Sharon St. John United

STELLARTON – The fourth Sunday after Pentecost was under the leadership of Rev. Carolyn Nicholson. The duty elder is Helen Cruickshank; the greeter was Kathy Jardine; Jean Chisholm lit the Christ Candle. Wilma Hahnen read scripture: 2nd Samuel 11: 26-12: 10, 13-15, Galatians 2: 15-21. The Responsive Psalm was #32. What Does The Lord Require of You was the choir Anthem. Other hymns were: Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song, Morning Has Broken, What Wondrous Love Is This and God Be With You Till We Meet Again. After the Gospel reading Luke 7: 36 - 8:3. Rev. Carolyn spoke “About Forgiveness.” Is there sin in the world? Sin is a state of being separated from God and other people. Adam and Eve sinned; they were unwilling to serve. Sin was forgiven but there were consequences. Jesus was honoured by the lady who washed His feet when so often the blind, lame and poor were called sinners and excluded but Jesus forgave her. Your faith has saved you so go in peace. The Minute for Mission explained how congregational support provides food and shelter to many Canadians communities. The offering receivers were: Helen Cruickshank, Jim Hahnen, Kathy Jardine and Gordon Russell. Donations were given in loving memory of Burton Sears, Elma Rideout and Ken Taylor to the General Fund and to the UCW. Ann’s and Monica’s Fundraiser Concert for the Red Cross is on Saturday, 7 p.m. All are welcome. Submitted by Gail Kay