St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls

Mark delivered an informative and inspirational presentation during the 2023 Remembrance Sunday worship.

 

Dear Friends,

The Birth of Christ is soon approaching for each of us and our loved ones! To celebrate this upcoming Advent season, our church has invited the Reunion Choir to perform Christmas music for our community. This joyful event will take place in our church sanctuary this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. All of us and our friends are welcome to enjoy this sacred Christmas music, as well as friendly fellowship afterward! Please note that, in addition to our church’s parking lot, we have access to parking at Trentside Baptist and Fenelon Falls United Church from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Those who plan to attend a service in person this Sunday will appreciate the beautiful Christmas decorations in the sanctuary and in the basement of our church. Our sincere thanks go to those who have contributed their time for this preparation under the leadership of Wilma Wray. Gratitude is also extended to Dan Schley and St. Andrew’s session members for the well-organized and meaningful Presbyterians Sharing Sunday worship service, along with his lovely sermon.

With these notes, I extend a warm invitation to you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls, on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. We will conclude the sermon series, “The Keys to a Blessed Life,” with the sixth beatitude, “A Heart of Integrity.” In addition, we are excited to launch a special program called “Family Time,” starting this Sunday and continuing until the Christmas Eve service. The first session is titled “Preparing For Advent.” During the service, healing and comforting prayers will be also offered, along with a wonderful healing story presented on video.

This divine gathering will be accessible both in person and online via live-stream. 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.

For your information, you can find the 2023 Advent and Christmas resources in the following links:

Sing a New Song: Advent Devotional (Five-week Advent Journey):

Sing a New Song: 2023 Advent Devotional

Reflections at Advent on Bonhoeffer’s Meditations & Presbyterians Read:

Presbyterians Read Book Study 2023

Mark Mitchell’s 2023 Remembrance Sunday Presentation has been posted on our church website as well as our YouTube channel as unlisted. To view his talks, please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/hWNOcWUPUn8

A shopping card order needs to be placed through Donna Schley, the Coordinator of this fundraising ministry, by Monday, November 27. Please note that this order will be the last one for this year, and the next order will be made around the last week of January 2024.

Upcoming Church Events:

December 3: First Sunday in Advent (Hope) & Communion

December 3: Community Christmas Carol Singing
Time & Location: 3:00 p.m. at Fenelon Falls United Church
Barbara Dunn Prosser accompanied by Lynne Davis will provide music on behalf of our church. Everybody is welcome to join this event.

December 6: St. Andrew’s Women of the Church Potluck Luncheon
Time & Location: 12:30 p.m. in the Church Basement
Everybody is welcome to join in and celebrate the Christmas season together at this gathering!

December 10: Guest Speaker – Pastor Martin Chipp-Smith, Youth Unlimited
Kawartha Lakes (As Interim Moderator, Caleb will lead the membership and baptism service at St. Andrew’s Norwood that Sunday.)

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Community Events:

December 2: “Fill a Fire Truck” Salvation Army Food Drive
Time & Location: 10 am to 4 pm at Sobey’s

December 2: Northern Spirit Concert
Time & Location: 7 p.m. at Shiloh Christian Centre

December 3: A Service of Repentance, Healing and Hope
Time & Location: 3:00 p.m. at Timothy Presbyterian Church and via Zoom

December 5: “Tinsel and Tears” a quiet Christmas service
Time & Location: 2 p.m. at Fenelon Falls United Church

December 9: Salvation Army Toy Drive – new toys can be dropped off at The Red Apple from 10 am to 4 pm.

For more information about the community events, please reach out to Lizz Hoyle, our church representative to the Association of Churches.

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, St. Andrew’s Session members, under the spiritual leadership of Dan Schley, will lead the congregation in a Presbyterians Sharing Sunday worship. This will be an opportunity for us, as an essential part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, to “celebrate the generosity of Presbyterians across Canada using gifts given by God to carry out Christ’s ministry in our communities and around the world.” Your ongoing prayers and support for Presbyterians Sharing have been instrumental in proclaiming Good News and God’s love for all in His created world.

