Parishioners called upon for spring cleaning
King's Corners

All Saints' Anglican Church

Submitted by

Claire Alexander

As we experienced with this year's early Easter, the first full moon after the vernal (spring) equinox determines many church dates under the Gregorian calendar, unless the full moon comes on a Sunday, and Easter is delayed a week.

Thank you to the choir and brass quartet for inspiring Easter music: Heather Holmes, Dan Flaherty, Hailey McInnis, and Tim Skinner.

Now with the arrival of spring, and with the unusually early Easter behind us, we can await snowdrops, daffodils and tulips, and a full April calendar.

We also pass along encouragement to our students who are writing papers and exams to finish a college or university term.

This Sunday (April 6), youth (12 and over) meet for their Hot Bagels/Hot Topics breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by the contemporary worship service at 10:30 a.m., led by the Alexander family. As always, the BCP Holy Eucharist is celebrated in the Chapel at 8 a.m.

The video series continues Tuesdays on Philip Yancey's book What's So Amazing about Grace? Call the office if you are interested in joining us. You are warmly invited to share how we can carry God's life-changing grace to the world.

Note upcoming Sunday parish breakfasts at 9 a.m.: Apr. 13, breakfast for everyone, cooked by the men; and Apr. 20, kids under 12, Bagels and Bags of Fun.

The famous Rummage Sale is almost here - April 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Now that spring (and spring cleaning) is really here, drop off your seasonal items, books, and boutique treasures during office hours at the Atrium (parking lot) door, and come and help sort clothing and white elephant items Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. until noon. Sorry, we are unable to accept mattresses, TVs, and electronic equipment.

Volunteers, come and help organize everything in the church hall from Tuesday to Friday, April 8 to 12. Students, phone the church office to help during the sale April 12, and earn community service hours. Call (905) 833-5432 or (905) 833-2654.

Parishioners, we need your elbow grease April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, to spring clean the whole church. Bring your buckets, window cleaner, rubber gloves, dustcloths, and your humour. Donuts and coffee will be provided.

Pentecost Sunday comes very early this year, falling on Mother's Day, May 11.

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 Communion taken to someone, contact Rev. Nicola Skinner at (905) 833-5432, or e-mail to allsaints@eol.ca. Visit the Web site at www.allsaintskingcity.com

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Submitted by

Kathy Patterson

Welcome to April and to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King City.

This week at St. Andrew's, we are starting our book study Sunday mornings at 9:15. We'll be looking at John Ortberg's If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat. How's your faith lately? Are you willing to get your feet wet? Join us in the lounge for coffee as we discuss this exciting book. Books are available at the church.

The Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care provided. Prayer and Praise meets in the pastor's study Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. All are most welcome.

The choir is getting ready for Showers of Blessing, our annual spring evening service for the community of musical praises. Want to participate with us? Please call the church or let Kathy Patterson know. We'll keep you posted.

If you need a ride to any of these services, or if you have any questions or prayer requests, please contact the church at (905) 833-2325.

King City United Church

Submitted by Eleanor Fry

Thought for the Day . . . Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

News from the Pews

Thanks to everyone who brought flowers to decorate the church for Easter Sunday. The scent when you came into the sanctuary just started your day off right.

Next week's reflection will be Back to the Mission, based on Luke 24:13-35.

The next Bible Challenge sharing time will be in two weeks, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the parlour.

April 13 will see a Confirmation Service and chili lunch, with a free-will offering.

Did you renew your Observer subscription yet? It's $14 or a cheque for that amount payable to King City United in an envelop marked "Observer" in the rack in the door of the office will do it.

Think summer. The fourth annual King City Amazing Race will be June 7, starting at 1 p.m. The organizers are looking for host homes, a barbeque host, and donation of door prizes. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, call Serena Edmunds at (905) 833-2707 as soon as possible. Grandparents are welcome, too.

Registration forms for Camp Big Canoe are available in the narthex. It's at Sparrow Lake Sept.12 to 14. If you and your family are interested, please call Serena Edmunds. Grandparents are welcome here too.

Our Outreach and Social Action Committee has been re-formed. This is the heart of the United Church,where we look beyond our own issues that impact our own lives, the lives of our children and our neighbours. We invite men, women and youths to join us on this exciting journey. Call Tim Rourke at (905) 713-3070 for more information.

Please mark your calendar for May 3 to join us to celebrate our 137th Anniversary Spring Tea from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Yummy goodies with musical entertainment will be available. The cost will be $7 for adults, and $4 for children. For tickets or information, call Betty at (905) 833-5002.

If you missed the Harmony Chorale when they sang at our church in January, you can hear them April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Newmarket. They will present their annual Benefit Concert in support of HIV/AIDS. Tickets are $10. This is a wonderful group which includes our very own Al Henderson and John Kell. For tickets, call John at (905) 833-6432 or Al at (905) 833-5047.

We always welcome visitors to join us for our 10 a.m. service including Sunday school and nursery school. Then join us for coffee and fellowship in the auditorium.

For prayers or a ride, call the church office at (905) 833-5181. Come, be blessed and be a blessing.

Seniors'

euchre

Euchre play at King City Seniors' Centre skipped a night because of Good Friday. It will resume April 4, starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

King Bible Church

Overtimers

The King Bible Church Overtimers presents Marge Bracey April 8.

Bracey is an accomplished pianist and published poet. She will be sharing in both music and word. All are welcome to come and hear this talented lady.

Refreshments and fellowship are at 1 p.m., and the program will follow at 1:30.

The Overtimers are hosting a Springtime Tour May 13.

The cost is $55 per person. A highway coach will depart from the church at 8 a.m. promptly. There will be a stop for a coffee break in Colborne, and lunch will be at Church in Warkworth, with a tour of Prince Edward County included. The bus will get back home at about 6 p.m.

Call Ruth Townsend for tickets at (905) 833-1270.

King City Seniors'

Travel Club

Our Travel Club has tickets available for an upcoming theatre show.

April 12, join us for a trip to Lindsay to see The Patti Page Show. Tickets for this great show are $86, including a delicious lunch at the Olympia Restaurant.

For more information, call Marlene Deacon at (905) 833-9841 or Joan Dowden at (905) 773-3700.