Are you missing a bike? Check with King City United Church

King Bible Church

Submitted by Miriam Venneri

The King Bible Church Overtimers (Seniors) invite you to our next meeting Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. There will be special music by Ashley and Gertie Holloway, together with a presentation of a recent trip to Istanbul. Refreshments will be provided. All ages are warmly welcomed.

King City United Church

Submitted by Shirley Burton

Grace to you and peace from God, our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers. 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-2.

Church Announcements

Next week’s reflection will be The Price of Peace, based on Jeremiah 6:10- 15,19.

Bible Challenge 3 - This week, we will be reading Deuteronomy, chapters 32 to 34 and Joshua 1 to 4.

The UCW invites the congregation to join them in the auditorium Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., to find out about early childhood education in the rural villages of Tanzania. Speakers will be Jamie Rossiter and Pam Leudke, and they will transport us right into the huts of the tribal people by use of their slide presentation.

Camp Big Canoe - Registration forms and camp information are available from the table in the Narthex. Please note that the early bird discount date is available until Nov. 16.

Mark Nov. 27 or 28 on your calendar for The Annual Roast Beef Dinner and the Show. Be sure to have it on your calendar and not leave it too late. Rehearsals started Sept. 31. All men of the congregation are welcome. It is time to get your tickets for the night. Call Alan Henderson at (905) 833-5047 or John Kell at (905) 833-6432.

Did you misplace your bike? We are looking for the owner of the blue bike that was left by the front walkway and is now being kept in the Chapel.

Reminder to anyone taking digital pictures of church events - please consider sending them Wayne Smith at jwsmith@sympatico.ca

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

The secretary Nancy is the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reach her, phone (905) 833- 5182; e-mail to kcuc@bellnet. ca; or visit the Web site at www.kcuc.ca

King City United Church is south of King Road and one block east of Keele Street, at 50 Elizabeth Grove. The morning service Sundays is from 10 to 11 a.m., and the children are to be in their room for Bible and Jesus books with their teachers. The morning service is followed by tea, coffee, delicious cakes and cookies in the auditorium, and meeting everyone at the same time.

All Saints’ Anglican Church

Submitted by Claire Alexander

After church this Sunday (Nov. 8), Sunday schoolaged children and the youth group plan to go on a geocaching hike. Remember to dress warmly, and bring a drink and your lunch snack.

Practices for both the Christmas drama and the pageant start next week.

All Saints’ welcomes you to morning prayer at 8 a.m., followed by the monthly 9 a.m. breakfast for members of both services to meet each other. Or come at 10:30 a.m. for Holy Communion, with Sunday school and nursery, and refreshments following.

The first of the four-concert series is the day after tomorrow (Friday) at 8 p.m. Buy tickets at the door to hear both the University of Guelph Chamber and Women’s Choirs, conducted by Dr. Marta McCarthy, a well-known former King City resident. The Rose Gallery on Doctors Lane, and Crawford Wells on Keele Street, just south of the King Road, also have tickets for sale.

We’ll hear mezzo-soprano Alexandra Garrison, with organist Quirino Di Giulio, Jan 29; University of Toronto professor and composer Alexander Rapoport March 5; and the Elora Festival Singers March 26. See Concerts at www.allsaintskingcity. com

Next Sunday (Nov. 15), we look forward to a PowerPoint presentation at both services by Sharon Rowlandson. On her factfinding trip to Mexico, she visited Rev. Gillian Ball and our link parishes, and will suggest ways of building relationships.

Join Nicola Skinner’s lively group on the Old Testament Wednesday afternoons, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. over coffee. Enter by the office (east) door.

Choir practice welcomes newcomers, and meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

The Craft Sale is Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While visiting the crafters, enjoy a fabulous lunch with us for a very reasonable price. Call Dawn Ballard for tickets for the beautiful Mennonite quilt on display Sundays, at (905) 833-5488.

As Christmas approaches, we want to share out blessings both near and far. Pick up Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes (due back by Nov. 15), or drop off Food Bank items, or other gifts, inside the office (east) door during office hours. We collect new hats/gloves/scarves and thermal underwear for the homeless at All Saints’ Sherbourne Street in Toronto, and also support Christmas in King, providing presents to local families in need. Call the church for more info on these opportunities to help others.

All Saints’ Anglican Church is at 12935 Keele St., just south of King Road. The office is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leave a message with Rev. Nicola Skinner at (905) 833-5432 if you know of a special need – or e-mail allsaintsrev@ bellnet.ca

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Submitted by Kathy Patterson

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church extends a warm invitation to all.

November is a busy month with a variety of events planned. We started November with Sunday’s lovely Potluck supper with Justus Miwanda from International Needs, Uganda, sharing with us about the school and church projects.

The choir is having extra practices alternate Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., starting Nov. 3. The choir always welcomes additional singers/musicians for the Christmas Cantata Dec. 20.

LIFE Group continues Wednesday evenings in the church office at 7:30 p.m. It is an opportunity to discuss further the previous Sunday’s sermon, and a time to grow in our faith and in our relationship with the Lord and with each other.

The Youth Group is going to an Argos Game this Saturday (Nov. 7). Also, a Board Game Night is planned for Nov. 15. Speak to Pastor Chris Carter for more details.

Busy Moms are meeting Nov. 9 for a shopping day at Vaughan Mills and Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. at Sandra's to view Fireproof, while tots stay home with their dads. This is an excellent movie about marriage. Dads will also have an opportunity to view it at a later date. Speak to Miriam at (905) 833-1475 for information.

Mark your calendars for Nov. 28 for our Christmas in the Country sale, from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be baking, preserves, homemade gifts, Christmas crafts and a Tea Room where you can experience that pause that refreshes.

Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., the Hilltop Vocal Band is coming to St. Andrew’s and we’re really excited. Be prepared to be blessed as you listen to this uplifting quartet whose contemporary Christian music stirs the heart and soul. Tickets are $10 and children 12 and under are free. Proceeds will go toward the Mission and Worship projects. We hope to see you there. Call Betty Coles or Cheryl Anderson for information about tickets. Check www.standrewskingcity. ca

Prayertime continues Sunday mornings before church at 9 a.m. in the upper classroom, where all are welcome to attend when able.

Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school and nursery care provided.

For further information, prayer requests or praise items, or should you require a ride, please call the church office at (905) 833-2325 or e-mail our pastor at chris@standrews-kingcity.ca