Thanks to those who participated in the Operation Christmas Child project. These gift and love-filled shoe boxes are making their way.

For your information, sermons and/or presentations in our services are recorded. Most of the videos are posted on our website: https://www.pccweb.ca/standrewsff and our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaintAndrewsFF. Please note that some videos (mostly presentations) are uploaded on YouTube as unlisted. You can only view them by using the links, which are usually shared with you through Sunday service information emails.

With these notes, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. This divine gathering will be accessible both in person and online via live-stream. 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 Church Events:

November 26: Christmas Music performed by the Reunion Choir
Time & Location: 2:30 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary
Alongside our church’s parking lot, we have access to parking at Trentside Baptist and Fenelon Falls United Church from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy this seasonal sacred music!

December 3: First Sunday in Advent & Communion

December 3: Community Christmas Carol Singing
Time & Location: 3:00 p.m. at Fenelon Falls United Church
Barbara Dunn Prosser accompanied by Lynne Davis will provide music on behalf of our church. Everybody is welcome to join this event.

December 6: St. Andrew’s Women of the Church Potluck Luncheon
Time & Location: 12:30 p.m. in the Church Basement
Everybody is welcome to join in and celebrate the Christmas season together at this gathering!

Upcoming Community Events:

December 2: “Fill a Fire Truck” Salvation Army Food Drive
Time & Location: 10 am to 4 pm at Sobey’s

December 2: Northern Spirit Concert
Time & Location: 7 p.m. at Shiloh Christian Centre

December 3: A Service of Repentance, Healing and Hope
Time & Location: 3:00 p.m. at Timothy Presbyterian Church and via Zoom

December 5: “Tinsel and Tears” a quiet Christmas service
Time & Location: 2 p.m. at Fenelon Falls United Church

December 9: Salvation Army Toy Drive – new toys can be dropped off at The Red Apple from 10 am to 4 pm.

For more information, please get in touch with Lizz Hoyle, Representative to the Association of Churches, or me.

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

Whether we realize it or not, more than two million and three hundred thousand Canadians have fought for peace in various wars and conflicts, and more than one hundred thousand have sacrificed their precious lives in these battles. During this Remembrance weekend, as Canadians, we solemnly remember and honour those who have served and continue to serve our nation during challenging times of peace.

As Christians, we also take a moment to reflect on another powerful symbol of sacrifice – the Cross. Two thousand years ago, on the Cross, Jesus shed His blood for us, granting us freedom in Christ. It is the sacrifice we remember not only once a year but every day, recognizing Jesus, who laid down His life for us as His friends on the spiritual battlefield called Calvary (John 15:13).

With this note, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. During this divine assembly, Mark Mitchell will deliver a remembrance presentation, and we will be blessed with a sermon titled “Christ’s Greater Agape Love.” This sacred gathering will be accessible both in person and online via live-stream. The Zoom link below will be active from 9:45 a.m. We will also share announcement slides before the service, enhancing the experience for both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Church & Community Events:

November 13-19: Caleb’s Study Leave

November 19: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday led by the Session Members

November 26: Christmas Music performed by the Reunion Choir

Time & Location: 2:30 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary

Everyone is invited to enjoy this seasonal sacred music!

December 3: First Sunday in Advent & Communion

December 3: Community Christmas Carol Singing

Time & Location: 3:00 p.m. at Fenelon Falls United Church

Everybody is welcome to join this community event. Barb Dunn-Prosser will provide special music on behalf of our church.

December 6: St. Andrew’s Women of the Church Potluck Luncheon

Time & Location: 12:30 p.m. in the Church Basement

Everyone is invited to contribute something to the program – whether it’s a reading, a favourite Christmas memory, music, etc. Please also bring a personal care item(s) for the Care basket, which will be donated to the Salvation Army. Everybody is welcome to join in and celebrate the Christmas season together at this gathering!

