Call to Worship “At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the guns fell silent on the Western Front, to bring to an end the First World War.” “At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the guns fell silent on the Western Front, to bring to an end the First World War.”

Our nation and commonwealth has recalled that moment through our Armistice and Remembrance events down the decades, decades during which the men and women of our armed services have continued to pay the ultimate sacrifice. We stand here today to remember lives sacrificed in the service of our Country, and those traumatised and injured in conflict.”

Hymn 740: Verse 1 (of 8) For all the saints, who from their labours rest; who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be for ever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hymn 740: Verse 2 (of 8) Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hymn 740: Verse 3 (of 8) Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them, the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hymn 740: Verse 4 (of 8) O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia!

All…….

Hymn 740: Verse 5 (of 8) And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hymn 740: Verse 6 (of 8) The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hymn 740: Verse 7 (of 8) But, lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of Glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hymn 740: Last Verse From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia!

Hearing Aids and Walking Sticks

Hymn : Let There Be Love Shared Among Us

Let There Be Love Shared Among Us Let there be love shared among us, let there be love in our eyes; may now Your love sweep this nation, cause us, O Lord, to arise: give us a fresh understanding of brotherly love that is real; let there be love shared among us, let there be love.

Reading – Matthew 5: 23 to 25

Matthew 5: 23 to 25 So if you are about to place your gift on the altar and remember that someone is angry with you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. Make peace with that person, then come back and offer your gift to God. Before you are dragged into court, make friends with the person who has accused you of doing wrong. If you don’t, you will be handed over to the judge and then to the officer who will put you in jail.

Reading – 2 Corinthians 5:16 to 21

2 Corinthians 5:16 to 21 We are careful not to judge people by what they seem to be, though we once judged Christ in that way. Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others.1

2 Corinthians 5:16 to 21 What we mean is that God was in Christ, offering peace and forgiveness to the people of this world. And he has given us the work of sharing his message about peace. We were sent to speak for Christ, and God is begging you to listen to our message. We speak for Christ and sincerely ask you to make peace with God. Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so that Christ could make us acceptable to God. 2 ______________________________________

Hymn 132

HYMN 132 Verse 1 (of 4) Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

HYMN 132 Verse 2 (of 4) Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.

HYMN 132 Verse 3 (of 4) To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but nought changeth thee.

HYMN 132 Last Verse (of 4) Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render: O help us to see ‘tis only the splendour of light hideth thee.

Prayers for the World

Hymn 704

Hymn 704 verse 1 (of 2) I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love: the love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, that lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; the love that never falters, the love that pays the price, the love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.

Hymn 704 Last verse (of 2) And there’s another country I’ve heard of long ago, most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; we may not count her armies, we may not see her King; her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; and soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, and her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace.

National Anthem God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and Glorious, Long to reign over us; God save the Queen!