by Secretary | May 16, 2016 | Sermons
Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, which is also the birthday of the Church. The Holy Spirit is the aspect of the Trinity that we often refer to as our sustainer. It is that invigorating presence which challenges us and propels us forward to do...
by Secretary | May 13, 2016 | Devotionals
On Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the time in the Christian year when we mark the arrival of the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that one would come after him, the Advocate which would be with the disciples. In Acts we witness the arrival of the Holy Spirit which arrives...
by Secretary | May 10, 2016 | Prayer
Gracious God, you are our life-giver and liberator, Make us both alert and free in your service. In the light of your truth may we see best How to use our resources for the day’s events. Give us your Spirit, Make us people who will build your kingdom, Not people...
by Secretary | May 9, 2016 | Sermons
This is our final look at Revelation. What is the final word from God for us as we consider the final words printed in the Bible. Does this represent the end or something else altogether? Text: Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21 The End...
by Secretary | May 6, 2016 | Devotionals
This Sunday is our final look at Revelation and the message that it brings to us. Over the past few Sunday’s we have seen that Revelation is primarily a book of the Bible which emphasises worship and encourages the body of Christ to persevere. This Sunday we...
by Secretary | May 3, 2016 | Prayer
“The end of prayer is praise.” – Eugene Peterson Gracious God, we are happiest when we live in the light of your love. In life we recognize that there are two paths: The path of the wicked and The path of the righteous. May we always take delight in...
by Secretary | May 2, 2016 | Sermons
On the first Sunday in May St. Andrew’s celebrates its anniversary. For 183 years St. Andrew’s has existed as a community of faith, proclaiming God’s goodness and serving the community. It is fitting that this Sunday we are continuing our look at...
by Secretary | Apr 29, 2016 | Devotionals
Anyone who has known me for more than five minutes can tell you that I am a fan of the Star Wars films. The struggle between the Rebels and the Empire represents the tension between good and evil. The first Star Wars film was subtitled ‘A New Hope’ as a...
by Secretary | Apr 26, 2016 | Prayer
The Psalms remain a source of praise in Christian worship. They inform us about God and our relationship with God. Additionally, we find Psalms of praise, lament and thanksgiving. A wide range of emotion is swept up in the Psalms. This morning we look to Psalm 119 as...
by Secretary | Apr 19, 2016 | Prayer
Over the past week we have learned about the crisis occurring at Attawapiskat in Northern Ontario. It is troubling to learn/realize/acknowledge that there is a wide disparity of standards of living in Canada. These income gaps appear in our large urban settings, rural...
