Angie & John's Rehearsal Dinner

Martin Street Baptist Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

A couple of decades ago during my morning devotion and prayer, I told God my desire to experience love …If it were a THING! “God I want a man that adores me, but loves YOU MORE." John is that man!!!! In 2017, I left the Detroit Public School System and I accepted a position in the South Atlantic Conference, an Adventist school system; the position was in Charlotte, North Carolina. On a Wednesday evening, I attended the weekly prayer meeting service, and I met members of the congregation at Berean SDA Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. After the service, I was escorted outside by the school board chairman. I immediately noticed a "working man" wearing white overalls, “A painter,” I thought. He was leaning against a white truck. As we passed, the man gestured and we stopped to exchange greetings: We exchanged smiles, pleasantries, and the usual introductions were exchanged except I hadn't understood a word the man uttered in a thick SOUTHERN drawl! I recall chuckling as I thought, "A REAL countryman!" Guess who? Yes!!!! John was that COUNTRYMAN. I remained in Charlotte for three years and John became an invaluable member of our school-community and team as the school bus driver, handyman, and a friend. In 2022, John was widowed. Thereafter, John and I connected during an emotionally difficult holiday season: I was supporting my daughter through a very difficult pregnancy, delivery and recovery. John and I began talking on the phone every day and often multiple times throughout the day. We leaned upon each other for emotional support and the friendship began to stretch toward a romantic relationship. Our friendship had weathered the "storms of life," time and distance; however, one day, John showed up in Albany, Georgia with balloons and candy for Valentine’s Day!!! I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least because Albany was a 6-hour drive from Charlotte!! We had dinner that evening and the topic of marriage, particularly our marriage surfaced .... the conversation wasn't a HALLMARK moment per se, but more of a conversation of practicality. It was an Angie and John moment… Honestly, John's presence in Albany, Georgia was MY HALLMARK moment! John and I have looked to the future with apprehension, but MOSTLY we have become content to live in the moment trusting God and His infinite wisdom for the future. SURPRISINGLY, our goal is to become more and more health conscious and to live the next few decades in nuptial bliss. Currently, our mindset is “Let’s plan our 100th birthday!” We are looking for new members to join our H2 Club: A Hundred &amp; Healthy!(…wink!) We are grateful that you are able to share in this joyous&nbsp;occasion with us.

Our Story....Angie & John

Our Journey...

Paula Blackwell

Theresa Brown 

Sharon Brown

Marcia Thomas

James Scriven

James L. Williams

James C. Pierce, Sr. 

Clifton Livingston

Wedding Party

Q + A

Lodging: Mahone/ Livingston

Hotel Accommodation:&nbsp;North Raleigh HiltonHotel3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609*Make reservations four weeks prior to the ceremony for group rate.Hotel Direct Number:&nbsp;919-872-2323*****************************Reservation Name: Mahone &amp; Livingston WeddingAir travelers are responsible for contacting the hotel directly for&nbsp;airport shuttle transportation upon arrival/departure.

Angelia & John

Angelia & John

A&J

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Reception