Remembering Nammie
My grandmother, Minne Phillips (Nammie) passed away a few weeks ago. I was honoured to be able to take part in the service. Below are the words I shared in my eulogy… read more…
Sermon – Oct 11-09: What are you so happy about?
What Are You So Happy About?
Mark 10:17-31
I have to say that in many ways I think our denomination is in trouble. We all know it. We don’t have enough ministers, which is a problem that will increase dramatically in the next 10-15 years as most of our ministers across the country are coming to retirement age. We can’t seem to recruit new ministers, not to mention our outflow in terms of membership. read more…
Sermon – Sept. 27-09 “A New Team”
A New Beginning: A New Team
Mark 9:38-50
Have you ever had one of those weeks where you just wish you could press rewind back to Monday and stay in bed? Last Sunday feels like it was about a month ago. I’ve been to the mainland twice in the past week. First was for a committee meeting with a conference committee I sit on. When I arrived home on Tuesday, it was less than an hour later I got a call informing me my grandmother had passed away. We planning for a second trip to the mainland, getting home last night.
Somewhere in there I got some work done. We have a bulletin this morning, I put together a sermon. It’s been a very busy week to be sure, and it’s good to be back here with you. Just in time for another gospel reading full of great stuff to look at. read more…
Sermon – October 4th, 2009 “Against the Foundation
Against the Foundation
Mark 10:2-16; Genesis 2:18-24
I came across the following comparison chart when doing a little research for this morning’s sermon. It’s called “Love vs Marriage”:
Love: When you take a bubble bath together
Marriage: When you give the kids a bath read more…
Sermon – Sept 20. 2009: “A New Life”
A New Beginning: A New Life
Proverbs 31:10-31,Mark 9:30-37
You know, I have to wonder if Jesus had a sore forehead because it had to be sore from all the palm slaps he kept inflicting on it. They just don’t seem to get it at all do they? Last week Peter showed how it looked like he had it all figured out. He correctly answered the question, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter named Jesus as Messiah. Good job! You win the prize! And a grand prize it is! read more…