‘Prayers for Bolton’ - 96.5 Bolton FM, Sundays at 11am
It is in times of crisis when we see people standing together and the British spirit coming to the fore, and the current worldwide pandemic of the Corona Virus which is hitting everyone is testing most of us but, here in Bolton, we can see a sense of community developing because of the common goal of getting through these awful times. That is the observations of local minister the Reverend Ian Smart.”
Everyone is making sacrifices in one way or another and some more than most if we truly heed the governments advice to stay indoors, and even if we have to go out to shop for essential items or take some exercise we have to take note of social distancing and not getting too close to our fellow Boltonians.
Many people ordinarily attend a religious service of one kind or another and in times of crisis others who might not be normally that religious turn to religion in search of some kind of comfort and solace. With all churches and places of worship closed there will be a real gap in some people’s lives and for that reason local radio station 96.5 Bolton FM are broadcasting a Sunday service.
Because we are unable to attend a church on Sunday you may feel like their worship is taken away from them – but this is not the case. On Sundays, at 11:00 am Bolton FM will be offering "Prayers for Bolton".
It will be hosted by two of the popular providers of ‘It’s the thought that counts’ a truly motivational message with religious undertones that is broadcast daily, Sue Snowden and Rev'd Ian Smart from the Methodist Church. They will lead listeners through a selection of worship, hymns and songs, prayers, readings and reflections all based around the theme of the day. It is a chance for you to be able to worship at home, and to raise your voices in praise with others from around the Bolton Family. This week the speaker sharing his thoughts with you will be The Rev'd Dr. Chris Bracegirdle the Vicar of Bolton from Bolton Parish Church & St Philip's Bolton – we look forward to hearing what he will share with us.
So please join us at 11:00 am on 96.5 Bolton FM, the home of the Bolton family, listen on the website at boltonfm.com, or on your smart-speaker.
The Rev’d Ian Smart said “Although we rightly cannot gather to worship at this time, that does not mean that worship will cease – and through Prayers for Bolton, and other initiatives, we will seek to keep those of faith in Bolton worshiping our God”.
