LifePoint Community Church

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

A Love Story Only God Could Write

How We Met

In the summer of 2024, two teenagers—one from Michigan (Jonny) and the other from Florida (Katelynn)—each stood at a crossroads. Neither of them had solid plans to attend Student Life Camp that year. She was one of the oldest in her youth group and debated staying behind. He wasn’t planning to go either—until a friend said he wouldn’t attend unless Jonny did. So Jonny signed up, and made the trip. What awaited them neither of them could have ever imagined. At this camp, held on a college campus in Asheville North Carolina, a funny little moment caused quite a stir. Jonny had pushed the bright red “campus help” button, unintentionally alerting campus security. The incident was announced the next morning during Camp News, where the staff humorously called for “Jonny” to come on stage. But instead of Jonny, a younger boy from Katelynn’s youth group ran up pretending to be him. Later that day, on a grassy hill during missions time, Katelynn stood chatting with her best friend and the boy who had faked being Jonny. That’s when Jonny—the real one—saw her. He noticed her smile, felt drawn to her warmth, and walked over to introduce himself. Their conversation lasted only a few minutes, but it sparked something neither of them could shake. Katelynn found his “red button” story hilarious and decided, on a whim, to interview him using a new set of microphones she had just received before the trip—receiving the wrong mics she bought them again in hopes of acquiring them before camp, these mics became a tool to bridge the gap between the two. As the days passed, their interactions remained brief. On the final night of camp, they stood beside each other during worship. In that moment, no words were needed—they both felt something unspoken pass between them. He quietly wondered if she might ask for his number. She did! Ten minutes before camp ended, something stirred in her heart. She wasn’t at camp to meet guys—she had come to serve and show God’s love. Still, she felt an undeniable nudge. She asked. He said yes. What followed was a journey neither of them expected. Florida and Michigan seemed too far apart for anything to work—but God made a way. They began seeing each other once a month or more. Their relationship was built on laughter, prayer, and a deep desire to keep Christ at the center. Unbeknownst to her, just a day or two before they met, Jonny had been prayed over—for wisdom, for direction, and specifically for a godly woman who might one day become his wife. Now, a year later, their prayers have intertwined. Theyve watched God open doors, overcome distance, and draw their hearts closer together through every season. In December 2025, at the age of 19, they’ll step into marriage—young in age, but anchored in faith, joy, and commitment. What began with a red button turned into something far more meaningful: a love story guided by divine timing, unshakable hope, and the hand of a loving God.

Jonny & Katelynn

Jonny & Katelynn

Registry