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Reverend Alvin L. Powell

Reverend Alvin L. Powell

Bowie, MD
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    Tashima L. Sent on 10/10/2020
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    Wonderful counselor, definitely the voice you want to marry you!

    Working with Rev Powell was beneficial in helping us firm up the foundation we had been building in our relationship prior to taking the next step of marriage. We were able to identify subjects we hadn't thought about in the 5 years of dating and discuss more solid plans for our future family. Rev Powell was flexible with our wedding changes due to COVID, great with adjusting to our desires for our ceremony, and wonderfully engaging yet brief on the day of the wedding!
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    Carol B. Sent on 11/07/2019
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    What a blessing!

    Rev. Powell's ministry for counseling and marrying couples in the DC, MD, and VA area is truly anointed!!! I found his services online just two months before my wedding. Yet, he was more than accommodating to the plans we had already set in place for our nuptials. He only insisted that my fiance' and I get premarital counseling before performing our ceremony - which we both only agreed to reluctantly. Now, we can't thank him enough for that gesture of love!!! His sessions were all divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit - such that he led us each time in prayer and then into a scripture-based dialogue that touched on all of the things we were both either feeling or experiencing but unable to talk about with each other. We could also feel the presence of the Lord so heavily in his home office each and every time we met with him. In fact ... by the time we came to the end of our premarital counseling, Rev. Powell had to reassure us both that if we needed him after we were married that he would have an open door for us. LOL... And on the day of my wedding, he arrived promptly beautifully robed and he carried out my entire ceremony graciously and elegantly. What a blessing the entire day was because of the favor on his ministry - I can't recommend him enough for your wedding!!!
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    Joane D. Sent on 10/27/2019
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    What we needed

    First I want to give advice to any couple that plan on embarking on this journey called marriage to seek pre-martial counseling even if it’s not required by your church or officiant. Rev. Powell was truly a blessing to my now Husband and I. He really took the time to explain what love really means through the eyes of our Creator and not based on the vanity and surface love you see in movies and In society today. We truly couldn't have asked for a better officiant. After each session we felt encouraged, as well as challenged, and it reaffirmed why we were right for each other, but at the same time what work we needed to do to keep our relationship on solid ground. We are very thankful to God for putting Rev. Powell in our path. And we know that even after the Ceremony we have someone to go to when we need help through this journey.
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    Wanda W. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Inspirational & Amazing

    We’re so thankful and truly grateful to have Reverend Alvin L. Powell join us together in holy matrimony on our wedding September 28, 2019. Rev. Powell was truly a blessing to us. We knew from our first consultation for our pre-marital counseling that he was a true man of God, and we couldn’t have asked for a better counselor, officiant who is sincere, patient, kind, gentle, and passionate for our wedding. His advice and wise counsel to start our marriage God’s way and build on an enduring foundation was very practical, insightful, and enlightening. In addition, we also had the pleasure of Rev. Powell’s wife, Beverly joined us for a counseling session. Her invaluable input was a great takeaway for us too. We both highly recommend his scripture based premarital counseling.
    The entire wedding ceremony from Rev Powell’s warm greetings, prayers, scripture reading, declarations, exchanges of vows, ring and unity candle ceremony, the benediction, and every aspect of his program were awesome, and exceeded our expectation. My husband and I, our families and friends were very impressed and deeply touched with his service. We highly recommend him to any couples looking for tools for a successful, God-centered marriage from a true man of God, a professional counselor and sincere officiant for your very special day.
    Rev. Powell, we thank you so much for your inspirational and outstanding service, invaluable counseling and a wonderful wedding ceremony!

    Elwood & Wanda
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    Randy Z. Sent on 06/14/2019
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    Practical, Powerful, Memorable

    We’re so thankful to have Reverend Powell join us together in holy matrimony. We had a great experience in counseling that was entirely based on God’s way. His advice was very professional yet practical with great examples of testimonies to remember . And to always put God first in our marriage.

    My wife and I thank you so much .

    Randy and Yeanoh Zamore
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    Tammira Sent on 05/23/2019
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    Wonderful & Invaluable Experience!

    We couldn't have made a better choice of officiant for our May Wedding! Reverend Powell was sincere and professional from the initial consultation, throughout pre-marital counseling, and during the ceremony. We could tell he truly cared about providing us with the tools for a successful, lasting marriage under God.

    His impactful words during the ceremony resonated with us and our guests. Our families were extremely impressed with his service and I would definitely recommend him to any couples looking for a counselor and officiant.
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    Jennifer Sent on 08/06/2019
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    Blessed Experience

    Rev. Powell was truly a blessing to us, and we couldn't have asked for a better officiant. The pre-marital counseling sessions with him truly helped provide us with the tools and insight for a God-centered marriage. Each session built on from the ones before it, and along the way we felt encouraged, as well as challenged, and were reminded of what matters most as we prepared for our next chapter. Rev. Powell is very kind, responsive, patient, and professional. He is very intentional about his work, from the first consultation call, all the way to the big day. He did wonderful with our wedding ceremony, where God's presence was truly felt. We are very thankful to God for blessing us with Rev. Powell.
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    Briana Sent on 05/10/2019
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    Great Experience

    We booked Rev Powell, after finding him on here. He met with us right after contacting him--finding out, he lived down the street from us. He was kind, and professional throughout the whole process. Rev. Powell, takes his ministry serious and wants to ensure he is officiating weddings according to God's will. He offers pre-marital counseling, and wants to ensure couples are equipped and prepared for marriage. Great experience!
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    Jennifer Sent on 04/17/2019
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    Truly a blessing.

