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Words of Remembrance; The following was written by Pericles well over two thousand years ago, long before the first ANZAC Day, but only a stone’s throw from Gallipoli: Each has won a glorious grave - not that sepulchre of earth wherein they lie, but the living tomb of everlasting remembrance wherein their glory is enshrined.
Ode of Remembrance and other poems. Reading a poem at a commemorative service can help the audience to understand the military service experience. You can recite the Ode and other poetry on Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and other important days. We often use well-known wartime poetry. Sometimes students read original works at a school ceremony.
The prayers in this resource have been broken up in light of the four fold structure of wor-ship, as found in Uniting in Worship 2: Gathering, Word, Remembrance, and Sending. There is a fifth section which has been compiled from prayers used by Chaplains in public services, such as ANZAC Days and Remembrance Days.
nationalistic or sentimentalised words and actions should be avoided. “Commemoration”language is preferable to terminology of “celebration”. Prayer for peace in today’s world should always be included. 3. Consideration should be given to the place (space, location) of prayer. In churches where there is a
Prayers for ANZAC Day Services. Prayer One. God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks this day for the peace and security we enjoy, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war.
Apr 25, 2020 · All: Lord, hear our prayer. Reader 6: We pray for all engaged in diplomacy around the world. May they always work towards achieving peace through respectful negotiations and a dialogue of mutual understanding. (pause) Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Reader 6: We pray for all political leaders. May the Holy Spirit help them
Apr 24, 2017 · This is a Benediction I wrote for an Anzac Service last week. Feel free to use or adapt as you wish. I hope this is helpful to give you a benediction rich in the Word of God and Prayer! Now, to you O God, the Lord Most High, we long for your Day of power and justice, When you make wars to cease to the ends of the earth, # you who breaks the bow ...
