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HonouringHonouring the ANZAC’s over 100 yearsthe ANZAC’s over 100 years

Thanking God for His sacrifice for usThanking God for His sacrifice for us

On Anzac Day, we remember men who fought to protect our nation.

Some fought a fight they could never win, but Easter tells us of the

Victory of Jesus on the Cross over all sin and rebellion to God.

On Anzac Day the Last Post plays a song “Lest we forget”

At Easter we remember Jesus dying for our debt On Anzac Day we think of men who died so our country could

be free. At Easter, Jesus died to save us all eternally

Anzac Day reminds us that death is certain, life is brief

On Easter Sunday Christ conquered death and now instead of grief

All who trust Jesus know life and peace with God through grace.

When we place our faith in Christ our world becomes a better place.

With acknowledgement to Chaplain Ross Cochrane

Lord Jesus Christ, I know that I have

sinned and done things that have hurt you.

I am willing to turn away from what is

wrong in my life. I want to go where you

lead in the future. Thank you for dying on

the cross so that I might be forgiven.

Come into my life this day as my Saviour

and Lord. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.

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Written by Chaplain Ross WakeleyWritten by Chaplain Ross Wakeley

This soldier reflects on those men and

women who laid down their life in war.

When YOU think about war, what do

you find are the emotions you feel?

Disappointment

Revenge

Fear

Victim

Guilt

Blame

Depression

Insecurity

Hatred

Powerlessness

Anger

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Thousands of jubilant

people crowd in Martin

Place and Moore Street,

Sydney, NSW at 11am

November 11, 1918

waiting for peace to be declared

Photo: THE AUSTRALIAN

WAR MEMORIAL

Finally, the day came when the Great War was over. Men who’d seen

death, suffering and lost good mates, climbed onto ships and slowly

headed home from Europe, hospitals and POW camps to their families

in Australia. Those “at home” had little understanding of the internal

trauma the men had faced...and still carried with them. “Chin up lad,

you’ll be OK. We’re giving you five acres of land. Go and start a new life with your missus.” Most made a go of it—whether it was back to

driving a bus, laying bricks, farming, factory work or school teaching.

For the majority, it was the love of their family and friends, God’s help

and ‘being home’ away from the horrors of trench warfare that kept them going. They bottled up their stories and nightmares until Anzac

Day, when they’d share it with mates who’d been there...and knew.

Australian troops move past

destroyed buildings in a

town on the Western front

Picture: THE AUSTRALIAN

WAR MEMORIAL

My Grandfather—Will Smith—had

three daughters. My mum, Betty,

is on the right in this photo. During

WW1, he served in France in the

terrible Western Front battles.

Like many children and

grandchildren, I proudly wear

his medals on Anzac Day.

This year will be a tribute to

the many who sacrificed

their lives for other people.

The men and women who were friends with Jesus also celebrated His

resurrection. As the news of life defeating death got shared, people

asked, “What do we do?” Peter said, “Change your life. Turn to God and

be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are

forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is targeted to

you and your children.” Acts 2:38,39 JESUS’ SACRIFICE BRINGS US LIFE.

Simpson and his donkey rescued over 300

wounded soldiers. While he was carrying

two soldiers on his donkey he was killed by

machine gun fire. His tomb is on the beach

at Hell Spit, Gallipoli. His gravestone says:

He gave his life that others may live.

The Red Poppy has special significance for Aussies. It was adopted

as the Emblem for Remembrance Day for three reasons. Firstly, in

memory of those buried in Flanders’ Fields, France. Secondly, to keep

alive the memories of the freedom for their country, for which they

laid down their lives; and thirdly, as a bond of esteem and affection

between the soldiers of all Allied nations and in respect for France.

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John Simpson Kirkpatrick was born in the UK,

but moved to Australia. In August 1914 he

enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, and

was at Gallipoli as Private John Simpson

in the 3rd Field Ambulance, Australian Army

Medical Corps. He served from landing on 25 April until he was killed in action on 19 May.

