The holy communion service held on Sunday, third Sunday of Lent, was celebrated by the Rev Andrew Stevenson, priest-in-charge, who in his sermon said that love God and love our neighbour are, as Jesus said, the two most important of the Ten Commandments, which by the way, are an exercise in obedience, obedience to a way of living which keeps us on the straight and narrow, living in ways which allows us to function and grow as the maker intended us to do.

During Lent, we follow the path of Jesus in obedience to his Father’s will, which led him to the cross of Calvary. Jesus’ obedience earned us life, life in all fullness and life eternal. What should our response to this be? Obedience would not be a bad place to start. Perhaps, if we had stuck a bit closer to the maker’s instructions, we might not be in such a mess.

The Old Testament lesson, taken from Exodus chapter 17 v 1–7, was read by Irene Gardiner and the New Testament lesson, taken from Romans chapter 5 v 1–11, was read by Irene Gardiner’s daughter, Anne-Marie Bertagnolli, over from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.

The gospel reading by Mr Stevenson, was taken from John chapter 4 v 5–42. The intercessions were written and read by Jean Morris and the organist and keyboard player was Joan Treloar.

During the giving of communion, Mary and James Stevenson sang the anthem “We come in faith” and led the singing. Our next three monthly charity is Cornwall Historic Churches Trust which has made significant contributions to repairs to the fabric of St Peter’s Church over the last ten years.

CHURCHES TOGETHER LENTEN LUNCHES: The next three Wednesday Lenten Lunches in St Peter’s Church will be provided and served by members of Flushing Methodist Church, starting at noon. Proceeds are in aid of Christian Aid.