I want to begin by introducing our upcoming Spring Bible study, titled “Transformed: How God Changes Us,” which will run from March 25 to May 6, 2026. This is one week longer than originally scheduled. In this Bible study, we will explore what the Bible says about every essential area of our lives–transformed from the inside out: spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, relational, financial, and vocational.” Your prayers for this study, as well as your participation if you are available and interested, would be greatly appreciated. More detailed information can be found under the Church News or Announcements below.
With this announcement, I am also delighted to invite you and your loved ones to join us for our hybrid communion service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on the Second Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, we will focus on the second step of the Road to Recovery, based on the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Step program and Celebrate Recovery’s Eight Principles, as seen through the lens of Jesus’ Beatitudes. During our worship, we will partake in Holy Communion, offering this sacred observance through sincere repentance and unwavering faith in Christ. Our prayer for this divine assembly is that it may be God’s time for us and for those in need of recovery to experience a year of spiritual renewal or freedom.
We look forward to worshiping with you—whether in person or online!
Blessings,
Caleb
Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:
Election of New Elders:
St. Andrew’s will be electing new elders to support the congregation using the Mail-in Ballot option. Full membership persons are eligible for consideration as well as the voting process. More detailed information will be shared in the coming weeks. Your prayers and participation will be greatly appreciated during this critical discernment and procedure.
Communion Service:
The first Communion service of 2026 will be held this Sunday, March 1, 2026. Please be prepared to observe the Lord’s Supper in prayer and give thanks for the steadfast and amazing love of Christ shown on the cross. For those participating on-line, please have something to drink and eat with you if you wish to partake.
Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected this Sunday. Your continued support for our community is greatly appreciated.
World Day of Prayer:
An ecumenical World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Salvation Army in Fenelon Falls at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of prayer, followed by fellowship.
Pulpit Supply Schedule:
Dan Schley will lead our worship service on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A lay speaker from our church (to be confirmed) will lead on Sunday, March 29, 2026. On these Sundays, Caleb, as Interim Moderator, will lead the Ballyduff congregation in worship on March 8 and the Campbellford congregation on March 29.
Daylight Saving Time:
Spring Bible Study via Zoom
“Transformed: How God Changes Us” (DVD series by pastor Rick Warren)
Seven Wednesdays (Starting March 25–May 6, 2026)
10:00 am – 11:10 am
Instructions for Zoom or online gatherings will be the same as our regular Sunday services. A copy of the weekly study guide will be available in the church basement on Sunday, March 15. An electronic version of the guide can be shared upon request-just let Caleb know. Please join us for this sacred journey whenever you’re available and feel led to participate.
Upcoming Service Schedule:
March 1: Communion & Beatitude 2–Getting Help (The Hope Choice)
March 8: Lay Preacher–Dan Schley
March 15: Beatitude 3–Letting God (The Commitment Choice)
March 22 Beatitude 4–Coming Clean (The Housecleaning Choice)
March 29: Lay Preacher (To Be Confirmed Soon)
April 5: Easter Sunday
April 12: Beatitude 5–Making Changes (The Transformation Choice)
April 19: Beatitude 6–Repairing Relationships (The Relationship Choice)
April 26: Beatitude 7–Maintaining Momentum (The Growth Choice)
May 3: Beatitude 8–Recycling Pain (The Sharing Choice)
May 10: Mother’s Day
St. Andrew’s Pastoral Care Ministries
Prayer Shawl–Coordinated by Donna Schley
Prayer Chain–Managed by Barb Silver
Prayer Card–Handled by Sharon Dawson
Pastoral Visits–Served by the Session
If you are aware of someone who could benefit from our pastoral care services (including home communion), please reach out to our coordinators.