by Neil Ellis | Sep 5, 2016 | Sermons
Before the audio of the sermon begins I spoke briefly about the Children’s Story and then about one of the things we do each week at St. Andrew’s. After scripture has been read the reader says, “The word of the Lord” and everyone in the...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 2, 2016 | Devotionals
When we think about what something costs, we usually equate that to price. What is the sticker price of an item and can we afford it? Routine items are generally affordable for most people. It is when we begin to consider items outside of our normal purchases that the...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 30, 2016 | Prayer
Gracious God, As I wake to face the day I acknowledge that I am unaware of what will challenge me, Of who will cross my path, or of what beauty I may experience. What I do know is that you are my rock and my refuge. My every present helper during times of need. You...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 29, 2016 | Sermons
If I were to sneeze right now most of you would probably respond in one of two ways. You would either say Gesundheit which is German and means roughly, “I wish you good health.” The other response you might provide is Bless You. Now saying ‘bless you’ to someone might...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 27, 2016 | Devotionals
In our gospel lesson today Jesus tells the host of a party that by inviting the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind he will be blessed. As I have reflected on this passage this week I have asked myself a series of questions what does it mean to be blessed? What...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 23, 2016 | Prayer
This mornings prayer is taken from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Enuma Okoro. This prayer book is laid out with ordinary prayer to guide and focus your devotional life. The focus of today’s...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 22, 2016 | Sermons
Text: Luke 13: 10-17 https://standrewscobourg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/sermons/16-08-21-rev-neil-a-ellis-sabbath.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS My boys have a paper route and as a result of that they are required to go and collect...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 20, 2016 | Devotionals
What exactly is Sabbath? Sabbath has often been described as a day of rest. However, this explanation falls short in capturing the nuanced aspects of rest as described by God. We find two different explanations for why we should take a Sabbath. Both are in the Old...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 16, 2016 | Prayer
Almighty God, Creator: In these last days storm has assailed us. Greyness has enveloped and mist surrounded our going out and our coming in. Now again Thy glory clarifies, Thy light lifts up our hearts to Thee, and night falls in peace. But through mist and storm and...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 15, 2016 | Sermons
Text: Luke 12: 49-56 https://standrewscobourg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/sermons/16-08-14-rev-neil-a-ellis-jesus-good-not-safe.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS “Aslan is a lion – the Lion, the great Lion.” “Ooh”...
