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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- Christian Aid - celebrates its 70th birthday...
0:00:04 > 0:00:07- ..and today - we join in the celebrations.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:17 > 0:00:22- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:25 > 0:00:30- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- The congregational singing comes - from Tabernacle Chapel, Bridgend.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- We'll enjoy performances - by soprano Gail Pearson...
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- ..and tenor Robert Lewis.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55- We'll also hear..
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- ..about the work - of Christian Aid over the years.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- The charity works with churches, - communities and individuals...
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- ..to overcome poverty in more than - 50 countries around the world.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- Our first hymn embodies that ethos.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- Arglwydd Iesu Llanw D'Eglwys - A'th Lan Ysbryd Di Dy Hun.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- Huw Thomas, Head of Christian Aid - Wales, it's a big year for you.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- Yes, indeed. - We celebrate our 70th birthday.
0:03:20 > 0:03:25- It's a time to reflect on the - achievements of seven decades...
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- ..to thank all our supporters...
0:03:27 > 0:03:30- ..and to look ahead - to future projects.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- Let's go back to the beginning. - How did Christian Aid begin?
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- The history begins - directly after WWII...
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- ..when thousands of refugees - travelled through Europe.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- The churches of Britain and Ireland - united to raise money...
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- ..to help those refugees, - and it developed from that.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- We regard Christian Aid - as a humanitarian charity...
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- ..that makes a difference - in poor countries around the world.
0:03:59 > 0:04:00- What are its other goals?
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- The developmental work is crucial - but we do so much more than that.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- In this country, we campaign about - climate change, trade justice...
0:04:11 > 0:04:16- ..and sexual equality, which - is another facet of the charity.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- Christian Aid Week - is the single biggest act...
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- ..of Christian witness - in Britain and Ireland.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- The support - of Wales' churches and chapels...
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- ..is a prime example - of Christ's love.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35- Christian principles are at - the root of the charity's founding.
0:04:35 > 0:04:36- Is that still important this year?
0:04:36 > 0:04:37- Is that still important this year?- - It's vital.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- We work with people of multi faiths, - not a single faith...
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- ..but what drives us - is our belief in Christ's love.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- It propels us to carry out the work - that we do in the first place.
0:04:50 > 0:04:55- We've been created and founded by - the churches of Britain and Ireland.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- We work on their behalf, - and that association is crucial.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- You launch a new appeal every year. - What's the focus this time?
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- Our current Christmas appeal - runs until the end of January.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- It focuses on the health of mothers - and their babies in Nigeria.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- We're raising money - to provide vaccinations.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- For every pound - we raise as a charity...
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- ..the British government matches it.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- It's an excellent time - to donate to our charity.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- Morfydd Llwyn Owen - was a prolific composer...
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- ..before her untimely death.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- Soprano Gail Pearson - will now perform one of her works.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- This is - Slumber-song of the Madonna.
0:07:21 > 0:07:27- # Sleep, little baby
0:07:28 > 0:07:34- # I love thee
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- # Sleep, little king
0:07:38 > 0:07:43- # I am bending above thee
0:07:43 > 0:07:48- # How shall I know what to sing
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- # Here in my arms
0:07:52 > 0:07:59- # As I swing thee to sleep?
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- # Hushaby low
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- # Rockaby so
0:08:08 > 0:08:16- # Kings may have - wonderful jewels to bring
0:08:16 > 0:08:23- # Mother - has only a kiss for her king
0:08:24 > 0:08:30- # Why should my singing - so make me to weep?
0:08:30 > 0:08:36- # Only I know that I love thee
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- # I love thee
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- # Love thee
0:08:50 > 0:09:02- # I love thee #
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- My command is this.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- Love each other as I have loved you.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- Greater love has no-one than this.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- To lay down one's life - for one's friends.
0:09:34 > 0:09:40- You are my friends, - if you do what I command.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- I no longer call you servants...
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- ..because a servant does not know - his master's business.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51- Instead, I have called you friends.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56- For everything that I learned from - my Father I have made known to you.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- You did not choose me...
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- ..but I chose you - and appointed you...
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- ..so that you might go - and bear fruit that will last.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- And so that whatever you ask in - my name, the Father will give you.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- This is my command.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- Love each other.
0:13:25 > 0:13:31- Mari McNeill, you've been working - with Christian Aid for four years.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- What attracted you?
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- What attracted you?- - I approached Christian Aid...
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- ..looking for work experience, - to be honest.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- I was a stranger to Christian Aid...
