Preparing for Sunday Worship: Waiting for the Christ Child
What does it mean to wait? In a society where everything is "On Demand" what does it mean to sit down and wait? Advent is about preparing for and waiting for the birth of Christ. Yet, in the midst of waiting we are surrounded and sucked up into the busyness that is...
Christmas Caroling at St. Andrew’s
St. Andrew's is going caroling! On Friday night (December 19) @6:30 we will meet at the McDougall's and carol through the neighbourhood bringing the message of Christmas. Contact the church office if you need directions to the McDougall's home. Then on Sunday morning...
Prayer of Love
The season of Advent is almost over. In just over a week's time we will move from the season of Advent to the season of Christmas. This coming Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Advent, a Sunday where we normally discuss and celebrate the theme of love. At its heart...
Primer for Sunday: Who are the Messengers
We take a lot for granted when it comes to Christmas. The birth of Jesus is a story that has been told now for 2000 years. Year after year in countless church's the nativity scene is played out again at this time of year. It is a wonderful celebration of God's great...
Prayers of Joy
There are many different ways that we can pray to God. The most common way we pray is through words. We give voice to our joys and concerns and share them with our creator. We can also pray through our actions. When we do the work of the kingdom it is a prayer to God,...
Comfort
I would like to play a game with you this morning. This is a game of word association. I will say one word and you will shout out the first word that you can think of that is related to that word. Are you ready? Fast. Red. Apple. Bible. Christmas. Birthday. Chocolate....
Primer for Sunday: The Opening Act
Agnus Day notes that John the Baptist scored 8 out of 10 on Gigging Musician's list: How to be a Great Opening Act. While I am not sure what John would have thought of that, it is an interesting idea. In Mark's Gospel we start with John the Baptist preparing the way....
December News
The season of Advent has begun. We prepare for Christmas and the birth of Christ. During the month of December there are a variety of activities taking place within the life of the Church December 6 - Men's Breakfast @ The Dutch Oven 9am December 6 - Christmas...
Prayer for Peace
We are approaching the second Sunday in Advent. This week our prayer comes to us via YouTube. Take a few moments to remove any distractions, listen to the music and pray the words in this Prayer for Peace.
The Rooster
It was two days before Hallowe’en when I noticed them. Christmas decorations were being sold. Specifically it was a giant Santa Claus and Snowman. They were on display at a local retailer and my heart sank. The kids had not yet been out trick or treating and Christmas...
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The congregation was established in 1833 and continues to serve the community.