November 8, 2026
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
A Service of Prayer, of Song, of Remembrance, and of
Coming Together in the Name of the Riden Christ
The quote for today goes something like this:
"I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all (hu)mankind." John Diefenbaker
Lead Minister: The Rev. Jope Langejans
Music Director: Cody Obst
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Gerry Scharff
Honorary Associate Ministers: Rev. Clint Mooney & Rev. Kelley Warner
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders: Fiona Hayes
Chair of Council: Vacant
Scripture Reader: Elizabeth Wegg
Special Guests: Lakeview’s’ 85th Scouting Group
Gathering
(*Indicates that you may stand if you are able…)
Prelude
*Processional (Please rise as the flags enter the sanctuary…)
*Presentation of Colours
*Laying of the Wreaths
*Last Post
*Minute of Silence
*Reveille
In Flanders Fields (words shared by our 85th Beaver, Cub, Scout & Venturers’ representatives)
Choir Presentation “For The Fallen” by: Mike Sammes
The Soldiers Cry / Words of Remembrance
Rev. Jope: They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old…age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
ALL: We will remember them.
*O CANADA
Announcements
Land Acknowledgement (Rev. Jope)
As we gather today as the faith community of Lakeview United Church, we begin our worship by acknowledging and honouring the land upon which we gather today as the historic and traditional territory of Indigenous peoples. May we all be mindful that our Creator God has made all of us equal and alive…together.
Opening Hymn “In You There Is a Refuge” MV # 84
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Rev. Jope: We gather in the light of Christ to understand more clearly the sacrifices that war has required, to honour those who have made them, and to pray for a time when they will never be required again. As we light our candle this morning, may your peace, O God, pour our upon us…
Call to Worship
Rev. Jope: We have been called to service and to witness. In days gone by, our forebears answered the call to serve our nation and the global community. You, O God, call us to be your people, both in times of peace and in times of struggle.
ALL: You call us to help those in need. You call us to defend your values and extend a helping hand. You walk with us in our choices. As survivors and descendants of those who serve, we give thanks.
(Sing: “In the Quiet Curve of Evening” verse #1 VU # 278)
Rev. Jope: Jesus came to bring peace in his nation oppressed by the Roman thugs. He saw the best and the worst of humanity yet served his God with stoic resolve.
ALL: As followers of Christ, we bear witness to bullies. In the past, in the present, and in the future, we helped nations in need of our skills, our resources, and our selfless compassion. Praise be the one who calls us to duty.
(Sing: “In the Quiet Curve of Evening” verse #2 VU # 278)
Rev. Jope: Holy wisdom, you inspire us to remember and live with our memories both of combat and of peace. We know others want to fight for power. If ever called to stand in harm’s way, we will, as a last resort, protect our brothers and sisters of this world.
ALL: We thank our fathers, mothers, aunts, uncles, sons, and daughters who did and continue to help in times of peace and in times of combat
(Sing: “In the Quiet Curve of Evening” verse #3 VU # 278)
Opening Prayer (Unison):
The chilly winds of fall and the sometimes feeling of winter now blows where poppies once bloomed. Silence has replaced the din on many battlefields. Empty places at the table will never be refilled, but your love, O God, warms that which has grown cold, fills lonely silences with a Word of Love, and restores the circle which was broken. On days such as these, in our safe homes and with our happy families, we sometimes forget that our Dads and Moms, our Grandpas and Grandmas, and even some of us, lived in times of war. On nice nights, when we’re safe in our little houses, in safe prairie towns, in safe cities, we forget that little boys and little girls live in places where bombs fall like snow does here, and many live in times of war. There are many days when we forget the price of war. There are many days when we forget to be thankful for those who fought for us so we could live in peace. Forgive our forgetting and help us to live so war comes no more…Amen.
A Time for all Ages: “My memories of School – Remembrance Day, 1958”
Engaging
Reader: Elizabeth Wegg
Micah 6: 6-8 What does the Lord require of you?…
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Everything has its time….
*Hymn of Illumination “Dona nobis pacem” VU # 955
“Grant to us your peace on earth,
grant to us your peace, O God.
Dona nobis pacem in terra,
dona nobis pacem, Domine.”
Luke 19: 41-48 MESSAGE: “How Does One Connect God with the Subject of War and Destruction?”
Responding
Presentation of Our Offerings (Rev. Jope)
We have received much from God and God’s Creation. Let us give thanks and share so that this abundance may equip all disciples for their work.
Choir’s Selection of Music “A Gaelic Blessing” By: John Rutter
Prayer of Dedication (Rev. Jope)
Sunday’s Reflective Prayer (Unison)
O God…we are bold to come before you with our prayers of petition for peace. We pray for peace among the nations. Help us to cease our warring madness. May we no longer send our young men and women to foreign lands to fight for what, we are not sure. We are told, or we tell ourselves, that it is for national security. How feeble our faith must be in you if in our need for security we must send our youth armed, off to other lands to kill other people that we might be secure. We pray for the Ukraine, Afghanistan, Palestine, Israel, Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland, and South Korea to name but a few. May we all work for the health, wealth, and justice for the peoples of these lands and for justice for all the peoples of the world, for all your children, our sisters and brothers.
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen
*Closing Hymn “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” VU # 684
Blessing
*Commissioning (Unison)
May there be peace on earth and in our lives. May we go forth in peace, knowing that the God of peace goes with us, now and always…Amen.
*Benediction (Rev. Jope) The grace of Christ attends us, the Holy Spirit keeps us, the love of God surrounds us, now and forever…Amen
Postlude
Deepest thanks to all the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, their Leaders and their Parents and Families for participating in today’s special Remembrance Sunday Service. You are all truly blessings!!!