Remembrance Day at Almond Tree

Yesterday we held our annual Remembrance Day Service at Almond Tree.  It was a poignant time to honour all those men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom, not just in the 2 world wars but in the many conflicts since.   Some of our elderly members had served in the armed forces and had experienced first hand the loss of a family member or friend.  Here is a picture of Arthur who has served in all 3 Armed Forces reading a poem with his wife Greta..  Pictured below also with Arthur is Lily who served with the British Legion.  Her first husband was killed in action after only 9 months of their marriage and her second husband was in a POW camp for 5 years.

The mood of the occasion was enhanced by the war time decorations, a DVD, appropriate hymns, poems and true stories.  Pastor Chris played the moving  "Last Post" on his cornet.  Yes "We will remember them".  But we will also never forget the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord and Saviour in dying for our sins so that we can be reconciled to the Father.