Songs of Praise Catch up, Father’s Day on BBC 1

Songs of Praise

Father’s Day

On Father’s Day, Aled Jones meets inspiring dads leaning on their faith through the joys and challenges of fatherhood.\n\nIn east London, Aled joins a Father’s Day party to meet a dad and his daughter for whom the day is extra special. 999 call handler Estelle tells Aled how she turned to her training and help from above to save her dad’s life when he had a cardiac arrest.\n\nIn Bournemouth, we meet Mark Arnold, whose son James has additional needs and requires round-the-clock care. Mark reflects on his special bond with his son and how faith is integral to helping them through the joys and challenges of family life. Mark also shares how he felt called to support other fathers in similar situations by writing a regular blog and building a support network.\n\nAled also dons his apron to join a group of Christian dads taking on a cooking challenge with their kids. In the busy kitchen, Aled hears how the group offers opportunities for dads to deepen their bond with their children and to support one another.\n\nWith music reflecting and celebrating the fatherly love of God, that’s Songs of Praise for Father’s Day.\n\n1.\tEverlasting Arms – Eastbourne Bandstand\n2.\tI, the Lord of Sea and Sky – St Elisabeth’s Church, Reddish\n3.\tCornerstone – Noel Robinson in the Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes\n4.\tOur Father – Lucy Grimble at Spring Harvest\n5.\tGoodness Of God – Liberty Church, Swansea\n6.\tFather, Hear the Prayer We Offer – Guildford Cathedral

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