Mid-week Joy - Captain Sir Tom Moore

Mid-week Joy

This week's Mid-week Joy is dedicated to the life of  Captain Sir Tom Moore, who sadly passed away on Tuesday. Other parish news follows at the end of this blog. 

BBC News paid tribute to Captain Tom in the video below -

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, sent the following message yesterday - 

I am deeply saddened to hear that Captain Sir Tom Moore has died. I pray for his family and friends, and I join millions across the country in mourning with them. 

Captain Tom was the very best of us. His courage, compassion, resilience, hope and generosity have been an inspiration to millions - and an example to us all. Where he walked, a nation followed.

I give thanks to God for such a long life, so well lived. May Captain Tom rest in peace.

In case you haven't seen the video of the song "You'll Never Walk Alone", recorded by Captain Tom with Michael Ball and The NHS Voices of Care Choir, here is a Youtube video of it. The song reached No 1 in the UK singles chart, and all of the proceeds were added to the money raised for the NHS by Captain Tom's fantastic walk. 

 Throughout history, famous people have been remembered for inspirational quotes. Captain Sir Tom Moore's most famous quote is simply -

"It will be okay"

Rest in Peace Captain Tom

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Sunday Worship will be here at the weekend as usual, and St Thomas' Church is open for individual private prayer each Sunday and Wednesday from 10 - 11 am.

This week's Worship for all Generations is all about David and Goliath. You'll find it from 6.30 pm on Thursday on our facebook page - Leesfield Parish . We share lots of other posts on there too, including national and local church services, so why not check it out?