Bulletin Notices March 24th, :45 a.m. Backpacks for the Homeless. Homemade Cream Filled Easter Eggs. Easter Newsletter

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1 Bulletin Notices March 24th, :45 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist (See separate bulletin) Today s Readings: Exodus 16:1-20 & Matthew 4:1-11 Next Sunday s Readings: 1 John 1:5-10 & Matthew 18:15-20 Homemade Cream Filled Easter Eggs Back by popular demand for only $3.00 each. To make sure you get what you want, please place your order as soon as possible. We were very sorry there were a few disappointed people last year as we ran out. We don t want that to happen this year. We will be at the church on Sundays after the church services or you can phone Gloria Ferguson at or Jean Mott at Thank you so much, Jean & Gloria Easter Newsletter Please pick up the Easter newsletter from the lobby this morning. If there isn t a copy with your name on it, it may have been sent electronically or you are not on our mailing list. If you would like to be on the list, please fill out a pew card with your information and leave it on the collection plate or give to one of the ushers or clergy. Thanks to Melanie Foord and Janet Herrera for their hard work in putting it together. Backpacks for the Homeless Do you have a longing in your heart to do SOMETHING for the Lord and don t know what that something is? We have a suggestion there has been a call for providing backpacks for those living on the streets. Jesus said Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me Mathew 25:40. This can be the ministry that you have been waiting for. The backpacks will be collected and blessed on Palm Sunday, April14th. Should you be interested in providing a backpack for this cause, the sign-up sheet in the Narthex is waiting just for you! We would suggest shopping now for any winter clothing before they are removed from the shelves to make room for spring and summer merchandise! Essential items suggested would be: Backpack, warm socks, winter hat, scarf, gloves, T-shirt, razor, rain poncho, tooth paste, tooth brush, brush or comb, bar of soap and zip lock bag, anti-perspirant, chap stick, multipurpose wipes, facial wipes, moisturizer/vaseline. Extra items could include: Band aids, shampoo, pen and note pad, underwear, cough candies, nail clippers, rainproof cover to protect individual and belongings, face cloth and hand towel, leg warmers, scissors, baseball cap, can opener, first aid kit and bible tract. If you have any questions please contact Eva-Maria Boessler at evamaria1109@yahoo.ca or or Lorna Smith at lsmith1@bell.net or Please note changes for donations to the following programs when submitting cheques or cash.the Backpacks for School Children has been changed to Kids Outreach so as not to be confused with backpacks for homeless. Please insert cash or cheque in envelope clearly marked either Kids Outreach or Backpacks for the Homeless. If you have and questions, please contact Lorna Smith.

2 Trent Durham Rural Ministry Forum 2019 In early June of 2018, members of some of our rural parish congregations in Trent Durham gathered with their clergy and Bishop Riscylla to celebrate our common ministry. We hoped the time together might be the first of a series of rural/small town Ministry Forums that would help us to share resources and implement strategies to meet the spiritual needs of our small communities. Bishop Riscylla invites members of rural, multi-point and small town parishes in Trent Durham to meet with her in On Saturday April 6th at St. John's, Ida from 1:30 until 3:30 to continue the conversation and to provide an opportunity for rural parishes in a variety of settings to speak about their needs and hopes. It is also a valuable time spent learning from each other. David Krause and Elizabeth McCaffrey from the Congregational Development Office will be there to lead the event. There is no fee to attend but we do need to know how many people are coming. So please register before April 3, 2019 by clicking the link below ehqab&oeidk=a07eg6c7jdl1a66dc7d ST. PAUL'S on-the-hill Youth Achievement Scholarship 2019 As a church community, we are excited to endorse and support our youth with this successful scholarship program for the twelfth year. Students currently enrolled in high school, who are connected to our church or community and/or live in Ajax/Pickering, and plan to enter university/college in September 2019, are invited to apply. Applications are due on May 17, 2019, and the awards will be presented on Sunday August 25, Applications are available on the church web site - in the church office, in the Guidance offices at all Ajax/Pickering high schools and at selected churches in Ajax and Pickering. Tax receipts are available for businesses or individuals who wish to donate to this worthy cause. A special charitable donation form, available on the web site, must accompany your donation in order for you to receive the appropriate acknowledgement. Thank you! KIDSZONE A PROGRAM DESIGNED WITH YOUR FAMILY IN MIND SPOTHKids Ministries is excited to launch Kids Zone, a program designed with your family in mind. After successful trial throughout the fall season, we have decided to make this a permanent program. The idea is for parents to take a much-needed break while kids enjoy a fully programmed afternoon filled with crafts, games, a Bible lesson, and dinner. PreK-Grade 5 Cost: $5 to a max. $10 per family Friday March PM Friday April PM Saturday May 25 2:30-6:30 PM Pre-Registration Required for each event Jacquie James Children s + Youth Admin WEIRD ANIMALS MARCH BREAK CAMP MARCH WED THURS FRI We had a wild and crazy 3 days exploring the bible in the Weird Animals Habitat with 38 campers. 3 Senior Leaders, 9 Junior Leaders, 1 Adult Assistant, Dee, Jacquie and Hope make this amazing expedition in quest learning more about Jesus possible. Many thanks to our parents who brought our leaders out each morning for 8:15 am, Owen Murray and Scott James for technical assistance, Maddie Hind and Edward White for help with stage set up, Monique Brown for repairing our scenery and putting our ocean up, Judy Kirwin and Kira Brown for craft prep, our drivers Peter Kirwin, Roy Smiley, Andrea Persue, and Jennifer Sevilla, Roberta Lampkin for coming out each day and pinch hitting for us and lastly all our leaders we couldn t do it without

