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Dear Friends,

We are delighted to invite you  to our upcoming hybrid Sunday worship service on November 2, 2025, at 10:00 am, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, and via Zoom.

This Sunday, we are blessed to have our guest speaker, Rev. John Borthwick, share the Word of God with us.

The Rev. John Borthwick is the Director of the Centre for Lifelong Learning at Knox College, Toronto and Curator of www.ministryforum.ca, the virtual presence of the Centre. In this role, recently made permanent along with the Centre, John seeks to enhance the College’s commitment to be responsive to the needs of the Church today. The Centre’s Team supports and encourages ministry leaders and remind them that they are not alone as they serve. Prior to taking on this role, John was the minister of St. Andrew’s in Guelph for almost 21 years and served Rexdale Presbyterian Church, Toronto for five years prior. John is married with two adult children. His favourite week of the year is Discovery’s Shark Week.

We look forward to worshipping with you–whether in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,

St. Andrew’s Session

 Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Caleb’s Vacation and Study Leave (October 15 to December 4):
During this time, Rev. Ian Marnoch, Minister of Knox Bobcaygeon, will be available to provide emergency pastoral care. His contact information is as follows: Email: [email protected] & Office Phone: 705-738-4086.

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming hybrid Sunday worship service on October 26, 2025, at 10:00 am, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls,or via Zoom.

This Sunday, we are blessed to have our guest speaker, Dan Schley, share the Word of God with us.

We look forward to worshipping with you–whether in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,
St. Andrew’s Session

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Caleb’s Vacation and Study Leave (October 15 to December 4):
During this time, Rev. Ian Marnoch, Minister of Knox Bobcaygeon, will be available to provide emergency pastoral care. His contact information is as follows: Email: [email protected] & Office Phone: 705-738-4086.

Upcoming Pulpit Arrangements:
November 2: Rev. John Borthwick, Director of The Centre for Lifelong Learning
November 9 (Remembrance Sunday): Mark Mitchell
November 16: Shane Baker
November 23: Presbyterian Sharing Service, led by the St. Andrew’s Session
November 30: Dale Bird

Shopping Card Orders:
Orders will be collected this Sunday, October 26. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports this initiative by using the cards.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected on Sunday, November 2. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church:
The Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship. Please contact Lizz Hoyle for more details.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes:
Shoeboxes are now available. Please return them by November 16.

St. Andrew’s Pastoral Care:
Prayer Shawl Ministry – coordinated by Donna Schley
Prayer Chain – managed by Barb Silver
Prayer Card – handled by Sharon Dawson
If you are aware of someone who could benefit from any of these pastoral care services, please contact the respective coordinators.

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming hybrid Sunday worship service on October 19, 2025, at 10:00 am, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, and via Zoom.

This Sunday, we will be blessed to participate in the Mission Awareness Service led by St. Andrew’s Women of the Church, under the leadership of Lizz Hoyle.

We look forward to worshipping with you–whether in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,

St. Andrew’s Session

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Caleb’s Vacation and Study Leave (October 15 to December 4):
During this time, Rev. Ian Marnoch, Minister of Knox Bobcaygeon, will be available to provide emergency pastoral care. His contact information is as follows: Email: [email protected] & Office Phone: 705-738-4086.

Upcoming Pulpit Arrangements:
October 26: Dan Schley
November 2: Rev. John Borthwick, Director of The Centre for Lifelong Learning
November 9 (Remembrance Sunday): Mark Mitchell
November 16: Shane Baker
November 23: Presbyterian Sharing Service, led by the St. Andrew’s Session
November 30: Dale Bird

Shopping Card Orders:
Orders will be collected on Sunday, October 26. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports this initiative by using the cards.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected on Sunday, November 2. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church:
The Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship. Please contact Lizz Hoyle for more details.

Christmas Shoeboxes:
Shoeboxes are now available. Please return them by November 16.

St. Andrew’s Pastoral Care:
Prayer Shawl Ministry – coordinated by Donna Schley
Prayer Chain – managed by Barb Silver
Prayer Card – handled by Sharon Dawson
If you are aware of someone who could benefit from any of these pastoral care services, please contact the respective coordinators.

