by Secretary | Jul 6, 2015 | Sermons
Is it mission or evangelism? Which one do we pick? Is it possible to do both? Our gospel lesson from Mark this morning allows us to ask that question. For many people the idea of evangelism can be threatening. However, this does not need to be the case. Jesus and the...
by Secretary | Jul 4, 2015 | Devotionals
What do the expressions ‘Talk the Talk’ and ‘Walk the Walk’ mean to you? In light of our passage from Mark’s gospel lesson for this week I consider those two phrases to relate to mission and evangelism. We are usually good about talking...
by Secretary | Jul 1, 2015 | News
With summer approaching updates from the Congregational Website will not be as frequent. A few reminders for July: Waterfront Festival I hope that many of you are able help at the Waterfront Festival. This is a great opportunity to meet and form relationships with...
by Secretary | Jun 30, 2015 | Prayer
Tomorrow is Canada Day. Across the nation people will gather and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy living in this great country. It is an occasion to remember the goodness of God and to give thanks for what we have. Gracious God, we give thanks for the nation of Canada....
by Secretary | Jun 29, 2015 | Sermons
https://standrewscobourg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/sermons/15-06-28-rev-neil-a-ellis-whole-truth.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS There is something to be said for personal space. The piece of real estate that you keep to yourself, an...
by Secretary | Jun 25, 2015 | Devotionals
The theme of isolation is one which is being discussed in our modern era. With advancements in technology and communication it is easier than ever to make a connection with people. Whether through a traditional mediums like the telephone or letter writing or through...
by Secretary | Jun 23, 2015 | Prayer
Last week saw the events of the mass shooting at Emanuel AME church in Charleston S.C. The other day the state Governor, backed by other politicians, called for the removal of the Confederate Flag over the state Capitol Building. The flag has long been a symbol that...
by Secretary | Jun 22, 2015 | Sermons
When the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us. When the questions that are posed to us are too big for us to handle, we nee to look towards an alternate source of wisdom than our own. In part this is what the Book of Job and the story of Jesus calming the storm are...
by Secretary | Jun 19, 2015 | News
The June Congregational Newsletter is ready! You can pick a copy up Sunday after worship. Alternatively you can read it online or download it for later reading. Download (PDF,...
by Secretary | Jun 18, 2015 | Devotionals
One of the most fascinating parts of the Book of Job is God’s response to Job. God answer’s Job out of the whirlwind. To be sure, God’s answers were not what Job wanted to hear. Job did not receive a direct response to his questions. God’s...
