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Morning Service: The Breaking of Bread

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

The first of five broadcasts during Lent, centred on the rite of Holy Communion and its meaning in various traditions of the universal Church.

Family Communion (Series III) from Hexham Abbey, Northumberland
Celebrant: Rev Malcolm Jones
Preacher: The Rector, Rt Rev Anthony Hunter

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6, vv 1-10
Gospel: Matthew 4, vv 1-11
Hymns (A and M Rev): Father, hear the prayer we offer (182); O thou, before the world began (395); Be thou my guardian and my guide (300)

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Contributors

Celebrant:
Rev Malcolm Jones
Preacher:
The Rector, Rt Rev Anthony Hunter
Director of Music:
Terry Atkinson
Assistant Organist:
Ron Lani
Source: Radio Times

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