Rummage sale was another big success
King's Corners

All Saints' Anglican Church

Submitted by

Claire Alexander Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-

I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

- Robert Frost, 1915,

"The Road Not Taken."

As you college and university students struggle to finish papers, write exams, visit job fairs and make summer or future plans, we encourage you to aim for God's highest.

This Sunday (April 20), kids under 12 meet for their breakfast at 9 a.m., for Bagels and Bags of Fun. Wear an old T-shirt as we will be painting a new altar frontal filled with flames and doves for Pentecost. Worship with us beforehand at the 8 a.m. Eucharist in the Chapel, or stay afterward for the 10:30 a.m. service in the Sanctuary. We offer nursery supervision, Sunday school, and refreshments following the service.

The video series continues Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on Philip Yancey's book What's So Amazing about Grace? Come in by the east (office) door, make new friends and discover how God shows us grace, and then discuss ways to carry this grace to others.

This weekend, some of our members are attending the Prayer Retreat at the Convent of the Sisters of St. John the Divine. Retreats are a wonderful way to find refreshment and relaxation in our busy lives. See the Convent's Web site at www.ssjd.ca/retreats.html for details of their many retreats open to everyone.

The church indoor cleanup is coming April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your enthusiasm to spring clean the whole church, and pitch in with your cleaning tools- enjoy working together, and sharing the donuts and coffee provided.

Abig thank you is extended to the community for helping to make Saturday's rummage sale such a success. We hope you found your own hidden treasure.

May 6, our youth group will be coming around in the evening to collect for the King Township Food Bank. Next week, we'll tell you exactly what the Food Bank needs so that you can purchase an item or two that recipients will appreciate.

All Saints' Anglican Church, 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 allsaints@eol.ca. Visit the Web site at www.allsaintskingcity.com

King City United Church Submitted by Eleanor Fry

Thought for the Day

A clear conscience, like a soft pillow, helps you sleep well

News from the Pews

Our Confirmation Service was a wonderful, moving, spiritual experience, hearing nine young people professing their faith. Welcome to our United Church Family - Leona and Mary Balsdon, Emma and Josh Caruso, Karen Edmunds, Dean and Denis Orr, and Hunter and Nicole Weston. We appreciate their interest in the faith and work of our church. The closing Hymn was One more step along the World I Go. How fitting.

Got your calendar marked? May 3, our UCW presents A Victorian Tea from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., with fine china, silver tea services, delicious teas, fancy sandwiches and desserts; all for $7 for adults, $4 for children. Entertainment will be provided by the multitalented Marianne Kennedy, and we also have door prizes. Supervision will be provided for pre-schoolers while you enjoy your tea.

For tickets, call Betty Beaton at (905) 833-5002, or Marie Biggar at (905) 833-9832. Come and support our UCW and visit with your friends over a cup of tea.

Then hang around to help us celebrate our 137th anniversary May 4 at 10 am. Rev Don Bell will be the guest minister. Join us for coffee, a cookie and fellowship after in the auditorium.

Wait! Don't go away! Our Sunday school children will be presenting An Evening of Song and Praise at 7 p.m. They have been working very hard on this for the past few months. Please come for an enjoyable evening. Let's show them we appreciate their hard work.

Don't forget to sign up for the fourth annual King City Amazing Race June 7, starting at 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Plans are now being finalized. For information, call Serena Edmunds.

Information to be included in our local papers should be submitted to the church office by noon Friday. For viewing pictures for our church activities, go to jwsmith @ sympatico.ca Call our church office for information, a ride, or a prayer at (905) 833-5181.

We welcome all visitors for Sunday service at 10 a.m. at 50 Elizabeth Grove. Sunday school and nursery care are provided. Come, Be Blessed, and be a Blessing.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Submitted by Kathy

Patterson

Thank you to Rev. Shawn Kennedy, chaplain at the Woodbine Race Track, for being with us Sunday while Rev. Chris Carter was at St. Paul's, Nobleton to conduct a Baptism. The Sermon entitled He just had to go through Samaria was most informative and inspiring. It was noted how well it complemented our Book Study based on John Ortberg's book, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat.

We'll be looking at chapter 3 this Sunday (April 20) at 9:15 a.m. Join us over coffee. Speak to Chris if you need a book.

The Youth Group, ages 11 to 16, will also be meeting Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Pete McAskile will have DVDs depicting sport celebrities sharing their thoughts on what it is to be a Christian. Why not come out and see what they have to say? Should be fun and informative.

During our Sunday worship service, April 20, the ordination of our new elders, Dirk deRoos and Bill Patterson, will take place. This service is at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care provided. We welcome you to join us.

Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. is Prayer and Praise, open to all.

Mark your calendars for May 3; the WMS Oak Ridges Presbyterial's spring meeting at St. Andrew's, Beeton, from 9:15 a.m. until noon. The guest speaker will be Lori Ransom, who will talk on native peoples of Guatemala and Canada. Speak to Bonnie Mooney for more information.

May 10 is Breakfast with Mom at 9:30 a.m. for mothers and daughters. The youth-aged girls, along with cooks Jodie Patterson and Allison Agar, will be the hosts. Tickets are $5 and $3 for girls under 10 years of age. There will also be an opportunity to donate toward the Sunday school's World Vision Foster Child.

May 25 at 7:30 p.m. will be our annual Showers of Blessing, a special time of worship and praise through music. Want to participate? Call Kathy Patterson at (905) 833-0391.

May 27 at 7:30 p.m. will be a fund-raiser evening for Auxiliary and Missions - A Tupperware Party. More details to follow.

For more information, prayer or praise items, or if a ride is needed to any of these events, call the church office at (905) 833-2325.

Seniors' euchre

The top player among the ladies at the April 4 euchre evening at King City Seniors' Centre was Dot Cloutier (80 points), followed by Marilyn Munroe (79) and Rena Gordon (51). For the men, Jack Brooks led the way (75), followed by Charlie Zammit (70) and Roy Cairns (41).

Draw winners were Charlie Zammit, Cliff Kettlewell and Dorothy Gillies.

The next euchre evening will be April 18, starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.