AJ Walley - Ollerton with Marthall

3 PARISH POST
From the Vicar
The two minutes silence is a key part of the
Remembrance Day Service. Indeed, it is a key
part of the day for many who choose not to attend
a religious service.
Here are the thoughts which occupy the minds
of some of today’s young people (two
generations removed from the 2 nd World War)
during the two minutes’ silence:
“My grandpa fought in Africa, and was involved in
the liberation of Rome; my other grandpa fought
in Burma; and my great uncle died in Egypt. I am
so proud to be related to them.”
“I think no matter what side of the political fence,
creed, colour or religion, it is right to respect
those who fell (in all conflicts) by observing the
two minutes silence.”
“I think about my grandmother's family. Out of 10
children, 6 of the boys were killed during the 2 nd
World War. I think about the family I never had,
why it happened, and how proud I am of them.”
Where and with whom will our thoughts be
during the two minutes silence? The words of
these young people speak for us. We have every
reason to be thankful for the sacrifices made to
ensure our freedom and security.
Yet conflicts continue. The fear of terrorism
threatens to overwhelm us. Members of our own
families are at risk with the armed forces fighting
against it. And many would say, “all in the name
of religion.”
It is true that religion has been part of many of
the horrors of history. Remove it from the
equation, however, and the reasons for war and
terrorism still remain – hate, violence, prejudice,
injustice, the urge to dominate and control…..
Whoever and whatever fills our thoughts as
we keep the two minutes silence on 12
November let us lift them in prayer to the God
who is life and love and peace. To carry out acts
of aggression upon other human beings in the
name of any religion is a perversion of religion.
With Love Sue Hawkins
November Services
November 5
10.30 “Shoebox” Family Service
6.30 Macclesfield Hospital Service
November 12
8.00 Holy Communion
10.30 Service of Remembrance
November 19
10.30 Holy Communion
November 26
10.30 Morning Prayer
December 3 Advent Sunday
10.30 Holy Communion
6.30 Ecumenical Advent Service at
Snelson
(Chelford, Marthall, and Snelson
churches)
Operation Christmas Child
In 2005 Operation Christmas Child sent gift-filled
shoe boxes to more than 1.18 million children in
desperate situations in 13 different countries.
The gifts are given to children, regardless of
nationality, political background or religious
beliefs. Nothing is required of them, their families
or communities in return.
So let us pack our shoe boxes with small toys,
school supplies, sweets, and other gifts and bring
them to the Family service on 5 November.
Contents
1939 letter from the bishop of Chester Page 2
From the Vicar
November Services Page 3
Rotas and What’s on? Page 4
Lawrence Binyonon Page 5
For the Fallen
WI News/Royal British Legion Page 6
Chelford Pre-school
Poems Page 7
Community Pride Competion Page 8
For the young at heart Page 9
Information Page 10