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- ..but wanted to discover ways...
0:13:43 > 0:13:48- ..in which I could serve God - in whatever career he chose for me.
0:13:48 > 0:13:54- I never thought for one moment - that I'd end up working full time...
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- ..for Christian Aid.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- What are your duties - from day to day?
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- It's my job to work alongside - churches, schools, ministers...
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- ..and volunteers, and mainly to - share the work of Christian Aid...
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- ..with these communities...
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- ..and urge people - to donate, take action...
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- ..and campaign...
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- ..and also to pray regularly - for Christian Aid's work.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- We know how important collections - are in chapels and churches...
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- ..but how important are the prayers?
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- ..but how important are the prayers?- - Prayer forms the basis of our work.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- If we can't pray - for our partners across the water...
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- ..then there's no real power - behind the work at all.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- Seeing the work with my own eyes...
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- ..I'm certain...
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- ..that chapels and individuals - who pray for our donations...
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- ..that's where the real power - of the work comes from.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- That's how God - is going to build his kingdom.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- You've had experience - of working with Christian Aid...
0:15:01 > 0:15:03- ..overseas.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- About four years ago, I went - to Cambodia with Christian Aid.
0:15:08 > 0:15:14- That was the first time - I'd been to a poor country.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- It was a difficult experience.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- It was a shock to witness the extent - of the poverty in that country.
0:15:24 > 0:15:30- I met girls who were - in danger of being trafficked.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- I met communities in rural areas...
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- ..where mines were exploding - all around their communities.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- They lived in minefields.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- I couldn't believe - their lives there.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- How did the charity - transform the situation in Cambodia?
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- Christian Aid - worked with all kinds of partners...
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- ..in Cambodia.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00- Christian partners - and non-faith partners too.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- The work was so inspirational.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- When we give money to a charity, - it's hard to imagine...
0:16:07 > 0:16:14- ..the difference - the donations will make.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- But the money is multiplied - between different communities...
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- ..and goes so far.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- I'm sure - you're grateful to Christian Aid.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- Yes, I'm fortunate to have - a career with Christian Aid.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- But mainly, I'd like to thank God - for the opportunities he's given me.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- My faith has blossomed.
0:16:36 > 0:16:41- I know how to respond to such - major concerns as global poverty.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- And I can praise God...
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- ..through the things I can do in - my life and share them with others.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- # Ye people rend your hearts
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- # Rend your hearts - and not your garments
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- # For your transgressions
0:17:01 > 0:17:06- # The prophet Elijah - has sealed the heavens
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- # Through the word of God
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- # I therefore say to ye
0:17:14 > 0:17:20- # Forsake your idols, return to God
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- # For he is slow to anger
0:17:25 > 0:17:31- # And merciful and kind and gracious
0:17:32 > 0:17:37- # And repenteth him of the evil
0:17:42 > 0:17:46- # If with all your heart
0:17:46 > 0:17:51- # Ye truly seek me
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- # Ye shall ever surely find me
0:17:56 > 0:18:01- # Thus saith our God
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- # If with all your heart
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- # Ye truly seek me
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- # Ye shall ever surely find me
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- # Thus saith our God
0:18:19 > 0:18:24- # Thus saith our God
0:18:25 > 0:18:31- # Oh, that I knew - where I might find him
0:18:31 > 0:18:37- # That I might even come - before his presence
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- # Oh, that I knew - where I might find him
0:18:43 > 0:18:49- # That I might even come - before his presence
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- # Come before his presence
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- # Oh, that I knew
0:18:59 > 0:19:07- # Where I might find him
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- # If with all your heart
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- # Ye truly seek me
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- # Ye shall ever surely find me
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- # Thus saith our God
0:19:26 > 0:19:33- # Ye shall ever surely find me
0:19:34 > 0:19:43- # Thus saith our God #
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- Merciful God - you know our weakness...
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- ..and still you are faithful.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- You know our despair - and still you inspire hope.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- You know our need - and still you show love.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- You are life for our souls. - You are the life of the world.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- Give us the courage and persistence - of those who are strong...
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- ..but still need our help. Amen.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- As the programme draws to a close, - I'm sure you'll join me...
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- ..in wishing Christian Aid - every success...
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- ..as it faces a future - full of faith, hope and love.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- Love has been - a central theme this week.
0:20:50 > 0:20:55- Fittingly, we end with our final - hymn, Tyred, Iesu, I'r Anialwch.
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- Until next time, goodnight.
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