World Communion, World Changing

Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:1-13 This morning, we’re changing gears a bit. We’ve spent the last 3 weeks looking at prayer, and now we’re dropping into the middle of the book of Exodus; the ongoing story of the people of God and their journey in...

Feeding off the Vine

Scripture Reading: John 15:1-11 We continue this morning looking at the importance of prayer in our lives as followers of Jesus Christ and children of our amazing God. Two weeks ago we looked at why it is we pray. Last week we looked at how we pray, and the importance...

How do we pray?

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Last week we took a look at what prayer means, why we do it and what we might expect. Now I know we are sitting in a traditional United Church. We are used to certain things. We are used to a certain type of worship. I remember the first time...

Life changing

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 15 years ago today was a beautiful Ottawa morning. I remember the sun shining and it being a lovely walk to work, which usually took me about 30 minutes. Things were pretty normal as I approached the building and passed by security on my...

never taken away

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 This week we find ourselves looking at Mary and Martha when Jesus drops in for a visit one day. As Jesus sits in their home the two women take on two different roles. Martha gets to work in the kitchen preparing a meal while Mary sits and...

neighbours

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 This has been another very hard week to watch the news. In three consecutive days there were senseless killings which made international headlines in the United States, along with more suicide bombs in the Middle East. The world has gone...