Funeral Service for Revd Eric Allen, 6 December 2021

A Funeral Service for Revd Eric Allen will take place at
the Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes
on Monday, 6 December 2021 at 12.45 pm.
The service will also be live-streamed.

Please note that the video feed will go live from around 12:35 pm and will be switched off after the service.

Led by Revd John Reardon
and Revd George Mwaura

Entry Music – Taize chant

Scripture Sentences

Hymn:  Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

Welcome and Prayer

Choir

Memories from family and friends presented by David Allen and Penny Leigh-Brown

Psalm 103 read by Walther Greaves

Hymn: The love of God is broad like beach and meadow   (tune: Som Stranden)

Revelation 21.1-4, 22 – 25, and 22. 3 – 5   read by John Leigh-Brown

A Tribute by Revd John Reardon

Prayer for the family

Prayer of Intercession and The Lord’s Prayer

Choir

Poem:  Stages –   Helene McCleod ‘s translation  of Stufen by Hermann Hesse (John)

Commendation

Hymn:  Give to me Lord a thankful heart   (tune: Gatescarth)

The Blessing

Exit Music – Morning has broken sung by Cat Stevens