Dear Friends,

Before sharing the details of this Sunday’s service, I would like to remind you of one of the key ministries we, as a church, have been carrying out over the years: St. Andrew’s Pastoral Care. This ministry consists of three main components, in addition to pastoral visits: Prayer Shawl Ministry – coordinated by Donna Schley; Prayer Chain – managed by Barb Silver; Prayer Card – handled by Sharon Dawson. Together, these coordinators work as a team to offer spiritual care to our congregation and beyond.

Sharon has recently asked me to inform the congregation about couples celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary or more. She plans to send out anniversary cards as a way of honoring God’s recognition of faithful marriages. If you or any couples you know are celebrating a significant milestone, please reach out to Sharon so she can send a blessed anniversary card from the church.

If you are aware of someone who could benefit from a prayer shawl, please contact Donna Schley. These shawls are a way to provide God’s love and care to individuals within our church or community, especially during challenging times. Additionally, if you would like to request prayers for someone, please speak with Barb Silver. With the recipient’s or their family’s permission, Barb will ensure that a prayer request is sent out to our congregation and their friends through the prayer chain via email.

The foundation of our pastoral ministry is grounded in Christ’s teaching: “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:26-27). When we hear good news from our members, we share in the joy together. And when some are struggling, we support them with encouragement and prayer. By practicing these divine acts together, we believe God will continue to transform our church into a more loving and inclusive faith community.

With that in mind, I warmly invite you to join us for our hybrid communion service at St. Andrew’s, Fenelon Falls, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

During the service, we will reflect on God’s antidotes from Psalm 23 for transforming a stressed life into a blessed life through the Lord, our Shepherd. We will also watch the final video in the Sermon on the Mount series, titled “Jesus Explains What the Path to True Life is Like.” Additionally, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper, remembering Christ’s death as we partake in bread (representing His body) and the cup of grape juice (symbolizing His blood). This will be an opportunity to prepare our hearts for Christ’s Second Coming with sincerity and repentance, alongside our brothers and sisters in faith.

I hope you’ll join us for this joyful worship service–whether in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,

Caleb

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Guest Speaker: Sherry Henderson will be leading us in worship on Sunday, October 12, while Caleb will provide pulpit supply for the Ballyduff congregation on the same Sunday.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected this Sunday. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

Fall Bible Study via Zoom
Life Management (DVD Series)
Wednesday’s 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
Session 6: Managing My Team (October 8)
Please note that the Zoom ID and passcode are the same as those used for our Sunday services. Copies of the weekly study guide are available at the back of the sanctuary.

Chapel Service at Extendicare Fenelon Court & Visitations:
Caleb will lead a chapel service at Fenelon Court on Thursday, October 9th, at 2:00 p.m. Before or after the service, he would like to visit with residents. If you know someone who would appreciate a visit, please let him know so he can arrange these friendly visits.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church:
The St. Andrew’s Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Faye Nicholson. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship.

Shopping Card Orders:
Orders will be collected on Sunday, October 26. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports by using the cards.

Christmas Shoeboxes are now available. Please return by November 16th

Caleb will be on vacation from October 15 to November 19, 2025, and will then be on study leave from November 20 to December 4, 2025. During this time, Rev. Ian Marnoch, Minister of Knox Bobcaygeon, will be available to provide emergency pastoral care. His contact information is as follows: Email: [email protected] & Office Phone: 705-738-4086.

Pulpit Arrangements during Caleb’s absence:
October 19: Mission Awareness Service led by St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
October 26: Dan Schley
November 2: Rev. John Borthwick, Director of The Centre for Lifelong Learning
November 9 (Remembrance Sunday): Mark Mitchell
November 16: Shane Baker
November 23: Presbyterian Sharing Service led by the Session
November 30: Dale Bird

Dear Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us for our hybrid service at St. Andrew’s, Fenelon Falls, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

In our service, we will wrap up our series, “Developing a Faith That Works,” with Part Fourteen: “How to Avoid Arguments,” primarily based on James 4:1-10. We will also watch a video clip, “Why Jesus Connected Anger with Murder,” from the Sermon on the Mount.

I hope you’ll join us for this joyful worship service–either in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,

Caleb

hurch News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Shopping Card Orders
Orders will be collected this Sunday. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports by using the cards.

Fall Bible Study via Zoom
Life Management (DVD Series)
Wednesday’s 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
Session 5: Managing My Treasure (October 1)
Session 6: Managing My Team (October 8)
Please note that the Zoom ID and passcode are the same as those used for our Sunday services. Copies of the weekly study guide are available at the back of the sanctuary.

