The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. Rev 22:3

At this time of remembrance, we bring to mind those who have gone before, the saints of our lives, that we see no more. We pray for all who have been bereaved, for those who struggle to come to terms with loss, and those who never knew their families, and so are lonely in their hearts.

Remembrance Sunday calls us to remember those who have given their lives that others may live. We pray that the world can turn to peace and reconciliation, instead of war and greed. We pray for those who came back from battle with life-changing injuries, living with the constant reminder that they gave up so much in the name of peace.

As the Autumn brings the change in weather and the look of the landscape, we thank God for the Autumn colours, the fruit and the harvests. We pray for those who struggle to keep warm in winter, as they start to worry about how they will be able to look after their families and survive until the warmer weather.

This month, we have a parade service where gifts are given for the children and young people of Sefton who have so little, so that they will have a present to open for Christmas. The Toy Service gives us an opportunity to give back to God a token of the joy we wish to bring to others.

‘Remember this, keep it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other’. Isaiah 46:8