8:00 AM  EASTER COMMUNION  
Easter Anthems & Collect, p. 182  
Readings as below
First and Second Lessons: Martha MacKenzie
Recessional Hymn # 206 (Tune 203),  Christ the Lord is Risen Today 
10:00 AM  EASTER COMMUNION  BCP
Processional Hymn # 206, Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Easter Hymn) 
Easter Anthems, p. 182 (BCP)
The Collect for Purity, p. 36
A Summary of the Law, " 
Collect of the Day, p. 182 BCP
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 
Psalm 118: 1, 2, 14-24
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 
Gradual Hymn # 209, Walk softly in springtime
The Holy Gospel: John 20:1-18 
Nicene Creed, p. 38
Sermon
Hymn:  Lord of the Dance (insert)
Children's Talk
The Liturgy of the Eucharistic Gifts
Offertory Hymn  # 210, Yours be the glory
The Prayers of the People, p. 40
The Invitation, 
The Confession and Absolution, 
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
Communion
Hymns MP # 30 Alleluia, Alleluia, 
  # 232, Jesus is risen from the grave
  # 207, At the Lamb’s high feast we sing
The Lord's Prayer and Prayer after Communion, p. 48
The Gloria, p. 49
The Blessing
Closing Hymn # 212, The Strife is O’er
Dismissal

CYCLE OF PRAYER
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
If ye be risen with Christ, seek the things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.  Collossians 3:1
We pray for Bujumbura - (Burundi) The Rt Revd Pie Ntukamazina
Provincial Cycle of Prayer
Pray for The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
The Rt. Rev'd. Sue Moxley, Diocesan Bishop
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Pray for NORTHUMBRIA REGION
Pray for Antigonish and Country Harbour, Rev’d Dawn Dickieson
We pray for Diocese of Moosonee: Kirkland Lake, St. Peters-on-the-Rock and Virginiatown, St. Paul, Rev’d Edna Murdy and Art
We pray for our Diocesan Bishop, Sue Moxley.

THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION: EASTER DAY
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

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR AND IN THE CHURCH FOR EASTER ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
• Borden from the family.
• Victor Harris from his children, Vicki, Stephen, Lance and family
• Peter Laws, Fred Harford, and Joan Kyd from Joyce Harford and Mary Kyd
• Grandparents Cavanagh and Rogers and parents Vic and Joyce Cavanagh and Aunt Ethel from Audrey, Sharon, Linda , Vic, Jackie and families

A special thanks to our Organist and Choir Director, Don Corbett and to the Choir for leading the music so beautifully today!

Most heartfelt thanks to Margaret Coghill and Martha MacKenzie for preparing all of the orders of service for Holy Week and Easter and to Margaret Coghill and Elizabeth Coghill for decorating the church for Palm Sunday and Easter and for preparing the altar for all of the services this past week.

BIBLE READINGS  (BLUE PEW BIBLES) 
First Reading: Acts 10:34-43, p. 123 
 Psalm 118: 14-24,  p. 483, BCP
Second Reading  Colossians 3:1-4, p. 189
Gospel  John 20:1-18, p. 109
Announcements:   Ann Lowe, Dale Hennigar
Readers: 8:00 a.m.: Martha MacKenzie; 
              10:00 a.m.: John Whidden
Intercessions:   Paul Hobson
Lay Administrator: James Nelson
Sidespersons: Margaret Pike, Earl Pike

Special thanks to  Canon Elliott for leading the Wednesday Bible Study through Lent. 
 
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
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. 

Individuals, who volunteer at the Wolfville Nursing Home or Wolfville Elms, are invited to join us for our Volunteer Appreciation tea on April 10, 2008 at 2:00pm at the Wolfville Nursing Home.  Please RSVP at 542-2429 or recdept@eastlink.ca by March 31, 2008. 

The Wolfville Nursing Home staff and residents would like to thank all those who took time out of their busy schedules to share in the World Day of Prayer on March 14th at the nursing home.

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

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.