It was an absolute privilege to read The Roll of Honour during Remembrance Sunday service. Myself and Beth, a fellow Elder, read out the names of people who attended City Church and other Cardiff city centre churches and who gave their lives for our freedom. We owe so much to these brave men and women.
It was a very moving service and gave us an opportunity to pay our respects to those who have fallen in previous wars and to pray for those who continue to serve in the Armed Forces. I have a family member who starts his basic Army training on Monday so this was particularly poignant.
The Act of Remembrance consisted of a few introductory words from the Minister, The Roll of Honour, two minutes' silence and concluding words. The Minister then chose a wonderful song to play during pause for reflection. It was called Remembrance Day by Mark Knopfler. Here's a snippet of the lyrics from the middle verse:
The Act of Remembrance consisted of a few introductory words from the Minister, The Roll of Honour, two minutes' silence and concluding words. The Minister then chose a wonderful song to play during pause for reflection. It was called Remembrance Day by Mark Knopfler. Here's a snippet of the lyrics from the middle verse:
When November brings
The poppies on Remembrance Day
When the vicar comes to say
May God bless them everyone
Lest we forget our sons
The poppies on Remembrance Day
When the vicar comes to say
May God bless them everyone
Lest we forget our sons
We will remember them.
After service a few people remained behind to attend Table Talk. This month the discussion focused on what it means to wear, or not wear, the poppy. What followed was a very mature and respectful discussion and gave the small the group an opportunity to share what Remembrance Sunday means to them.
It's services like this that makes me very proud to be a member of City United Reform Church. It really was a very special morning.
With best wishes,
Matt the Elder
With best wishes,
Matt the Elder
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