Good Friday Service Info
Service Info for April 10, 2022
Dear Friends,
Please, once again, pay attention to the following two important announcements:
Firstly, “By authority of the Session of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls, a congregational meeting has been scheduled for Sunday April 10th 2022 after the service of worship. We will conduct this meeting in the church as well as via the Zoom platform and encourage all members and adherents to attend. The agenda item is regarding the proposed amalgamation of Knox Presbyterian Church Glenarm with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls. This is the first notice dated April 3rd, 2022.”
Secondly, “Commencing Sunday, April 10th St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls will be open for In-Person Worship, as well as continuing to broadcast services via Zoom. As the COVID-19 virus is still present in our community we would ask that everyone wear masks while inside the church building and during the worship service.”
This Sunday, we will explore the fourth phase of “God’s Dream for Your Life”, called Difficulty, by following the Dream, Decision, and Delay stages. Every dreamer in the Bible has experienced some challenges before their God-given vision came true. We will learn how to deal with difficulty from the Apostle Paul through the message. We will watch two videos related to Palm/Passion Sunday. The first one is designed for children and shows Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem. The other story is for adults and presents the word’s origins for the Gospel and its relationships with Jesus and His proclamation of God’s kingdom.
As usual, the service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, and the Zoom link will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be played before the service. A copy of the worship order is attached.
Please note: A copy of this Sunday’s message is not enclosed in this service link, but it will be shared later in a different email.
Lent Bible Study through Zoom – Wednesday, April 13 at 10:00 am “Everything is Possible with God” with Rick Warren
Session Six: From Dead End to Deliverance. Everyone is welcome to join us for fellowship, bible study and prayer time! An electronic copy of each study unit’s guide is usually sent to participants on Mondays. (Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode for this study are the same as the ones for Sunday services.)
Upcoming Sunday Services:
March 13 to April 17: God’s Dream for Your Life Sermon Series
April 10: Passion/Palm Sunday (Resuming Hybrid Service)
& St. Andrew’s Congregational Meeting after the Worship Service
April 15: Good Friday & April 17: Easter Sunday
*Reid Torrey will present bagpipe music at both services.
“Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar, and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just he told me” (Acts 27:23-25).
Blessings,
Caleb
Service Info for April 3, 2022
Dear Friends,
Please pay attention to the following two important announcements:
Firstly, “By authority of the Session of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls, a congregational meeting has been scheduled for Sunday April 10th 2022 after the service of worship. We will conduct this meeting in the church as well as via the Zoom platform and encourage all members and adherents to attend. The agenda item is regarding the proposed amalgamation of Knox Presbyterian Church Glenarm with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls. This is the first notice dated April 3rd, 2022.”
Secondly, “Commencing Sunday, April 10th St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls will be open for In-Person Worship, as well as continuing to broadcast services via Zoom. As the COVID-19 virus is still present in our community we would ask that everyone wear masks while inside the church building and during the worship service.”
This Sunday, we will look at the third stage of God’s Six Phases of Faith, called Delay, by following the first phase, Dream, the second, Delay, in our service. Every dreamer in the Lord has experienced some waiting period before their God-given vision comes true. During that period, God “uses delays to prepare us” to rely on the Lord firmly and “test us” to develop His divine characters. We will view two videos related to this topic. The first one is designed for children and shows the persevered faith journey of little David to become the king of Israel. The other story is for adults and teaches spiritual meanings of God’s tests in the Bible.
As usual, the service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022, and the Zoom link will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be played before the service. The worship program and the sermon are attached.
Lent Bible Study through Zoom – Wednesday, April 6 at 10:00 am “Everything is Possible with God” with Rick Warren
Session Five: How to Deal with Difficulty. Everyone is welcome to join us for fellowship, bible study and prayer time! An electronic copy of each study unit’s guide is usually sent to participants on Mondays. (Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode for this study are the same as the ones for Sunday services.)
Upcoming Sunday Services:
March 13 to April 17: God’s Dream for Your Life Sermon Series
April 10: Passion Sunday
& St. Andrew’s Congregational Meeting after the Worship Service
April 15: Good Friday
April 17: Easter Sunday
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially, to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6: 9-10).
Blessings,
Caleb
Service Info for March 27, 2022
Dear Friends,
This Sunday, we will look at the second stage of God’s Six Phases of Faith, called Decision, in our service. We will also explore two examples of making the big decisions to follow God’s dream/vision regardless of fear, uncertainty, and imperfection. The first one is designed for kids and deals with Queen Esther’s courageous decision before the Lord. The other story is for adults and shows someone’s decision to trust God and His goodness despite her ongoing challenges.
