AT YOUR SERVICE - 18 APRIL 2021

At Your Service

Sunday, 18 April 2021 - 30 minutes

We begin this week's programme with edited highlights from the ceremonial funeral for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, held yesterday in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, under strict Covid restrictions.
Every detail of the service was planned in advance by the Duke himself, to reflect personal elements of his life and his close military ties. There was no eulogy singing his praises, no sermon, and no family readings. Instead, the Duke chose Bible passages, prayers and sacred music which reflected his deep Christian faith.
In death, there is no rank or seniority - we are all equal in the sight of God, and yesterday's service placed Her Majesty the Queen and her family alongside every other bereaved person.
As we listen to the extracts from yesterday’s service, my prayer is that anyone feeling lost and alone at this time might, in these moments, also feel the consoling love that is God’s gift, as He stands alongside all who are in pain or distress.

Later in the programme, we hear a story of re-discovering the joy in life, with some very unexpected help; the innocence of a 5-year-old brings joy and simplicity to the familiar words of the Lord's Prayer, and there's music from Aled Jones and Russell Watson, too!

With the reopening of our churches this week, events and special services will be resuming too, so do please let me have details for our Notice Board, and for inclusion in my Sundown community news too. My email address is judithley@manxradio.com and you can use the same address to send me details of your favourite hymn, for inclusion in a future edition of AT YOUR SERVICE - I'd love to hear from you!

AT YOUR SERVICE - 18 APRIL 2021

At Your Service

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