Communion Service – October 5:
Join us for a Communion Service, a sacred time to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and remember Christ’s love, demonstrated on the cross. Please mark this date and prepare your heart for this meaningful observance.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations
Donations will be collected on Sunday, October 5. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
The St. Andrew’s Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Faye Nicholson. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship.

Chapel Service at Extendicare Fenelon Court & Visitations
Caleb will lead a chapel service at Fenelon Court on Thursday, October 9th, at 2:00 p.m. Before or after the service, he would like to visit with residents. If you know someone who would appreciate a visit, please let him know so he can arrange these friendly visits.

Guest Speaker: Sherry Henderson will be leading us in worship on Sunday, October 12, while Caleb will provide pulpit supply for the Ballyduff congregation on the same Sunday.

Caleb will be on vacation from October 15 to November 19, 2025, and will then be on study leave from November 20 to December 4, 2025. During this time, Rev. Ian Marnoch, Minister of Knox Bobcaygeon, will be available to provide emergency pastoral care. His contact information is as follows: Email: [email protected] & Office Phone: 705-738-4086.

Pulpit Arrangements during Caleb’s absence:
October 19: Mission Awareness Service led by St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
October 26: Dan Schley
November 2: Rev. John Borthwick, Director of The Centre for Lifelong Learning
November 9 (Remembrance Sunday): Mark Mitchell
November 16: Shane Baker
November 23: Presbyterian Sharing Service led by the Session
November 30: Dale Bird

Dear Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us for our hybrid service at St. Andrew’s, Fenelon Falls, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

In our service, we will continue our series, “Developing a Faith That Works,” with Part Thirteen: “How to Win Over Temptation,” primarily based on James 1:12-18. We will also watch a video clip, “Don’t Give, Pray, or Fast in Public,” from the Sermon on the Mount.

I hope you’ll join us for this joyful worship service–either in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,

Caleb

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Fall Bible Study via Zoom
Life Management (DVD Series)
Wednesday’s 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
Session 4: Managing My Talents (September 24)
Session 5: Managing My Treasure (October 1)
Session 6: Managing My Team (October 8)
Please note that the Zoom ID and passcode are the same as those used for our Sunday services. Copies of the weekly study guide are available at the back of the sanctuary.

Shopping Card Orders
Orders will be collected on September 28. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports by using the cards.

Communion Service – October 5
Join us for a Communion Service, a sacred time to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and remember Christ’s love, demonstrated on the cross. Please mark this date and prepare your heart for this meaningful observance.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations
Donations will be collected on Sunday, October 5. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
The St. Andrew’s Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Faye Nicholson. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship.

Chapel Service at Extendicare Fenelon Court & Visitations
Caleb will lead a chapel service at Fenelon Court on Thursday, October 9th, at 2:00 p.m. Before or after the service, he would like to visit with residents. If you know someone who would appreciate a visit, please let him know so he can arrange these friendly visits.

Guest Speaker: Sherry Henderson will be leading us in worship on Sunday, October 12, while Caleb will provide pulpit supply for the Ballyduff congregation on the same Sunday.

Caleb will be on vacation from October 15 to November 19, 2025, and will then be on study leave from November 20 to December 4, 2025. During this time, Rev. Ian Marnoch, Minister of Knox Bobcaygeon, will be available to provide emergency pastoral care. His contact information is as follows: Email: [email protected] & Office Phone: 705-738-4086.

Pulpit Arrangements during Caleb’s absence
October 19: Mission Awareness Service led by St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
October 26: Dan Schley
November 2: Rev. John Borthwick, Director of The Centre for Lifelong Learning
November 9 (Remembrance Sunday): Mark Mitchell
November 16: Shane Baker
November 23: Presbyterian Sharing Service led by the Session
November 30: Dale Bird

Dear Friends,

I want to begin by offering our sincere thanks to God for blessing us on our third anniversary last Sunday, as we, as a church, celebrated the union of the Glenarm and Fenelon Falls congregations. We were truly blessed with many wonderful moments, including welcoming a new member, Dale; exploring our spiritual roots through Jesus’ genealogy; learning about the history of the Glenarm Church, Community, and Cemetery through John’s special presentation and Arlene and Jim’s video clip; and enjoying fellowship with Glenarm’s‘ mini salad supper ‘after the service, along with sharing the food items in the basket for the food bank. We are also deeply grateful to all those who participated in this celebration, either in person or via Zoom, as well as for your prayers and contributions to the church in various ways over the years.

