Dear Friends in Christ,
I want to follow up on a couple of announcements Dan shared last Sunday.
First, as a church family, we were delighted to celebrate the significant milestone God enabled John Nicholson to accomplish over many dedicated years. As many of us know, John recently celebrated an extraordinary 50-year career at Lindsay Buick GMC in Lindsay, alongside a remarkable 60-year membership in the technician guild. We are so proud of you, John! A wonderful video of the ceremony held in his honor can be viewed on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/
Second, following the disappearance of our previous laptop, our Zoom service technology has been restored and upgraded. This was made possible by the generous donation of a new laptop by an anonymous donor. We are deeply grateful for their heart toward God and His church!
Thirdly, the tiles on the ceiling in the sanctuary have now been secured. While this repair might seem simple at first glance, it required removing a couple of pews and erecting scaffolding to reach the high ceiling. We extend our thanks to Jordan MacCaughley, as well as everyone who worked on these repairs.
In addition to last Sunday’s announcements, I would like to share news of a Presbytery appointment. At the October Presbytery meeting, Dan Schley was appointed as the Safe Church Training Coordinator for our Presbytery. Please keep Dan in your prayers as he steps into this role, that God would grant him wisdom and guidance in serving our wider church community.
With these updates in mind, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to join us for our hybrid service this Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., both in person at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and online. Dan Schley will be sharing the Word of God with us, while I will be leading the Ballyduff congregation in worship as Interim Moderator. We are grateful for Dan’s spiritual leadership in our service this Sunday.
We look forward to worshiping with you!
Blessings,
Caleb
Church News and Announcements
Shopping Card Orders
Orders will be collected on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports us by using the cards.
Fall Bible Study via Zoom: “The Miracle of Mercy” by Rick Warren
Session Five: Mercy is Kind to Enemies
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Please join us for this meaningful journey whenever you are available and feel led to participate.
Salvation Army Food Bank Donations
Donations will be collected on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Your continued support of our community is greatly appreciated. Last month we donated 42 lbs. of food due to
your generosity!
St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
The next St. Andrew’s Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the church basement. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship!
Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes are now available at the back of the church! If you would like to participate in this wonderful ministry for children around the world, please pick up a shoebox today and return it packed by November 15, 2026.
Caleb’s Study Leave & Emergency Pastoral Care Notice
Dates: November 10 – November 24, 2026
Emergency Pastoral Cover: Rev. Ian Marnoch (705-738-4086; [email protected])
For any urgent pastoral concerns while Caleb is away on study leave, please contact Rev. Marnoch directly.
Pulpit Supply Schedule
November 15: Remembrance Sunday led by Mark Mitchell
November 22: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday led by the St. Andrew’s Session
Church Website Updates:
Our church website continues to be updated and enhanced. In response to a request from our denomination’s Life and Mission Agency, we have recently added a dedicated section for Church Safety Policies. Please take a moment to visit our website (https://pccweb.ca/standrewsff
Pastoral Visits & Home Communion
Caleb, along with his wife Soon Hwa and available elders, would like to conduct pastoral visits this fall. Home communion is also available upon request. If you or someone you know would appreciate a visit or this time of fellowship, please let Caleb or an elder know.
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.
Church Email Address
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, email address: [email protected]. Please send future e-transfers to this email address. Thank you for your continued support!
St. Andrew’s Website and Flickr Account
St. Andrew’s website has been updated, and a new Flickr account has recently been created to share online photo albums. Service Information, church announcements, and videos of the weekly Sunday message are posted on our church website for those who wish to watch at their convenience. Visit our website at www.pccweb.ca/standrewsff.
Mission Statement
The mission of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls is to communicate faith, hope and love by supporting and serving our congregation and the local community and communicating our excitement in praising and worshiping God with our friends and neighbours.
Inclusivity Statement
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fenelon Falls is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. At St. Andrew’s, we believe that we are all one in Christ, regardless of age, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and physical or mental ability. We welcome into our church everyone who seeks to love God and participate in an open and supportive congregation that is grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ. The journey of Christian faith is ongoing and we continuously pray for God’s guidance as we listen to and learn from one another.
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that our church is situated on the traditional territory of the
Mississauga/Anishanaabe First Nations Peoples. As a reconciled and reconciling people, we work and pray for the day when all people and all creation will be reconciled to each other and to our Creator God.