🌷 April 2026 Church Newsletter 🌷
“This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow!
My Love, the Crucified, has sprung to life this morrow:
Had Christ, who once was slain, not burst His three-day prison,
Our faith had been in vain; but now has Christ arisen, arisen, arisen;
But now has Christ arisen!”
Easter is almost upon us, and this time of great joy is ours. Of course, we recognize that it comes at the price of the cross. Jesus’ life, given for us, in great love and great sacrifice so that we can stand before God with Christ as our intercessor. Amid the Easter Egg hunts, and dinner preparations and services, I pray that you will take some time to quietly give thanks to God for God’s son, Jesus Christ for his love for us and the joy we can now share with others.
As spring begins to break around us, I would love to get together with you for coffee and a chat. Give me a call or email and let’s plan on that!
Pastor Cherie
pastorcherie@gmail.com
905-401-7641
We welcome you to join us throughout April as we gather for worship, reflection, and community. Here’s what’s happening this month:
✝️ April 3 – Good Friday Service
Time: 11:00 AM
Join us for a meaningful Good Friday service as we reflect together.
Please note: There will be no coffee hour following the service.
🌼 April 5 – Easter Sunday
Scripture: John 20:1–18
Message Title: “If Not This Way, Then How?”
Greeter: Annie Chan
Coffee Hour Volunteer: Annie Chan
Celebrate the joy and hope of Easter with us!
😄 April 12 – Holy Humour Sunday
Scripture: Isaiah 40:22–24; Habakkuk 1:10
Message Title: “Taking Ourselves Too Seriously”
Greeter: John Parrott
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Darcy & Jenny Lainsbury
Come ready to smile and reflect on the lighter side of faith.
📖 April 19 – Series: Short Stories by Jesus: Parables of a Controversial Rabbi
Scripture: Matthew 13:10–16; Luke 15:1–32
Message Title: “Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son”
Greeter: Jeff Lainsbury
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Owen & Ginny
📖 April 26 – Series Continues
Scripture: Luke 10:25–37
Message Title: “The Good? Samaritan”
Greeter: ?
Coffee Hour Volunteer: Could this be you?
We’re looking for a volunteer for coffee hour—please consider helping out!
💐 Life Events & Celebrations 💐
🕊️ In Loving Memory
Ruth Morgan Memorial Service
A memorial service for Ruth Morgan will be held on:
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Location: Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel (2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto)
Visitation: 2:00 PM
Service Time: 3:00 PM
All are welcome to gather in remembrance and celebrate Ruth’s life.
💍 A Joyful Celebration
Congratulations to Ginny & Owen!
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Ginny and Owen are engaged!
May your journey together be filled with love, joy, and God’s richest blessings. We celebrate this exciting new chapter with you!
Please keep both families in your thoughts and prayers during this time of remembrance and celebration.
📅 Upcoming Events & Community News
There’s a lot happening in the coming weeks—mark your calendars and join in!
🏛️ Swansea Historical Society – Special Evening
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Rousseau Room, Swansea Town Hall
Enjoy an engaging evening featuring two presentations:
- Lydia Pyluk (TPL) – History of Swansea Memorial Library
- John Richards – Recollections of Growing Up in 1925 Swansea
Visitors are welcome, and refreshments will be served!
🎲 Games Night & Silent Auction
Hosted by: Village of Love Canada
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Runnymede United Church
Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening! Enjoy games like:
Crokinole, Euchre, Trivia, Dominoes, and Bananagrams.
Take part in a fabulous silent auction while supporting an important cause—helping impoverished Kenyan women care for orphaned children and keep them in school.
Tickets: Start at $35
(Additional contributions eligible for a tax receipt)
For more information and tickets, visit the Village of Love Canada website.
🍲 Evangel Hall Chili Dinner
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
MHP will be preparing and serving a chili meal for up to 200 people at Evangel Hall Mission. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and support our community.
We need your help! Sign-up sheets are available in the Fellowship Hall for:
- Making chili (meat chili to serve 10 – no mushrooms)
- Donating buns, salads, and desserts
- Serving the meal (approximately 3:00 – 7:30 PM)
Your support makes a big difference—thank you for being part of this effort!
We hope to see you at these events as we connect, serve, and enjoy community together!
Pastoral Visiting and Care — An Online Study, Spring 2026 This online study will be held within the Certificate in Lay Leadership program. This study will help build your comfort and confidence in providing care and support to members of your congregation. This study is for lay leaders already doing this work and those who wish to explore this ministry. For more info click here.    |