by Neil Ellis | Sep 6, 2014 | News
It is hard to believe that September is here already. Children have finished their first week of school and the very first leaves have begun to change colour. The upcoming week represents the renewal of many activities at St. Andrew’s. If you would like more...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 4, 2014 | Devotionals
This Sunday we will reflect on Matthew 18: 15-20. This is a passage that many churches including our own use to determine how conflict, disagreement and sinful behaviour by members should be handled. Jesus provides a model for us that is well laid out and makes sense...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 2, 2014 | Prayer
Loving God, as our children return to school we ask that you will watch over them. Keep them safe during this time of excitement and new opportunity. Bless the friendships they make, encourage them in learning and allow them to question the world around them. We give...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 1, 2014 | Sermons
I don’t know about you, but I am not a fan of waiting. I’m sure there is a virtue to be found in patience, but I haven’t discovered it yet. Waiting can be painful, it can be agonizing. I have taken a few flights and I think waiting for the boarding call is one of the...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 28, 2014 | Devotionals
The story of Moses’ call from God is an iconic story. The Burning Bush transcends past Christianity and into popular culture. However, at its core is a story about great faith and trust. God does not equip Moses for ministry the way we might like to be equipped...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 27, 2014 | News
September is almost here. As we get ready to send children back to school and await the changing of the seasons, we also anticipate and look forward to the many activities that occur at St. Andrew’s. The Step Into Fall newsletter is ready for your reading...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 26, 2014 | Prayer
Last night I received a prayer request for the situation in Iraq. A situation that has seen the Islamic State (IS) kill Christians and other minority groups if they do not convert or pay a tax. The email I received indicated that the IS had captured the city...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 25, 2014 | Sermons
If you travel to China or North Korea and try to speak to people about Jesus, to tell them who he is you could be arrested. Religion is officially outlawed. To speak about Jesus Christ is subversive, the good news found in the gospels undermine and threaten the...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 21, 2014 | Devotionals
Our Gospel passage for this Sunday is well known. Peter’s confessional statement in Matthew 16: 13-20 about Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian faith. Jesus’ reply to Peter is just a foundational. Jesus will build his church upon that rock. The statement...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 19, 2014 | Prayer
Great God, you sent Jesus Christ that we might trust in him and live as his faithful followers. Uplift us when we stumble, steady us when we falter, that we might walk in righteousness and work for reconciliation in the way of Jesus Christ. Give us grace to be a...
