SB-2027-11 · Stereo · 78 rpm

The Record

Kobina & Araba

Saturday, 6 November 2027 · Elmina

The church is Side A and the beach is Side B. Every moment is a track, with its running time, and on the day the one playing lights up.

Side AThe ChurchSt. Joseph's Catholic Church, Elmina · 2:00 PM · 3:10

  1. A1

    1:30 PM

    Arrival of Guests

    Up the hill from the harbour. Ushers in brass sashes will seat you; the front pews are kept for the families.

    0:30
  2. A2

    2:00 PM

    Bridal Procession

    The St. Joseph's Choir

    Araba comes in with her father.

    0:10
  3. A3

    2:10 PM

    Opening Prayer and Welcome

    Rev. Fr. Francis Baidoo

    0:05
  4. A4

    2:15 PM

    Hymn · Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

    Lyrics

    Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven · Henry Francis Lyte, 1834

    1Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;To His feet thy tribute bring.Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,Who like thee His praise should sing?Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise the everlasting King.

    2Praise Him for His grace and favourTo our fathers in distress.Praise Him, still the same forever,Slow to chide, and swift to bless.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Glorious in His faithfulness.

    3Father-like He tends and spares us;Well our feeble frame He knows.In His hands He gently bears us,Rescues us from all our foes.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Widely as His mercy flows.

    4Angels, help us to adore Him;Ye behold Him face to face.Sun and moon, bow down before Him,Dwellers all in time and space.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise with us the God of grace.

    0:05
  5. A5

    2:20 PM

    First Reading

    Mrs. Efua Sarpong

    Song of Songs 2:14: let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet.

    0:05
  6. A6

    2:25 PM

    Song Ministration

    Ms. Adwoa Baidoo

    0:08
  7. A7

    2:33 PM

    Homily

    Rev. Fr. Francis Baidoo

    On record: on words that are kept.

    0:18
  8. A8

    2:51 PM

    Exchange of Vows and Rings

    0:15
  9. A9

    3:06 PM

    Signing of the Register

    The St. Joseph's Choir

    0:10
  10. A10

    3:16 PM

    Nuptial Blessing

    Very Rev. Fr. Peter Sarpong

    0:07
  11. A11

    3:23 PM

    Hymn · Now Thank We All Our God

    Lyrics

    Now Thank We All Our God · Martin Rinkart, 1636, translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1856

    1Now thank we all our GodWith heart and hands and voices,Who wondrous things hath done,In whom His world rejoices;Who from our mothers' armsHath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love,And still is ours today.

    2O may this bounteous GodThrough all our life be near us,With ever joyful heartsAnd blessed peace to cheer us;And keep us in His grace,And guide us when perplexed,And free us from all illsIn this world and the next.

    3All praise and thanks to GodThe Father now be given,The Son, and Him who reignsWith them in highest heaven,The one eternal God,Whom earth and heaven adore;For thus it was, is now,And shall be evermore.

    0:05
  12. A12

    3:28 PM

    Final Blessing and Dismissal

    Very Rev. Fr. Peter Sarpong

    0:03
  13. A13

    3:31 PM

    Recession

    The St. Joseph's Choir

    0:09
  14. A14

    3:40 PM

    Photographs on the Fort Walls

    On St. Jago, with the harbour behind. The order is on the sleeve.

    1:00

Side BThe BeachThe Beach below St. Jago · 5:30 PM · 5:30

  1. B1

    5:30 PM

    Guests Seated on the Sand

    Down the steps. Find your table on the board at the bottom.

    0:20
  2. B2

    5:50 PM

    Entrance of the Couple

    MC Kwesi Amissah

    0:10
  3. B3

    6:00 PM

    Welcome and Opening Prayer

    Mr. Ebo Sarpong, for the families

    0:05
  4. B4

    6:05 PM

    Toasts

    The best man and the maid of honour

    0:15
  5. B5

    6:20 PM

    Dinner

    From the boats that came in this morning. The menu is on your table.

    1:00
  6. B6

    7:20 PM

    Cutting of the Cake

    0:10
  7. B7

    7:30 PM

    First Dance

    To the record. You will know it.

    0:05
  8. B8

    7:35 PM

    Vote of Thanks

    The couple

    0:05
  9. B9

    7:40 PM

    Side B

    The band, then the DJ

    Until the lamps go out.

    3:20

Liner notes

  • Rev. Fr. Francis Baidoo · Celebrant
  • Very Rev. Fr. Peter Sarpong
  • Rev. Fr. Kwame Eshun
  • Rev. Sr. Mary Araba Mensah
Maid of Honour
Ms. Adwoa Baidoo
Bridesmaids
Ms. Esi Mensah
Mrs. Aba Eshun
Ms. Ekua Sarpong
Ms. Ama Amissah
Best Man
Mr. Ebo Sarpong Jr.
Groomsmen
Mr. Kwesi Amissah
Mr. Kofi Baidoo
Mr. Fiifi Eshun
Mr. Kwame Mensah
Page Boy
Master Kobina Sarpong Jr.

Photo call

On the fort walls after the church, with the harbour behind. Tap a group once it has been called.

The record shop

Your company is the gift. For those who have asked, tap a number to copy it.

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