St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the St. Andrew’s Session, I extend Merry Christmas and happy holiday wishes to you and your loved ones. As we approach this sacred time, we are invited to celebrate the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Although it is His birthday, Jesus offers us the extraordinary gift of Himself. During this season–especially, at the Christmas Eve service–we are encouraged to reflect on our Heavenly Father’s greatest present–His one and only Son, Jesus–for each of us, and to receive this gift gratefully.

On behalf of the St. Andrew’s Session, I would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all our church members and friends. Your continued faithful support and fervent prayers for God’s ministry within our faith community and beyond have been precious this year and always. We deeply appreciate your contributions to the Lord’s work–whether seen or behind the scenes, recognized or unnoticed, great or small.

We believe that Jesus, our Immanuel, has delighted in us as a church family working together to fulfill our mission: “To communicate faith, hope, and love by supporting and serving our congregation and the local community.” The Lord has also been pleased with our commitment to “welcome everyone to our church who seeks to love God and participate in an open and supportive congregation grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ.”

With this spirit of Christmas gratitude and our church’s shared calling, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. We also look forward to our first Sunday worship after Christmas on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, and will also be available via Zoom.

Please note that Christmas Eve offerings will be designated to The Salvation Army Food Bank unless otherwise specified. For those joining us online for the Christmas Eve service, we kindly ask that you prepare elements for communion (something to eat and drink) if you wish to participate.

Important Update: Starting this Sunday and continuing through the winter, our worship space will move from the sanctuary to the basement. Zoom participation will be available as usual.

Finally, as we observe this holy season, let us once again remember the words of God’s angel: “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. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:10-12). I pray that this Good News of great joy will be upon you and your loved ones anew–not only at Christmas, but every day of your faith journey.

We look forward to worshipping with you, whether in person or online, in the upcoming divine assemblies!

Blessings,

Caleb

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Church Email Address:
St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls church email address. Please send future e-transfers to [email protected]. Thank you!

Notice: Basement Worship Services
In an effort to reduce fuel consumption this winter, the Session has decided to hold worship services in the basement for the months January to March. Zoom participation will be available as usual.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Your continued support for our community is greatly appreciated.

St. Andrew’s Pastoral Care Ministries:
Prayer Shawl–Coordinated by Donna Schley
Prayer Chain–Managed by Barb Silver
Prayer Card–Handled by Sharon Dawson
Pastoral Visits–Served by the Session
If you are aware of someone who could benefit from our pastoral care services, please contact the respective coordinators.

Home Communion
Caleb, along with his wife Soon Hwa and any available elders, would love to offer Home Communion to those who would like to receive it in their homes. If you or someone you know would benefit from this sacrament, please let Caleb or an elder know.

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Congregation, I would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to all the speakers who have shared the Word of God, and to all the volunteers who have supported our divine assemblies in various ways during my vacation and study leave. How often do we find 7 or 8 lay preachers, along with many readers and prayer leaders, in a congregation? Like you, I am incredibly proud of the outstanding lay leadership within our faith community.

I would also like to extend our deep appreciation to Glen and Yvonne Abernethy for sharing their musical talents on our church’s behalf at the Community Carol Sing Event last Sunday. Their inspiring performance helped us lift our voices in praise of the Child of God and reminded us of the greatest gift of all–the Baby Jesus–given to us during this Advent season.

With that said, I am delighted to invite you and your friends to our upcoming hybrid worship service on December 14, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, and via Zoom.

This Sunday, we will continue our exploration of the first Christmas carols, with a special focus on Mary’s song–the Magnificat. During the service, we will not only sing traditional Christmas carols but also enjoy special recordings of the Christmas music performed by Glen and Yvonne Abernethy  at the community event mentioned earlier.

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

Blessings,

Caleb

Church News and Announcements for This Sunday:

Notice: Basement Worship Services
In an effort to reduce fuel consumption this winter, the Session has decided to hold worship services in the basement for the months January to March. Zoom participation will be available as usual.

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Your continued support for our community is greatly appreciated.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church:
The Women of the Church meeting and potluck luncheon will take place on December 17th at 12:30 p.m. (please note the revised date, which has been changed from December 10th due to inclement weather). All are welcome to join us for this time of fellowship. We will also be collecting personal care items for a special Christmas sharing basket for the Salvation Army.

Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Service
December 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is warmly invited!

