Annual studio sale at Kingcrafts coming early in November
King's Corners

Kingcrafts Arts Guild

The 53rd annual Kingcrafts studio sale will be Nov. 17, 18, 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

There will be many unique, hand-made articles are for sale, including jewelry, pottery, stained glass, needlework and paintings, plus much much more. They have all been made by local artisans who are hard at work putting the final touches on their pieces.

Catch the display at the Maple Library until Oct. 30.

A workshop is being offered by Kingcrafts, which will focus on designing a one-of-a-kind necklace using semi-precious stones. Participants will learn basic design theory and will experiment with the design elements of colour, patterning and balance to create a unique stone necklace.

The workshop will be held at Kingcrafts Studio at 12936 Keele St., in King City, Oct. 29, from 7 to 10 p.m. The instructor will be Nancy Jones. The fee will be $30 plus materials (material costs will vary depending on stones selected).

A wide variety of semiprecious stones will be available for purchase at the workshop, which will be limited to eight participants to allow for individual instruction.

For more information, contact www.kingcrafts.ca, e-mail to kinginfo@kingcrafts.ca or phone Kingcrafts house at(905) 833-1897.

New members are welcome. King Bible Church Seniors

Submitted by Lisa

Lethangue

The Seniors Overtimers group presents a Tropical Paradise Mystery Tour.Join us Nov. 13 at 8:45 a.m. as we depart from King Bible Church on a deluxe highway coach for a day of mystery. The cost is $55 and it includes a home cooked dinner at Betty's Restaurant in Niagara Falls.We will return to the church at 6 p.m.

For tickets please contact Ruth at (905) 833-1270 by Oct. 30.

All Saints'

Anglican Church

Submitted by Claire

Alexander

This Sunday (Oct. 21), we welcome guest preachers who have served All Saints' in the past, Canon Don Beatty and Rev. Neville Bishop.

Come for the BCP Eucharist at 8 a.m. in the chapel; or the BAS Eucharist with music at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Oct. 28, we'll welcome back Rev. Anthony Jemmott to continue 150th anniversary celebrations.

Oct. 23, and alternate weeks, crafters may bring UFOs (unfinished forgotten objects) to encourage one another in working on their projects. Meet in the nursery from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for tea and a cookie, and make new friends.

Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m., come to discuss Ephesians chapter 6, for the closing of the series. Feel welcome to visit the discussion on upcoming Sunday Scripture readings any Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. Keep tuned in for future movie nights.

All Saints' love and prayer extends to Rev. Nicola Skinner's home parish of St. Barnabas Church in Erdington (Birmingham, England), gutted by fire Oct. 4. Sign the card of encouragement.

Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child go on their way Nov. 5. Drop off wrapped hard candies, small new toys, socks or hygiene items (no toothpaste allowed this year), or items for older boys, such as small, safe tools. Thrill children, often orphaned by AIDS, now surviving with elderly grandparents.

Mark your calendar for Nov. 4, when Bishop George Elliott leads us in worship, on our sesquicentennial anniversary, at the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist.

The Annual Craft Sale takes place Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book a table for your craft display.

All Saints' Anglican Church, at 12935 Keele St. in King City, is a few doors south of King Road. Office hours are Tuesday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you would like prayer, contact the church office or Rev. Skinner, at (905) 833-5432; e-mail (EOL); or see www.allsaintskingcity. com

King City United Church

A warm welcome is extended to the surrounding community from King City United Church, proclaiming the good news of God's love, through Jesus Christ.

If anyone is new to the community, King City United is one block south of the King Road and one block east of Keele Street, at 50 Elizabeth Grove.

Sunday morning services, including Sunday school for the children, start at 10. a.m.

The children participate in the early part of the morning services and then to Sunday school to learn all about the Bible in the chil- dren's way. Fellowship and refreshments follow the services at 11 a.m. for all

Next week's reflection is to be Hope is A Good Friend of Mine, based on 1 Peter 1:3-9.All are invited to gather in the parlour after worship to discuss this further.

