November 11th is Armistice Day. The Sunday near this date is called Remembrance Sunday and we take time to remember all those who suffered or died in any of the wars.

Leslie Knight laying the wreath at the war memorial and leading us in prayer as we enter into the two minutes silence at 11am.

'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.' This remembrance banner displays the  traditional words that Les says as he lays the wreath.

War Memorial

We fondly remember Jack Halls who suffered badly after being captured in the war. He was forced to help build a railway and was ill treated by his captives.

His Christian faith gave him strength and forgiveness. It helped him to be kind and loving to all people.

Every year we also say the Far Eastern Prisoners of War Remembrance prayer

And we that are left grow old with the years
Remembering the heartache, the pain and the tears
Hoping and praying that never again
Man will sink to such sorrow and shame
The price that was paid we will always remember
Every day, every month, not just in November.
We Shall Remember Them

 This is an example of our Church notice board for Remembrance Sunday.

Although we  seek to remember and caringly honour those who died, suffered or are suffering as a result of war, our service tries to focus on the greatness of God's saving love for us through his Son.

    Bible:Romans Ch 12 v 19-21