Simpson became famous for his work as a

stretcher-bearer. Using one of the donkeys

(Murphy), brought in for carrying water, he

transported wounded men day and night from

the fighting in Monash Valley to the beach on

ANZAC Cove. He faced deadly sniping down

the valley and the most furious shrapnel fire.

God sent his only Son

into the world so we

might live through

him...not that we

loved God, but that

he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice

to clear away our

sins and the damage

they’ve done to our

relationship with

God. (1 John 4:9,10)

Simpson helps a wounded man to safety

War Memorial, Canberra

Simpson had a role model in giving his life

for others—JESUS CHRIST. GOD in humanity,

acting to rescue humanity by sacrifice.

God’s character is cross-shaped.

He is love that is defined by sacrifice

for others. Self-giving love is who

God is. Jesus’ sacrifice was essential

to pay the price for our rebellion

against a holy God: sin always has consequences. ONLY God could pay

the price and re-build the severed

relationship between His awesome

majesty and our human brokenness.

The cross is perfect sacrificial love,

and it reveals God’s heart for us all.

Sacrifice and honouring the

people who give their life

for others is behind the Red

Poppy. Worn 11 November,

Remembrance Day—the

red poppy flowered first in the devastated battlefields

of France and Belgium in

WW1. For Aussie soldiers,

the red of the poppy is a

vivid reminder of their

mates sacrifice for others.

Jesus of Nazareth was a man whose divine

authority was clearly proven to you by all the

miracles and wonders which God performed

through him. In accordance with his own plan

God had already decided that Jesus would

be handed over to you; and you killed him by letting sinful men crucify him. God raised

him from death, setting him free from its

power, because it was impossible that death

should hold him prisoner. Acts 2:22-24

At Gallipoli, men gave of them-

selves, sacrificially for their

mates. Put their life on the line

to rescue them. So did Jesus.

Jesus always had the nature

of God...of his own free will he

gave up all he had and took

the nature of a servant.

He became like a human being

...He was humble and walked

the path of obedience all the

way to death—his death on

the cross. Philippians 2:5-8

Over 11,000 Australian and New Zealand

soldiers died at Gallipoli: creating the ANZAC

legacy. At least 85,000 Turkish soldiers died

in the campaign. As the bodies fell, there

wasn’t time to keep track of the dead or

their location. The bodies mounted up, and the flies and stench were appalling. The

conditions were so bad that eventually both

sides agreed on a burial armistice to allow

the warriors to clear away the dead before

restarting hostilities. Walter Dexter was

one of twelve chaplains sent to Gallipoli with

the first convoy and he made changes.

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Chaplain Dexter began organising survey parties to log the location of

graves, and he sent the resulting maps and documentation to the War

Office so that future generations could know the location of our fallen.

As a result the War Office made significant changes to how our dead

were treated. Dexter was one of the last to leave Gallipoli. At risk of

being shot, he spent his final days there in the gullies and rudimentary

cemeteries, scattering silver wattle seed. "If we have to leave here,

I intend that a bit of Australia shall be here," he wrote. "I soaked the

seed for about 20 hours and they seem to be well and thriving."

An Aussie soldier (Bill Scurry) at

Gallipoli invented a drip rifle to

deceive the Turks during the

evacuation of December 1915.

Rifle fire was maintained from

the trenches after the withdrawal of the last men. How? Two tins

were placed one above the other:

the top one full of water (with

small holes in it) and the bottom

At dawn on 25 April

1915, the ANZAC’s had

landed north of Gaba

Tepe (the landing area

later named Anzac Cove).

The aim was to capture the Turkish forts built to

protect the narrow strait.

The Gallipoli campaign

was a heroic but costly

failure and by December

20, all the men had been

evacuated from Gallipoli.

JESUS SAID, “THE GREATEST LOVE YOU CAN HAVE FOR YOUR

FRIENDS IS TO GIVE YOUR LIFE FOR THEM.” JOHN 15:13

one with the trigger string attached to it, empty. The water trickled

into the lower one, and the rifle would fire as soon as the lower tin

had become sufficiently heavy. This diversion worked effectively.

Australian troops evacuate Gallipoli in late December 1915

Photo’s on these pages: THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL