Sunday 31 May – Pentecost
The introit ‘I will sing with the spirit’ by John Rutter, is performed by Megan and Peter Davis
The first hymn is the traditional plainsong ‘Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire’
Today is the last Sunday with us for Revd Charlotte Osborn – here is her farewell message:
A reflection on today’s Gospel reading by Reader, Vyv Wainwright:
The anthem, sung by the choir and friends, is ‘Litany to the Holy Spirit’ by Peter Hurford. Thank you Maria, Lin, Jan, Rachel, Sue, Margaret P (soprano), Ann, Margaret F (alto), Derek (tenor), Dick, David F, David P (bass) and Kevin (organ):
The second hymn is ‘O God, you search me and you know me’ by Bernadette Farrell:
The closing organ voluntary, ‘Komm, heiliger Geist’ by J S Bach is played by Peter Davis:
A reflection by Revd Chris Rattenberry on the hope of the Ascension and the promise of the Holy Spirit:
Revd Charlotte Osborn also gave her message on the hope of the Ascension on Rutland Radio, as she prepares to leave Oakham for pastures new: