United Church is still looking for prizes for the Amazing Race
King's Corners
by Shirley Burton

King City United Church, a vibrant, caring, Christian church, invites all to the Sunday school and the Sunday worship services at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship and refreshments.

King City United Church is one block south of King Road and one block east of Keele Street, at 50 Elizabeth Grove.

This Sunday morning's Reflection is to be The Bridge of Blessing, based on Psalm 37 and Luke 10:25- 39. All are invited to gather in the parlour after worship to discuss this further.

The plant lady, Hilda Baumhard, is selling off her perennial plants, with the proceeds going to the Talent Fund. Please call her at (905) 833-6448 to arrange a time to visit her garden.

The registration date for the third annual King City Amazing Race is to take place May 20. The race will be June 2, starting at 1 p.m., sharp. Donated prizes are still needed, so if you are able to help out, please talk to Daniela Weston or Serena Edmunds. Teams are to be from two to six members and each team must have one person who can 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. The goal of the race is fun and fellowship, so get your teams together and register by May 20.

Mark your calendar, because the church is to be having its annual pork barbecue June 7. There is to be further information on the barbeque in next Wednesday's column.

A two-week Future Quest Summer Youth Experience is to be held in Kingston, from Aug. 12 to 25. Furture Quest provides young people, aged 14 to 17, with a creative and challenging approach to spirituality and personal growth exploring community, theology and leadership. The cost for each participant is to be $750 each, including meals, accommodations and a 3- day eco-spiritual canoe trip. For additional information, see the flyer posted on the bulletin board in the auditorium, or visit the Web site www.futurequest.ca

Canadian Blood Services will be holding a blood donor clinic at the church May 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. For further information on eligibility, or to book an appointment to donate, call 1-888-2-DONATE, or visit www.blood.ca

For further information on church activities, please call (905)-833-5181, or email to www.kcuc.ca

The church office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Andrew's Church

Submitted by Kathy

Patterson

We certainly have been keeping busy at St. Andrew's.

The Showers of Blessing evening was just that. Thanks to all who participated and to all who attended.

Our slo-pitch baseball team stands at one-and-one. Their next game is this Wednesday at 8 p.m. Come out and cheer.

Mark your calendars. Share Your Gift will be June 1 at 7:30 p.m. and is a fun, family-oriented evening for all who would like to take part. Are you a story-teller, like to sing, play an instrument, draw, dance or would just like to listen, laugh and clap? Talk with Rev. Chris Carter at (905) 833-2325. There will be an offering towards our mission projects.

Everyone is invited to our Southern Hospitality barbecue Father's Day (June 17). This will also be a wrap up for the Sunday School; however, there will be childcare/nursery each Sunday during our worship services at 10:30 a.m.

Our Bible Study Series on Luke's Gospel continues Sundays at 9:30 a.m. until May 27. Join us for coffee and great discussion.

The Wednesday prayer group will then meet Sunday mornings starting June 3, before the worship service during the summer.

All Saints' Anglican

Submitted by Claire

Alexander

All Saints' extends condolences on the loss of Dr. William Laceby, former King City dentist and founder of Laceby Real Estate, to the Laceby family. Appreciation is extended to Rev. Barry Van Dusen of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Nobleton, and to all who assisted at the ecumenical funeral May 8.

Thanks to Harry Ballard and all his team for the wonderful annual Women's Dinner Thursday, to Ed Millar for his scrumptious dessert, and to the amazing Irish Folk Dancers The Ballagh Bunch. It was a great evening!

Best wishes to all for a happy Victoria Day weekend, and general yard cleanup, whether you enjoy R and R at the cottage, or join us at All Saints' for regular services and refreshments after the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist. Keep in touch with church happenings listed in the King's Corners column at www.kingsentinel.com

All are invited to join as we are celebrate All Saints' Heritage Day June 10; part of our 150th anniversary community celebration following the Eucharist, with a picnic, barbecue, oldfashioned games, bouncy castle and face-painting for the children. Come and look around our old chapel and learn some King City history. We would love to see you!

Congratulations to some of our own church members for organizing what looks to be an amazing Kingfest 2007. On the festival's board of directors, All Saints' members add strong local links: Patrick Gossage as chair; Joan Francis as treasurer; Susan Willmot, as one of the VPs (with Steve Pichosky); Leah Springford as president; and Nancy Bodi, honoured with King Township's Citizen of the Year Award, as executive director. Nancy also created the Women of Originality Awards. Habitat for Humanity receives two dollars for every ticket sold. Get your tickets before they sell out! Note that children's performers provide entertainment in the enclosed and supervised children's area. The festival runs from June 22 to 24 at Seneca College. Visit www.kingfestmusic.com for more information.

All Saints' Anglican Church is located at 12935 Keele St. in King City, a few doors south of King Road. Call the church about youth group events planned for May and June. 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 coffee. Feel free to bring cookies or sandwiches to share. If you know of a need or would like prayer, please call the church office, or Rev. Nicola Skinner, at (905) 833-5432, or e-mail to allsaints@eol.ca