World Day of Prayer Friday at All Saints'
King's Corners

All Saints'
Anglican Church
Submitted by
Claire Alexander

Both men and women are invited this year to All Saints' for the World Day of Prayer this Friday (March 7), at 1:30 p.m., followed by refreshments. Extra parking will be available on Doctors Lane.

In preparing the program theme, God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding, the women of Guyana include a short drama on Mary and Martha. For information, call Dawn Ballard (905) 833-5488.

Daylight time starts this weekend, along with March break, so clocks move ahead.

All Saints' invites you to a free breakfast at 9 a.m., between the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services, cooked by the men. Come and make some new friends.

This coming Tuesday (March 11), at 7 p.m., the Lenten topic is wartime Anglicanism under Archbishop Temple; and homosexuality - our modern dilemma.

Join us outside the church for the Palm Sunday procession of palms March 16 at 10:30 a.m., preceded by the 9 a.m. monthly breakfast, Bagels and Bags of Fun, for children under 12.

Maundy Thursday (March 20) at 7:30 p.m., meet to recall how Jesus washed the disciples' feet before the Last Supper, and left us a commandment to love one another.

For the Good Friday ecumenical service (March 21) at 10:30 a.m., All Saints' welcomes as guest preacher Rev. Bob Biggar of King City United Church.

Come and celebrate the Resurrection with us Easter Sunday (March 23) at 8 a.m. in the chapel; and 10:30 a.m. in the church, when a nursery is available. Enjoy the choral celebration of the Resurrection, and stay to meet new friends over refreshments.

Around the globe for Earth Hour 2008, March 29, from 8 to 9 p.m., the World Wildlife Fund encourages using less power; and the Christian ecumenical justice group KAIROS wants to tell our government that churchgoers in Canada also strongly endorse reducing our carbon footprint in the climate crisis. KAIROS will host a candlelit prayer service at All Saints, from 7:45 to 9 p.m. that night. Find the campaign info and kits for Re-Energize: Time for a Carbon Sabbath, at www.kairoscanada.org/e/acti on/earthhour/index.asp>

The big rummage sale, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is coming up! During office hours, drop off small furniture and boxes inside the front Atrium door by the parking lot. We're sorry we can't accept mattresses, computer equipment, or TVs. Help sort stuff Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

All Saints' Anglican Church, at 12935 Keele St. in King City, is a few doors south of King Road. The church office is open Tuesday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you know of a need, or would like a hospital visit, contact Rev. Nicola Skinner at (905) 833-5432, or e-mail allsaints@eol.ca

Visit the Web site at www.allsaintskingcity.com King City United Church

Submitted by E. Fry

The sap runs merrily from the girdled bark trees, the maple molasses is delicious, and in it's crystallized form it is perfection! The groves fill up with feathered songsters. I heard a cardinal this a.m. I pretended it was a robin!

A good week coming - World Day of Prayer is this Friday (March 7) at 1:30 p.m. at All Saints Church. The theme is Understanding Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America. Both men and women are welcome. Come and join us.

There will be no Sunday school this Sunday (March 9) at King City United. It's March break. Safe travelling to all.

Pastor Bob's discussion group meets Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The March 7 discussion will be on Who is Jesus,- Really? Luke 9:18-27. March 14 discussion will deal with Who are we? Luke 9:28-48

Our Youth Group is hosting a pancake breakfast Palm Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The cost is $3 for adults and $10 for a family. For tickets, call Serena Edmunds at (905) 833-2707 or the church office.

Do you enjoy singing? Our choir is always looking for new voices. Our numbers are few when the Snowbirds fly. We have a wonderful leader in Rosemary Karunaratne. She would love to have you share the Easter music.

Have you renewed your Observer Subscription yet? It's always full of great ideas and news from other churches. Leave your cheque for $14 payable to KCUC in an envelope marked "Observer" in the envelope slot in the office door.

We have just received our latest newsletter. Did you pick yours up? Well Done to Bernice Stratton, Nancy Stenson and Pastor Bob's input

It's almost time for our Irish Dinner. It will be March 14, serving between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., followed by some great Irish entertainment. Tickets are $15 for adults and $30 for a family of four. Call the church office at (905) 833- 5181 to order yours.

We welcome all visitors and please join us after the service for refreshments in the auditorium Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. including Sunday school and nursery at 50 Elizabeth Grove, King City. The office can be reached at (905) 833- 5181, or by e-mail at kcuc@bellnet.ca

The Web site is at wwwkcuc.ca

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Submitted by

Kathy Patterson

The Lord's Supper was celebrated March 2, the fourth Sunday in Lent.

Thank you to the choir for their ministry of music: Come to the Table of Mercy.

Following the service, the choir enjoyed a visit to TK's Restaurant in Aurora for a very substantial brunch prepared by the Assistant Kitchen Manager Jodie Patterson from King City. This was also our opportunity to celebrate a special birthday of our choir's conductor, Alison Skinner.

Prayer and Praise resumes tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. in the Pastor's Study, and the Busy Moms have an outing at Bruce's Mill to see the Sugarbush Maple Festival, this Friday (March 7) at 10 a.m. Please call Beth, Miriam or the Church for further information.

Friday afternoon the ecumenical service for the World Day of Prayer will be held @ All Saints Anglican Church this year at 1:30 p.m. The service materials were written by women in Ghana. Everyone is invited.

St. Andrew's Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Coffee Fellowship time. Sunday school and nursery care run concurrently with the church service. You are most welcome to worship with us. Drop in for a visit.

Do you need a ride, have any questions, concerns or praise items? Call the church office at (905) 833- 2325.

Seniors' euchre

The leading player among the ladies at the Feb. 22 euchre evening at King City Seniors' Centre was Emily Zammit (85 points), followed by Barb Male (77) and Hilda Fawcett (49). The top player at the men's tables was Vic Warner (93), followed by Charlie Zammit (74) and Rena Gordon (47).

Draw winners were Jenifer Merritt, Diane Simmonds and Betty Simmonds.

Thanks go out to all of those who contributed to the luncheon.

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