St. Andrew’s Pastoral Care Ministries:
Prayer Shawl–Coordinated by Donna Schley
Prayer Chain–Managed by Barb Silver
Prayer Card–Handled by Sharon Dawson
Pastoral Visits–Served by the Session
If you are aware of someone who could benefit from our pastoral care services, please contact the respective coordinators.

Home Communion during the Advent Season
Caleb, along with his wife Soon Hwa and any available elders, would love to offer Advent Home Communion to those who would like to receive it in their homes. If you or someone you know would benefit from this sacrament, please let Caleb or an elder know.

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming hybrid Advent Communion worship service on December 7, 2025, at 10:00 am, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, and also via Zoom.

This Sunday, we are blessed to have our minister, Rev. Caleb Kim, back from his holiday and study leave to lead us in worship and share God’s Word.

On behalf of the Session, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all the speakers who delivered meaningful and relevant messages, as well as to the volunteers who helped lead worship during Caleb’s absence. Their dedication and service are deeply appreciated and will be richly rewarded in the Kingdom of God!

We would also like to thank Glen and Yvonne Abernethy for offering a music presentation on behalf of our church, together with representatives from other congregations, at the Association of Churches Community Carol Sing this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the Fenelon Falls United Church. We hope you will attend this ecumenical Christmas event as we joyfully celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

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:

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

Community Christmas Carol Singing:
Join us for this festive community event at the Fenelon Falls United Church this Sunday.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church:
The Women of the Church meeting and potluck luncheon will take place on December 10th at 12:30 p.m. (please note the time change from our usual 1:30 p.m. start). All are welcome to join us for this time of fellowship. We will also be collecting personal care items for a special Christmas sharing basket for the Salvation Army.

Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Service
December 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is warmly invited!

St. Andrew’s Pastoral Care Ministries:
Prayer Shawl–Coordinated by Donna Schley
Prayer Chain–Managed by Barb Silver
Prayer Card–Handled by Sharon Dawson
Pastoral Visits–Served by the Session
If you are aware of someone who could benefit from our pastoral care services, please contact the respective coordinators.

Home Communion during the Advent Season
Caleb, along with his wife Soon Hwa and any available elders, would love to offer Advent Home Communion to those who would like to receive it in their homes. If you or someone you know would benefit from this sacrament, please let Caleb or an elder know.

Dear Friends,

We wish to invite you to our upcoming hybrid Sunday worship service on November 30, 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, Dale Bird, 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.

Shopping Card Orders:
Orders will be collected this Sunday, November 30–this will be the last opportunity to place orders for the year. Please place your order with Donna Schley. Thank you to everyone who supports this initiative by using the cards.

December 7: 2nd Sunday in Advent (Peace) & Communion

Salvation Army Food Bank Donations:
Donations will be collected on Sunday, December 7. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated. The Salvation Army is also looking for volunteers to help withtheir ‘Kettle Program’, please call their office for details.

Community Christmas Carol Singing:
This community event will be held on Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m., at Fenelon Falls United Church. Everybody is welcome to join this festive occasion. Thank you to Yvonne and Glenn Abernethy for preforming on our behalf.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church:
The Women of the Church meeting and potluck luncheon on Wednesday December 10th will start at 12:30 p.m. (not the usual 1:30 p.m.). We will also be collecting personal care items for a special Christmas sharing basket for the Salvation Army. Please contact Lizz Hoyle for more details.

Dear Friends,
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming hybrid Sunday worship service on November 23, 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 Presbyterians Sharing Service led by the Session of St. Andrew’s.

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 Arrangement:
November 30: Dale Bird – First Sunday in Advent
December 7: Second Sunday in Advent & Communion

Shopping Card Orders:
Orders will be collected on Sunday, November 30–this will be the last opportunity to place orders for the year. 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, December 7. Your ongoing support for our community is greatly appreciated.

The Salvation Army is also asking for volunteers to help support their Kettle Campaign, please give this your prayerful consideration.

Community Christmas Carol Singing:
This community event will be held on Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m., at Fenelon Falls United Church. Everybody is welcome to join this festive occasion. We are delighted that Yvonne and Glenn Abernethy are performing on our behalf.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church:
The Women’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10, at 12:30 p.m. for their annual Christmas Potluck Luncheon. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship. Please contact Lizz Hoyle for more details.

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.