Report on OASIS Community Easter Service - 16 April

Over 30 gathered in St Cuthbert's Church, in an informal semi-circle near the chancel steps. However, this OASIS Holy Week Service had a special poignancy for both the congregation and for Dorothy and Peter Neilson who led the worship. As most people will now know this was Peter's last Easter in OASIS because the Church of Scotland has appointed him Missions Development Facilitator for the whole country from the summer.

The service was a moving experience, especially so during Peter's solo rendition of "Were you there when they crucified my Lord?" Peter and Dorothy took us through several Bible readings and reflections, weaving in some thoughts from Julian or Norwich, a saintly woman who lived in the 14th century and is best known for her words:

Yes, all shall be well, and all shall be well
And I shall find my ground in God
And shall see for myself
That all manner of things shall be well

Tea/coffee and hot cross buns in the Lammermuir Lounge afterwards provided a convivial conclusion to a truly memorable occasion in this very special week.

The retiring collection for HIV/AIDS sufferers in Southern Africa raised £80.

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