Dear Friends, 

It is almost time for us to shout Alleluia and ring our bells on Easter morning. First we will walk through the lessons of the Last Supper and Footwashing and the agony and grief of the Cross, and then we will reach the pinnacle of the Christian year as we celebrate Christ's resurrection. 

The German writer Eberhard Arnold says that confronted with the living Jesus, the first disciples had no choice but to ask themselves "What shall we do?" and in answering their own question 'there came about a complete transformation of people's inner being, a reshaping of their lives.' 

Our holiest week teaches us that God in Jesus has chosen to walk with us through absolutely everything, and to experience the all of the variables of human life. There is nothing that we cannot bring to God that is not fully understood. Whether it is illness, suffering or injustice, or joy, love and excitement, God has chosen to walk the human path with us and he cares for us. Whatever you may be going through this Easter season, know that God knows, God cares, and God wants to walk alongside you. The resurrection inspired the early followers to become a joyful community who supported each other. They were transformed to live life fully, knowing that ultimately nothing could defeat them, not even death itself. 

Let us as a community at Grace, walk together this Easter in faith, hope and love. 

Yours,

Rev Nicola

PS Don't forget to bring all the kids this Easter Sunday at 10.15am for Junior Church activities and the Easter Egg Hunt!

Easter Lamb Cake Competition - Sunday April 21

The Easter Lamb cake competition has been put back a couple of weeks due to Rummage sale etc but it has not been forgotten!  Below is what an Easter Lamb Cake is meant to look like and here is a sample recipe

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17129/easter-lamb-cake-ii/

Don't worry if it isn't perfect. There will be a prize for the best looking Lamb and also the worst (just google 'Lamb Cake fails' to see how bad they can be!) 

But it must be edible! Please bring your Lamb to church for judging and take it to the Upper Hall on Sunday 21st. Cannot wait to see what we produce :)

EASTER SERVICES

Maundy Thursday (March 28) - 7:00pm

Good Friday (March 29) - 10:00am

Easter Sunday (March 31) – 8:15am and 10:15am

(Easter Egg Hunt after the 10:15am service)

Congratulations to Rev. Nicola

on the 25th Anniversary of her ordination!!



Sunday Services in Church

at 8:15am Said Service and 10:15am Sung Eucharist



  Please go to the website for Livestream this Sunday for 10:15 service

www.graceanglican.ca

Mid-Week Service in Church

Wednesdays at 10:00am

Junior Church (Ages 4 to 10 years)

Bring your kids/grands for Palm Sunday/ Easter Sunday



We have weekly sessions where the children follow the church year. Bring along your children and grandchildren so that they can grow in faith in an inclusive all-age community. We are all growing together!

RUMMAGE SALE 2024

Saturday, April 13 from 8:30am to 12pm

Drop off:

Thr Apr 11 & Fri Apr 12 from 9am to 7pm

Tell all your friends and neighbours and start your Spring-cleaning!

Please donate your best stuff :)

Men’s Coffee Morning

Tuesday, April 9 at 10:00 am.

All men are invited to meet in the Lounge

Book Club in the Robing Room

Monday, April 15 from 7:30pm

Book: “The Wager” by David Grann

All Ladies are Welcomed!

Lunch with Grace

Tuesday, April 16 at noon

Invite your neighbour!

The Chosen

TV show on the Life of Jesus

We will begin a weekly viewing and discussion of this series. This is a great introduction for newcomers and long-standing Christians alike.

Wednesdays 2pm and 7pm

Starting April 17

Ontario Typewriter Guild

Saturday, April 20 from 1pm to 4pm

in Upper Hall. Entrance is Free. Come and see some fascinating vintage typewriters.

Hosted by Melanie Sugden

Please RSVP on link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ontario-typewriter-guild-markham-tickets-860426216977

Knitting Group in the Lounge

Friday, April 26 from 1pm to 3pm

All are Welcomed in the Lounge

Walking Group

Every Monday at 9:00am

Meet at T&T Bakery - 35 Main Street Markham

Tai Chi Friends Practice at Grace Anglican

10:30am in Car Park or Lower Hall.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

It is exercise only and not based on Taoist Tai Chi rules.

E-Transfers and Pre Authorized Giving

For those of you wishing to give by E-transfer, the email address for Grace Church is :

[email protected]

The password is: giving

Please contact the church for Pre Authorized Giving forms. Monthly E-transfer or PAG is the most helpful way to give to Grace as it stabilizes our income.

Thank you to everyone for your generosity and commitment to Grace Church.

Flower Dedications on Sundays

If you wish to dedicate flowers for any person or occassion, please email:

email: office@graceanglican.ca

Please indicate which Sunday and who you wish to dedicate. The cost is $50

Office Information

Administrator: Maggie Waddington

Phone: 905-294-3184

email: office@graceanglican.ca

Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm