David Rawling has passed away. David was a critical part of the EHP community for many years. He sang in the choir, and managed church finances. He had great faith in EHP and was one of the elders who sought to rejuvenate the church some years ago even as finances became precarious. He lived to see the church rebound , and we are all in his debt for his brave faith in EHP.
There will be a Funeral Service on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:00 pm in the church sanctuary for David. Please pass this message onto anyone you know who may want to come.

EHP READING GROUP is now reading ‘A New Earth’ by Eckart Tolle for Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. Any and all are welcome to join in the reading and discussion.
The next Infant Baptism will be offered on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2008. If you have a child, or know of a family thinking of Baptism, please contact Philip or the office administrator ASAP to book this date. Thank you.

VOLUNTEERS FOR ‘SPRING FLING RONCESVALLES’
The Annual 'Spring Fling Roncesvalles' is being held this coming Saturday, May 10th. EHP will hold an Open House in the Sanctuary from 11 am to 5 pm that day. We will need volunteers to provide a welcome and answer questions from the neighbourhood. If you are interested in being a host that day or helping prepare a 'Commodification of Water' display. Please speak to Philip or call the church office.

NEXT SUNDAY – MAY 11TH COMMUNION
The Easter season reaches a wonderful conclusion with the feast of Pentecost, celebrating the presence of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. The colour for Pentecost is red. Please wear something red. The sacrament of communion will be celebrated. And it’s Mother’s Day!

EHP VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Week of August 18-22 (Monday to Friday) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
“Survivor Camp” – Come experience and learn about ‘Biblical Survivors’. To register, call the church office weekdays from 9 am to
2:30 pm at 416-536-1755. Children ages 4-14 years. $60 includes snacks. (Children to provide their own brown bag lunch)

FATHER’S DAY & SUNDAY SCHOOL RECOGNITION
Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:30 am

PICNIC & SERVICE IN HIGH PARK
Sunday, June 22, 2008 4:00 pm (Area 4)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Joseph’s Health Centre is looking for volunteers who are good listeners, comfortable with offering emotional support and enjoy being on the move for our Courtesy Program (weekday mornings or afternoons). Other opportunities are also available in a variety of departments and alternate times (including evenings and weekends). If you can spare three hours weekly to make a difference, please contact Volunteer Services at 416-530-6450. We look forward to meeting you.

GALA EVENING OF MUSIC
"Mark your calendars now for Friday May 30, 2008 for a gala evening of music presented by the choirs and soloists of the church in support of the music fund. The concert will feature our soloists and a guest organist performing a variety of pieces, from light-hearted to serious, from opera to Broadway. More details later!"

EHP CHURCH COOKBOOK FUNDRAISER
Amanda McFarlan needs a little bit of help... This year a team of skilled cooks and editors is going to produce an EHP Church Cookbook fundraiser titled Entertaining Strangers and Angels
("Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,” writes the author to the Hebrews, “for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it” (Hebrews 13:2).)
We are hoping that this book will be a treasured keepsake and snapshot of life at our church.
The cookbook will have two components:
1. recipes (so send me your favourites) interspersed with
2. welcomes from our congregants (so if you've done the welcoming please send me your welcome to include in the cookbook)
Send me any of your favourite recipes/welcomes that you have that you are willing to share (electronically or on paper). I am looking for all categories of food from appetizers to mains to desserts and anything in-between (drinks, breads, meals for crowds etc.). Please credit any original source of your recipe if you know what the original source was.
I would ask that you include your name and contact information with your recipe and/or welcome. If you have not done a welcome but would like to include welcoming words please do send them to me.
Recipes can be emailed to awhitemcf@yahoo.ca or left in the Church office in the M and P cubby. For more information please contact: Amanda McFarlan @ 416 538 0918 or awhitemcf@yahoo.ca

STEWARDSHIP
Stewards open their eyes to choices that bring light, truth, and wholeness. If you do not use numbered envelopes or PAR (the Pre-Authorized Remittance Program) to make your offerings to the church and would like to do so, please speak to Joan Awrey or call the office 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Monday-Friday. Either method ensures that you will receive a tax receipt for the year 2008.


PENNIES FOR PAINT
The rotunda outside the office, the hallway and entire area outside the Fellowship Room and entrance are looking great as painting of baseboards, doors and trim continues. It’s “White Down”. Please move furniture about carefully to keep it looking great! Thanks to everyone who has contributed pennies. The Pennies for Paint can is usually awaiting all donations near the office so that the “sprucing up” can continue.

EHP CHOIRS – New Voices are always Welcome!
Chancel – 9:00 am Sundays in the Sanctuary
Gospel – Sundays in the Sanctuary after the morning service


DO WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT EMAIL?
The Care of the Congregation Committee wants to make sure that we have correct emails. Please PRINT your email on the request form at the back of the sanctuary or at Coffee Hour. Thank you.

SUNDAY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Doors open at 2:00 pm. Enter through north car park door.
Lunch: 2:00 to 3:30 pm Snack: 3:45 to 4:30 pm
Service: 5:15 to 6:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 to 7:00 pm