Service Information for December 22 and 24, 2024

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the St. Andrew’s Session, I extend warm Christmas and happy holiday wishes to you and your loved ones. As we approach this sacred season, we are invited to celebrate the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Although it is His birthday, He offers us the extraordinary gift of Himself. During our upcoming services, we are encouraged to reflect on and gratefully receive our Heavenly Father’s greatest gift–His one and only Son, Jesus–for each of us.

I also want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our church members and friends. Your unwavering support and faithful prayers for God’s ministry within our faith community and beyond have been invaluable this year and always. We deeply appreciate your contributions to the Lord’s work–whether seen or behind the scenes, recognized or unnoticed, great or small.

Jesus, our Immanuel, Jesus, delights in us as a church family, working together to fulfill our mission: “To communicate faith, hope, and love by supporting and serving our congregation and the local community.” The Lord also rejoices in our commitment to “welcome everyone to our church who seeks to love God and participate in an open and supportive congregation grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ.”

With these messages of Christmas blessings and appreciation, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to join us for our upcoming worship services:
The Fourth Advent Hybrid Worship Service will take place at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
The Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelight Service will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

As we celebrate, let us remember the angel’s words: “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:10-12).

Blessings,

Caleb