Good morning and welcome to church,

Today marks the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War 1, where in a railway carriage in the forests of France, an armistice was signed to come into effect 6 hours later on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Countries around the globe enjoy freedom as a result of the sacrifices of military and medical personnel from past eras.  For many years, this day was known as Armistice Day, but changed at the end of World War 2. It is now known as Remembrance Day, as we remember the sacrifices of military personnel, medical practitioners, and families generally.  This year will be the 99th consecutive year of remembering the sacrifices of generations past.  The second Remembrance Day (in 1920) doubled as a funeral for the unknown soldier, whose remains were brought back from the Western Front to commemorate the nearly 4 million soldiers in unmarked graves—a moving tribute indeed! However, we serve a King who brought perfect peace, at great cost to himself, and who needed no grave, since he is risen. Praise Jesus!  Reverend Michael Turner.