And the chart–topping hymn is?
Who was voting and why…?
As the final notes sounded from the Dromore Cathedral clock tower at noon on Saturday February 23, the organist, Gordon Myers and the Choir launched into their hymn singing marathon to raise funds for the Partnership Project between the Cathedral and the Diocese of Maridi in Southern Sudan.
The congregation had been voting for their favourite hymns and worship songs by donating money (£1.00 = 1 vote) and the hymns and songs were then sung in reverse order.
Gordon had excellent support with organ playing duties from Ross Morrow, Carl McCambley, Gertie Jameson and Trevor Crowe, who was also responsible for the design and rebuild of the excellent Cathedral organ.
Gordon’s grandson George was also helping but, some of the buttons on the organ were just too tempting …
The Choir were supported by members of the congregation, former choir members and visitors from other choirs.
Information on the Partnership Project and the Diocese of Maridi was on display and excellent refreshments including (at Gordon’s request) Haribo sweets were provided by the Choir and their families.
At around 6.00 pm (and after 100 hymns and songs) the No.1 hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” was sung and, God was indeed faithful as the total amount raised was almost £2,400 – two and a half times the target which Gordon had set the Choir.
The Cathedral Project Group are now talking with their brothers and sisters in Maridi to see how best to use the money raised.
Gordon and the Cathedral Choir would like to thank all those who contributed to the event in any way. It was a great success.
See a few more photos in the gallery here.
(With thanks to Gordon Myers and Dean Stephen Lowry)