One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Aaron is Youth and Community Pastor at Dodds Road Community Church. He talked about the holistic mission they seek to undertake. A few year ago they thought it was a lot when they were supporting 130 people at Christmas through the Foodbank. Now they find the Foodbank supporting between 250 – 300 people every week. By getting to know the people they can then offer the parent/carer toddler group, the youth club, crisis support and the many other mid week groups as well as worship. Aaron talked of the wide range of organisations they work with to address needs in the community.
Aaron and volunteers are also involved with “detached youth work” which is street-based and schools work. This can be lunch time clubs or one-to-one mentoring.
He also said that they are looking for more volunteers to be involved in a wide range of roles. More information can be found on the church Facebook pages, by contacting on 01277224528 or via the website.
https://www.doddroadcommunitychurch.org
Playlist
Lady Blackbird – Reborn – from the album – Slang spirituals – my album of 2024.
Beatles – Now and then – 2023 UK no 1 and in 3 more countries. USA no 7. Top 10 in 11 more countries. 2 Grammy nominations. Chosen by Fr Paul Hamilton last week when he was talking about the importance of Advent as a time to pause and reflect before celebrating Christmas.
Pentatonix – Mary did you know? 2014 USA no 26. Aaron chose this track because he said it really sums up all he believes about Mary.
Brandon Lake – Gratitude. Grammy nominated artist. Aaron like this track that was featured in the soundtrack of the series The Chosen. He said he has much to be grateful for in his life.
We the Kingdom – Light of the world. Grammy nominated band. A song that will be sung at the Carol service at the church on December 22nd at 5pm.
Birthdays competition
Nelly Furtado – I’m like a bird – 2000 Portugal no 1, UK no 5, USA no 9 Top 10 in 6 more countries. Nelly celebrated her 46th birthday on Monday.
Bruce Hornsby and the Range – The way it is – 1986 USA no 1 and in 2 more countries. Top 10 in another 3. UK no 15. Album of the same title Grammy award for best new artist. The band have sold over 11 million albums. Drummer with the band John Molo is 71 years old.
Bette Midler – Wind beneath my wings – 1989 Grammy record of the year and Song of the year. From soundtrack of the film – Beeches. USA & Australia no 1. UK no5. On Sunday Bette was 79 yeas old.
Thanks to Chris, Bob and Sian in Harlow, Chris in Guildford and Aaron in the studio for taking part today. The winner with 4 points was Chris in Guildford. Aaron surprised himself by getting 3 points.
Annie Lennox – O little town of Bethlehem – Patrick requested this track from the 2010 album – Christmas cornucopia.
Graham Kendrick – Winter prayer. Requested by Chris from Guildford.
Chart this week in 1978
No 1 Boney M – Mary’s boy child – One of the best selling singles of all time in the UK, selling 1.89 million 45 rpm records. Also no 1 in 3 more countries.
No 3 Bee Gees – Too much heaven – USA No 1 and in 11 more countries. UK no 3 and Top 10 in 8 more countries. Global sales of over 2 million.
No 12 Village people – Y.M.C.A. – UK no 1 and in 14 more countries. Global sales of over 12 million.
Coldplay – Feels like I’m falling in love – first single release from 2024 album – Moon music – No 1 Bolivia, Czech Republic and Latvia. UK no 16.
Quincy Jones – Soul Bossanova.
Piano Guys – It’s gonna be OK – 2016 release. 15 million streams on Spotify.
Next week my guest are Ian and Sue from the Brentwood Schools Christian worker trust. They will be chatting about all they have been doing in local primary schools with pupils learning about Christmas.
