Good Shepherd Sunday

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Date: 09 May 2006 22:40:04

Not that it was called 'Good Shepherd Sunday' according to the front of the church newsletter, but it was hard to miss from the constant references throughout the service, in readings, hymns and anthems. We had fun singing the 'Vicar of Dibley' version in the morning - Howard Goodall's 'The Lord is my Shepherd', with two young choristers singing the quiet 'for ever' at the end. Unfortunately, we were criticised it for not singing it exactly like it is on the telly! There was a special treat at coffee time - an enormous box full of very thick, delicious shortbread - some of the best I've ever tasted. So I had two.

At evensong there were more in the choir than the congregation - a surprise now that the weather is warmer, although maybe too pleasant for people to wish to come to church. Those who were there heard us sing, 'The Lord is my shepherd' by Schubert, one of my favourites. This was accompanied, as was the morning anthem, on the piano instead of the organ - which made for lightness of touch and a pleasant change.