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Bristol Balloons

Josie d'Arby visits Bristol's 40th Balloon Fiesta and meets Christians making a difference in the city, including mayor Marvin Rees and a cleaner given a surprise gift by university students. Josie joins members of St Peter's Hospice, sharing its 40th birthday with the Balloon Fiesta, and takes to the skies for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride. She also hears from a Christian changing the lives of homeless people by converting shipping containers into homes. Hymns are from around the UK, including three from St Alban's Church in Bristol. All for Jesus - St Alban's Bristol Here Is Love - St Catherine's, Pontypridd Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - LSO St Luke's, London We Cannot Measure How You Heal - St Alban's, Bristol The Lord's My Shepherd - Eastbourne Bandstand Open the Eyes of My Heart - St Thomas The Martyr, Newcastle O Thou Who Camest from Above - St Alban's, Bristol.

English
  • Originally Aired September 9, 2018
  • Runtime 35 minutes
  • Network BBC One
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