by Neil Ellis | Dec 22, 2014 | Sermons
Did you notice it? As I was reading the gospel story this morning, did sense it? As Gabriel was talking to Mary did you see them? Did you see all the other angels and the heavenly hosts watching in eager anticipation? Did you notice how they held their breath as Mary...
by Neil Ellis | Dec 18, 2014 | Devotionals
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...
by Neil Ellis | Dec 17, 2014 | News
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...
by Neil Ellis | Dec 16, 2014 | Prayer
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...
by Neil Ellis | Dec 11, 2014 | Devotionals
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...