I got a call yesterday evening from a young couple who are looking to get married in a few weeks. Why were they calling me?...well, I AM A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE! I had completely forgotten that. I became a JP when I was elected to office for my first term. The Democratic Town Committee Chair thought it would be good for a up and coming political star...to serve in this capacity. Anyway this young couple found me in the Justice of the Peace Registry. Now I am not sure I will marry them, but I did enjoy chatting with them about love and marriage. My JP terms ends sometime in 2009. You serve in 4 year terms. As a JP I can of course officiate weddings, sign off on legal documents--like a notary, issue subpoenas and a few other minor things. I doubt if I will be asked to continue as JP once my term expires, if I am I will certainly do it...just because it is nice to say I am a Justice Of The PEACE!
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Isn't it amazing how God sometimes uses us as vessels to bless others even when our own situation looks bleak.
BTW...this whole blog world is amazing. I am glad that I was able to be introduced to others through you and vice versa.
Be blessed!
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how do u forget that ur a justice of the peace tho?
JP - very cool! Have you used it for anything yet?
Hey Dejanae, I just forgot. I mean it's not like I perform weddings all the time. it just went off my radar.
Hey Piecake, no I haven't done anything with it. I have talked to folks about marriage. I have co-officiated at City Hall for a few civil ceremonies...which I loved!
dang, you done been everything - said in my best grammar possible :)
[just showing some love in your neck of the woods.]
Did you ever do any weddings? Do you wear a robe when you are acting a JOP? Details :-D
#76 is big in my book!
Hey Rich, It's nice of you to stop in! Yes I have had way too many lives!
Sister P, if they require a robe we can wear one. If they require a tux we can do that too. But mostly it's just a scarf thing that looks very official and spiritual.
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