Author: ballyduff

Dear Friends,

We warmly invite you and your loved ones to join us for our hybrid worship service on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls. This service will mark the conclusion of the “40 Days of Love” series, and we will be sharing the Secrets of Lasting Love from the pulpit. Please feel free to extend this invitation to anyone who may be interested.

Additionally, the Zoom link for the hybrid service is provided below. The Zoom session will open at 9:45 am with the announcement slides before the service starts.

Furthermore, we would like to highlight the following upcoming services and events:
July 2: Decoration Service at Glenarm Cemetery at 2:30 pm
July 5: Ladies’ Gathering at the home of Wilma and Stan Wray at 1:30 pm
July 5, 12, 19, 26: Hybrid Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 10 am, taking place both at the church and via Zoom
July 10-14: Vacation Bible School (VBS) presented by The Association of Churches, running from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Note: The video featuring the wonderful blessing over the prepared prayer shawls, conducted by Dan two Sundays ago, has been posted on our church website. If you and your loved ones have received a prayer shawl before, you may want to watch the video and have a prayer with him. Below you will find the URL to access the video, as well as the address of our church’s YouTube channel:
St. Andrew’s, Fenelon Falls: www.pccweb.ca/standrewsff
St. Andrew’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaintAndrewsFF

As we conclude our series, let us remember the profound words from 1 Corinthians 13:7, “Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up.”

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I want to start by introducing our guest speaker for this Sunday. Rev. Jonathan Baird will lead us in our hybrid Sunday worship service on June 25, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls, both in-person and via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found below, and it will open at 9:45 am with the announcement slides. We hope that you and your loved ones can join us, either in-person or virtually, to worship God together through praise, prayer, and the profound words of God.”

On top of this service invitation, I have some announcements to share.

Firstly, on behalf of the Leadership Team, including the Session, I express our sincere thanks to those who took the time and made an effort to help out with our Yard Sale on Saturday, June 24. We are also grateful to those who generously shared many items for this fundraising event. Stan, the venue coordinator, can provide us with information on how successful and enjoyable the community event turned out to be. Their support in various ways is greatly appreciated.

Secondly, I have recently been appointed for St. Andrew’s Congregation in Campbellford as Interim Moderator, starting July 1, 2023. This is in addition to my current role as Interim Moderato at Ballyduff Presbyterian Church. I will preach at Ballyduff this Sunday and meet the congregation after the service. The Ballyduff people plan to celebrate their 170th anniversary in the fall and will soon form a special committee to prepare for this milestone event. Your prayer for both the Campbellford and Ballyduff congregations, as well as for me, would be greatly appreciated.

Thirdly, the Glenarm Cemetery Board will host a decoration service next Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 2:30 pm at Glenarm Cemetery. Please lift up your prayers to John Nicholson, the chair of the board, and other board members as they organize this assembly in a memorable and meaningful way.

Fourthly, the video featuring the wonderful blessing over the prepared prayer shawls, conducted by Dan last Sunday, has been posted on our church YouTube channel as unlisted: www.Youtube/**. If you and your loved ones have received a prayer shawl before, you may want to watch the video and have a prayer with him.

Fifthly, please note that an informal prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, via Zoom only.

Again, please remember what Jesus said: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8). God will make a way for us even though there seems to be no way.

Furthermore, here are some upcoming services and events for you to mark on your calendar:
June 28: Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 10 am via Zoom only
July 2: Decoration Service at Glenarm Cemetery at 2:30 pm
July 5: Hybrid Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 10 am at the church and via Zoom
July 5: Ladies’ Gathering at the home of Wilma and Stan Wray at 12:00 pm
July 10-14: Vacation Bible School (VBS) presented by The Association of Churches from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Blessings,

Caleb

The wonderful blessing over the prepared prayer shawls was conducted by Dan last Sunday. If you and your loved ones have received a prayer shawl before, you may want to watch the video and have a prayer with him.

Dear Friends,

I want to begin by informing you about some upcoming events in our church and neighbouring churches.

First, our church will offer hybrid Wednesday morning prayer meetings starting next Wednesday, June 21, 2023, for the next six weeks. The prayer gathering begins with a video lesson at 10:00 am. After watching the prayer teaching, prayer topics and requests will be shared confidentially. If you would like us to pray to God for you and your loved ones, please let an elder and/or Caleb [me] know. Around 10:30 am, individual prayer time will be given to participants joining the prayer gathering either at the sanctuary or via Zoom. It is an informal assembly, so you can come and leave at any time between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. Please remember what Jesus said: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8). God will make a way for us even though there seems to be no way. For those who plan to join virtually, please note that the Zoom ID and Passcode for this gathering are the same as those for Zoom worship services.

Second, our church will be hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 24, 2023, starting at 8:00 am and ending at noon. If you have items that you no longer use but that someone else in our community may find useful, you can reach out to Stan Wray, Coordinator of this venue. Please share this sale event with your friends and neighbours so that you and they can uncover some hidden treasures.

Third, the Vacation Bible School (VBS), called BLAST, presented by The Fenelon Falls Association of Churches, will be held at Trentside Fenelon Falls from Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is open to children entering SK – Grade 6. The cost is free. If you require further guidance, please contact Caleb [me].

With this information, I invite you and your loved ones to join us for our upcoming hybrid service on June 18, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls. This Sunday, we will continue exploring the “40 Days of Love” series and study its fifth sermon titled “Love Is Not Easily Angered.” The Zoom link can be found below, and it will open at 9:45 am with the announcement slides.

We hope you can join us, either in-person or virtually, as we come together to worship God with all our hearts.

