Clothes Collection

 Please continue to spring clean your closets and cupboards and bring in gently used spring and summer

clothing for men, women and children. We will arrange another drop off when the rack and bins are full. Thank you for your

ongoing support of this outreach project.

May 9 – 19: Thy Kingdom Come

May 9 – 19: Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to

pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus. Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC

from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries

worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions - so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might

come to faith in Jesus Christ. Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own

way. It is our hope & prayer, that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love for the world,

will hear it for themselves and respond and follow Him.

Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the globe to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5

people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call. Whether you have joined in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ before or

not, we invite you to take part & join in.

“In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations

and the transformation of communities." Archbishop Justin Welby

During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come, it is hoped that everyone who takes part will:

• Deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Pray for God’s spirit to work in the lives of those they know.

• Come to realise that every aspect of their life is the stuff of prayer.

Visit, https://www.thykingdomcome.global for more information.

Tea with the Bishop:

 Turning Your Legacy into a Lasting Gift – you are invited to Grace Church, Markham on Tuesday May

14th at 1:00 pm to spend time with Canon Nicola Skinner and Bishop Andrew Asbil as they talk about the importance of

estate planning and legacy giving from a biblical perspective. Registration is free and lunch is included. Please RSVP by May

10th. To reserve your spot please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/879496857777?aff=oddtdtcreator

Picnic Time

We will have our annual Parish Picnic on Sunday June 9 on the north lawn (weather permitting). Please mark

your calendars, get your lawn chairs ready and plan to attend. Don’t forget after the service we have a delicious pot luck

lunch so look through your cookbooks and bring a dish to share.

Summer Schedule

Personal Bible Study

 Don’t forget that we have an account with Right Now Media that gives you access to thousand of

bible study resources. Access our account using this link https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/ccaw, and create your

personal account – there is no charge to you.

Fellowship

The sign-up sheet to host fellowship is on the bulletin board outside the church office. As with all

volunteer positions in the churches of the Diocese of Toronto, all people who host fellowship must be fully vaccinated.

Readers Needed

We are looking at returning to having readers in the liturgy at our in-person services. If you are

interested on being included in the schedule, please email the church office.

Flowers

If you would like to have flowers placed on the altar in thanksgiving or in memory of someone,

please contact Vanessa Grafi by emailing the church, christchurchanglican1@bellnet.ca. Please

include the date you would like them placed on the altar, the colours you want, the amount

you would like to spend and if you want a specific dedication include the wording. The email

will be passed on to her.

Food Bank Donations

One of the Food Bank bins from the church will be moved to the porch of the

Rectory for those who wish to drop food bank donations off.

May is Jam

June is Condiments: mustard, ketchup, relish and salad dressing.

Gift Card Sale

It was decided that the gift cards will continue once a month. Jackie Lue will take the

orders to the 3rd Sunday of every month. This fundraiser is to continue the work of

the Lighthouse Project. Please note: all the orders and cheques

should be given directly to Jackie or left in her mailbox in the office.

The Church Needs Many Hands

The Warden's have a list of fun and exciting projects needing done around the church

and rectory. Please check the list located in the church and if you see a ministry

that fits your time, energy and skill level, please add your name.

Would you like to be more involved with the Sunday Service?

Father Mark and the Worship Team are looking for Servers and Crucifers to help with

the 10:00 am service. Job descriptions for these ministries can be found in the Narthex.

Please talk to Fr. Mark if you would like to be a part of the team.