MEETS AT THE FARM CENTRE, 420 UNIVERSITY AVE.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE SUNDAY MORNINGS 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

JUNE 23, 2013

The Vulgar, Crass and Immoral Gospel

An Interview with Fr. Robert Farrar Capon . Interviewed by Floyd Brown
Floyd Brown: Here again is Robert Farrar Capon. I want to thank you for a fine presentation and also say that you are a very challenging man. I have difficulty with many of the things you said, just as you suggested.You told me that if we would follow the commandments everything would be worked out all right, but if we dont follow the commandments here, or anyway we havent done it.I have got to have a script. You have got to give me a worksheet. What am I to do from day to day? Robert Farrar Capon: Well, one of the problems with any authentic pronouncement of the gospel is that it introduces us to freedom. The point is that as long as the world runs this show what it tries to say is that if you do something wrong God will get you. What it said in Jesus is, by the blanket absolution of everybody in the death of Christ, that God is not going to get anybody. For example, who is in heaven? People think it is good guys. There is nobody in heaven but forgiven sinners because there was nobody available to go to heaven except forgiven sinners and there is nobody in hell except forgiven sinners. The difference is that in heaven they accept the forgiveness, in hell they reject it. Thats it.You cant get into hell by being bad. You get into heaven by being bad and accepting forgiveness. Now, that does in a way mean you have permission to be bad. If you want to stick your hand in a meat grinder, you are free to do that. Its stupid, but God isnt going to run the universe that way. God is not going to punish. He cares more about relationships than behavior. Brown: I think I understand philosophically what you are saying here, but it is still hard for us slow learners there in the back row. Ive got to have a plan here. I know that if I go out and I fight and Im the kind of guy who causes disruptive things, Im a threat to society. I do bad things and bad things result. I know that if repent of these things, God will forgive me, but if I dont ever repent of these things, whats going to happen? Capon: He forgave you before you repented. Thats crucial. See, that is why it is so outrageous. The gospel is really vulgar, crass and immoral because it says God forgives the world before it repents. In the gospel, repent is always repent and believe. It means turn yourself around from continued on page 3 Right: Fr. Robert Farrar Capon

SERVING THIS SUNDAY

GREETERS Anthony & Sam McAndrew WORSHIP TEAM TBA SPEAKER Tom Zawacki COMMUNION PREPARATION Bernice Gallant OFFERING COLLECTION Karen G., Errol C., & Corena SOUND TBA MEDIA TBA TODDLER MINISTRY Olivia Wigmore & TBA CHILDRENS MINISTRY Lindsey Perry - 4, 5 & 6 yr olds TBA - grades 2-6 CLEAN UP - TEAM F Greg & Debbie MacKinnon (lead), Errol & Shelagh Campbell, Garfield MacDonald, Cleve & Heather Meyers, Anthony McAndrew, and Brian Read

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Charlottetown Community Church & Surrounding Community The Presence of God That we Live Loved That we Live Love That we Live Supernaturally Wayne Simmons sister Healing and relief from blurred vision in one eye. Kimble MacKenzies sister Healing and comfort from surgery. Megan & Stevens daughter Lindsey Healing and recovery from fluid around her heart. Comfort and peace for the family while Lindsey is in hospital in Halifax Barry MacLeod Healing and relief from back pain. Jane Watts niece Healing, prompt medical care & comforting peace. Trevena MacLeods mother Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Melanie Taylors daughter Jessica Healing and lifted spirits. Jack McAskill A successful surgery, healing & recovery, lifted spirits & support. Donna MacDonald Healing, freedom from pain, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Lori McDonalds friend Jen Healing from cancer, lifted spirits & support for her and her family. Karen Gallants grandson Oliver Healing and support for him and his family. Tracey Demeulenaere and her daughter Kelsey. Healing and recovery from Kelseys open heart surgery, support for her and their family. Marsha McAndrews father Bazil Healing and relief from pain related to back surgery. Marsha McAndrews mother Blood pressure to become more normal and comfort while dealing with stress.

CHURCH NEWS & GROUPS

CHURCH FINANCES Four Week Average Giving: $1,994.51 Four Week Average Needed: $2,000.00 Lets keep praying for God to supply all we need! MEDIA HELP We need additional Media Help with running video projector on Sunday mornings. Please contact Tom if you are interested. NEXT ELDERS MEETING Saturday, July 20 The elders are: Wayne & Natalie Simmons, Errol & Shelagh Campbell, Greg & Debbie MacKinnon, Garfield & Brenda MacDonald and Tom & Nadine Zawacki.
Please feel free to contact us anytime with your thoughts, questions or ideas.

CHURCH PICNIC 11:00 AM 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 6 at Canoe Cove Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. BBQ grills available. Church is providing Hot Dogs and Buns. CHURCH TALENT SHOW 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 17 at Farm Centre. CHURCH CONFERENCE September Event, Details to Come. NEED WORSHIP TEAMS If you have been thinking that you would like to take part in or lead worship on Sundays please contact John McDonald on Facebook, by email at johnperogie@gmail.com, or call or text at (902) 213-0504.
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PRE-SERVICE PRAYER
Sundays 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the Farm Centre boardroom (second floor to the right at the top of the stairs). Anyone interested is welcome to join.

TEACHERS & HELPERS! See Laurie MacPhee , or Carolyn Read

Church

If you are interested in volunteering in Childrens or Toddler Ministry, contact Laurie MacPhee or Carolyn Read.
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Capon (continued): not trusting the forgiveness and trust it. Thats it. It doesnt mean that you earn it by repenting.You had it before. If you do something to me and you are wrong and I am right, you can repent all you want but until I forgive you, its not going to do you a bit of good. It only helps when I have already forgiven you and you can enter into the restored relationship and turn again to me. Only I can decide to forgive you and God for His own idiot reasons decided to absolve the world. He really did. Its outrageous. Its immoral. Its tough. Brown: Its outrageous, immoral and very difficult for many of us to comprehend at the level that you have, but I feel assured in listening to you here that I am forgiven and that there is a future for me in the better place because He is going to forgive me, but I have got to accept that only through Him can I get this forgiveness. Capon: Thats the whole point. Brown: But Ive got to understand that we have got to love one another.Weve got to follow the commandments if we are going to live together and have a good earth in which to enjoy. Capon: That would work but that wont do the job. Only He can do the job.

CHURCH NEWS & GROUPS

There is lots going on, be free, go where the life is, family first. Church website is now updated with all activities.
MOMS & TOTS GROUP
MOMS & TOTS

IN OUR AREA

A Charlottetown Community Church Group

10:00 AM, Wednesday mornings Contact Trevena MacLeod for location

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PEI LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Habitat for Humanity is always looking for volunteers to help with the construction of homes, in the ReStores, on their committees and in the affiliate offices as well. If you are interested in becoming part of their volunteer team, or would like more information, please contact Emily at (902) 367-3041 or volunteer@habitatpei.ca

The Sunday morning service requires a large number of volunteers. If you can help, put a note on the Facebook page, CAN SUNDAY DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK sign one of the sheets in the lobby, or mention it to one of the Weekly, a box is placed in the lobby to collect donations for the leaders. Positions we are often looking to have help with are: Food Bank or for families that we recognize are in need. Any OFFERING COLLECTION, GREETERS, WORSHIP TEAMS, CLEANUP TEAMS, KIDZ CHURCH & TODDLER MINISTRY, PRAYER MINISTRY non-perishable items are greatly appreciated.

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