Please note that John’s talk has been posted on our church website. You can watch it by clicking on the following link: https://pccweb.ca/standrewsff/

With this in mind, I would like to invite you to our hybrid service on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

This Sunday, lay preacher, Dan Schley, will share the Word of God and lead us in worship. During this service, we will reflect on the message titled ‘Lost and Found’ and view a video clip from the series, ‘The Chosen’. In advance, we express our gratitude to Dan for delivering God’s Word from his heart.

I hope you’ll join us for this joyful worship service–either in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,

Caleb

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Fall Bible Study via Zoom
Life Management (DVD Series)
Wednesday’s 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
Session 3: Managing My Time (September 17)
Session 4: Managing My Talents (September 24)
Session 5: Managing My Treasure (October 1)
Session 6: Managing My Team (October 8)
Please note that the Zoom ID and passcode are the same as those used for our Sunday services. Copies of the weekly study guide are available at the back of the sanctuary.

Shopping Card Orders
Orders will be collected on September 28. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports by using the cards.

Communion Service – October 5:
Join us for a Communion Service, a sacred time to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and remember Christ’s love, demonstrated on the cross. Please mark this date and prepare your heart for this meaningful observance.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations
Donations will be collected on Sunday, October 5. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
The St. Andrew’s Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship. More details will be shared later.

Chapel Service at Extendicare Fenelon Court & Visitations
Caleb will lead a chapel service at Fenelon Court on Thursday, October 9th, at 2:00 p.m. Before or after the service, he would like to visit with residents. If you know someone who would appreciate a visit, please let him know so he can arrange these friendly visits.

Guest Speaker: Sherry Henderson will be leading us in worship on Sunday, October 12, while Caleb will provide pulpit supply for the Ballyduff congregation on the same Sunday.

The History of Glenarm – Community, Cemetery and Church

Dear Friends,

You, your family, and your friends are warmly invited to join us for our hybrid 3rd Anniversary Service on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

This Sunday, St. Andrew’s will joyfully celebrate three years as an amalgamated congregation–continuing a legacy of over 85 years as a two-point pastoral charge that began in 1939. Our unity, built on an inclusive faith mindset, reflects our ongoing commitment to serve both our community and beyond as one body in Christ, uniting Knox Glenarm and St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls.

During this sacred service, we will reflect on the spiritual roots of our church through the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17). We will also explore our divine heritage through a special presentation titled “The History of the Glenarm Community, Cemetery, and Church” by John Nicholson, and a meaningful video clip prepared by Arlene Ten Hove and Jim Black. We extend our thanks to John, Jim, and Arlene for their thoughtful contributions, as well as to all who are participating in this anniversary celebration.

Following the service, St. Andrew’s Women of the Church will graciously serve lunch in the church basement. We deeply appreciate their preparation and support, and we warmly invite you to stay for a friendly and enjoyable time of fellowship.

We trust this sacred gathering will help us recall our godly identity, remember God’s faithful provision and protection over the years, rededicate ourselves to Christ’s Church, and reminisce about our shared journey on this special occasion.

Your prayers and participation will make this anniversary celebration even more meaningful and memorable.

On behalf of the St. Andrew’s Session, we look forward to seeing many of you–either in person or via Zoom!

Blessings,

Caleb

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

New Church Email Address
St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls has a new email address for E-Transfer purposes only. Please send future e-transfers to:
[email protected]. Thank you!

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations
Donations will be collected this Sunday. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

Fall Bible Study via Zoom: Life Management (DVD Series)
Session 2: Managing My Troubles
Wednesday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Please note that the Zoom ID and passcode are the same as those used for our Sunday services. Copies of the weekly study guide are available at the back of the sanctuary.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church – Meeting
The St. Andrew’s Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10th, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Linda Stilles , please see a member for directions or detail. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship.

Guest Speaker:
Dan Schley will be leading us in worship on Sunday, September 14, while Caleb will provide pulpit supply for the Ballyduff congregation that same Sunday.