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eformation. The theme continued along the choir stalls and the pew<br />
behind the pulpit dating from 1607. The pulpit restored in late 19th<br />
century depicted the hymn ‘Make me a Channel of your Peace’<br />
sympathetically decorated in all white flowers using bridal gladioli,<br />
liseanthus and September song. Through the open doorway the Bold<br />
chapel named after the family of the main benefactor. Complimenting<br />
the serenity of the altar strong coloured flowers to one side of the<br />
chapel described the hymn ‘Angel Voices ever Singing’. At the back<br />
of the church the peal of 6 bells provided the back drop for ‘If I were<br />
a Butterfly’ crafted by the Sunday School of St. Luke’s church. We<br />
were blessed with good weather which helped to make the festival such<br />
a success.<br />
At the Service of Thanksgiving to God for this joyful Flower Festival,<br />
the Reverend Helen Blackburn said “Flowers are like a song in that<br />
they lift the spirit, flowers make our hearts soar and touch our senses<br />
in ways words cannot. Well loved hymns have inspired the displays,<br />
been enjoyed by the eyes and lifted up to wonder at our creator God<br />
and worship him”.<br />
Alethea Fielding<br />
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