3 you! If you would like to be part of Ship Wrecked VBC July th we would love to hear from you. Jacquie James Children's + Youth Admin There will be coffee/tea and refreshments for the parents/caregivers as well as crafts for the children/youth. For more information contact Jacquie James Come join our choir! SAVE THE DATE! JULY Registration and Leader Applications opens Mid-April. Watch the website for details We invite you to come join us Good Friday at 5 pm as the children and youth present a family friendly service that will include worship lead by the Youth Band, Drama, Liturgical Dance and more. We going to invite the greater community to join us to the Good Friday Production and to enjoy a free pizza dinner with us. If you would like to help serve at this wonderful Community Outreach, please contact Jacquie James at St. Paul s Choir would love some new members!! If you love to sing and praise God, please join us! We practise Thursdays at 7:45 pm. You ll be glad you came! For more info see Joanne at the organ Furniture Needed A parishioner is in need of the following items: Dining room table & chairs, love seat, sitting chair, TV (in good condition please). If you can provide any of these items, please speak to Canon Kim. The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God as a thank offering for Rushika Jebamoney. If you would like to put flowers on the Altar, please phone Janice Roberts at with the details. The cost is $45. Please make your cheque payable to St. Paul s on the Hill and place on the collection plate the first Sunday of the month for which the flowers are requested. Easter Sunday April 21 st Immediately following the 11 am Service Meet in the Parish Hall about 12:15 pm Pre-K to High School All are welcome DIOCESE OF TORONTO & WORLD CYCLE OF PRAYER 2018 Please pray for: St. Paul s, Usbridge The Rev. Canon Mark Kinghan The Church in Hong Kong, Sheng Kung Hui &

4 The Most Revd Paul Kwong - Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui & Bishop of Hong Kong Island Journey to the Holy Land Come join us for a life transforming experience to Israel and Jordan for 11days at an amazing all-inclusive price. Journey dates - Aug 10th - Aug 20 th, Detailed flyer available on the Bulletin Board. For further details, please contact Percy Francis at or percyfrancis@rogers.com. auction and juice bar. tickets will go on sale after the 9:00 and 11:00 services March 17th and 24 th and are also available through the church office. Dinner will be served in the same order tickets are sold so get your tickets first. Thursday, May 2, 2019 Ladies Lunch Out At Le Provencal European Bistro 22 Church Street, Ajax 12:00 noon Sign-up sheet In the Narthex Hope to see YOU there! Lay Anointers Training Weekend The Bishop s Committee on Healing is offering this weekend of training beginning at 7 p.m. on May 24 th to 1 p.m. on May 26 th at St. John s Convent, 233 Cummer Ave., North York. You will be trained and equipped for the ministry of lay anointing. For registration information contact The Rev. Jo-Anne Billinger at j.billinger@rogers.com Please speak to Canon Kim if you are interested. An Evening of Music & Dancing If you like to dance, please mark this date on your social calendar: Saturday May 25 th. Dave Hamilton (member at St. Paul s) is also a member of a 23- piece swing band. Mood Swing will be playing for your dancing pleasure at St. George s Anglican in Ajax for a joint Fund Raiser. More details to follow. ANNOUNCING St. Paul s World Famous ITALIAN NIGHT Saturday April 6th. Doors open at 5:30pm dinner at 6:00. Tickets $15 each or family pack $50 if kids live at home. Fabulous pasta and sauce choices with salad and desert. Awesome new entertainment, door prize, draws, silent Saturday, June 1 Connecting in Faith Women s Day 9:30a.m. 3:00p.m. Spiritual Director, Monica Romig Green Will be speaking and

5 Offering an interactive workshop Includes lunch Plan to come and bring a Fr