Shaddai (AES). From the very first service, there was an unspoken connection—though they remained cordial, something deeper was unfolding beneath the surface. Month after month, as Rachel continued to lead worship at AES, Emmanuel admired her passion, grace, and devotion from afar. One seemingly ordinary night, while on a FaceTime call discussing service plans, their conversation took an unexpected turn—one that changed everything. What started as a simple exchange blossomed into a profound and heartfelt discussion, awakening something in Emmanuel. That night, he found himself drawn to Rachel in a way he couldn’t ignore. From then on, he watched her more closely, prayed for clarity, and sought confirmation from God. The answer came in the most unexpected way. During a group fellowship trip to visit another church, Rachel casually asked Emmanuel to share some of his Lalo. In that small, tender moment, Emmanuel’s heart knew—this was the sign he had been waiting for. With unwavering faith, he finally asked Rachel on a date. On July 1, 2022, they shared their first official date at La Perle, a night filled with laughter, warmth, and the undeniable feeling that they were exactly where they were meant to be. Not long after, Rachel revealed a secret of her own—she had felt a deep connection to Emmanuel since the very first day she met him. She had never experienced feelings so strong for anyone else, and in that moment, they both knew their love was ordained. On November 11, 2022, they made their relationship official, and on November 3, 2024, Emmanuel got down on one knee and asked Rachel to be his forever. A love story written by God, brought together in perfect timing—Rachel and Emmanuel are now ready to begin their greatest chapter yet.