The Remembrance Day service was led by the minister, the Rev. Nanette Lewis Head. After the introit, sung by the choir, accompanied by Mrs. Pat Stubbs on the organ, the minister told us that she always thinks of this day as a quiet, gentle day in which to think of loved ones who were lost and others whom we did not even know. The first hymn, 'All people that on earth do dwell', was sung and after prayers were said, Mrs. Liz Storey read from Job, chapter 19, verses 23-27, and Luke, chapter 20, verses 27-38. A wreath was laid by Mr. Derek Griffiths, at our memorial plaque, on behalf of the congregation and the Commendation was said by all. Nanette talked of the poppies in Flanders Field and their significance, and then went on to read the names of those church members who lost their lives in the world wars. She said that it was a time for reflection. We are continuing to have indiscriminate acts of terrorism and violence in which many people, military and civilians, lose their lives. If we do not want more innocent people to suffer, we must find a way to end wars. Some people have questioned as to where God is. What Job hoped for becomes through Christ unfailing love. In Christian theology, God suffers with us and grieves with us. We believe that death is not the end. Keep a tight grip on what you have been taught. Hold tight - make a channel of your peace. The final hymn, 'It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand', which embodied everything that had been talked about on this Remembrance Day, was sung. The service ended with the saying of the grace to each other. Many thanks go to Nanette for her reflections on this special Sunday and to all others who took part in the service. This Sunday's service will be at 11 am and will again be conducted by the minister, Rev. Nanette Lewis Head. All will be welcomed.