Upcoming Denominational Events:

November 15: Women’s Missionary Society Come Together with PWS&D

Time & Location: 12:45 p.m. via Zoom

Guest Speaker: Mr. Guy Smagghe, Director of Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D)

For more information, please speak to Lizz Hoyle.

December 3: A Service of Repentance, Healing and Hope

Time & Location: 3:00 p.m. at Timothy Presbyterian Church, 106 Ravenscrest Dr.

Etobicoke, Ontario and via Zoom

For more information, please get in touch with me.

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I want to remind you to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday since Daylight Saving Time will end, and we will gain one extra hour on Sunday.

With this note, I would like to invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. This Sunday, we will continue exploring the fourth Beatitude, which focuses on “Hungering and Thirsting for God’s righteousness” in the series “The Keys to a Blessed Life.” This sacred gathering will also be live-streamed online. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. Before the service, announcement slides will be presented to the congregation in the sanctuary and on Zoom.

I have included two reminders below:

1) Operation Christmas Child Shoe boxes need to be returned to the church by November 12th.
2) I (Caleb) will be on study leave from November 13-19 for self-directed study in preparation for Advent and the Christian Year in worship.

I have also listed upcoming events below:

The Induction of The Rev. Ian Marnoch to Knox Presbyterian Church, Bobcaygeon
Date & Time: Sunday, November 5, at 2:30 p.m.
Everybody is welcome to join this service!

November 12: Remembrance Sunday – Special Presentation by Mark Mitchell

November 19: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday, led by the Session Members

Christmas Music performed by the Reunion Choir
Date & Time: Sunday, November 26, at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Everyone is invited to enjoy this seasonal sacred music!

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I would like to invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

This Sunday, we will continue exploring the fourth Beatitude, which focuses on “God’s Mercy,” in the series “The Keys to a Blessed Life.”

I have attached a copy of the October 29th service information and the sermon.

This sacred gathering will also be live-streamed online. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. Before the service, announcement slides will be presented to the congregation in the sanctuary and on Zoom.

Upcoming Events are listed below:

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Home of Pat Webster
Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship!

The Induction of The Rev. Ian Marnoch to Knox Presbyterian Church, Bobcaygeon
Date & Time: Sunday, November 5, at 2:30 p.m.
Everybody is welcome to join this service!

November 12: Remembrance Sunday – Special Presentation by Mark Mitchell

November 19: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday, led by the Session Members

Christmas Music performed by the Reunion Choir
Date & Time: Sunday, November 26, at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Everyone is invited to enjoy this seasonal sacred music!

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will continue exploring the third Beatitude, which focuses on “Meekness,” in the series “The Keys to a Blessed Life.”

I want to invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

This sacred gathering will also be live-streamed online. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation in the sanctuary and on Zoom.

Several new videos have been posted on our church website via YouTube. You can watch these items when you click the links provided below. Please note that this content is uploaded on our church’s YouTube channel as “unlisted.” In other words, only those with these YouTube links can access and watch them.

Special Music (I) – “The Beatitudes,” performed by Barbara Dunn-Prosser, at our First Amalgamated Anniversary Service:

Special Music (II) – “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” performed by Barbara Dunn-Prosser, at our First Amalgamated Anniversary Service:

Reading the Memoir – “Trip of a Lifetime – Coming to Canada,” presented by Arlene Ten-Hove, at our Thanksgiving Sunday Service:

Caleb’s Sunday sermons and our church news can be viewed on our website.

Upcoming Events are listed below:

170th Anniversary Service
Date & Time: Sunday, October 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ballyduff Presbyterian Church
Guest Speaker: Rev. Barney Grace
Everyone is welcome to this milestone gathering!

