ANZAC DAY, 25 APRIL

ANZAC Day commemorates the landing at Gallipoli in 1915 where Australian and New Zealand soldiers bravely fought and died. We continue to remember them and we continue to pray for all those men and women who are serving our country in the Navy, Army and Air Force.

We thank them and we pray for them and all who seek to bring freedom and peace to our troubled world.

Lord, we give thanks for the peace 

and the security we enjoy in our country.

We remember all who lost their lives in wars.

We especially remember the brave actions 

of the men and women who 

died at Gallipoli during World War 1.

We pray for the airmen, the soldiers and the sailors

who also sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

We also pray for the families who have lost loved ones.

Lord help us to remember that the sacrifices made in

battle have enabled us to enjoy our freedom today.

May we, too, be an instrument of your peace.

Give us the wisdom to help build a better world.

Amen

(The Australia Children's Prayer Book)