The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022, and the Zoom link will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be played before the service. The worship program and the sermon are attached. The announcement slides will be played before the service. A Zoom fellowship will take place for those who want to join after the service. A copy of the service info, including the sermon, is attached.
Lent Bible Study through Zoom – Wednesday, March 30 at 10:00 am “Everything is Possible with God” with Rick Warren Session Four: “Delayed by Design.” Everyone is welcome to join us for fellowship, bible study and prayer time! An electronic copy of each study unit’s guide is usually sent to participants on Mondays. (Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode for this study are the same as the ones for Sunday services.)
Upcoming Sunday Services: March 13 to April 17: God’s Dream for Your Life Sermon Series
“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15).
Blessings,
Caleb
Service Info for March 20, 2022
Dear Friends,
This Sunday, we will look at the first stage of God’s Six Phases of Faith, called God’s Dream/Vision, in our service. We will also explore two dream/vision stories related to this sermon topic. The first one is designed for kids and deals with God’s call for little Samuel in his dream. The other talk is purposed for adults and shows someone’s near-death experience. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2022, and the Zoom link will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be played before the service. The worship program and the sermon are attached.
Lent Bible Study through Zoom – Wednesday, March 23 at 10:00 am “Everything is Possible with God” with Rick Warren Session Three: How to Make Wise Decisions. Everyone is welcome to join us for fellowship, bible study and prayer time! An electronic copy of each study unit’s guide is usually sent to participants on Mondays. (Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode for this study are the same as the ones for Sunday services.)
Upcoming Sunday Services: March 13 to April 17: God’s Dream for Your Life Sermon Series
“My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus” (Acts 20:27 NLT).
Blessings,
Caleb
Service Info for March 13, 2022
Service Info for March 6, 2022
Dear Friends,
Before I introduce the service of the first Sunday in Lent, I want to share a couple of my thoughts on the season of Lent.
Firstly, during the 40-day Lenten journey, I want us, as Christ-followers, to have more spiritual developments in our faith journey. In the last few months, we have learned the nine divine fruits of the spirit. Can we challenge ourselves to bear those holy attributes in the exciting coming walk with the Lord? Many things can be done in our inner beings. What about proclaiming the Word of Resurrection instead of the words of death? In other words, I want us as Resurrected-disciples to use the words of hope, encouragement, compassion, love, and so on over the terms of despair, discouragement, condemnation, anger, and so on to ourselves and the people around us. I am aware that it would be very challenging for us to do it with our own determination. Remember: the godly traits can be produced only with the help of the Lord. When we ask our Mighty God for His guidance and strength over the decision we have made in our speeches, the Holy Spirit will provide His strength for us to keep not just our words but also our thoughts and deeds in control in Christ. Would bearing the fruit of the spirit, particularly the tempered words within us for the Lord, be excellent on the Day of Easter Celebration?
Secondly, during Lent, I want us to have a more intimate relationship with God. This deeper fellowship with the Lord can be done in various methods. I can recommend using our Daily Bread guide either on paper or online. Suppose you are looking for some other Lent resources. In that case, as Donna put the valuable info on the Announcement Slide, you can visit www.cnob.org and check them out. Besides the daily devotion, you may want to join the upcoming Zoom Bible Study called “Everything Is Possible with God by Rick Warren” starting this coming Wednesday. Don’t worry if you are unavailable since this topic will also be presented in the new sermon series launching next Sunday. Our unholy minds need to be replaced continuously with God’s supernatural thoughts to say godly words to ourselves and our loved ones.
Thirdly, during the forty-day spiritual race, I want us as the Body of Christ or a church to continue becoming the church God wants us to build together as a team and keep moving forward into His bright directions. Remember once again: God is the founder of our spiritual house, and the Word of God is the founding stone upon our sacred gatherings. Let us ask God continuously for His guidance and direction when to resume hybrid services (online and in-person) safely and surely and what to do in the Post/With Covid-19 era. Despite ongoing challenges in our faith journey and our God-given mission as a church, God is the One providing blessings faithfully for His people and His church. Keep believing in God and continue being renewed by the Holy Spirit is the best way we can do for Christ at this juncture.
