Reflections from our rector, Ray David Glenn.
Tuesday, April 3rd Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved … Read moreHoly Week Meditation #2 – Avoid Vanity
Monday, April 2nd If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the … Read moreHoly Week Meditation #1 – Simply Obey
Here is a good article about another church that has recently undertaken a building project. Click here to read the entire article.
We are well underway. The property has been purchased, subject to rezoning. The rezoning application has been formally received by the City of Burlington. We have programmed the building to meet our needs and massed it to present conceptual layout of rooms and appearance. I have had 2 of 4 pastorate meetings this week to … Read moreA Patch of Dirt
That’s the central message of Lent. May I tell you a story? 3 or 4 years ago I resolved to give up coffee for Lent. If you know my coffee consumption you will marvel at the sacrifice or stupidity of such a decision. Well, the first three days were filled with blinding headaches. At one … Read moreI Need a Saviour
February 17th, 2008 was an unprecedented moment in our 160 year history. Four years have passed since we voted to leave our former diocese joining the Anglican Network in Canada. If you were there you will remember that it was not so much a vote for structural change as it was a vote for … Read moreEbenezer and Rehoboth
We often talk about serving the Lord with our lives; our time, our money, our values, our affections. But lately I have come to realize the importance of serving our Lord with our mortality. So many of us prayed for Harry over the past month, and prayed for Doreen as she walked with her husband … Read moreHarry Langston Showed us Our Great Hope
Here’s a great post from a godly pastor. http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/a-new-years-plea-plan Happy New Year, dear St. George’s.
I’ve started to notice Christmas music playing in coffee pubs; some good, some not-so-good. So I’ve decided to pass along some of my favourite Advent and Christmas music. The Messiah – George Frideric Handel Behold the Lamb of God – Andrew Peterson Songs for Christmas – Sufjan Stevens Glory in the Highest – Chris Tomlin
As the end of the year approaches, everywhere we turn someone is telling us we should be happy. But for families who’ve lost someone they love, the holidays can seem more like something to survive than to enjoy. The traditions and events that can add so much joy and meaning to the season are punctuated … Read moreJoy to This Cursed World