Dear Friends in Christ,
I would like to begin with a few notes regarding our upcoming worship services.
Please mark Sunday, February 15, on your calendar for our Annual Meeting, and keep this important gathering in your prayers. This will be a time for us, as a church, to look back on the past year, give thanks to God for His presence, provision, and protection over both individual followers of Christ and His church, review the various reports (written and oral), and rededicate our whole being to God’s Kingdom ministry in unity as one heavenly team.
On that same Sunday, we will also celebrate our shared spiritual heritage as Glenarm and Fenelon Falls Churches. During the worship service, we will learn about each church’s brief history, along with a short sermon. A video clip recorded from the October 23, 2022, presentation will be shown, featuring the Acknowledgement of Items from Glenarm and the Act of Covenant. This video highlights Glenarm’s artifacts and reminds us of our new beginning as a joint congregation that has been working together for the past three and a half years. I believe these reflections will help us look back on those earlier times and move forward into the months ahead, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. Your prayers and participation—either in person or via Zoom—are greatly appreciated.
I warmly invite you and your loved ones to join us for our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s, Fenelon Falls, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. On this Sunday, we will begin a new sermon series titled “The Prayer of Jabez” , which will be shared over the next three Sundays. In the first message of the series, we will reflect on the importance of God’s blessing through the prayer’s opening petition: “Bless me”.
We look forward to worshiping with you—whether in person or online—during this upcoming divine assembly.
Blessings,
Caleb
Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:
Church Email Address:
E-Transfers to [email protected]. Thank you!
Basement Worship Services
In an effort to reduce fuel consumption this winter, the Session has decided to hold worship services in the basement for the months January to March. Zoom participation will be available as usual.
Shopping Card Orders:
Orders will be collected on January 26. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports by using the cards.
Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected on Sunday, February 1. Your continued support for our community is greatly appreciated.
Pulpit Supply:
Lizz Hoyle will lead our worship service on Sunday, February 8, 2026. On this Sunday, Caleb, as Interim Moderator, will lead the Ballyduff congregation in worship.
Heritage Sunday (February 15):
During the worship service, we will share brief histories of Glenarm Church and Fenelon Church, along with a short sermon and a video clip. These presentations will help us reflect on the past year and look ahead to the months to come, in preparation for the Annual Meeting.
Annual Meeting (Sunday, February 15):
The 2025 Annual Meeting will take place at the church and via Zoom after the service. Your prayers for this congregational meeting and your participation, whether in person or
online, are greatly appreciated.
Communion Dates for 2026:
Communion will be observed on the following Sundays: March 1, June 7, October 4, December 6, and December 24, 2026. Please mark these dates on your calendar and be prepared to partake in this sacrament.
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, please contact the respective coordinators.
Home Communion and Pastoral Visit
Caleb, along with his wife Soon Hwa and any available elders, would love to offer Home Communion and/or a Pastoral Visit to those who would like to receive it in their homes. If you or someone you know would benefit from this fellowship, please let Caleb or an elder know.