10:00am              Holy Eucharist 
The Gathering of the Community, p. 3
Opening Hymn..............#  160, As with gladness men of old
Collect, p. 280
The Proclamation of the Word, p. 5
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12
Gradual Hymn.................. # 156, The people that in darkness
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon
Nicene Creed, p. 6
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
The Peace, p. 10
Celebration of the Eucharist, p. 10
Offertory Hymn............. #  MP 740, We three kings of orient
Prayer Over the Gifts, p. 280
The Great Thanksgiving 
      The Lord's Prayer, p. 19 
The Breaking of the Bread
Hymns During Communion
........... #  147, Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
................................ # 149, All my heart this night rejoices 
Prayer after Communion, p. 280
The Doxology, p. 22
The Blessing
Closing Hymn...................#  154 Joy to the world
Dismissal

Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
O God, who revealed your only Son to the Gentiles by the leading of a star, mercifully grant theat we, who know you now by faith, may after this life enjoy the splendour of your gracious Godhead, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
As we come to the first Sunday of a New Year, we say special prayers for the Bishops and their families of our Dioceses:
For Sue, Diocesan  Bishop, and Bruce
For Retired Archbishop Arthur, and Elizabeth
For Caleb, Archbishop of Moosonee, and Maureen
For David, Bishop of Keewatin, and Penny 
For Ralph, Bishop of Niagara, and Carol
For Michael, Coadjutor of Niagara, and Susan
For Elson, Bishop of Manicaland in Zimbabwe, and Victoria
We pray for the preparations being made for 'Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese. 
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
Pray for all people and their ministries in our three Companion Dioceses of Moosonee and Keewatin in Canada and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.
Pray for St. George’s Church, Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Fr. Cedric Cobb, Rector. 
Bible Readings : (blue pew Bibles) 
First Reading:  Isaiah 60:1-6, p. 654
                   Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, p. 418, BCP, p. 797, BAS
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12, p. 181
Gospel Reading:  Matthew 2:1-12, p. 1 
Announcements:  Ann Lowe, 8am
                      James Nelson, 10am
Reader:    Patsy Clothier, 8am
         Kimberly Matheson, 10 a.m.
Prayers of the People   Jim Amos 
Lay Administrator        Dale Hennigar 
Sidespersons:  Debbie MacDonald, Ian MacDonald

A Note from the Wardens
We want to explain the $13,000.00 deficit that the Finance Committee has drawn to your attention in previous bulletins.  The deficit is unusually high because of unusual circumstances. The Diocese assesses each parish an annual sum based on the income of the parish two years previously; thus our current assessment is based on our 2005 income.  Capital income is assessed as regular income, and then capital expenses are deducted.  In 2004 we spent a large amount on restoration, far more than we took in, so our "taxable income" was lower than usual; therefore (two years later) last year's assessment was lower than usual and we ran a negligible deficit at this time of year.  In 2005 we spent much less on restoration, but took in a larger sum; as a result our assessment this year (two years later) is $8,000.00 higher than it would have been without the Restoration and Renewal campaign.  We do have a general account deficit at the moment of some $13,000.00, as the Finance Committee noted, rather than a more common one of $5,000.00 at this time of year, but this does not indicate a worsening trend for the future.  Income and expenses for restoration in 2006 were more in balance, so our assessment for 2008 will be back in the normal range, that is some $8,000.00 less than it is this year. We are confident that with everyone's help we will be able to balance this year's budget by year end, and we can all be reassured that St. John's is not falling into the abyss of ever growing deficits.
Shirley Marston and John Whidden

Announcements
Memorial Service for Nancy Fraser will take place here at St. John's on Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Reception following at the church. At this difficult time we offer our prayers and support to Ian Harris and the rest of Nancy's family as they grieve her passing. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon them.

St. John's Anglican Church, Parish of Horton will present a Speaker series entitled, "Whither Religion".  The series will be held Tuesday evenings in January, beginning the 8th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fountain Commons - Great Hall, Acadia University Campus. The series begins with a Survey of the World Religious Environment; continues with Problems Facing Islam Here and Abroad and Maintaining Jewish Traditions in Isolated Areas; and culminates with a Panel Discussion on Facing Challenges in the various Christian Denominations.  More details may be found on the flyer posted at the back of the church. 

Wednesday Church service will be held at the Wolfville Elms and the Wolfville Nursing Home this Wednesday, January 2, 10:15am and 11:00am.  Anyone who would like to worship with us is welcome. 

Choir meets every Thursday Night at 7:30 p.m. in the sunroom. For further information, please speak with Don Corbett. 

Wednesday Night Services at the Manning Memorial Chapel at Acadia will resume the week of January 7th. All are welcome.

The ACW is pleased to present a cheque for $4,000.00 towards helping reduce the 2007 deficit.  We wish to thank all the women who have worked so hard to make this possible.
2008 Church Calendars are in, priced at $6:00. Available from Gwen Ells (542-5833) or at the book rack "at the back of the church.

ACW MEETING – January 21, 2008 at 12 noon – BRING AND BUY SALE: Bring a sandwich and enjoy the fun of ‘bringing’ and ‘bidding’ on objects that you may not need but someone else can use.  Tea and coffee will be supplied.   ‘Sock money’ can be turned in at this meeting.

The 2007 ACW Diocesan Project is to help rebuild St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit, Nunavat which was destroyed by fire in November, 2005 by arsonists.  Any parishioners wishing to contribute to this worthy cause may mark on their envelope “ACW 2007 Project”.  The congregation of St. Jude’s Cathedral will be very appreciative of any donations to help them rebuild their church. 

Annual Reports please submit your report by January 15, 2008 to  Margaret Coghill through email at margaretcoghill@eastlink.ca or leave a copy in the church office.  Thank you

Don and Ruth Conrad, 50th Anniversary: All are invited to an open house at the St. John’s Parish Hall, Main Street, Wolfville (just west of the fire department) on January 19th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm to help celebrate this 50 year milestone!  Best wishes only.

Community News
Contributions Welcome for the Gravy Boat!  - WAICC/ Wolfville Area Food Bank 

Christmas Hampers
*  Each church in our community has been asked to contribute one item to go into the 120 Christmas hampers being distributed to those in need by the Wolfville Area Food Bank.  St. John's has been asked for 240 tins of gravy!  To get the best possible price, we have already purchased the gravy by the case, but to help with the cost we hope parishioners will throw a loonie or two into the orange "gravy boat" at the back of the church.  (Many thanks to Don and Shirley Marston for this charming visual aid.) 
*  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. 

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
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.