Sermon – Ash Wednesday 2019

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Below is a link to the Ash Wednesday scripture and also a link to listen to the sermon by The Rev. Edwin Chinery.

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You can read the scripture for Ash Wednesday 2019, here.

      Sermon - Ash Wednesday 2019

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