from Maidstone
The county town of Kent is the setting for tonight's Songs of Praise. Christians from all over Maidstone have gathered in the ancient and beautiful. Parish Church of All Saints, which has one of the widest naves in England. Paul
McDowell talks to Michael Pointer about faith tested by tragedy and sees something of the work of the Council of Churches for the elderly.
Rebecca Eames , an 11-year-old, tells him how she has only just been able to dance after a recent healing experience. The prayers are led by Canon Peter Naylor , Vicar of Maidstone.
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (St Helen); 0 for a closer walk with God (Caithness); The Lord's my Shepherd (Crimond); Abide with me (Eventide); In heavenly love abiding (Penlan); Let there be love; Thine be the glory (Maccabaeus); For all the saints (Sine Nomine)
Organists LIONEL MARCHANT and BRIAN MOORE
Conductor PETER RICHARDS Assistant producer
LELIA GUINERY-GREEN
Series producer STEPHEN WHITTLE
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