2008 United Church calendars may now be ordered by adding your name to the list in the auditorium or by calling the church office. The cost is $6 each. The deadline for ordering is Oct. 29.

In last week's column there was an error on the date of the next contemporary service.It should have read Oct. 21 (this Sunday). This monthly contemporary service is done with a quartet of professional musicians, playing and singing with congregation, in praise and prayer of God's music. The children take a part in this musical service and everyone comes away with God's happiness in their hearts and a smile on their faces.

Our Youth Group is to be meeting Oct. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the King Township Food Bank in Kettleby. They will be sorting and packing boxes.Drop off and pick up will be at the Food Bank. If you require a ride, call Serena Edmunds at (905) 833-2707.The King Township Food Bank is in need of the following items:soup (condensed, dried or hearty with meat), side dishes, (potato, pasta or rice), canned meat, meatballs or stew; instant coffee or tea bags;powdered milk; cereal. Please bring in your donations by Oct. 21. Your contributions to the Food Bank are greatly appreciated.

Apple Pies Day is coming Nov. 2 and 3, at the church.Watch for the sign-up sheets to order pies and to help make them.You may come into the auditorium Friday, after 1 p.m., to order your pies, as long as there are pies to sell. They go fast.

It is that time now for the United Men's Chorus rehearsals, Monday nights at 7:30 p.m., getting ready for the Church's famous annual roast beef dinner and entertainment.

Tickets for this year's Men's Dinner, that takes place Nov. 23 and 24, are now available at a cost of $25 per person from Alan Henderson at (905) 833- 5047 and John Kell at (905) 833-6432, or any member of the chorus.Purchase your tickets early, as they go on sale to the general public Oct. 28.

To find information regarding King City United Church, e-mail to kcuc@bellnet.ca, or phone the church at (905) 833- 5181.The church office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There is to be an "everything sale" Nov. 10, starting at 9 a.m. If you have an "everything" around the house and would like to donate to the sale, it will be very much appreciated. The sale is to support the rebuilding of the school that was destroyed in a fire at Pikangikium,Ojibew, 100 kilometres north of Red Lake. There are 860 students with no school to attend.They are affiliated with the United Church and King City United Church will work hard to help and support these children.There is to be no pricing on the "everything," but a donation from each sale will be very much appreciated.

Next week's column will have the phone numbers of those who are running the sale.

Seniors' euchre

The top player among the ladies at the Oct. 5 euchre session at King City Seniors' Centre was Dorothy Colutier (66 points), followed by Milla Eigelshoven and Barb Male (63) and Betty Simmonds (49).

Tops at the men's tables was Chuck Hansford (73), followed by Jenifer Merritt (66) and Dorothy Gillies (44).

Draw winners were Chuck Hansford, Rena Gordon and Joyce Glass.

The next euchre evening will be Oct. 19, starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Submitted by

Kathy Patterson

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is bursting with young families and we love it.

This weekend is our 49th anniversary, and we are having a Family Octoberfun Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.Join us for an evening of supper with the family and games.The parents will enjoy their dessert and coffee during a Focus on the Family presentation, while the children will have their special event time.Hope you can come! There is no charge.Please RSVP at (905) 833-2325 (church office).

Join us Sunday for our anniversary service at 10:30 a.m. We look forward to Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd as our guest preacher. Our Special Thank Offering will be collected at this time, which will be used for property improvements for both the church and the manse and 10 per cent of the offering will go toward the Evangel Hall Building Fund.The Thanksgiving Clothing and Food Drive continues. Please leave items in the Church Narthex.

Prayer and Praise group continues Wednesday evenings in the Pastor's Study at 7:30 p.m. Busy Moms Bible Study meets Thursday mornings. Leave a message for Miriam or Bethany at the church office or at (905) 833-1475.

The Marion Singers are coming Nov. 10 at7:30 p.m. to present a beautiful concert featuring Remembrance Day music. Tickets are $10 and children 12 and under get in free.Proceeds go toward our Mission Projects - locally and worldwide. See Betty or Kathy for tickets, or call (905) 833-5380 or (905) 833-0391.

Call the church office for information, prayer requests or if a ride is needed.