Author: ballyduff

Dear Friends,

I want to begin this Sunday’s service information with our thanks to our Lay Preacher, Dan Schley, for his multitasking duties last Sunday. Some of those attending the in-person service might have noticed that Dan not only shared the Word of God with us but also hosted the whole service via Zoom, along with Donna. Once again, Dan and Donna, thank you for your tireless work for our church!

With this note, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on the fifth Sunday in Lent, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, we will continue exploring the sermon series “Unshakable” and will also have a children’s time during the service.

This sacred gathering will be accessible for both in-person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Events and Services
March 29: Good Friday Pancake Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. & Service at 9:30 a.m.
March 31: Easter Sunday
April 3: St. Andrew’s Women of the Church at 1:30 p.m.
April 7: Guest Speaker – Lizz Hoyle (Note: As the interim moderator, Caleb will lead the Campbellford congregation in worship on that Sunday.)

Lenten Bible Study via Zoom:
Title: “Unshakable” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 7: Will You Stand Strong for God Publicly?
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Bible study and prayer time!

“He [Daniel] urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven” (Daniel 2:18-19).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

On behalf of St. Andrew’s Session, I want to extend our sincere thanks to all of you who supported the congregational annual meeting last Sunday by participating either in person or via Zoom and/or through your continuous prayers for our church. The meeting was truly blessed by the Lord our God under the leadership of Mark Mitchell, Clerk of the Session!

With this note of appreciation, I invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on the fourth Sunday in Lent, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, Dan Schley will be sharing the Word of God with both the young and the young at heart.

This sacred gathering will be accessible for both in-person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Events and Services:
March 29: Pancake Breakfast & Good Friday Service
March 31: Easter Sunday

Lenten Bible Study via Zoom
Title: “Unshakable” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 6: Are You Learning from Those Who Came Before You
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 13, 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Bible study and prayer time!

A friendly reminder for everyone to turn their clocks ahead!

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to extend an invitation to you and your loved ones for our hybrid communion worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on the third Sunday in Lent, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

As a friendly reminder, the Annual Congregational Meeting will convene immediately after the service. Your prayers for this critical gathering and your attendance, whether in person or via Zoom, will be sincerely appreciated.

This sacred gathering will be accessible for both in-person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Events and Services:
March 6: Women of the Church Meeting
March 10: Guest Speaker – Dan Schley
Mar. 29: Good Friday Service
March 3: Easter Sunday

Lenten Bible Study via Zoom
Title: “Unshakable” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 5: When God Tests You with Success
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6, 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Bible study and prayer time!

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6, 1:30 p.m.
Location: The Church Basement
Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship!

“Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work” (2 Timothy 2:21).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to extend an invitation to you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on the second Sunday in Lent, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, we will continue to study the second part subtitled “How to Excel in My Education” of this year’s first sermon series titled “Unshakable,” based on the book of Daniel. During Children’s Time, we will present “The Importance of the Word of God” to both the young and the young at heart.

This divine gathering will be accessible for both in-person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

In addition to this service information, I want to share a couple of announcements. Firstly, in the ongoing fundraising project called “Shopping Card,” orders will be collected this Sunday. We appreciate those who have participated in this project. Please reach out to Donna Schley, the coordinator, if you have any questions. Secondly, donations to the local Salvation Army will be collected on Sunday, March 3, 2024, and all contributions are greatly valuable. Thirdly, the World Day of Prayer Service organized by FFAC will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Everybody is welcome. Fourthly, Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Prepacked communion elements will be used for those who join the in-person gathering, and those who wish to participate in the Lord’s Supper via Zoom need to be prepared with their own elements.

Please keep in mind the Annual Meeting, which will be held right after next Sunday’s service. Your prayer for this critical congregational gathering and your presence, either in person or via Zoom, will be greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events and Services:
March 1: FFAC World Day of Prayer Service
March 3: Communion & Annual Meeting
March 10: Guest Speaker – Dan Schley
Mar. 29: Good Friday Service

Lenten Bible Study via Zoom:
Title: “Unshakable” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 4: When the Heat Is On
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 28, 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Bible study and prayer time!

“In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them [Daniel and his three friends], he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom” (Daniel 1:20).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to extend an invitation to you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on the first Sunday in Lent, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, Rev. Jonathan Baird will lead us in worship and speak on the message titled “Getting Through the Tough Times.”

This divine gathering will be accessible for both in-person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

In addition to this service information, I want to share a few words about the Lenten pancake breakfast last Sunday. What a wonderful time we enjoyed at the fellowship meal! We appreciate those who dedicated their time and effort to prepare this gathering. Additionally, we extend our thanks to those who contributed food materials, such as smoked maple syrup, for this event.

