Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Faith and Football

Aled Jones looks forward to the football World Cup in Brazil and meets the fans who are going out there to do more than just watch the matches.

35 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • The Congregation at Longton Central Methodist Hall

    MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY

    Ensemble: The Fairey Band. Conductor: Geoff Ellerby. Music Arranger: Geoff Ellerby. Lyricist: Julia Ward Howe (1819 – 1910).

    Tune: Battle Hymn Of The Republic

  • Congregation of St Thomas’ Parish

    ABIDE WITH ME

    Orchestra: New Irish Orchestra. Conductor: Jonathan Rea. Music Arranger: Jonathan Rea. Lyricist: Henry Francis Lyte.

    Composer: WH Monk

  • Samuel Hudson

    IN CHRIST THERE IS NO EAST OR WEST

    Choir: Blackburn Cathedral Congregation. Lyricist: William Jones (1726-1800). Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright.

    Tune: St Stephen

  • Matthew Beetchsen

    WE CANNOT MEASURE HOW YOU HEAL

    Choir: Dunblane Congregation. Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: John L. Bell and Graham Maule.

    Tune: Ye Banks and Braes

  • James Grainger

    TAKE MY LIFE, AND LET IT BE

    Choir: ORNC Chapel Choir. Choir: Congregation at the Chapel, ORNC. Conductor: Richard Tanner. Music Arranger: Songs of Praise Hymn Book No.346.

    Tune: Nottingham

  • Daniel Cook

    BROTHER, SISTER LET ME SERVE YOU

    Conductor: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: Richard Gillard (b. 1953).

    Tune: Servant Song

  • Sachin Gunga

    GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH

    Choir: Choir and Congregation of Llandaff Cathedral. Ensemble: Brass Ensemble. Conductor: Tim Rhys – Evans. Lyricist: William Williams (1762).

    Tune: Cwm Rhondda

Factsheet for Sunday 25th May 2014

Aled Jones looks forward to the Football World Cup in Brazil and meets the fans who are going out there to do more than just watch the matches.

Interviewees

Marvin Andrews

Marvin was born in Trinidad and became a professional footballer, playing for his own country before moving to Scotland where he played for, amongst others, Livingston and Glasgow Rangers. He talks to Aled about how he sustained a significant knee injury during his time at Rangers and why he opted to pray for healing rather than have surgery.Μύ

Μύ

Lionsraw

Lionsraw is a movement that aims to mobilise football fans to make a difference in the lives of others. Its CEO, Jon Burns, talks to Aled about what Lionsraw are planning to do during the World Cup 2014.Μύ Andy Bowerman is the chaplain of Southampton Football Club and is planning to travel to Brazil with Lionsraw. He is raising money for the project with a sponsored cycle ride.

Μύ

Peter Lupson

Peter Lupson is the author of β€œThank God for Football”. ΜύHe explains how the game developed in the UK in the 19th century, how it was adopted by churches as a way of promoting Christian values amongst boys and how it went international.

Μύ

Roman Catholic Church of St Anne's

The Roman Catholic Church of St Anne’s in East London has regular masses in English and in Portuguese and is attended by a large Brazilian congregation.

Μύ

Fire United Christian Football Club

Fire United Christian Football Club plays in the Middlesex County Football League. It was started by Gustavo Benedito from Brazil. Many of the players are Christians and training sessions begin with a short prayer meeting.Μύ

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Aled Jones
Producer Jennifer Page
Series Producer Matthew Napier
Executive Producer David Taviner

Broadcast