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The following are only a sampling of recent messages from our rector, Rev. Dennis Newhook
January 16, 2005: Rev. Dennis spoke about "The Church." He suggested that it might be an interesting exercise to ask each of us to take a sheet of paper and write down a definition - our understanding of the meaning of the word "church." The gist of what the minister emphasized is that the church is more than just a group of believers who meet on Sundays to worship God. He emphasized mission. "The church is more than a club," he said. Each of us has a baptismal covenant, a mission to fulfil, reminding us of our confirmation vows. We meet on Sundays to recharge, to re-energize he said. The important thing is what happens between Sundays. " We need to smile more," he said, remembering that we are children of the King, saved from sin, and destined to be with Him in glory. Others will see that we are different and that we have been touched by God. They will know this and believe. We need to reach outside ourselves and touch others, pointing them to the source of our strength, to the Lord, to the Living Christ, to the One who can do infinitely more than we (or they) can ask or imagine. The text for the sermon was John 4: 27-42. For commentary please read Matthew Henry's Commentary.
January 9, 2005: The minister spoke today about the situation involving PWRDF and the South-Asian Tsunami Disaster. See also Rector's Corner in this week's bulletin. The text for the sermon was Matthew 3: 13 -17
January 2, 2005: On a lighter note: Life Explained and, to start the year, Resolutions You Can Actually Keep. Todays text was John 1: 1 - 18 for commentary see Bible Gateway
December 24, 2004: Christmas Greeting
December 12, 2004: The sermon was based on Matthew 11: 2 - 11 (commentary). Rev. Newhook related the message to us, in particular the awesome blessing that we, being destined for heaven, are greater even than the one whom Christ said was the greatest ever born.
November 14, 2004: The sermon was based on Luke 21:5-19. Rev. Newhook talked about the prevalence of war today in many parts of the world. He compared the hope of peace in war to the hope of Victory in Christ in the New Creation (see Gaining One's Soul ).
October 24, 2004: Rev. Newhook spoke about the Parable of the Tax Collector.
October 17, 2004: Rev. Newhook spoke on the importance of Prayer. He mentioned that prayer was one of the most important aspects if not the most important aspect in the life of a Christian. He spoke of what has been called a "God- made vacuum" in the life of every human being and how prayer is the only thing that can fill that vacuum. He deplored the reality that most of us only pray when there is a crisis in our lives, and that, when things are going well, we forget about God. He mentioned that the God who helps us when we are in the valley also deserves our thanks when we are on top of the mountain. He spoke of the need for quiet time alone with God. Discipline is needed in the life of every Christian, he said, in order not to neglect a vital time each day to talk to God - the One who is most worthy of our time and committment .
June 6: The Rector gave a summary of the decisions at General Synod. You may view the General Synod 2004 web page at this address
April 4: Palm Sunday - Rev. Newhook spoke on Matthew 21: 1-11 - The Triumphant Return of Christ into Jerusalem (Commentary)
March 28: Lent 5 - The text for this morning's sermon was John 12:1-8. For commentary on this text (cresourci.org) read Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 14: Rev. Newhook preached on the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree.
January 25: Third Sunday after the Epiphany - Rev. Newhook explained the reading 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a. We all are parts (members) of the church - the body of Christ, he said. We all have different gifts and none of us is more or less important than the other. Everyone is needed and essential. He went on to speak about the success of St. Andrew's Church over the past year and how it never ceases to amaze him how such such a small church family can pull together to accomplish so many objectives including not only the financial needs of our immediate church, but also the needs of many people around the globe in many ways.
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