What Are You Doing Thursday?

There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.
—John 15:13-14

What are you doing this Thursday, 11/11/10 at 11 am?

It is not just any Thursday. This is Remembrance Day, Veteran’s Day; observed world wide by people honoring those who serve and those who have served in the armed forces.

On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour in 1918 the armistice was signed bringing an end to the first World War. The war to end all wars. 37,000,000 souls perished in that titanic struggle.

Unfortunately, war has not ended, but continues to this very day. Thankfully so have the brave and the faithful who have joined themselves to their country’s call to service.

Thursday is a day to remember the terrible price of war for the living and the dead.

Thursday is a day to remember those serving in active duty.

Thursday is a day to remember those service family members here State side praying for their loved one’s safe return.

Thursday is a day to remember and act: if you desire peace you should be working for justice for all people.

Thursday is a day to remember and act: take time to say thank you to a vet, take time to find a loved one of a service person overseas and give them a hug, say a prayer for their loved one and a word of encouragement.

Kathy’s son, Amy’s husband, Bill’s daughter and so many more… Thursday is a day to remember and to act, lest we forget...

In a few moments you will be meeting people who are casualties of their battle with health. Weary and worried they look to you to find hope and compassion. Remember what it must be like for them, even though you may have seen it so many times before. Remember, lest you forget... Remember so you can give them hope and support them in their need. Remember, each day, and in particular this Thursday!