Furthermore, here are some upcoming services and events for you to mark on your calendar:
June 21 – July 26: Hybrid Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 10 am
June 24: Yard Sale from 8:00 am to noon
June 25: Guest Speaker – Rev. Jonathan Baird
July 4: Decoration Service at Glenarm Cemetery at 2:30 pm
July 10 – July 14: Vacation Bible School (VBS), called BLAST, presented by The Fenelon Falls Association of Churches from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I want to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the guest speakers, Mark Mitchell, Rev. Sabrina Ingram, Dan Schley, Rev. Ron Wallace, and Rev. Terry Ingram, for sharing the Word of God during my absence. I am also grateful to all of you for your kind thoughts and prayers for my wife, Soon and me as we sought to have a meaningful time during our vacation. We truly enjoyed our moments spent with our family and friends in Korea! Now, we eagerly look forward to returning and reuniting with you all!

With heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of St. Andrew’s Session, I extend an invitation to you and your friends to join us for our upcoming hybrid communion service on June 11, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls. Prepackaged sacred elements will be provided for those participating in an in-person gathering before you sit in the pew. Please prepare your communion materials if you plan to join us via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found below, and it will open at 9:45 am with the announcement slides.

This Sunday, we will continue exploring the “40 Days of Love” series and study its fourth sermon titled “Love Lets It Go.” During the service, we will also reflect on Christ’s love, renew our spiritual minds with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and rededicate our bodies as a living sacrifice to the Almighty as we observe the Lord’s Supper.

We hope you can join us, either in-person or virtually, as we come together to worship God and partake in the Holy Communion with all our hearts.

Furthermore, some upcoming services and events are listed below for you to mark on your calendar:
June 24: Yard Sale
June 25: Guest Speaker – Rev. Jonathan Baird
July 2: Decoration Service at Glenarm Cemetery at 2:30 pm

“Love is not rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and loves keeps no record of when it has been wronged.” 1 Cor. 13:5 (NLT)

Blessings,

Caleb

Coffee fellowship will follow the May 28th service. The Yard Sale will take place at the church on Saturday, June 24th, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information or any questions, please contact Stan Wray, the coordinator of this venue.

We would like to remind you of our Spring Clean-Up event on Monday, May 15th at 10:00 am. Your assistance in this gathering would be much appreciated!

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to invite you and your friends to our upcoming hybrid Sunday worship services on May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls.

During these Sundays, we will be blessed to hear the Word of God from the guest speakers listed below, who will share their insights and inspirations.

We hope you can join us in-person or virtually, as we, as a divine assembly, come together to worship the Lord with all our hearts.

May 7: Mark Mitchell
May 14: Rev. Sabrina Ingram
May 21: Dan Schley
May 28: Rev. Ron Wallace
June 4: Rev. Terry Ingram

Best regards,

St. Andrew’s Session

Dear Friends,

I would like to start with some important reminders for this Sunday.

Firstly, during our regular worship service, we will celebrate the appointment and reaffirmation of elders. As mentioned before, Sharon Dawson has been appointed as an active elder by the St. Andrew’s Session and will be formally recognized for this eldership in the special service. The existing elders, including Sharon, will reaffirm their God-given duties and tasks, making their divine vows before the Lord and the newly amalgamated congregation known as St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls.

Secondly, as announced for three consecutive Sundays, we will have a congregational meeting following the service. As friends and members of St. Andrew’s, you are all invited to join this gathering. The elders, under the leadership of Mark Mitchell, Clerk of the St. Andrew’s Session, have prayerfully and thoughtfully prepared this critical discussion.

Thirdly, following both the service and the congregational assembly, we will have a cup of tea/coffee with refreshments in the basement. It will be the first formal fellowship at the church since Covid-19 occurred.

You and your loved ones are more than welcome to participate in this blessed hybrid celebration for our elders, share your thoughts and insights on the essential decisions in person or via Zoom, and have loving fellowship this Sunday. Your support and prayer for this congregational gathering would be greatly appreciated.

With these reminders, I invite you and your friends to our hybrid worship service on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls. This Sunday, we will continue to explore the third session of “40 Days of Love” subtitled “Loving With Your Words.” As the word “hybrid” indicates, the service will also be broadcast live via Zoom. You can find the Zoom link below, which will open at 9:45 am with the announcement slides.

Upcoming Services during Caleb’s vacation:
May 7: Mark Mitchell
May 14: Rev. Sabrina Ingram
May 21: Dan Schley
May 28: Rev. Ron Wallace
June 4: Rev. Terry Ingram

Finally, I would like to share with you the key verse for this Sunday, taken from James 3:2: “We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.”

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

With a warm welcome, I invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls. This Sunday, we will continue to explore the second session of “40 Days of Love” subtitled “Loving Like Jesus Loves Me.” Jesus Christ is the perfect example of genuinely divine love. When we experience His love in our faith journey, we can love others like Christ. As the word “hybrid” indicates, the service will also be broadcast live via Zoom. You can find the Zoom link below, which will open at 9:45 am with the announcement slides.

I will be on vacation from May 1 to June 8, 2023, and the names of guest speakers during my absence are listed under the upcoming events and services.

If any of you need emergency pastoral care, please contact an Elder. Rev. Ann Blane or Rev. Jonathan Baird will be available to handle any such emergencies.

Upcoming Events & Services:
April 26: Wednesday Bible Study “40 Days of Love VI” at 10:00 am via Zoom only.
April 30: Service for the Celebration of Appointment and Reaffirmation of Elders
Congregational meeting and Coffee & Fellowship following the April 30th worship service
May 7: Mark Mitchell
May 14: Rev. Sabrina Ingram
May 21: Dan Schley
May 28: Rev. Ron Wallace
June 4: Rev. Terry Ingram

Finally, I remind you of the new commandment Jesus taught us in John 13:34: “Love each other in the same way that I have loved you.”

Blessings,

Caleb