St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will wrap up the “Unshakable” sermon series from the Book of Daniel, learning how to stand strong before God despite ongoing challenges in our faith journey.

With this brief note, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service, with announcement slides shown to both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Church Announcements:

Please note that the Wednesday morning prayer gathering for this week only, on July 24, will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom only.

Donations to the local Salvation Army Food Bank will be collected on Sunday, August 4. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Shopping card orders will be collected next Sunday, July 28. Please get in touch with Donna Schley if you want to order or need more information. Thanks to everyone who uses the cards.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church will meet on Wednesday, August 7th, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship! The meeting location will be notified later.

Guest Speakers for Upcoming Services:
July 28 – Maxine Jordan
August 25 – Dan Schley

“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before” (Daniel 6:10).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we continue to explore the “Unshakable” sermon series from the Book of Daniel, learning how to grow in divine wisdom and become like Daniel in our faith journey.

With this brief note, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

I have attached the order of service and the sermon for July 14.

Please note that the Wednesday Morning Prayer Meetings began this past Wednesday and will continue until August 14th. These informal meetings take place either in the sanctuary or via Zoom. The prayer gathering starts with watching a 22-minute video lesson at 10:00 a.m., followed by sharing prayer requests at 10:25 a.m. and individual prayer time with appropriate spiritual background music until 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join and leave this gathering at any time. The Zoom ID and Passcode for the prayer meetings are the same as those for the Sunday services.

Guest Speakers for Upcoming Services:
July 28 – Maxine Jordan
August 25 – Dan Schley

“But you, Belshazzar, his son, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this… But you did not honor the God who holds in his hand your life and all your ways. Therefore he sent the hand that wrote the inscription” (Daniel 5:22-24).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, Rani Ibrahim, a lay missionary appointed by our Presbytery for the Newcomers Ministry, and Sheryl Smith, the Convenor of its Advisory Committee, will visit us and share their God-given stories about this mission. One main objective of this specialized ministry is: “Helping newcomers in various ways to start a new life in Canada and learn more about Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and social programs” in the Peterborough area and its surroundings. Before listening to these presentations, we will reflect on one of Christ’s characteristics, mercy, and consider how we can become agents of God’s divine mercy in our faith journey. On behalf of the congregation, I express our appreciation to both Rani and Sheryl for sharing the Newcomers’ stories during the upcoming service.

With this introduction, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Church Announcements:
Sunday, July 7: Collection of Donations to the Local Salvation Army Food Bank
Sunday, July 7: Glenarm Cemetery Decoration Service with special music at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12: Blast Camp (VBS) for children from SK to Grade 6 at Trentside Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meetings: Starting July 10 until August 14, in the sanctuary or via Zoom, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Women of the Church: Wednesday, July 10, 1:30 p.m. at the home of Wilma Wray. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship!

Guest Speakers for Upcoming Services:
July 28 – Maxine Jordan
August 25 – Dan Schley
(Please note: I will be leading the Norwood congregation in worship due to my interim moderator duties on these Sundays.)

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved. …For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:1-10).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will resume studying the unshakable faith demonstrated through various tests in the Book of Daniel. The main characters in these accounts were tested for their sacred identity in challenging situations. However, this Sunday, we will examine a somewhat opposite scenario in terms of divine trials. King Nebuchadnezzar faced God’s tests after receiving abundant blessings from Him. We will learn how to maintain God’s blessings through his example and apply these lessons to our faith journeys.

With this introduction, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Once again, I have briefly included church announcements and upcoming events below:

During next Sunday’s worship service on June 30th, we will dedicate the new roof and acknowledge the generous inheritance from the Estate of Robin Warren.

Shopping card orders will be collected this Sunday.

The yard sale will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 8:00 am until noon. Please talk to Stan Wray if you have any questions.

Donations to the Local Salvation Army Food Bank will be collected on Sunday, July 7.

The Glenarm Cemetery Decoration Service will be held on Sunday, July 7, at 2:30 p.m.

Blast Camp (formerly Vacation Bible School & an Association of Churches event): Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Trentside Baptist Church for children entering SK to Grade 6. This day camp is free. Please contact Lizz or Caleb for further information.

Wednesday morning prayer meetings will take place from July 10 to August 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary or via Zoom.

Please inform an elder or me if you would like to receive pastoral visits, including home communion, or if you know someone who would benefit from it.

“Therefore, Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue” (Daniel 4:27).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

Happy Father’s Day!

This Sunday, known as Father’s Day, we will remember the legacies of our fathers, whether they are with us or have passed away, and express our appreciation to the Lord for their love and work during our worship service. The sermon topic, “A Greatest Legacy,” based on Deuteronomy 6, will encourage us to leave a genuine living faith for future generations. This Sunday is also designated as National Indigenous Peoples Sunday and will “pray for the National Indigenous Ministries Council and the leaders and ministers of the eight Indigenous ministries of the PCC. We pray for blessings and healing of the leaders and communities they serve across Canada.” I will also briefly share my reflection on the 149th General Assembly.

With this introduction, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

I have included various church events and announcements below. Please mark these dates on your calendars and pray for these items.

Pastoral Care: On behalf of the Session, my wife, Soon Hwa, and I, along with the elders, plan to conduct pastoral visits, including providing home communion, during the summer months. Please inform an elder or me if you would like to receive this friendly time from us and/or if you know someone who would benefit from it.