175th Anniversary Service
Date & Time: Saturday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Woodville Presbyterian Church
Guest Speaker: Rev. Reg McMillan
Everyone is invited to join in the celebration!

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Home of Marion Kairetz
Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship!

November 12: Remembrance Sunday – Special Presentation by Mark Mitchell

November 19: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday, led by the Session Members

Christmas Music performed by the Reunion Choir
Date & Time: Sunday, November 26, at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Everyone is invited to enjoy this seasonal sacred music!

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I want to invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service with our guest speaker, Rev. Jonathan Baird, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

This sacred gathering will also be live-streamed online.

The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation in the sanctuary and on Zoom.

Upcoming Events:

Meeting of the Presbytery of Lindsay and Peterborough

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 17, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Location: Church Sanctuary & via Zoom

Fall Bible Study “The Keys to a Blessed Life” with Pastor Rick Warren

Session 6: “Handling Opposition to Your Faith”

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to join us for Bible study and prayer time!

170th Anniversary Service

Date & Time: Sunday, October 22 at 2:30 p.m.

Location: Ballyduff Presbyterian Church

Everyone is welcome to this milestone gathering!

 

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Location: Home of Marion Kairetz

Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship!

November 12: Remembrance Sunday

November 19: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday

Christmas Music performed by the Reunion Choir

Date & Time: Sunday, November 26, at 2:30 p.m.

Location: Church Sanctuary

Everyone is invited to enjoy this seasonal sacred music!

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I want us to consider the following facts that I have found on the Internet…

According to this list, how very blessed we are!

With this note, I want to invite you and your loved ones to join our Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. During this divine assembly, we will remember the Lord and give abundant thanks to our God for all His blessings. We will hear the memoir called “Trip of a Lifetime – Coming to Canada” by Arlene Ten Hove.

This sacred gathering will also be broadcasted online. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation in the sanctuary and on Zoom.

Upcoming Events:

Fall Bible Study “The Keys to a Blessed Life” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 5: “How to Reconcile a Relationship”
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Location: Church Basement & via Zoom
Everyone is welcome to join us for Bible study and prayer time!

October 15: Guest Speaker – Rev. Jonathan Baird

Meeting of the Presbytery of Lindsay and Peterborough
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 17, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Church Sanctuary & via Zoom

170th Anniversary Service
Date & Time: Sunday, October 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ballyduff Presbyterian Church
Everyone is welcome to this milestone gathering!
November 1: St. Andrew’s Women of the Church hosted at the home of Marion Kairetz 1:30 p.m.

November 12: Remembrance Sunday

November 19: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday

Christmas Music performed by the Reunion Choir
Date & Time: Sunday, November 26, at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Everyone is invited to enjoy this seasonal sacred music!

Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:17-19).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will celebrate World Communion with our brothers and sisters in God from various parts of the world. During our hybrid service, we will observe the sacred fellowship known as “The Lord’s Supper.”

For those attending in person, please receive prepackaged communion elements from the greeting elders before taking a seat in the sanctuary. If you plan to participate virtually, please prepare your own communion elements.

In addition to communion, we continue studying “The Keys to a Blessed Life” series and explore the second beatitude and its blessings.

I invite you and your loved ones to join our communion worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls on Sunday, October 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. This divine gathering will also be broadcasted online. The Zoom link below will open at 9:45 a.m. Before the service, the announcement slides will be presented to the congregation in the sanctuary and on Zoom.

Upcoming Events:

Fall Bible Study “The Keys to a Blessed Life” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 4: “Your Ministry of Mercy”
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 4th, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Location: Church Basement & via Zoom
Everyone is welcome to join us for Bible study and prayer time!

October 4: St. Andrew’s Women of the Church hosted at the home of Faye Nicholson at 1:30 p.m.
October 8: Thanksgiving Sunday
October 15: Guest Speaker – Rev. Jonathan Baird

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).

Blessings,

Caleb