by Neil Ellis | Mar 12, 2015 | Devotionals
John 3:16 is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Along with Psalm 23 it is etched in our minds and speaks to the goodness that we know in God. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may...
by Neil Ellis | Mar 10, 2015 | Prayer
Gracious God, We look to you, We look to Jesus, We look to the Holy Spirit. In you we find purpose. In you we find life. In you we find understanding. In Jesus we find meaning. In Jesus we find healing. In Jesus we find rest. In the Holy Spirit we are sustained. In...
by Neil Ellis | Mar 9, 2015 | Sermons
If I showed up this morning and starting flipping tables and accusing you of being heretics or hypocrites I don’t think you would enjoy it very much. In fact I’m fairly certain that I would wear my welcome out very quickly. To say that you would not appreciate such...
by Neil Ellis | Mar 6, 2015 | Devotionals
What does it mean to go to church? Ask 100 people and receive 100 answers. The responses might be similar and full of overlapping themes, but most of us have a different idea of what it means to attend church. As we have journeyed through Lent we have reflected on our...
by Neil Ellis | Mar 3, 2015 | News
St. Andrew’s will be producing a new Congregational Photo Directory. Our last directory was completed in 2010 and the congregation has changed during that time. We would like you and your family to be a part of the directory. All pictures will be taken at the...
by Neil Ellis | Mar 3, 2015 | Prayer
Holy God, I come before you on bended knee and with words of praise on my lips. In creation I observe your handiwork. I gaze with wonder at all I see. Tears fill my eyes as I behold the rising of the sun. Lead me along your straight paths, guide me towards your...
by Neil Ellis | Mar 2, 2015 | Sermons
Have you ever had one of ‘those days’? You know the ones I’m talking about. Where everything is proceeding normally and out of no where you learn something unexpected. It rocks your world and shakes your beliefs. Everything goes from being normal and understood to...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 26, 2015 | Devotionals
Doubt. It is the nagging question. The uncertain factor, the unknown. The tickle at the back of your throat. It keeps you up at night, wondering if you have made the right choice. If you’ve been played the fool. Doubt, often seen as the antithesis of faith. If...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 25, 2015 | News
The Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church in Canada is seeking input from Presbyterians in order to develop a Strategic Plan on how the national church can strengthen and support local congregations. This is an excellent opportunity to share and provide input on...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 24, 2015 | Prayer
This Lent we will feature a series of different video’s which talk about Lent and our approach to the Easter Season. Prayer for Sunday: Gracious God, truly your love and mercy knows no ending. This year during Lent allow my focus to be on you. Allow me to put...
