The Bride and Groom, Rev. Marita Dennis and Mr. Michael Cross dedicated their nuptials in honor of the Heavenly Father who deserves ALL of the Glory, and in honor of sharing the same wedding day as the bride’s late extraordinary parents, Pastor Archie Dennis, Jr., and Apostle Claudette Dennis. Rev. Marita Dennis is also their firstborn.
Their journey to each other was divinely driven as a manifestation of the Heavenly Father’s Will. God is multi-purposeful in EVERYTHING He does.
Pastor Ricky Burgess approached Rev. Dennis to invite her to collaborate with him in the Praise & Worship Ministry of Nazarene Baptist Church. The Bride possesses exceptional skills as a Pianist, Organist, Preacher and Singer. Prior to this joint effort, she had been taking a hiatus from the Music Ministry. She was also nineteen years removed from a previous marriage. Her work at Nazarene began at the beginning of 2024.
The Groom is a long-time member of Nazarene since 1982, currently serves as a Trustee in the church, and is a Retired Engineer. During the calamity years of COVID, he suddenly lost his wife (Marilyn) of almost 40 years in 2021. He was devastated! However, his trust in the Heavenly Father never wavered. He continued to faithfully serve at Nazarene every Sunday giving praise and honor unto God. Time elapsed over a period of several months and the Bride and Groom’s paths never crossed. They were content with their status quo.
Then, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, everything changed. The Groom had rekindled his passion for his saxophone performances; however, he hadn’t played the Sax since high school. As he began this endeavor, he quickly realized how much he actually forgotten about the Sax, and decided to approach the Bride (given her musical gifts) for possible assistance. Indeed, he recognized the Bride was a Skillful Musician and hoped she could help expedite his improvement on his saxophone. (No Musical Lessons have been performed between the two of them even as of this day, Folks! SMILE!)
Going to church does have its benefits other than a Spiritual Renewal or Spiritual Awakening. The God of Love can find any means of bringing His Heavenly Gifts to you. This Bride and Groom met in church and the relationship blossomed into a musical interlude which led to a spiritual connection, a connection whereby a revelation of commonality was recognized. Who could have planned something this beautiful other than the Heavenly Father? Indeed, Mr. Cross and Rev. Dennis were “Love Struck”!
The God of a Second Chance will do the impossible and move on your behalf to bless your life when you Keep Him First (St. Matthew 6:33). Rev. Marita Dennis often preaches that God’s timing will never be ours, and that waiting on God is an opportunity for anyone to allow Him to produce His Perfect Will and Plan for their life. The four-letter word, wait, has a negative connotation to most. For a Believer, it requires discipline and total surrender in trusting God. The Bride and Groom would like to encourage those who are aspiring to remarry to wait on God as well as to trust Him and to fulfill His promises.
Rev. Dennis stated that she honored her parents in life and would like to honor them after their Graduation into Glory in this unique way of marrying on their Juneteenth Wedding Day. Pastor Archie and Apostle “D” made large contributions to the City of Pittsburgh, surrounding communities, and were globally impactful as well. What a great tribute!
Forevermore, Mr. Michael Cross and Rev. Marita Dennis would like to extend ALL the glory, honor and praise to the Highest, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ of Pittsburgh’s Glorious Juneteenth Wedding of 2025!!!
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