This evening, as a congregation, we gathered to remember the fallen. Those brave young soldiers who sacrificed their lives, selflessly and voluntarily, to give us the freedoms we have today.
Our minister, Rev. David McLaughlin, lead the act of remembrance, a retired naval officer laid the wreath on behalf of those present, and the haunting sound of the Last Post filled our minds with the bravery, and brevity of life.
Laurence Binyon’s For the Fallen was recited and a minute’s silence observed before the Rouse played out, reminding those assembled, not just of the aftermath of the First World War, but the coming Judgement Day and the sure and certain hope that there will be a day when the living and the dead arise together.
Date: Sun PM 26th June 2016
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Job 41v8
Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.
Why remember the Somme?
- 1st July until 16 th November
- It’s the centenary
- It’s to do with the courage and sacrifice of the fallen of the 36th Ulster division
- It’s commended by God
- Think of the soldiers of the battle. All volunteers who sacrificed their own lives for our freedoms
- 2059 died on 1st July by 2nd 5500 dead/missing or wounded . What sacrifice
- Think of greatest soldier of all the Lord Jesus who volunteered to offer himself /obedient to death in the battle of sin and Satan
- Think of the symbols of the battle. It’s motief was the Red Hand of Ulster
- Think of Christ with red hands
- It’s memorial was the Ulster tower in Thiepval, France
