"Blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies. In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
Genesis 22:17-18
The Wedding Of
SAMUEL & LISA
#SAMaLISA
SAMUEL SURYADARMA, S.S
THE SON OF MR.KUSHARIANTO SURYADARMA (+) & MRS. LILLY ENDAH MURWANI
Jogja 2020, Samuel was the best man at his friend's wedding, and that was the first time he met Lisa. From the brief meeting and small chit-chat, their friendship began. They found many similarities, starting with the cities where they grew up: Samuel from Muntilan and Lisa from Magelang. They also had many friends in common. They both relocated to Semarang, one after the other. All these similarities made them communicate more often. Back then, Lisa was still trying to settle in, looking for the right community and friends, while Samuel had already found his. This gave Samuel the opportunity to introduce Lisa to his community, and they went to church together.
In Relationship
A couple of short meetings led to deeply meaningful conversations, and they started to know each other better. Thursday, the 21st of January 2021, was a big day for Lisa. She felt confused because she had to make a decision, as Samuel wanted to end their current relationship and upgrade it to something more serious. He said to Lisa, "Will you be my future?"
Proposal
On November 9, 2023, on Samuel's birthday, he took Lisa out for a private dinner at Sky Line. Samuel had planned to propose to Lisa that night. He coordinated this plan with some of their friends and asked them to invite Lisa to celebrate his birthday, which would turn into a surprise proposal for Lisa.
Samuel knelt down and asked, "Will you marry me?" Lisa responded with a resounding "Yes!" Samuel then presented a ring, the very ring Lisa had chosen at the jewelry store. This ring symbolized Samuel's commitment to Lisa and their future marriage.
The Engagement
January 21, 2024, marks the engagement date of Sam and Lisa. They celebrated it by bringing their families together and sharing their happiness with close relatives and friends. Their wedding date has been set for August 24, 2024. The wedding preparations have begun. God has been faithful and provided many miracles and assistance, strengthening their faith. Above all, their greatest desire is for God to be present, bless their marriage, and guide them in building a family that pleases Him.