With these thoughts in mind, I want to invite you to the First Communion Service in 2022. With a grateful and repentant heart, we will all take the sacred elements at the Lord’s Table, remember what Jesus has done for us and accept God’s forgiveness and His eternal life anew. Please bring your communion elements. In our service, Laura Sutton from St. Aloysius Catholic Church will read God’s Word under the venue of the Reader Exchange in Fenelon Falls. On our church’s behalf, Margaret Mark has prepared scripture recording on video for the people of the Salvation Army Fenelon Falls. Laura and Margaret, thank you both for your heart toward this united Christian ministry! We will also have time to pray for Ukraine.
As usual, the service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2022, and the Zoom link will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be played before the service. A copy of the service info, including the sermon titled “God’s Grace & A Second Chance,” is attached.
Finally, Lent Bible Study through Zoom: “Everything is Possible with God” with Rick Warren will be held via Zoom on Wed. March 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. More detailed information about this study is also attached.
Upcoming Sunday Services:
March 13 to April 17: God’s Dream for Your Life Sermon Series
“When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened” (Jonah 3:10).
Blessings,
Caleb
Service Info for Feb. 27, 2022 & Spring Bible Study
Dear Friends,
I want to begin with a Mountain-Moving Faith Presentation. This Sunday, Michael Nicholson, Director of the Accessibility Services [AS] at the University of Toronto, will talk about “student mental health, and some of the work” he and his colleagues do, “how the pandemic has created new or greater challenges,” what they are seeing and so on. I am sure that the AS has provided excellent support and services for students with various mental and physical concerns to achieve academic success, especially in the last two unprecedented years. Thank you in advance, Michael, for your talk and the AS’s vital work under your leadership for young people on campus!
In addition, on Transfiguration Sunday, we will be continuously transformed to become more and more like Christ by learning the fruit of the Spirit, in particular, “Self-Control.” As usual, the service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, and the Zoom link will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be played before the service. A-Zoom fellowship will take place for those who want to join after the service. A copy of the service info, including the sermon, is attached.
Finally, I am so excited to introduce the coming Bible Study through Zoom (starting on Wed. March 9, 2022). This divine workout program will help us have spiritual growth and development through the Lenten Season. Please feel free to attend whenever possible. An electronic copy of each session note will be shared with participants (no cost). Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode for this study are the same as Sunday services.
Spring Bible Study “Everything is Possible with God by Rick Warren” via Zoom
Date & Time: Six Wednesday Mornings 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (March 9 – April 13, 2022)
[How’s your faith? Is it strong or weak? Is it steady or stretched? That’s an important question because Jesus said, “Everything is possible for the person who has faith” (Mark 9:23 TEV). Jesus also said, “According to your faith, will it be done to you” (Matthew 9:29 NIV). In other words, you get to choose how much God blesses your life. So there’s a lot riding on your faith. Would you like your faith to be stronger?
Well, that’s what this six-session video study is all about. You see, faith is like a muscle. It needs to be exercised and developed. And God uses a predictable pattern and process to build your faith. It’s what Pastor Rick Warren calls the Six Phases of Faith. Once you understand these six phases, you can cooperate with God in the process of strengthening your faith and building your character. Our God is a God of miracles. He has a plan and a purpose for your life, and he always keeps his promises.] (Excerpt from Rick Warren’s Study Kit)
March 9: Session One – How God Builds Your Faith
March 16: Session Two – God’s Dream for Your Life
March 23: Session Three – How to Make Wise Decisions
March 30: Session Four – Delayed by Design
April 6: Session Five – How to Deal with Difficulty
April 13: Session Six – From Dead End to Deliverance.
Upcoming Sunday Services
March 6: First Sunday of Lent – Communion & Reader Exchange
March 13 to April 17: God’s Dream for Your Life Sermon Series
“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control” (Proverbs 25:28).
Blessings,
Caleb
Service Info for Feb. 20, 2022
Dear Friends,
I want to begin with the series of the following questions: “How much have I produced the fruit of the spirit? If I asked myself, how could I evaluate myself to bear these divine characteristics in my faith journey? Am I meek? What would the people around me, particularly my loved ones, say?”
This Sunday, we will continue to explore the eighth spiritual fruit called “Gentleness” and learn how to become humble servants of God. As usual, the service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 20th, 2022, and the Zoom link will open at 9:45 a.m. The announcement slides will be played before the service. A copy of the service info, including the sermon, is attached.
Upcoming Sunday Service Info:
February 27 (Tentative): Presentation on “Moving Mountain Faith” with Michael Nicholson
March 6: First Sunday of Lent & Communion
“The most important one, answered Jesus, is this: ‘…Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these’” (Mark 12:29-31).
Blessings,
Caleb