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King's Corners King Bible Church will host an evening of music, food, information and encouragement: Hope for Africa May 12 at 6 p.m. The main purpose of the evening will be to raise funds for the AIDS relief work of Serving in Missions (SIM) in Ethiopia. According to the United Nations, "AIDS has become the most devastating disease mankind has ever faced," but there is hope through the work of organizations like SIM. All proceeds from this evening will go to SIM for their Hope for AIDS project in Ethiopia. The evening will open with punch and smooth jazz by the DB Quartet, followed by dinner including Ethiopian entrees. After dinner, guests will be entertained by music from the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Toronto youth - The Joseph Generation Army. The keynote speaker for the evening will be Dr. Jane Philpott, who served with SIM in Africa for nine years. She is passionate about creating awareness and raising funds for the AIDS crisis in Africa. To that end, she developed A Coin for Every Country, an educational program which has been implemented in York Region schools. Since 1998 she has been a family physician in Stouffville and is on staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital. She has a special interest in HIV primary care and is involved with the AIDS Committee of York Region, as well as the York Region Committee in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. This evening is open to anyone who is interested. There is no charge for the dinner and a free-will offering will be accepted. In order to assist with planning, guests will need to get their free tickets in advance by calling King Bible Church at (905) 833-5104 or by email to the church at hope4aids@kingbiblechurch .com King Bible Church is at 1555 King Rd., just west of Dufferin. "Jesus tells us to love our neighbours and in this global economy our neighbour is anyone who is suffering or in need anywhere in the world," commented Rev. Don Ballantyne, senior pastor at King Bible Church, is a key supporter of this initiative. "Many people have heard the statistics about AIDS, but it doesn't hit home until you hear some of the stories of child-headed households. We can show our love by helping the sick and orphaned. Last year this event raised over $12,000, all of which went directly to SIM. We hope to raise even more this year." SIM is an international mission organization with more than 1,600 active missionaries serving in over 50 countries on five continents. SIM's heritage extends to organizations that started over 100 years ago and is a registered Canadian charity. For more information contact Mike Parenteau at (905) 505- 1855, Mike White at (905) 841-0256 or the church at (905) 833-5104.
King City United Church King City United Church, a vibrant, caring, Christian church, invites all to the Sunday morning worship service and Sunday school at 10 a.m. The worship service is led by Rev. Bob Biggar. Refreshments and fellowship follow. King City United Church is one block south of King Road and one block east of Keele Street, 50 Elizabeth Grove. Next Sunday morning's reflection is to be The Heart and Soul of King, based on Phillippians 2:1-11 and Luke 24:13-27. All are invited to gather in the parlour after worship to discuss this further. May 14 at 5 p.m. is the the deadline for submission for the May 27 edition of News from the Pews. Information should include events happening in June, over the summer and into September. Please submit material to the church office via e-mail or leave in the Newsletter folder on the office door. When submitting talent money to the church, please indicate if the amount includes a repayment of seed money. The annual King City United Church spring cleanup is scheduled for this Saturday (May 5), at 9 a.m. The Youth Group is to have their fun and games at the church this Saturday (May 5), from 7 to 9 p.m. This Sunday (May 6) is to be anniversary Sunday and the congregation is to be having a potluck lunch for the attendees after the morning service. Please plan to join in this a special morning service. The third annual King City Amazing Race is to take place June 2. Start time will be 1 p.m. sharp. Prize donations are needed. If you are able to donate a prize, please talk to Daniela Weston or Serena Edumunds. Teams can be from two to six people. Each team must have one member to drive as this race is to be both walking and driving. There is to be a barbecue dinner for participants and host home participants at the end of the race. Registration is May 6, 13 and 20 only. For further information on King City United Church activities, please call the office at (905) 833-5181. The office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2. p.m. King City United Church has a Web site. Visit www.kcuc.ca If you wish to insert a news item in this weekly column please call Shirley Burton, 905-778-0947, or email: sbburt1@aol.com Antiques Evaluation Day Ever wonder what that antique in your home is worth? Here's your chance to find out. A company called Treasure Antiques, which has been operating in the GTAsince 1992 and catering to senior clients in helping them appraise their heirlooms and antiques, will be holding a special Antiques Day May 11 from 1 until 4:30 p.m. at King City Seniors' Centre. This event is for seniors' centre members only. Bring in any antique and have a professional appraiser give you an opinion as to its value. The cost is only $2.50 per item. For further information contact Vince Cancelli at (905) 833-6305.
All Saints' Anglican
Church Tickets ($30) are on sale now for the annual Women's Dinner May 10, at 6:30 p.m., with Ed Millar's special dessert to discover. Invite your daughters, neighbours and hairdresser. On Mother's Day (May 13) at 7:30 p.m., enjoy a beautiful, musical Choral Evensong under Director of Music Michael Leach. Come and join our hot topic discussion group Sunday mornings, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., between services. A 12-minute video starts the conversation flowing, led by Judith Bishop and Leah Springford. Put in your date-books June 10, Heritage Day - our 150th anniversary community celebration following the Eucharist, with picnic, barbecue, old-fashioned games, bouncy castle and face-painting for the children. Come and look around our old chapel and learn some King City history. All Saints' Anglican Church is at 12935 Keele St. in King City, a few doors south of King Road. The Eucharist is celebrated at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, with nursery care and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., followed by congregational refreshments. If you know of a need, call the church office, or Rev. Nicola Skinner, at (905) 833-5432, or e-mail to allsaints@ eol.ca Seniors' euchre Helen Fleury led the ladies in April 20 euchre play at the King City Seniors' Centre with 73 points. She was followed by Joyce Glass and Rita Cancelli (71 points each) and Hilda Fawcett (75). Leading the way for the men was Vince Cancelli (81), followed by Ron Coles (76) and Gord Fawcett (47). Draw winners were Bob Fleury, Jenifer Merritt and Mary O'Brien. Thanks was extended to Mila Eigelshoven for providing lunch. The next euchre session will be May 4 at the seniors' centre, starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. | |||||
