King's Corners

King Bible Church

Overtimers

Submitted by

Lisa Lethangue

Join us Dec. 2 as we enjoy our special Christmas meeting.

This year we are featuring The Venables, who are a Salvation Army family. They will be blessing us musically, both by song and instruments, and by speaking to us from God's Word about the true meaning of Christmas.

We will meet at 1 p.m. for refreshments and our program will start at 1:30.

Please plan on joining us. All are welcome.

King City United Church

Submitted by

Shirley Burton

Next week's reflection will be A sign of the times, based on Isaiah 61:1-4, 10-11.

Lunch with Santa, for the young and young at heart, will be Dec. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There also is to be a Christmas bake sale at the same time. Tickets are available from Shirley Scott at (905) 235-2557. They are $6.50 per person and $20. family.

There are still a few tickets available for the Men's Dinner, which takes place this Friday and Saturday (Nov. 28 and 29) at a cost of $25 per person. Call Alan Henderson at (905) 833-5047.

This year our Christmas in King Township will include providing some of the niceties of the season for a needy family within the community. We have been asked by the King Township Food Bank to support two families. Details can be found on the table at the rear of the Sanctuary. We hope that you will help.

The youth group will be carolling at the homes of shut-ins and seniors the evening of Dec. 13. If you would like the youth group to visit you or know of someone who would like a visit, please let Daniela Weston or Serene Edmunds know as soon possible.

King City United Church iThe secretary Nancy is in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office can be reached at (905) 833-5181, or by e-mail at kcuc@bellnet.ca

The Web site is at kcuc.ca

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Submitted by

Kathy Patterson

Christmas in the Country took place Saturday afternoon, on a beautiful wintry day with snow and sunshine. Thanks to all who came and to all who participated in making this fund-raising event a success.

Last call for ordering your poinsettias. Kathy is placing the order Friday evening. They will be available for pick-up at the church Dec. 6, between 11 a.m. and noon. They will also be available later that evening at the Christmas Family Potluck, which starts at 5:30 p.m. Families are to bring an item (marked male or female) for the residents at King City Lodge.

Advent starts this Sunday. We warmly welcome you to join us at this wonderful time of year. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care provided.

Please call the church office at (905) 833-2325 for further information, questions, concerns, prayer or praise items or should a ride be needed.

All Saints' Anglican Church

Submitted by

Claire Alexander

This Sunday, we begin the four Sundays of Advent when we anticipate the coming of Christ. Come for the 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist or meet at 10:30 a.m., with nursery care offered, followed by coffee hour, as Sunday school children practise for a Christmas presentation.

On the Advent wreath of evergreens, signifying eternal life, we light the first of the four red candles, to remind God's people of the hope Christ offers.

The Youth group meets this Friday, at 7 p.m. to make cool Christmas crafts.

Dec. 2, come with a Food Hamper item, and watch, and discuss, the controversial An Inconvenient Truth, with popcorn supplied. Use the east door.

Here are the ticket winners from the All Saints' Craft Sale Saturday: Large candle holder — Joanie Francis; glass dish — Claudia Balsdon; vase — Larry Proctor; angel vase — Jim Brunberg; corkscrew kit — Nora McDonald; six wine glasses — Bjorg Rocks; cheese basket — B. Tiffin; footstool — Linda Biss; crocheted cover — Leah Springford; crocheted afghan — Marion Holmes; blue Mennonite quilt — Isabelle Mercure-Cameron. Thank you to donors, to Dawn Ballard for encouraging those who sold tickets, and to all who participated.

Bring community friends to share Christmas joy together at Lessons and Carols Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., with classical guitar, trumpet, brass, choir and organ music.

Seniors' euchre

The top player among the ladies in Nov. 14 euchre at King City Seniors' Centre was Karen Fawcett (63 points), followed by Milla Eigelshoven and Jenifer Merritt (62) and Joyce Glass (28).

Leading the way at the men's tables was Jack Wear (65), followed by Ron Coles (63) and Dianne Wear (40).

Draw winners were Chuck Hansford, Rena Gordon and Ron Coles.

The next euchre evening will be Nov. 28 at the centre, starting at 7 p.m. refreshments will be served and all are welcome.