Remembrance Sunday
The Isle of Wight Council was represented at a number of services of Remembrance.
On Armistice Day (Monday 11 November 2024) a bugler will signal the start of a two-minute silence in St Thomas's Square, Newport, Newport, at 11am, to remember those who died in conflict.
On Remembrance Sunday, a service of remembrance was held at Newport war memorial in the square.
Date: Sunday 10 November 2024
Time: 10:45 – 11:45
Location: St Thomas Square, Newport
His Majesty’s representative, Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Susie Sheldon, the Island's High Sheriff, Graham Biss DL, and council chair, Councillor Karl Love, were in attendance along with the Isle of Wight Councils Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Ian Dore, and laying wreaths along with other dignitaries and representatives.
Proceedings started with processions led by the Royal British Legion parade marshal, from Drill Hall Road, Newport, at 10.30am and by the council's mace bearer from Newport Guildhall to St Thomas's Square at 10.50am, where the processions were join for prayers before the formal silence.
The wreath-laying ceremony followed before the remembrance service (details below) continued in the square in Newport.
There will be a second parade following the service, where HM Lord-Lieutenant will took the salute in Newport High Street.
Council members were also present and laying wreaths at a number of other services and ceremonies taking place across the Island on Sunday.
Remembrance Sunday
Oder of service
10 November 2024
Service led by Reverend Chris Bradish - Newport Team Rector & IW Area Dean
O God of truth and justice,
we hold before you those whose memory we cherish,
and those whose names we will never know.
Help us to lift our eyes above the torment of this broken world and grant us the grace to pray for those who wish us harm.
As we honour the past, may we put our faith in your future; for you are the source of life and hope, now and for ever.
All Amen
Exhortation Cllr Ian Dore, Armed Forces Champion
They shall grow not old, as we that 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.
The Last Post
The Two Minute Silence is observed
Reveille
The Kohima Epitaph Cllr Ian Dore, Armed Forces Champion
When you go home, tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, we gave our today.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Hymn
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home;
Beneath the shadow of thy throne
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defence is sure.
Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
A thousand ages in thy sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten,
as a dream dies at the opening day.
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home.
Bible Reading: John 15; 9 – 14
Cllr Karl Love – Chairman IWC
Jesus said; As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.
I have said these things to you, so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.
Address
Reverend Chris Bradish - Newport Team Rector and Area Deacon
The Prayers
Let us pray with hope for the future of the world and for the needs of all people.
As we remember the past service of many with thanksgiving, we pray today for peace and justice in this world and for all who work to foster reconciliation;
Lord, in your mercy
All hear our prayer
For the unity of all Christian people, for the Church of God in every land, for all who seek God and the truth, and for all who follow the way of conscience with integrity;
Lord, in your mercy
All hear our prayer
For those who bear arms on behalf of the nation, that they may have discipline and discernment, courage and compassion. For those who seek to combat acts of terror in communities across the world
Lord, in your mercy
All hear our prayer
For the wounded and captive, the grieving and the homeless, that in all their trials they may know your
love and support. For the service and support of the Royal British Legion
Lord, in your mercy
All hear our prayer
For the healing of memories, for those who suffer as a result of war, for communities where past wrongs and violence persist, for all in pain or distress and those who care for them
Lord, in your mercy
All hear our prayer
For friendship and trust amongst all,
for an appreciation of our interdependence,
for new partnerships between the nations,
and for a world that is in harmony with itself
Lord, in your mercy
All hear our prayer
Most merciful Father, accept our prayers
that we may know your peace in our hearts,
and your love in our lives, through Christ our Lord.
All Amen
All
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name:
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
in earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen
Hymn
And did those feet in ancient time walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God on England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here among those dark Satanic Mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear!
O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant Land.
The Blessing
Go forth into the world in peace;
be of good courage;
hold fast that which is good;
render to no one evil for evil;
strengthen the faint-hearted;
support the weak;
help the afflicted;
honour everyone;
love and serve the Lord,
rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit;
and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
All Amen
The National Anthem
God save our gracious King,
long live our noble King,
God save the King.
Send him victorious,
happy and glorious,
long to reign over us:
God save the King.
Thy choicest gifts in store
on him be pleased to pour,
long may he reign.
May he defend our laws,
and ever give us cause
to sing with heart and voice,
God save the King.
The Parade Marshal will order “Standard Bearers – Carry Standards” the Parade forms up in Square, marches Pyle Street, St James Square, and High Street. As it marches past ‘Boots’ His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant will take the salute.
Some material included in this service is © Archbishops’ Council 2000 Hymns reproduced under CCL 615061