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Refurbished organ dedicated at Holy Trinity, Banbridge

Organist Stephen Timpany (third from left at front) pictured with the Junior Girls? Choir, Senior Church Choir, church staff, sexton, churchwardens and special guests at the Service of Dedication in Holy Trinity, Banbridge last Sunday morning (25th November).

Organist Stephen Timpany (third from left at front) pictured with the Junior Girls' Choir, Senior Church Choir, church staff, sexton, churchwardens and special guests at the Service of Dedication in Holy Trinity, Banbridge last Sunday morning (25th November).

The Seapatrick Parish Church of Holy Trinity, Banbridge resounded to the sound of a newly refurbished organ, which was dedicated at morning worship in this beautiful historic building last Sunday morning (25th November). The church, which was built in 1837, was altered to its present shape in 1883. In welcoming visitors and guests to the special service, the Rector, Ven John Scott spoke of the dedication of the organ as another important milestone in the history of the congregation. He recalled the recent 170th anniversary of the concentration of the church celebrated on Wednesday 7th November 2007 saying that the historic service today also celebrated Seapatrick Parish as a Centre of Excellence for everything good about traditional Anglican worship. He went on to say that over the years the Parish has been blessed by successive excellent organists and choirs and not least the present organist, Mr Stephen Timpany MA ARCO.

Organist Stephen Timpany pictured at the newly refurbished organ in Holy Trinity, Banbridge, which was dedicated last Sunday morning (25th November). Included in the photo are L to R: Mr Trevor Anderson (Verger), Mr Herbie Barr (Rector's Churchwarden), Ven John Scott (Rector), Captain Geoffrey Walmsley (Church Army Officer), the Rt Rev Harold Miller (Bishop of Down & Dromore), Mr Raymond Reid (People's Churchwarden) and the Rev Adrienne Galligan (Curate).

The Church of Ireland Bishop of the Diocese of Down & Dromore, the Rt Rev Harold Miller dedicated the organ to the Glory of God saying that he hoped the music would lift our hearts into the heavenly places as we worship God here in this place.

In an organ recital following the dedication, Stephen Timpany played Canon in D (Pachabel), The 'Gig' Fugue (J S Bach) and Grand Choeur Dialogue (Gigout). He also provided the musical accompaniment for the Junior Girls' Choir as they sang 'Glory to God' and the full choir as they sang the anthem 'We praise thee O God'. The congregational hymns of praise and thanksgiving included 'Praise my soul the King of heaven' and 'O praise ye the Lord'.

In his sermon, the Bishop (who is also an organist) spoke of Stephen's choice of music for the organ recitals as soothing, joyful and also triumphal and regal. Keeping on a musical theme he spoke of favourite hymns and quoting words from well-known hymns he emphasised the importance of seeing the aspects of King and Shepherd coming together in our lives. He concluded by reminding the congregation of the Gospel of the peace of Christ obtained for us when He was crucified on the cross.

Also taking part in the service were the Rev Adrienne Galligan (Curate) and Captain Geoffrey Walmsley (Church Army Officer).

26/11/2007