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09/11/24

A poppy with the text: Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday.

As we approach this year’s Remembrance Sunday, we notice that many people are again wearing a poppy to identify themselves with the collective grief, horror and hope for peace in our world that it represents. We will, of course, be having our own time of Remembrance in our worship on Sunday. As we participate in the now traditional moments of silence, we are given space and quiet to have our individual reflection on wars of the past, those who have died in war, and those still caught up in horrific conflict just now. These thoughts will become prayers.

It would be all too easy for such a day to feel oppressive and depressing, but alongside the naturally thoughtful moments, we will remind ourselves that even though humanity gets it wrong so often, this is God’s world and that what he has given us is the hope of living in peaceful community. By using Matthew 13:24-30 we will consider how Jesus explained what is our responsibility when we see evil around us and what is God’s responsibility. Then using Psalm 122 we will take a look at the Old Testament desire for peace and the depth of the word used in the original Hebrew – ‘shalom’.

The delegates of the International College for Officers will be with us on Sunday morning and it will be a privilege to welcome them into our worship together.

God bless you – Major Liz

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Our Regent Hall Salvation Army Church meets every Sunday at 11:00am for our Sunday Service. Our open-air meeting on Oxford Street is at 10:00am.
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