Emotion en masse: Hundreds take to the streets of Machynlleth on their way to a church service for missing five-year-old April Jones this morning"
Hundreds turned out to pay their respects today at an emotional service for missing five-year-old April Jones.
A procession of more than 700 people gathered at the Bryn-y-Gog estate where April was abducted on Monday evening and walked slowly through the Welsh town of Machynlleth as normal life came to a standstill.
With crowds wearing pink ribbons symbolising the faith many still have that the girl remains alive, the procession moved in subdued silence through the town.
A procession of more than 700 people gathered at the Bryn-y-Gog estate where April was abducted on Monday evening and walked slowly through the Welsh town of Machynlleth as normal life came to a standstill.
With crowds wearing pink ribbons symbolising the faith many still have that the girl remains alive, the procession moved in subdued silence through the town.
Pulling together: The procession of 700 walked slowly towards St Peter's Church (above) at the heart of the mid Wales market town for an emotional service"
'Close in our hearts': Reverend Kathleen Rogers and Bishop of Bangor, Andrew John, lead the service in which prayers said for April's parents Coral, 40, and Paul, 44, who were 'too upset' to attend the service"
Show of strength: Members of the community of Machynlleth walk together to St Peter's Church after gathering at the estate where April was allegedly abducted"
United in grief: The Bishop of Bangor, Reverend Andy John, said the community had shown the world how much they cared
Determined: The five-year-old remains missing despite an intensive, ongoing search, but exhaustive efforts to find her continue unabated"
Reverend Rogers said that a service had also been held for the search workers at the local leisure centre this morning.
'I have brought a candle from that service so that they are here with us in spirit,' she said.
There was a moment of silence before those gathered sang the Welsh hymn Morning Has Broken.
Reverend Rogers then read a touching poem on behalf of April's mother called 'Mum'.
Former lifeguard Mark Bridger, 46, was charged yesterday with the abduction and murder of April.
Local man Bridger is also accused of perverting the course of justice and will appear before Aberystwyth Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
The five-year-old remains missing despite an intensive, ongoing search. Exhaustive efforts to find any sign of April continue unabated.
A tribute to 'one of our own': members of the community fight back tears as they take part in the service"
Difficult time: Girls sit on a tomb as other members of the community of Machynlleth stand in the churchyard"
Investigation continues: Police have renewed their appeal for 'any scrap of information' about the whereabouts of the missing girl"
Hapa wenye huzuni na mawazo ya kila aina kuhusu mtoto alopotea leo kanisani " wanatia Uchungu kweli hasa hapa walipokaa kwenye makaburi "yani kila mtu na hata mimi mwenyewe namuomba Mungu na Mama Bikira Maria aweze kumlinda na kupatikana MZIMA!!
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