    Reverend Powell was truly a blessing to us both. His premarital counseling truly opened our eyes to things we needed to work on, and he highlighted all the reasons we worked too! We would definitely recommend him. He’s very obviously passionate about his work and getting to know the couples he works with. We will definitely reach out to him for advice in the future. Thank you so much Reverend Powell!
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    Erica Sent on 04/22/2019
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    Erica and George Lewis Wedding

    Rev. Powell was a true blessing to our wedding. We chose to do premarital counseling to ensure we began on a solid foundation. His wise counsel, calm demeanor and all around sweet spirit gave us comfort in knowing our wedding day and the covenant we are building will not falter. His presence was powerful and his message of love made our guests reflect on their importance in supporting our journey. We are grateful for his direction and look forward to our path in Christ.
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    Shay Sent on 11/02/2018
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    God sent Officiant

    Rev. Powell is a true man of God. He provided Godly counseling and support as my husband and I prepared for our wedding. If you are looking for an Officiant to truly blessed your ceremony I highly recommend his ministry. Rev. Powell is very responsive, kind, and knowledgeable about what it takes to build and prepare for a successful marriage. All our guests were impressed and blessed through our ceremony. Rev. Powell surpassed our expectations!
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    Kimberly Sent on 10/11/2018
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    It was wonderful working with Reverend Powell. My husband and I had pre-marital counseling with him that bought insight and tools to use for our marriage. Reverend Powell officiated our ceremony and it was beautiful. Guests commented that he did a wonderful job. I am so glad we picked him as he was patient, understanding and responsive.
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    Andre Sent on 09/23/2018
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    Min. Powell provided excellent pre-marital counseling and guided us through the marriage ceremony with Christian Love and Patience. We especially enjoyed the counseling session where both he and his wife provided different points of view. We are grateful to for Min. Powell and his wife's guidance as we start our lives together.
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    Lenore Sent on 09/09/2018
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    Rev. Powell was outstanding. He did a phenomenal job! We loved his humor, how he engaged the audience, and most importantly how he shared the Word of God concerning marriage. Everyone should have received a take away regarding the Word from the ceremony, and from the responses that we received, that goal was accomplished. We would recommend his services and meeting with him first (as we did) prior to your ceremony in order to receive his A+ service for your special day! Thank you Rev. Powell!
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    Ronald Sent on 09/12/2018
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    Rev. Powell, thank you, so much for not only conducting our wedding ceremony but also counseling my wife and I. We will both utilize the resources and tools that you gave us.
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    Ann M. Sent on 07/17/2018
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    Reverend Powell really made our day amazing!
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    Calvin Sent on 07/17/2018
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    Reverend Alvin L. Powell Officiated our wedding July 14th. The quality of care and level of professionalism in the service that he provides is exceptionally superb, and far exceeded our expectations. We are truly greatful and blessed to have had the opportunity to have him officiate one of the most important moments of our life together and future.
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    Nikita Sent on 05/11/2018
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    Reverend Alvin was wonderful and a great person to work with. Very easy going and we felt very comfortable with him from the very beginning. I would definitely recommend his premarital counseling sessions. We gainec such helpful and I insightful I formation but marriage and ourselves. I enjoyed the sessions very much and loved it that his wife, Beverly was able to sit in and provide another side to things. They were able to share some so fearful stories!

    The ceremony was beautifully done and intimate. Reverend Alvin was available to help with our rehearsal and his wife was very sweet to help out with coordinating the lining up of the bridal party the day of the wedding.

    I am so thankful for all there help and support! Thank you both for making a difference and caring!
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    Monica Sent on 05/15/2018
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    Rev.Powell provided great resources to help us improve our relationship with God and each other. Everyone loved the ceremony.
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    Krystle Sent on 05/15/2018
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    Rev. Alvin Powell was a much needed and appreciated support system to my husband and I during our premarital phase. The counseling sessions provided great insight on how to best prepare for a successful Godly marriage.
    We did not only secure a great officiant, we also gained a friend. Thank you for your direction Rev. Powell, we truly appreciate you.
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    Shari Sent on 05/07/2018
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    We were beyond happy with Reverend Powell's leadership and engagement during the wedding process and pre-marital counseling. Reverend Powell keeps teachings from the bible central to every session and the wedding ceremony, yet utilizes diagnostic tools to help couples gain deeper awareness of self and their partner--thus resulting in deeper connection and a stronger foundation. He is extremely professional and utilizes examples from his own marriage and mistakes, which gave us hope. He is extremely reliable and truly enjoys what he does.
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    Taniesha Sent on 01/10/2018
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    My wife and I are so thankful for everything Rev. Powell did to make our wedding so perfect! We feel so blessed by the event and it could not have been more special. The ceremony was very wonderful and Rev. Powell's customization made it all the better. Several people have told us how moved they were by the ceremony and how blessed they were as well.

    In addition to the wedding ceremony, my wife and I completed the pre-marital counseling with Rev. Powell. In the sessions, Rev. Powell was a great listener and did not choose any sides. Any teachings provided was based upon the Word and several readings were given as well (which are very helpful I may add!).

    Thank you for great service and a wonderful ceremony!
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    Tina Sent on 10/25/2017
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    Pastor Powell was truly amazing! He brought spiritual insight and wisdom to us. We we're truly blessed to have him.
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    Natasha Sent on 09/30/2017
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    Reverend Powell was the best!!
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    Brittany Sent on 08/22/2017
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    We loved having Rev. Powell not only as our officiant but also as our counselor. The pre-martial counseling was a great benefit and really focused on how to communicate with each other. We loved having his wife who is also an officiant also join in on the discussions and see how a couple should work together. Rev. Powell was on time and very professional. We asked that he add the "blessing of the hands" and move some things around during the ceremony and he did it with no problems. I would recommend him to any one that ask me 100%!
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