The document provides announcements for upcoming events at Oriole-York Mills United Church and Centennial-Japanese United Church, including worship services, meetings, anniversary celebrations, and fundraising activities from April 22 to September 27, 2012. It includes details on worship themes, guest speakers, special events and their dates and times. Information is also provided on pastoral care contacts, prayer support, and other miscellaneous notices.

1. Joint Worship Service
with
Oriole-York Mills United Church
and
Centennial-Japanese United Church
2609 Bayview Avenue
Willowdale, ON M2L 1B5
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 11:00 a.m.
Announcements
Sun. Apr. 22 – 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service – Part II
The theme will be based on the Basis of Union, the 1940 Statement of Faith, The New Creed and Song of Faith of our United
Church. Our Councils will be asked to vote on a Remit: should all four documents be included in our Basis of Union.
Monday April 23 – 7:00 p.m. - Book Club meeting in the narthex. All are welcome
Tues. April 24th – 7:00 p.m. – Worship Team meeting for OYM and CJUC. We will meet in the narthex.
Wed. April 25th – 7:00 p.m. – OYM Council meeting in the narthex.
Saturday April 28th – 5:00 p.m. - 50th Anniversary set-up at the church.
Sun. April 29th – 11:00 a.m. – 50th Anniversary Worship Service of OYM with guest minister Rev. Bruce Misener. Please join in
celebrating with OYM. The women are invited to wear a hat from the 1960s if possible, and the men are invited
to wear a tie with a tie clip. Following the service there will be a special anniversary luncheon. All are welcome!!
Sun. May 6th – 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service
1:00 p.m. – Japanese Language Worship Service (please note the new start time of the service)
Sun. May 13th – 11:00 a.m. - Mother’s Day with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. This will be a great day to celebrate the gift of
family and to join in a hotdog luncheon prepared by the men of our congregations.
Sun. May 20th – 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service

2. Sun. May 27th – 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service led by gospel music group Spirit.calm.
June 16 – 18 YOU ARE INVITED to the United Church event “MORE than FRANCHISES ~ A Fresh Brew” which provides
opportunity for people to gather from across the land. Over 1100 people have attended the last two events. More than Franchises is
happening at Emmanuel College in Toronto. With over 80 workshops to choose from plus four dynamic keynote speakers, you are
sure to find insights to meet our longings for revitalization in our congregations. If this sparks your interest, check it out at
www.morethanfranchises.ca and then contact Jean in our office at 416-447-5941 so that we can register as a group for the best price
and apply for a learning-in-community grant.
Thurs. Sept. 27, 2012 - UCW/Men's Club plan a carefree day trip to enjoy the musical Ragtime at the Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-
the-Lake. Bus transportation, lunch at Queen's Landing Hotel - tickets $132.00. Sign-up will start April 1st. Please see Tina or
Henry. The story line and sign-up sheet are on the bulletin board as you go down the stairs.
Chilean Flavour Cookbook is available from Juanita at a cost of $20.00. The proceeds from this book that contains
beautiful pictures and delicious recipes from Chile will go to support social projects that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable
sectors in Chile, primarily women and children.
“Make a Difference! Explore your vision for ministry” This is an event for teens 15-30 years old who may be interested in
considering a vocation in the ministry. It will be held June 8th at 7:00 p.m. to June 9th at 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel College.
Deadline for registration is May 1, 2012. For more information, please speak to Rev. Cindy
OYM Pastoral Care Support
For urgent or ongoing pastoral care concerns, please contact Rev. Val Noakes, Minister for Pastoral Care @ 416-417-4439 or
valnoakes@rogers.com
OYM Prayer Supporters
We continue to receive and hold concerns for others in daily prayer. For a prayer request, public or confidential, please
Contact Elda Scott or Rev. Val Noakes at 416-417-4439 or valnoakes@rogers.com.
May 5th - You are invited to "Tea For Two Pianos" on Saturday at the Richardson home. There will be three sittings - 1:00 pm, 2:30
pm, and 4:00 pm. For reservations call 905-731-8318 or email at rg.richardson@rogers.com . This is a fundraiser in support of
Cantabile Chorale's 40th Anniversary Gala. Thank you, Bob and Lona Richardson
Stamps: OYM has decided to save used stamps once more. We invite CJUC to join us. Please bring your used stamps to the
church on Sundays and give them to M Felker or leave them in the box on the table in the church office. Just tear the stamp off the
corner of the envelope - it does not have to be removed from its backing. The stamps will be delivered to the Leprosy office on 16th
Avenue. Thank you.