by Neil Ellis | Feb 22, 2016 | Sermons
Our Lenten journey continues as Jesus in confronted by a group of Pharisees. Luke’s gospel provides a reminder of the danger that Jesus faced and of the wonderful promise we find in the resurrection. A Conspiracy...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 20, 2016 | News
2015 is behind us and we have already been busy with the work for the year ahead. As part of our process we take time not only to take the time to see to our financial obligations by passing the operating budget for 2016, but also to celebrate the ministry which St....
by Neil Ellis | Feb 19, 2016 | Devotionals
We know the story because we’ve read the book. From cover to cover we have read through scripture. We know how the story of Jesus begins and we know how it ends. Sometimes this can make it difficult to appreciate certain moments, because we know about the...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 16, 2016 | Prayer
Gracious God, may our love resemble your love. May we love all people, at all times, in all places. May our love inspire life, hope and generosity. Encourage us to give willingly without thought of repayment. May our love always be humble and mild. May our love lead...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 15, 2016 | Sermons
The Grimm Brothers tale of Hansel & Gretel is an age old story of temptation. Hansel and Gretel are lured by candy into the witches house. It is a cautionary tale to avoid temptation and to be wary of strangers. How does temptation play out in our own lives today?...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 11, 2016 | Devotionals
Have you ever faced temptation? Did you give in? For most people I imagine the answer to this questions is yes. Temptation is a large part of what it means to be human. We face temptation every day in a wide variety of formats. In some instances temptation is rather...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 9, 2016 | Prayer
Lord, I offer my needs to you all that affects my health. I offer my wants to you all the range of my reaching. I offer my thoughts to you all the duties that define my life. I offer my loves to you all the people for whom I care. Help me to understand what I need for...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 8, 2016 | Sermons
The church year continues and we find ourselves on the doorsteps of Lent. Soon we will journey with Jesus to Jerusalem, the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. However, before we can arrive in Jerusalem first we must travel with Jesus to the Mountain Top. Jesus...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 4, 2016 | Devotionals
We are still early enough in the year where the subject of resolutions comes up. At the New Year we resolve to make changes in our lives. Many of these changes revolve around our health. We decide to eat better and exercise more. It is probably safe to say that while...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 3, 2016 | News
You might wonder where Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday came from. Why did we decide to eat pancakes on the Tuesday before Lent? In order to understand Shrove Tuesday we need to first recognize the importance of Lent. Lent, the forty days leading up Good Friday and...
