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Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 13, 2008
8:00 am       Holy Communion
Collect, p. 194  
10:00 am  Holy Eucharist
The Gathering of the Community, p. 3
Processional Hymn............ # 231, That Eastertide with joy was bright
Collect, p. 339
The Proclamation of the Word, p. 5
First Reading: Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 23
Second Reading: I Peter 2:19-25
Gradual Hymn........................ # 237, Now the green blade riseth 
The Holy Gospel: John 10:1-10
Sermon
Nicene Creed, p. 6
The Liturgy of the Eucharistic Gifts
The Prayers of the People, p. 8
The Invitation, p. 9
The Confession and Absolution, p. 9
Hymn ........................ # MP 394, Jubilate
Children's Talk
Children’s Prayer
Offertory Hymn..........# 405, Alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord 
Prayer over the gifts, p. 339
The Comfortable Words, p. 41
The Thanksgiving and Consecration with the Proper Preface for Easter Day, p. 42 ff
The Prayer of Humble Access and Agnus Dei, p. 47
The Lord's Prayer, p. 19 
Communion
Hymns................ # 519, The Lord’s my shepherd 
...........................# 229, Who is there on this Easter morning 
Prayer After Communion, p. 340
The Blessing
Closing Hymn........... # 378, Crown him with many crowns 
Dismissal
The Flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Frank and Velma Johnson from daughter Lynn Hirsch.
Bible Readings  (blue pew Bibles)............ 
First Reading:    Acts 2:42-47, p. 114
                        Psalm 23, p. 356 BCP
                        Psalm 23, p. 731, BAS
Second Reading:   1 Peter 2:19-25, p. 217
Gospel:                 John 10:1-10, p. 98
Readers:              Lorraine Street, 8:00am
                            Paul Hobson, 10:00am
Announcements:   Ann Lowe, 8am
                            Jim Amos, 10am
Intercessions:      Rev’d Ann Watson
Lay Administrator:    Kimberly Matheson 
Sidespersons:           Rose Corbett, Jack Colwell
Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
We pray for The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean The Most Revd Gerald James (Ian) Ernest Archbishop, Province of the
Indian Ocean & Bishop of Mauritius
Provincial Cycle of Prayer

We pray for Diocese of N.S. & P.E.I., Bishop Sue Moxley

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

We pray for Cumberland Region
We pray for Pugwash and River John, Rev’d Marilyn Lamb, Priest-in-Charge Rev’d  Bill Cook, Assistant Priest Rev’d Kathryn Cook, Deacon
We pray for Springhill with Joggins, Rev’d Brieanna Andrews and Danny
We pray for retired clergy and widows of Cumberland Region
We pray for Diocese of Moosonee: St. Thomas, Moose Factory Rev’d John Edmonds
We pray for Bishop Sue
We pray for the Anglican Communion, that all might be granted the gift of tender care for the conscience of others and a ready obedience in the works of love.
We pray for this Parish of Horton, entrusted to us by almighty God, that we all might be guided by the power of the Holy Spirit during this time of restoration and renewal
We pray for all people and their ministries in our three Companion Dioceses of Moosonee and Keewatin in Canada and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.
We pray for St. George's Church, Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Fr. Cedric Cobb, Rector. 

SERVICES FOR April 20th   
8:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Holy Communion
Weekly Offerings Report
2008 Year Budget    $84,000.00
Year To Date: 14 weeks to April 6
Budget  $22,615.32
Actual    $21,399.98
(*This amount includes: PAR givings for the year divided by 52 
Weekly envelope givings under current expenses 
Deficit to date:    $1,215.34
Weekly envelope givings where nothing is indicated on the envelope and it is considered to be for current expenses.)

Announcements
ACW meeting:  Monday, April 21st at 12 noon.  Bring your lunch and we will supply tea and coffee. At this meeting we are having a guest speaker Frieda Burger, Owner of Fritz's “Just for You” and Joseph Fritz Enterprises Ltd. A dry goods store with a difference & recycling business­ under the boot at the Kentville end of New Minas. Frieda is going to be talking to us about recycling and showing us a few items from her store that are of interest to women. 

Wednesday Night Services at the Manning Memorial Chapel at Acadia are held at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to join us for our Evening Prayers.

Choir meets every Thursday at 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the sunroom. For further information, please speak with Don Corbett, 542-2640.

Enjoy the Love and Warmth meets on Tuesdays, 10am at the church hall.  For more info call Elizabeth - 542-5944.

Community news
Who Needs Help in the Valley? Looking at Human Needs and Resources in Our Community is the topic for a Public Meeting sponsored by the Wolfville and Area Inter Church Council on Wednesday evening, April 16 at 7:30 in the Wolfville Baptist Church.  Sharing their perspectives will be:  Dr. William Doran (Mud Creek Medical Co-op), Michele Ferdinand (Canadian Mental Health Association), Andy Northrup (Inn From the Cold) and Rob Tupper (Community Services Nova Scotia).  There will be open opportunity for interaction, sharing  and discussion.  Refreshments will be served.  Everyone is welcome.  Come to learn and express your concerns about some of the needs in our community and what could be done to help meet those needs.

St. Mary's Concert Series 2008:  The Annapolis Valley Honour Choir begins our concert year,  directed by William Perrot, Jr., and accompanied by Edward Enman.  Sunday April 20,  7:30 p.m., Berwick United Church.   Delicious desserts by the renowned cooks of St. Mary's!   Admission: $10.00,  Family $25.00.  Available at the door or call 847-9847 to reserve.  Proceeds to oil spill recovery.

WAICC/ Wolfville Area Food Bank
As always, donations of food items such as soup, powdered milk, juice, cans of tuna, salmon, ham, turkey, tomatoes and other vegetables and fruits, pasta and pasta sauces, oatmeal, peanut butter, personal hygiene products and household cleaning items are most welcome.  
Wolfville Area Food Bank: In order to pick up food phone 542-0040. 

The organizers of the Alzheimer run walk ‘n’ roll for memories are looking for a parish representative who would be willing to assist with this annual event to be held in June.  If interested in walking, fundraising for the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, or helping with the organization of this important event, please contact Margaret Coghill at 542-2429 or recdept@eastlink.ca.  Come join the fun

Rise Up, O Saints of God! 
From Vain Ambitions Turn; Christ Rose Triumphant 
that your hearts 
with nobler zeal 
might burn!

Commit your hearts to seek
the paths which Christ 
has trod, 
and, quickened 
by the Spirit's Power, 
rise up, O saints of God!

Rector:  The Rev. Cathy Lee Cunningham Ritcey, 542-2464 e-mail: ccunningham@ns.sympatico.ca
Honorary Assistant:    The Rev. Dr. V. Bruce Matthews
Deacon/Postulant for Holy Orders:   The Rev. K. Ann Watson
Wardens:    Mrs. Shirley Marston, Mr. John Whidden
Organist /Choir Director:  Don Corbett
Administrative Assistant:  Margaret Coghill e-mail: margaretcoghill@eastlink.ca
Sexton and Parish Hall Manager:   Louis Lightfoot  681- 0339
Website:   www.stjohnsanglicanchurchwolfville.com

The Rector's weekly Sabbath time is on Friday and Saturday. She responds only to pastoral emergencies on those days. If you wish to see her, please book an appointment, Sunday through Thursday. If you have a pastoral emergency or know of someone in hospital here or in Halifax, please contact her at 542-2464.

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