Wednesday 4th September 2019,12:00 PM
The Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Twyning
Service conducted by The Venerable Ron Hesketh CB
The Sentences
Introduction and Opening Prayer
Now thank we all our God,
With heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom his world rejoices;
Who from our mother's arms
Hath blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours to-day.
O may this bounteous God
Through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts
And blessed peace to cheer us;
And keep us in his grace,
And guide us when perplexed,
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next.
All praise and thanks to God
The Father now be given,
The son, and him who reigns,
With them in highest heaven,
The one eternal God,
Whom earth and heaven adore;
For thus it was, is now,
And shall be evermore.
Poem - She Is Gone
Ann Simmons, Women's Institute
An Appreciation of Adrienne's Life
Alison Peake and David Bennett
Our Father
Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory
For ever and ever
Amen
Guide me, O thou great redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty,
Hold me with thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer;
Be thou still my strength and shield;
Be thou still my strength and shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death, and hell's destruction
Land me safe on Canaan's side:
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee;
I will ever give to thee.
Christian Reflection
The Venerable Ron Hesketh
Reading - Psalm 121
Margaret Bailey
Poem - If I Should Go
James Peake
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountain green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among those dark satanic mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land.
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the sea, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well. Safely rest,
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise, for our days
'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, 'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh.
Then goodnight, peaceful night;
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright;
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, goodnight.
Gone Home
Adrienne's family wishes to thank everyone who has given love and support through this sad time, and for the many kind cards and letters received. Thank you for being here with us today and sharing this service of thanksgiving for Adrienne's life.
Friends and family are invited to join us after the service at The Fleet Inn for refreshments and to share memories of Adrienne.
You are also invited to add your own thoughts, memories and images to Adrienne's memorial at adrienne-bennett.muchloved.com.
Adrienne was a great supporter of the Royal British Legion. There is a retiring collection at the church in Adrienne's memory. Donations can also be made via her memorial page at adrienne-bennett.muchloved.com or through Jackson Family Funeral Directors, Hanley Road, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0PA.