King's Corners
Rise early for Holy Eucharist at All Saints' Anglican Church this Sunday
King City United Church

Submitted by Shirley

Burton

"Love Is No Accident."

"Love completes or fulfills all things, it is an essential characteristic or quality of God, which lives within us, empower us and links us to one another., accordingly. His Love should be at the centre of all that we are, say and do." 1 Corinthians 13.

Besides the usual staples, the Food Bank is in particular need of tea, coffee and canned fruit. Your support of this Outreach Project is greatly appreciated.

The Centre for Church Development Leadership is sponsoring a Leadership in Transition seminar with Anthony B. Robinson May 28, at the Toronto United Church Council's Offices, at 24-30 Wertheim Court, Richmond Hill. The event, entitled Changing the Conversation - Transforming Congregational Culture, runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a cost of $70 per person. To register, contact Angus Creighton at (905) 771-5124, or angus@tucc.ca

Information to be included in the June issue of News from the Pews, needs to be submitted to Nancy in the office by May 30. While this newsletter will primarily focus on June and summer activities, material for the early fall may also be included.

Please speak to Serena Edmunds at (905) 833-2707 ASAP, if you and your family would be interested in a wonderful weekend at Sparrow Lake Sept. 12 to 14. In order to confirm your reservation, please pass along a cheque in the amount of $50, payable to King City United Church. The total cost, (including deposit) for the weekend is to be approximately $80 per family.

Volunteers are needed to staff the nursery. Interested parties can sign up on the sheet posted on the Fishers of Faith bulletin board or contact Cheryl Sinka at (905) 833-6233.

The fourth annual King City Amazing Race is to be held June 7. We now have all our host homes lined up - thank you all - but we are still in need of prize donations. Registration is to take place on May 11 and 25. The race is to start promptly at 1 p.m. and finish with a barbecue dinner. The cost is $5 per participant. Teams can be anywhere from two to six people. For further information, please contact Daniela, Marie or Serena.

The Blood Donor Clinic is to be May 26 at King City United Church, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium.

Information to be included in the local papers may be directed to Shirley Burton at (905)-787-1591.

King City United Church is one block south of King Road and one block east of Keele Street, at 50 Elizabeth Grove. We invite all to join us Sunday mornings for the service and children's Sunday school is at the same time in the auditorium. Friendly fellowship and refreshments follows the service.

The secretary is in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The office can be reached at (905) 833-5181, or by email at kcuc@bellnet.ca

St. Andrew's Presbyterian

Church

Submitted by

Kathy Patterson

Thanks to the C. E. committee and Jodie Patterson (chief chef) and Alison Agar and their sisters for the lovely Breakfast with Mom Saturday morning. The waffles were enjoyed as we listened to a mom and daughter duet with Janie Brooks and Andrea Wappel and were entertained by Brook Wappel (the granddaughter) with her toddler-size violin.

Prayer and Praise will be Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the pastor's study. Next Sunday, the Ortberg study continues with Chapter 7. Join us for coffee and discussion in the lounge at 9:15 a.m.

Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care provided.

Showers of Blessing is May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for a musical evening of worship and praise followed by refreshments. A free-will offering will be taken for Evangel Hall, our inner-city housing and mission outreach centre.

Next Tuesday (May 27), the Auxiliary and Missions is hosting a Tupperware Party for the community at 7:30 p.m. Come for dessert and bring your Tupperware needs list.

For further information, if in need of a ride to any of these events or if you have a prayer concern or a praise item for sharing, please call the church office at (905) 833-2325.

All Saints' Anglican Church

Submitted by

Claire Alexander

As maple catkins fall on bulbs bursting into colour, we hope you enjoy getting out your lawn rakes, trowels, and Mother's Day pansies, but we invite you to take a break for inner rejuvenation, as well. You are welcome to drop in this Sunday, on the long weekend (May 18), for the early Holy Eucharist in the Chapel, at 8 a.m., or at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

The guest preacher at both times is our wellknown former Incumbent, Rev. Tim Elliott. Come and enjoy a touch of his love for jazz at the 10:30 a.m. service, and stay later for coffee to greet him and his wife Judy Maddren.

As we renew our own church lawn area, we are reminded of early history. In the early 1920s, the congregation decided they needed a basement under the original church, now called the Chapel, and they used picks, shovels, and wheelbarrows to excavate it. They then took down a long church shed (not used since the days of sheltering horses and buggies), that extended from the Keele Street sidewalk to the chapel, and turned the space into a lawn. History tells us that one of the active members (with a name still currently familiar), was Crawford Wells, of the general store named after him on Keele Street, near King Road.

This coming summer, we are offering a weeklong fun Vacation Bible School. To register your children, or volunteer to help, please e-mail or call the church office.

If you need special prayer, e-mail allsaintsrev@ eol.ca, and put "Prayer" in the subject line. Requests shared with a small prayer team are kept in confidence.

For shut-ins and other friends who would enjoy a midweek Eucharist and lunch, the Pastoral Care team plans an annual spring event in June. Please call the office if you know someone who would like to attend, or who needs a ride.

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. Skinner at (905) 833-5432, or e-mail allsaints@eol.ca

Visit the Web site at www.allsaintskingcity.com

Seniors' euchre

The top player among the ladies at the May 2 euchre evening at King City Seniors' Centre was Diane Simmonds (82 points), followed by Betty Coles (81) and Dianne Wear (47). Leading things for the men was Cliff Kettlewell (95), followed by Jack Wear (92) and Roy Cairns (33).

Draw winners were Mary O'Brien, Dianne Wear and Betty Coles.

Thanks are expressed to those members who provided lunch.

The next euchre evening is scheduled for May 16, starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.