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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 6, 2008
8:00 AM HOLY COMMUNION
Collect, p. 193  
10:00 AM  HOLY COMMUNION
The Gathering of the Community
Processional Hymn # 2, When morning gilds the skies
The Collect for Purity, p.36
Summary of the Law, p. 36
Collect, p. 193, BCP
The Liturgy of the Word of God
First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Second Reading: 1Peter 1:17-23
Gradual Hymn # 74, In the bread which you have broken
The Holy Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
The Nicene Creed, p.38
Sermon
Children Enter Stay with us  (Insert sung 3 times)
Children’s Talk
Children’s Prayer
The Liturgy of the Eucharistic Gifts
Offertory Hymn # 430, Will you come and follow me
The Prayers of the People, p.40
The Confession & Absolution, p.40, 41
Thanksgiving and Consecration, p. 45
The Prayer of Humble Access, p. 47
Communion Hymns # 414, God of the sparrow
 # 85, Shepherd of souls
The Lord’s Prayer and prayer after communion, p.48
The Gloria, p. 49
Blessing
Closing Hymn # 598, Go to the world
Dismissal
BIBLE READINGS  (BLUE PEW BIBLES) 
First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 , p. 113
 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, p. 482 BCP
 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, p. 864-5, BAS
Second Reading  1Peter 1:17-23, p. 216
Gospel  Luke 24:13-35, p. 85
Readers: Val Burtsell, 8:00am
Dale Hennigar: 10:00am
Announcements:   Ann Lowe, 8am
Intercessions:     Jim Amos
Lay Administrator: Dale Hennigar 
Sidespersons: Valerie Thomas, David Thomas

CYCLE OF PRAYER
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
We pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Hong Kong Island - (Hong Kong) The Most Revd Paul Kwong
Provincial Cycle of Prayer
We pray for Province of Canada, Archbishop Bruce Stavert and Provincial Council
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
We pray for Cumberland Region
We pray for Amherst, Archdeacon Glenn Eason and Terry Lea
Rev’d Charlotte Ross, Assistant Priest, and Dale
We pray for Parrsboro with Port Greville, Rev’d Frank Likely, Priest-in-Charge, and Paula
We pray for Diocese of Moosonee: St. John the Evangelist, Mistissini, Que., Rev’d Iris Montague and Don
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 13th   
8:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Holy Eucharist
WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT
2008 Year Budget  $84,000.00
Year To Date: 13 weeks to March 31
Budget  $20,999.94
Actual   $20,115.41
(*This amount includes: PAR givings for the year divided by 52 
Weekly envelope givings under current expenses 
Deficit to date:   $884.53
Weekly envelope givings where nothing is indicated on the envelope and it is considered to be for current expenses.)

Announcements
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.

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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