Reflections from our rector, Ray David Glenn.
Why am I not going to Nairobi? Yes, that’s right. I am not going. In a word: Matthew. About two weeks ago Matthew began to express deep concern about my trip to Nairobi. He had heard of the terrorist attacks on the Westgate Mall and came to me with tears in his eyes saying, “Daddy, … Read moreWhy I am not going to Nairobi
Some of my earliest memories are from church, singing songs and choruses. One of those choruses comes to mind as I write this Thanksgiving letter. It may seem twee, but wisdom often hides in simplicity. Count your blessings, name them one-by-one. Count your blessings see what God has done. Count your blessings, name them one-by-one. … Read moreThanksgiving Letter
Within 2 hours of posting our need for funds to cover travel expenses, I received an encouraging email. We have already received enough money to cover my trip and a small surplus! The surplus will be offered to delegates from the global south who may need help getting to the conference. Thank you for your … Read moreMy Trip to Nairobi – Update
The shooting of innocent civilians in a mall has thrust Nairobi, Kenya into the headlines of every news outlet. The Somali Islamist al-Shabab militants siege has left at least 62 people dead, 63 missing and some 200 injured. Although happening on a distant continent and loaded with complex political overtones, the personal tragedy has gripped … Read morePray for my trip to Nairobi
On January 1st we count down the seconds to 12 am and the beginning of a new year in the Gregorian calendar. The liturgical calendar marks Advent 1 as the beginning of the new year. But everyone with school-aged children knows that the New Year really begins the Tuesday after Labour Day. The same is … Read moreHappy (Real) New Year!
This is Ray David’s cover article from the Pentecost By George Newsletter. “Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of … Read moreThe Holy Spirit is Working Still
Why does St. George’s exist? If we shut the doors tomorrow would anyone, other than our members, notice? Our upcoming move into our new ministry center in Alton Village gives us this unique opportunity to ask, study and pray through these questions. Ultimately we want to understand who God is calling us to be and … Read moreWhy Does St. George’s Exist?
Last week, David Mainse gave me the written testimony of my paternal grandfather, which he found in his old bible school’s yearbook. Below is the salvation story of my grandfather. Listen to the sermon it inspired here.
Any child can tell you that 613 of anything is more than 10 and that 10 of anything is more than one. But Maundy Thursday is an annual reminder that sometimes less is more. Picture the scene. It is the Thursday night before Passover. Jesus is gathered with his best friends, his disciples, and they … Read moreMaundy Thursday: Less is More
This was the second Walt Disney quote I saw on a poster in Disney World. There are two main concerns I carry in this building project. First, I am flooded with horror at the thought of us moving into our new church home and ministry centre only to discover within a year or so that … Read moreDream Builders #2 – It Requires People to Make the Dream a Reality