by Secretary | Dec 26, 2014 | Devotionals
We all know the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty. A simple rhyme told to children at bedtime. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men, Couldn’t put Humpty together again. This week I did...
by Secretary | Dec 23, 2014 | Prayer
Gracious God, we give you thanks for the birth of your son Jesus Christ. Be with us and those we love at this special time of year. Allow us to experience the hope, peace, joy and love of the Christmas season. We give thanks that you come to us as a child, innocent...
by Secretary | Dec 22, 2014 | Sermons
Did you notice it? As I was reading the gospel story this morning, did sense it? As Gabriel was talking to Mary did you see them? Did you see all the other angels and the heavenly hosts watching in eager anticipation? Did you notice how they held their breath as Mary...
by Secretary | Dec 18, 2014 | Devotionals
What does it mean to wait? In a society where everything is “On Demand” what does it mean to sit down and wait? Advent is about preparing for and waiting for the birth of Christ. Yet, in the midst of waiting we are surrounded and sucked up into the...
by Secretary | Dec 17, 2014 | News
St. Andrew’s is going caroling! On Friday night (December 19) @6:30 we will meet at the McDougall’s and carol through the neighbourhood bringing the message of Christmas. Contact the church office if you need directions to the McDougall’s home. Then...
by Secretary | Dec 16, 2014 | Prayer
The season of Advent is almost over. In just over a week’s time we will move from the season of Advent to the season of Christmas. This coming Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Advent, a Sunday where we normally discuss and celebrate the theme of love. At its heart...
by Secretary | Dec 11, 2014 | Devotionals
We take a lot for granted when it comes to Christmas. The birth of Jesus is a story that has been told now for 2000 years. Year after year in countless church’s the nativity scene is played out again at this time of year. It is a wonderful celebration of...
by Secretary | Dec 9, 2014 | Prayer
There are many different ways that we can pray to God. The most common way we pray is through words. We give voice to our joys and concerns and share them with our creator. We can also pray through our actions. When we do the work of the kingdom it is a prayer to God,...
by Secretary | Dec 8, 2014 | Sermons
I would like to play a game with you this morning. This is a game of word association. I will say one word and you will shout out the first word that you can think of that is related to that word. Are you ready? Fast. Red. Apple. Bible. Christmas. Birthday. Chocolate....
by Secretary | Dec 4, 2014 | Devotionals
Agnus Day notes that John the Baptist scored 8 out of 10 on Gigging Musician’s list: How to be a Great Opening Act. While I am not sure what John would have thought of that, it is an interesting idea. In Mark’s Gospel we start with John the Baptist...
