Sunday 14th November – Remembrance Sunday Read: James 4:1, 6-7
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From James 4: 1, 6-7
What causes wars and fighting among you?
Is it not your selfishness at war inside your hearts? Greed, pride, envy etc. But God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble.
Submit yourselves therefore to God.
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
God’s peace gift to us is Jesus. He is God’s gift to all who will receive Him. Jesus makes peace with God for us and as we learn how to pass this gift on, we become peacemakers and peace-givers too. He empowers us to be peace-bringers. (BRF)
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doalcouBKwc – The Poppy Story
Why do we wear a poppy? What colour are the poppies? What do the collections go towards?
How can we remember today? Norah, RBL
https://vimeo.com/showcase/6966586/video/416435231
Do:
Colouring Page – https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc6c2d2fd679322b4328e24/t/5db0402d9e306603ccd1f456 /1571831854899/Poppy+Poem+Colouring+CCS-1.pdf
Remembrance Stones –
The Unknown Soldier –
https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey- commemorations/commemorations/unknown-warrior
Using information about the unknown soldier come up with a way to tell others the unknown soldiers story.
Pray:
Dear God, it is important for us to remember the sacrifice others made so that we could live the lives we have today. Be with all those who mourn and help us to learn from our history. Amen
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (Taken from Praying Together)
Share – ask an adult to explain why they take part in an act of remembrance each year.