All Saints' Anglican Church

Submitted by

Claire Alexander

Our thanks to King City United Church for inviting the community to the World Day of Prayer Friday. The theme, "In Christ there are many members but one body," proved itself true. The women of Papua New Guinea, on the opposite side of the globe, united us in heart with their 800 languages, illiteracy, violence, HIV/AIDS and lack of a voice. But in their faith, they also shared crafts, desserts, and the beauty of the island.

As some families prepare for March break travels, we wish you a safe and happy time away. Others will be glad that spring falls a day early, March 20.

For those at home, we welcome you to join All Saints' this coming Sunday (March 15). Come for Holy Communion at 8 a.m. in the chapel; or bring the family at 10:30, when the Alexander band will bring their calypso-style gospel music to our worship.

The Marion Singers sang a cappella Saturday evening, with seven women and nine men, directed by Tony Browning. Their resonating, perfect pitch, without accompaniment, drew us from the 16th and 19th centuries to the present; and from Viadana to Bruckner to Ontario's Eleanor Daley. Lively renditions of Ain't Got Time to Die, and Battle of Jericho, moved on to Sing Me to Heaven, Little Bo- Peep, and a slow, chugging train. A big thank you to the Marion Singers for this generous fund-raiser toward the landscaping.

Join us either Monday evening, from 7 to 8:30, or Tuesday afternoon, from 1:30 to 3, as Sharon leads us in discussing Luke, the gospel written by a Gentile doctor. We finish with John's Gospel the following Monday and Tuesday (March 23 and 24). Use the office (east) door.

Our Lenten Tuesday evenings continue at 7 p.m., with a gentle service of prayers and anointing for healing - for yourself or for someone else in need.

All are welcome.

Watch this space for our Palm Sunday (April 5), Holy Week, and Easter Sunday events. A special ecumenical service takes place Good Friday at 9:30 a.m.

Don't miss the famous Rummage Sale April 25. Drop off white elephant items, books and CDs, and serviceable clothing - but not shoes - from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, until April 11. Or, call to make an appointment to drop off good, used furniture, but no electronics. Come Tuesday mornings to sort, from 9:30 to noon.

Tickets coming! KingFest brings the Elmer Iseler Singers to All Saints' May 3. And the Ladies' Dinner is coming up May 7, with Chef Ian Rodger.

All Saints' Anglican Church, at 12935 Keele St. in King City, is south of King Road, and open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. See www.allsaintskingcity.com

If you would like Communion, special prayer, or a hospital visit, contact Rev. Nicola Skinner at (905) 833-5432, or e-mail to allsaintsrev@bellnet.ca

King City United Church Submitted by Eleanor Fry

My new attitude for life

Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it's not kind. And when you go - and go you must, you, yourself, will make more dust.

Pastor Bob's reflection for next week will be on House-cleaning at God's House — how fitting!

This past Friday was a great afternoon for the four churches of King City as they met for World Day of Prayer.

"In Christ there are many members, yet one body."

This theme reminds us of our need to be ecumenical and to look at our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world as our family. The donations from this day go to the needs of others throughout the world. All the churches took part in the service, which was prepared by the women of New Guinea. A display was set up with a map showing the location of the country and the fruits grown there. They were featured in the breads and desserts served. Thanks to 50 to 60 people who attended.

There will be no Sunday school March 15 and 22 for March break. It will resume March 29.

We extend our sympathy to the family of Allan Smith, who passed away Feb. 28 in his 94th year. He was husband of the late Vi Smith, both former members of KCUC.

King City United will have Neil Hetherington, CEO of Habitat For Humanity, speaking to us March 29 about the role Habitat plays in our community and throughout the world. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow.

Prayers this week are for Rosemary's family in Sri Lanka for their safety in the turmoil there. Also for John's return to full recovery as he works with rehab, and for Shirley's return to good health. Also don't forget Mildred, as she copes with her rehab.

There are still a few tickets left for our Irish Dinner and Entertainment this Saturday (March 14) starting at 6 p.m. A fun evening with Irish music on the piano by our own Greg Balsdon, some memories with readings of The Outhouse and The Rural Partyline. Our feature will be The Irish Dancers from the Nobleton School of Dance. Tickets are $15 each, or $35 for a family of four. Call (905) 833-1631.

Would you like to hear Anthony B. Robinson? He will speak at Thornhill United Church, 25 Elgin St. April 18. His subject will be Being Church In A New Time. This is arranged by the United Churches of King City, Richmond Hill and Thornhill. Please gather in Thornhill at 9 a.m. His talk will start at 9:30 sharp and conclude at 3:30 p.m. Lunch is included. Please call our church office at (905) 833- 5181 if interested. Nancy is there Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Please join us for our service every Sunday at 10 a.m., including Sunday school and nursery. Refreshments and fellowship follow in the auditorium

Our Web site is wwwkcuc@bellnet.ca

To have any news included in this column, please call Eleanor Fry at (905) 833-5954.

Don't forget to do something nice for someone this week.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Submitted by

Kathy Patterson

Our last presentation in our Winter Blues Beater Series on Dealing with Stress is this Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.

All are invited to come out and enjoy a relatively stress-free evening, starting with dessert, as we listen to Allie MacPhail, a counsellor and youth specialist, speak about coping with anxiety. We hope you'll join us.

Busy Moms met for an outing to Bruce's Mill Monday morning. Please contact Miriam Carter at (905) 833-1475 for more information on their scheduled events and Bible studies.

The Easter Cantata practices for Come, Touch the Robe, by Pepper Choplin, are in full swing. The choir is pleased to have some members from neighbouring churches. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Marlene Harris, our music director, at (905) 832-1014 ASAP. We'd love to have you.

The practices are held after church Sundays at noon and extra practices have been scheduled for Wednesdays from 7 until 9 p.m. The cantata will be performed at the Community Good Friday Service at 9:30 a.m. held this year at St. Andrew's.

Our pastor, Rev. Chris Carter, concluded his series on Personal Evangelism - Getting the Word Out: Led to do it, based on Acts 8:26- 40.

Our Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care provided. Call the church at (905) 833-2325 for further information, prayer requests, praise items, or if a ride is needed.

We have a new Web site at www.standrewkingcity. ca

Check it out and watch it grow!