Upcoming Events and Services:
March 3: Communion & Annual Meeting
March 10: Guest Speaker – Dan Schley

Lenten Bible Study via Zoom:
Title: “Unshakable” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 3: When You’re Asked to Do the Impossible
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 21, 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Bible study and prayer time!

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to extend an invitation to you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on the 6th Sunday after Epiphany, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday marks the beginning of our “Unshakable” sermon series based on the Book of Daniel. May God bless this spiritual journey as we explore and develop various divine characteristics of Daniel together in the coming weeks.

Along with this service information, I want to remind you of the Lenten pancake breakfast after the service. We extend our thanks, on behalf of the congregation, to the St. Andrew’s Women for their preparation. You are all invited to join this fellowship.

This divine gathering will be accessible for both in-person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Events and Services:
February 18: Guest Speaker – Rev. Jonathan Baird
March 3: Communion & Annual Meeting
March 10: Guest Speaker – Dan Schley

Lenten Bible Study via Zoom:
Title: “Unshakable” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 2: When Your Beliefs Are Belittled
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 14, 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Bible study and prayer time!

“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way” (Daniel 1:8).

Blessings,

Caleb

The 2024 Annual Meeting will take place at the church and via Zoom after the service on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Your prayers for this congregational meeting and your participation, whether in person or via Zoom, would be greatly appreciated.

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls, on the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, we will present one last individual 2024 New Year’s sermon titled “You will bear much fruit.”

This divine gathering will be accessible for both in-person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Along with this service information, I would like to mention some important announcements below:

A Lenten Pancake Breakfast will be held after the service on the First Sunday of Lent, on February 11, 2024. This fellowship will be prepared by St. Andrew’s Women.

The 2024 Annual Meeting will take place at the church and via Zoom after the service on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

The Holy Communion Roster for 2024 is scheduled for March 3, June 2, October 6, December 1, and December 24.

Please mark these dates in your agenda. Your prayers for these divine gatherings and your participation, whether in person or via Zoom, would be greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events and Services:
February 10: Lenten Pancake Breakfast
February 18: Guest Speaker – Rev. Jonathan Baird
March 3: Communion & Annual Meeting
March 10: Guest Speaker – Dan Schley

Note: As the interim moderator, Caleb will be leading the Ballyduff congregation in worship on February 18 and the Norwood congregation on March 10.

Lenten Bible Study via Zoom:
Title: “Unshakable” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 1: When You’re Pressured to Conform
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
All are welcome to join the Bible study and prayer time!

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing… This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples” (John 15:5-8).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to extend an invitation to you and your loved ones for our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls, on the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, we will feature an individual 2024 New Year’s sermon titled “Pressing Toward the Goal.”

This divine gathering will be accessible for both in person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

I also want to remind you of the 2024 Lent Bible Study on DVD, titled “Unshakable,” instructed by Rick Warren. The study will take place on eight Wednesdays, starting on February 7 and concluding on March 27, 2024. The session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. via Zoom. This topic will also be preached from the pulpit during the Lent season. Ten copies of the study guide, generously provided by an anonymous contributor, will be available for your participation or self-observation. They will be placed on the desk at the back of the sanctuary before and after this Sunday’s service.

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to extend an invitation to you and your loved ones for our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls, on the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, starting at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, we will feature an individual sermon titled “New Wine Must Be Poured into New Wineskins!” as we embark on the bright year of 2024. We will also explore God’s patient work for us in transforming us into new wineskins or new creatures during the children’s time and video corner.

This divine gathering will be accessible for both in person and online live-streaming. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Church News and Announcements:

In the spirit of Christian Unity, all the churches in Fenelon Falls will participate in a scripture reader exchange this Sunday. We extend a warm welcome to Michael McKenna from Immanuel Baptist Church, who will be reading the Bible in our service. Additionally, our representative, Arlene Ten Hove, will visit Shiloh Church to read the scripture at their service. We appreciate the assistance of both Michael and Arlene in making this exchange possible.

The Lent Bible Study on DVD, titled “Unshakable” and instructed by Rick Warren, will take place on eight Wednesdays, starting on February 7 and concluding on March 27, 2024. The session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. via Zoom. This topic will also be preached from the pulpit during the Lent season. Ten copies of the study guide, generously provided by an anonymous contributor, will be available for your participation or self-observation. They will be placed on the desk at the back of the sanctuary after the January 28th service.

“And no one pours new wine into old wineskins… No, new wine must be poured into new wineskins” (Luke 5:37-38).

Blessings,

Caleb