Lest we forget
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Today is Remembrance Sunday I think it is one of the most important services in the church calendar. War is such a horrific experience, it is such a tragic waste of precious life. Yet it is our duty to take time to remember those who have given their lives in the noble cause of serving their country. It is so right to be angry with those who cause war but we must not forget about the young men who stand on the battlefield and give their all. We must never forget the mothers and the fathers, wives and husbands and children who remain broken apart for the rest of their lives; when the politicians have long forgotten about the conflicts. It is for these people and for the lads and lassie's who have given so much that we must stand up for and honour. We also need to pray for those who return home and carry with them the memories of war that can never be erased from their hearts and minds.
If you've managed to get to a service today maybe you'd like to write a name or a thought you had on the blog just to keep afresh in all our minds people we have loved and lost awhile. Here's another idea that came to me. What do you think about having a little garden of remembrance set aside every year at the church just for the week running up to Remembrance. We could encourage people in the town to plant crosses and poppies in the garden during the week running up to the 11th. I think it might prove a popular thing among many people. What do you think?
Moving on to a different subject. Can I say a big thank you to all those who have been contributing to the blanket appeal. I've been receiving letters in the post and envelopes through the letterbox. To date the figure is standing at £880.00 we need to to reach £1250 by the middle of next week. I'm quite sure we'll meet that figure. It will be a great feeling to think that together we have been able to send a blanket to all 250 people who live in the Leprosy Colony. It makes the blogging worthwhile. We should remember that at one time we had people in Scotland who suffered with this dreadful disease. I'm told on good authority hat at one time the Gorbals in Glasgow was in fact a Leprosy Colony in the 17th century. So if you know anything about this and would like to enlighten me even more I'd love to hear from you.
Posted By: italker On: 12 Nov 2007 At: 10:00am
It just seemed to me that the little area that is being cultivated as a garden at the side of the church could be used. I’ll take a picture of the area and put it up for further comment.