For St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls: Stan Wray will continue as Representative Elder to the Lindsay/ Peterborough Presbytery and Barb Silver, will remain as Alternative for the years 2024-2025. Thank you both for your ongoing dedication to God and our church!

Shopping Card Orders: Orders will be collected next Sunday, June 23.

Yard Sale: Saturday, June 29 from 8:00 am until noon. Please talk to Stan Wray if you have any questions.

Dedication Service: During the Sunday, June 30th worship service, we will dedicate the new roof and acknowledge the generous inheritance from the Estate of Robin Warren.

Donations to the Local Salvation Army Food Bank: Donations will be collected on Sunday, July 7.

Glenarm Cemetery Decoration Service: This service will be held on Sunday, July 7 at 2:30 p.m.

Blast Camp (formerly Vacation Bible School & an Association of Churches event): Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Trentside Baptist Church for children entering SK to Grade 6. This day camp is free. Please contact Lizz or Caleb for further information.

Wednesday Morning Prayer Meetings: July 10 to August 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In the sanctuary or via Zoom (the link will be the same as for the Sunday worship service).

Please note that church news and weekly sermons have been posted on our church website. Messages can also be found on our church’s YouTube channel. You need a link to the sermons particularly preached by guest speakers since they have been uploaded on YouTube as unlisted. Please let me know if you need the link information.

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts” (Deuteronomy 6:4-6).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

You and your loved ones are warmly invited to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Rev. Tim Purvis, Associate Secretary of Ministry and Church Vocations, PCC, will be leading us in worship this Sunday. His short bio can be found in the order of service document.

Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Events and Services
June 29: Yard Sale from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Please talk to Stan Wray if you have any questions.
July 7: Decoration Service at Knox Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to all of God’s servants who shared inspirational sermons based on the Holy Word during my holiday. Thanks to the hybrid option, I was fortunate enough to participate in all the divine gatherings via Zoom and experience the same amazing grace of God as you did in the worship services. As an online worshipper, on behalf of the church, I want to take this opportunity to convey our appreciation to Dan and Donna Schley for managing the Zoom services for the past five Sundays and this Sunday, in addition to fulfilling other responsibilities for the church. I also want to echo our thanks to Jane Veale for continuously providing recorded hymns for our hybrid services. Furthermore, my wife and I extend our thankfulness to all of you for your prayers and good wishes for our travels to our homeland, Korea. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with our loved ones, particularly, my mother! We were not only well-fed physically but also spiritually nourished during our stay there.

With these expressions of gratitude, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. As previously mentioned, this Sunday, we will unite with churches across Canada to advocate for and commemorate Healing and Reconciliation, which Dan Schley and I will lead during the service.

Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Please find attached the order of service and the sermon, along with the Study Guide for the Confession, for May 26th. Please note that the message I will deliver was prepared by
Rev. Mark Tremblay, Former Minister at Knox Presbyterian Church in Calgary, Alberta.

More information regarding the subject of Healing and Reconciliation in our denomination can be found at the following links: https://presbyterianarchives.ca/2019/07/15/the-confession-of-the-presbyterian-church-in-canada/

Indigenous Justice

Upcoming Services:
June 3: Communion
June 10: Worship Leader – Rev. Tim Purvis, Associate Secretary of Ministry and Church Vocations, PCC (Please note that I will be leading the Ballyduff congregation in communion worship on that Sunday).

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

Let’s begin by exploring the definition of Holy Communion as outlined in the Westminster Larger Catechism:

Question 168: What is the Lord’s Supper?
Answer: The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament of the New Testament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine according to the appointment of Jesus Christ, his death is showed forth; and they that worthily communicate feed upon his body and blood, to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace; have their union and communion with him confirmed; testify and renew their thankfulness, and engagement to God, and their mutual love and fellowship each with other, as members of the same mystical body.

As announced before, this Sunday, we will observe Holy Communion/The Lord’s Supper taking place at 10:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary or via Zoom. A pre-packed sacred element will be blessed by the church elders prior to the service during the session meeting and will be distributed to participants in an in-person gathering. For those anticipating participating in this communion service virtually, please prepare your own elements: grape juice/wine and bread. Please keep in mind that Holy Communion is a sacred remembrance of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross.

You and your loved ones, including children, are all invited to the Lord’s Table!

During our worship, we will also explore Christ’s Agape Love reflecting the three C letters, Covenant, Commitment, and Communion, and apply this heavenly love to our faith journey.

Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Events and Services:
June 2-6: General Assembly at Laurier University in Waterloo.
June 10: Worship Leader – Rev. Tim Purvis, Associate Secretary of Ministry and Church Vocations, PCC.
June 29: Yard Sale. Please get in touch with Stan Wray if you have items to contribute or have any questions. More detailed information will be shared soon.
July 7: Decoration Service at Knox Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

“A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

You and your loved ones are warmly invited to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Mark Mitchell, our Lay Preacher, will share the Word of God with us this Sunday.

This sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Please find attached the order of service for May 19, 2024.

Upcoming Services:
May 26: Truth and Reconciliation Sunday
June 3: Communion

We look forward to worshipping with you all!

Blessings,

St. Andrew’s Session

Dear Friends,

You and your loved ones are warmly invited to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Rev. Scott Cross, Shiloh Christian Centre, will share the Word of God with us this Sunday.

This sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Services:
May 19: Worship Leader – Mark Mitchell
May 26: Healing and Reconciliation Sunday
June 3: Communion

We look forward to worshipping with you all!

Blessings,

St. Andrew’s Session