At today’s funeral we commend Ian Scott to God, whom he served so faithfully as a priest. Ian was deeply committed to revealing the reality of Jesus’ love through his care and commitment to those he served. He was a quiet, thoughtful and holy man who, wherever he went, carried God’s healing presence in a way that touched the lives of many. His ministry as a priest over the years, most recently as a hospital chaplain at Evesham was hugely appreciated. It has become very clear since his tragic death how much he was loved and respected.

We pray too for God’s healing for Ian’s widow, Sue, still suffering terribly from injuries sustained in the crash. We pray that Sue and all the family may be surrounded and upheld by God’s love and that the support of so many friends will be some comfort to them in their loss.

Ends.

Issued by Anni Holden, Press Officer for the Diocese of Hereford and acting for the Press Officer for the Diocese of Worcester and the Bishop of Worcester

Email: anni@hereford.anglican.org

Tel: 07889 186316

The Diocese of Worcester is one of 44 dioceses in the Church of England. It covers an area of 671 square miles and includes parishes in the County of Worcestershire, the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, and a few parishes in northern Gloucestershire, south east Wolverhampton and Sandwell.