St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls

Dear Friends,

I want to begin with the First Annual Meeting of the Newly Amalgamated St. Andrew’s Church. Through this congregational gathering, we will look back on what God did in 2022 and look forward to what God can and will do through us in the coming year. This assembly will take place right after the hybrid service on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Please mark this date in your calendar and honour this important meeting with your prayers and presence in person or online!

With this note, I invite you to a hybrid service at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, January 15, 2022, at 10:00 am. Tomorrow we will look at the second part of the new series “Rebuilding Our Broken Lives and Others” based on the book of Nehemiah. We will learn critical steps for rebuilding the destroyed areas of our spiritual temples through this message. This sacred gathering will also be broadcasted live. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 am. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation at the sanctuary and on Zoom.

“I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, ‘Let us start rebuilding.’ So they began this good work.” (Nehemiah 2:18).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will launch the first sermon series of 2023 titled “Rebuilding Our Broken Lives and Others,” based on the book of Nehemiah. Through this study, we will learn divine principles of restoring the damaged walls and gates of our spiritual hearts. This recovering subject is not only designed for individuals but also groups. We, as Christ’s followers and Christ’s church, can have spiritual renewal when our sacred temples are transformed into the ones after God’s own heart. In the upcoming weeks, we will explore some godly steps of the rebuilding projects we may have for ourselves, our loved ones, our church, and our community. One fantastic thing from Nehemiah’s renewing mission is that all the refurbishing tasks he planned and practiced were done in 52 days when the people of Israel worked together for the sake of the Lord their God. I fully believe that, as little Nehemiah, we all can rebuild the broken of our lives and the damage to our loved ones in the coming days with the exact help of the Creator God!

With this introduction, I send you God’s holy invitation to a hybrid service at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, January 8, 2022, at 10:00 am. This sacred gathering will also be broadcasted lively. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 am. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation at the sanctuary and on Zoom. Sunday messages and special events can be watched online later, and our church website info is below.

St. Andrew’s, Fenelon Falls: www.pccweb.ca/standrewsff
Knox, Glenarm: www.pccweb.ca/knoxglenarm
St. Andrew’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaintAndrewsFF

“They said to me, ‘…The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.’ When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven” (Nehemiah 1:3-4).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! I want to begin with the introduction of a new sermon series called “Rebuilding Broken Walls and Lives” through the book of Nehemiah. I am excited to launch this study starting next Sunday, January 8, until February 26 (tentative). Through these coming reflections on the Holy Scripture, I pray that God can provide His supernatural help to restore our true identity from the damage of the past. We can find this spiritual brokenness in various places. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can explore God’s divine principles for renewing our lives and others in Christ. Please pray about these vital lessons in the upcoming Sundays.

With this note, I invite you to attend the Epiphany service at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 10:00 am. “Epiphany is a Christian holiday primarily commemorating the Magi’s visit to the baby Jesus and the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.” This sacred assembly will also be broadcasted online. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 am. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation at the sanctuary and on Zoom.

“Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38).

Blessings,

Caleb

 

Dear Friends,

Merry Christmas! During this Christmas season, we have all been invited to the birthday party of our Saviour, Jesus. It is His party, but He wants to give us the wonderful gift of Himself. On this coming Christmas Eve, we will be given such an excellent opportunity to receive anew our Heavenly Father’s greatest gift, His one and only Son, Jesus Christ. During the Eve service, we will sing many Christmas hymns with the Kim Brothers and learn about the meaning of the Great News for all people. We will observe the Lord’s Supper and share the Light of Christ. As usual, hybrid worship will be held at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Upcoming Sunday Service Info:
December 25: No Christmas Day Service
January 1, 2023: New Year’s Day Sunday Service

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

We continue to have the First Christmas Carol series and will look at the songs of Angels this Sunday. As usual, hybrid worship will be held at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be presented prior to the worship service both at the sanctuary and on Zoom.

Upcoming Sunday Service Info:
December 24: Christmas Eve at 7:00 pm
December 25: No Christmas Day Service
January 1, 2023: New Year’s Day Sunday Service

“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:13-14).

Blessings,

Caleb

“I am sending a sad note to let you know that Bill Hoyle passed away yesterday afternoon, December 7th. Arrangements have been made through the Jardine Funeral Home. Visitation will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, on Friday afternoon, December 16th, from 1:00 to 2:30, with the funeral following immediately thereafter. The service will also be on zoom [, and the Zoom instructions are below] Please keep Lizz, Wil and Aaron and their families in your prayers.
Blessings, Barb Silver, Associate Clerk of St. Andrew’s FF”

P.S. Instructions for the Dec. 16th Funeral Service via Zoom
Time: Dec. 16th, 2022, 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
Meeting ID: 478 513 2509 & Passcode: 123456

Click the link below and follow the instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4785132509?pwd=a0ZvSFFBVS9DL0wyVU9VYndSUU8yZz09

Or click the following link https://zoom.us/join
and follow the steps below:
1. Join the meeting by entering the Meeting ID: 478 513 2509 in the “Meeting ID” box and clicking on the “Join” button.
2. Enter the meeting password: 123456
3. Choose “Join with/without Video” and click on that box.
4. Touch/move a mouse over the screen, find the microphone icon, and choose “Call via Device Audio” or “Wi-Fi or Cellular Data.” Both video/audio icons are usually located at the bottom left of your device on Zoom.

Dear Friends,

As usual, hybrid worship will be held at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Rev. Ron Wallace will be our guest speaker and share the Word of God with. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be presented prior to the worship service both at the sanctuary and on Zoom.

FYI: Advent Bible Study “The Purpose of Christmas” with Rick Warren
Wednesday, December 14, at 10:00 am via Zoom
Session Three: Christmas is a Time for Reconciliation

Upcoming Sunday Service Info:
December 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Joy)
December 24: Christmas Eve at 7:00 pm
December 25: No Christmas Day Service

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will continue the Advent sermon series “Christmas Songs” and have Advent Communion in our worship service. As announced before, packaged communion cups with wafers and grape juice will be provided for those who attend the in-person gathering. Please prepare your divine elements for those who virtually observe the Lord’s Supper at your place.

As also shared before, the Community Carol Sing event will be held at Fenelon Falls United Church tomorrow at 3:00 pm. Barbara Dune-Prosser has prepared to perform Christmas music on behalf of our church; however, she will be able to do it due to her Covid related symptoms. Please pray for her to have a full and speedy recovery.

With these notes, I invite you to join us in the second Advent assembly – Peace – at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 10:00 am. This sacred gathering will also be broadcasted online. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 am. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation at the sanctuary and on Zoom.

FYI: Advent Bible Study “The Purpose of Christmas” with Rick Warren
Wednesday, December 7, at 10:00 am via Zoom
Session One: Christmas is a Time for Salvation

Upcoming Sunday Service Info:
December 11: Third Sunday of Advent (Joy) – Rev. Ron Wallace
December 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Love)
December 24: Christmas Eve at 7:00 pm
December 25: No Christmas Day Service

“And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46-47).

Blessings,

Caleb