Sermon – March 24, 2019

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; 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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Here is a link to listen to the sermon by The Rev. Edwin Chinery on March 24, 2019, the Third Sunday in Lent. There is also a link to the scripture for this Sunday.

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You can read the scripture for March 24, 2019, here.

      Sermon - March 24, 2019

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