Announcements and Worship Service Links

We welcome you to In-Person Worship Service
on Maundy Thursday, April 6 at 7pm
We invite everyone to attend.

Livestream is offered for those unable to attend.
Livestream link is below:

https://youtube.com/live/ufAz3M1QNZ8

We welcome you to In-Person Worship Service
on Good Friday, April 7th at 10am
We invite everyone to attend.

Livestream is offered for those unable to attend.
Livestream link is below:

https://youtube.com/live/_Nx3o7P7ogM

We welcome you to In-Person Worship Service
on Sunday April 9th at 10am
We invite everyone to attend.

Livestream is offered for those unable to attend.
Livestream link is below:

https://youtube.com/live/lRQkRoS5eRg

Please click on the Link below to access Rev. Dr. Neal Mathers April Blog
https://www.firstprescollingwood.com/blog/darkest-hour

VBC Introductory Video Link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYU2Rg96Qcg

Registration is open On Line

Registration is open for campers and volunteer helpers

52 Campers Registered already!!
Room for many more.

www.firstprescollingwood.com

Camp is FREE and open for students SK - Grade 6.
Volunteer Helpers - Grade 7 and up to Adults
Highschool Students - volunteer and earn your Community Hours Service

Questions: Reach out to Jane Tilley 705-446-4113 or Bev Kennedy 705-445-8831

***Volunteer VBC***
Register on-line/or pick up a form in the
Welcome Centre to help with VBC week.
Reach out to Jane Tilley or Bev Kennedy for more information.

First Impressions/Burning Bush Theatre

Thursdays at First Pres
starting April 13

We will practice in the Sanctuary from 5:15-6:45pm.
We will sing in the worship service on Sunday May 14 and at A Little Night Music on Friday & Saturday June 2 & 3

Please register attendance by clicking on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRoFmtANoRaO7G49oaUx0_SH-khaaDstC8PyWfhXwlxqvkdA/viewform

Easter Sunday

Leaders: Moyra Adams-Smith, Sharon Helmer & Miranda Prichard
Lesson: He Is Risen
Children are welcome to join Moyra, Sharon & Miranda after the Children's Time
Pickup: Gym (behind the lower hall)

***Christian Education Committee ***
Volunteers Needed:

-   To work with the Christian Education Team
-   To teach one or two Sunday School Lessons (with a helper) During April, May or June 2023.
-   To help with Vacation Bible Camp
Contact Bev Kennedy 705-445-8831/705-441-0000 or email ibkennedy@sympatico.ca

By the width of our smiles
People know we are there
By the depth of our love
We show others we care
We can make a difference
You and I
We can make a difference
If we try.

Book Buzz
Angela Hunt’s Risen, historical fiction, is based on the time of Christ’s Crucifixion & thereafter, realistically told through the eyes of His disciples & two fictional characters, a Roman tribune & a young Jewish widow, both searching for truth.

Intergenerational Activities this Spring at First Pres Church.

Saturday April 22 - Earth Day Highway Clean up
Saturday April 29 - Fairy Garden Crafts
Saturday/Sunday May 6 & 7 - Wellness 2-day event.
Saturday May 27 - Biking

Register attendance on line: www.firstprescollingwood.com

Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursdays
at 7:00 in the Sanctuary.
Director: Deb Fitzsimmons.
Contact Deb at justkeepsinging3@gmail.com

First Pres Tappers
Practice Wednesdays at 5:30pm in the gym.
New members welcome. No experience necessary.
Contact the church office for more info.
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The VON Exercise program
Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am in the gym.

Contact Nicole Loughran
SMART Program Supervisor, Georgian Bay Region
T: 705-355-2200
M: 705-321-0105
email: Nicole.Loughran@von.ca

The Book Club will meet on May 3

"The Lincoln Highway”

Contact Barbara Trafford for details: bunnytrafford@gmail.com

LYN: Love Your Neighbour is a grocery card initiative to support church & community families. Contact Catherine Brown: cjbrown1@rogers.com or 705-445-6941

Ways to Donate
Try donating on line. It's safe and easy to do.
www.firstprescollingwood.com
Please remember to state your full name, designated fund and if possible your envelope number when making e-transfers. This ensures accurate designations.

You may wish to contribute through Pre-authorized payments. (PAR).
Please contact Marlene for assistance: firstchurch@rogers.com

ALPHA

Thursday sessions start at 7:00 pm.

Please contact Frank Tilley (franktilley44@gmail.com) for more information.

Join us on Sunday April 16th at 10.00am for “Moments of Celebration”,
followed by our Annual Meeting at 11.00am. “