Testimonials
“Mark was the officiant for our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with his positive presence in handling our pre-wedding consultations and especially the ceremony itself. We interviewed a number of candidates to join us on this most important day, but Mark stood out. impressing us with his comforting relaxed approach and knowledge of relationship dynamics. After the ceremony we received many compliments regarding his performance as he made the service very personal to all. His impact was felt as both a friend and minister.”
Mark and Kai Paniagua
“In our wedding, my wife and I felt a strong need to try and bring together our Catholic roots and family culture with our post reformation theology of Christianity. Without hesitation of compromise to his doctrinal views he embraced the challenge and put himself inside our vision and made it his own. In the end he shared the pulpit with my aunt, who is a nun, to deliver a wonderful message of unity and communion.”
Jake and Andressa Thorne
“We asked Mark to officiate at our wedding and later at the dedication of our baby daughter. We appreciated the caring, personal attention Mark gave us, meeting several times prior to the wedding to understand what was important to us. He took the ideas we offered and wove them into a wonderful discourse during the ceremony. Since we had no wedding planner Mark also helped us define the details of the service and led the actual event. We also appreciate the care and compassion he demonstrated during our daughter's dedication and found his words comforting and our faith affirmed.”
Victor and Karen Morris
“My mother died from cancer at the age of 97. Mark conducted her memorial service and blessed all those who attended with an encouraging and comforting message. He uplifted our spirits with the reminder that Mother was in the presence of the Lord and that there would be a reunion. Mark understands that there are many different needs, emotions, and desires that family and friends have when a loved one dies. He is a good listener and takes considerable time in making sure that the family's wishes are carried out. We will always be grateful for Mark's personal concern and thoughtful assistance with all the details. He is a gifted communicator and has a tender heart.”
Nancy Parks
“After getting engaged, it was easy to decide to have Mark marry us. Mark always struck us as a very creative, energetic, personable, and faithful person. He skillfully created and delivered a wedding ceremony that reflected our faith in God while also including some of the experiences leading up to our engagement. We wanted a ceremony that would touch our guests coming from different backgrounds of faith, and Mark was sensitive and respectful in responding to our request. For the time that we have known Mark, he has inspired us to live out our faith in Jesus Christ through the example he has set before us. He walks the talk.”
Dean and Vicky Hanquist
“Mark performed our beautiful wedding at Stanford Memorial Chapel. He provided leadership and inspiration to create a God-centered wedding ceremony that turned out to be our happiest and most memorable days as a couple. Being extremely flexible and working with Stanford Chapel's many requirements, Mark helped us create a wedding day that expressed our personalities as individuals and as a couple. Howard and I can say that having Mark perform our wedding created a solid foundation of vows and an expression of joy and love which to build the rest of our lives upon.”
Howard and Michele Hsieh
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