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 THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
JANUARY 24, 2010
“In order to unite with one another, we must love one another;
in order to love one another, we must know one another;
in order to know one another, we must go and meet one another.” 
The testament of Cardinal Mercier

8:00 AM HOLY COMMUNION, BCP
Collect, Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Eucharist Assistant: Cal McMillan

10:00 AM  HOLY EUCHARIST 
IN THE BOOK OF SERVICES  
As we mark the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we are happy to welcome Fr. Sean Cahill from St. Francis Roman Catholic Church as our guest preacher.

Announcements:  Dale Hennigar
The Gathering of the Community
Processional Hymn# 484    In Christ there is no east or west
The Apostolic Greeting, p. 185
The Collect for Purity
The Gloria (sung - see insert)
The Collect of the Day, p. 350Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Elaine Slauenwhite
Psalm: 19 (see over)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Elaine Slauenwhite
Gradual Hymn #507 Blest be the tie that binds
The Holy Gospel:    Luke 4:14-21
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed, p. 189
The Prayers of the People: Kim Matheson
The Confession and Absolution, p. 119
The Peace, p. 192  
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Offertory Hymn     # 487 Where charity & love Prevail (Tune: St. Bernard #607)
Prayer over the Gifts: Loving God, before the world began you called us. Make holy all we offer you this day, and strengthen us in that calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Eucharistic Prayer #4, p. 201
The Lord's Prayer, p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread, # 2, p. 212
Eucharist Assistant: Dale Hennigar
The Communion 
# 57  Thou, who at thy first Eucharist  # 53 Now the silence
For health reasons, please do not dip the communion bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the common cup, you are welcome to receive bread only.
Prayer After Communion: Gracious God, our hands have taken holy things; our lives have been nourished by the body of your Son. May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world.  We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
 The Blessing
     Closing Hymn # 362    Tell out, my soul
  The Dismissal 
  Sides People:   Jim & Judy Amos           

Psalm 19
THE heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handy-work. 
One day telleth another; and one night certifieth another. 
There is neither speech nor language; their voice cannot be heard;
Yet their sound is gone out into all lands; and their words into the ends of the world.
IN them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun; which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
THE law of the LORD is an undefiled law, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth for ever; the judgements of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb.
Moreover, by them is thy servant taught; and in keeping of them there is great reward.
 Who can tell how oft he offendeth?  O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me; so shall I be undefiled and innocent from the great offence.
LET the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be alway acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Cycle of Prayer 
Within the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for the Anglican Church of Burundi, The Most Revd Bernard 
 Ntahoturi, Archbishop of the Province of Burundi & Bishop of Matana
We pray for the people of Haiti: for those who have lost loved ones, for all who 
have been displaced and are seeking shelter and food, for the injured and all who are caring for them, and for all who are responding to this disaster.
We pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of 
 Manicaland in Zimbabwe.
Within the Canadian Church 
We We pray for the Province of British Columbia and the Yukon, Archbishop John 
    Privett and Provincial Council
 We We pray for our sister parish of St. George’s in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, the Rev’d Dr. Neil Mancor
 We pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee: for the parish of Holy Trinity, Cochran, the Rev’d CJ Adams, and Retired Clergy, the Rev’d Norma Teigen and Norm, Matheson, Ontario.
We pray for our Canadian troops, serving at home and abroad, and for their 
 families

Within our Diocese 
In the Prince Edward Island region: We pray for the parishes of Port Hill, The Rev’d Cathy Pharo, Priest-in-Charge, and Chris; St. Paul’s, Charlottetown, Archdeacon John Clarke and Theresa, the Rev’d Madonna Fradsham, Deacon, and Clar, the Rev’d Jay Macdonald, Assistant Priest, and Carol, the Rev’d Lorraine Quinn, Assistant Priest, and Milfred. 
We pray for our bishops, Sue Moxley and Ron Cutler and give thanks for their spiritual leadership and guidance.
Within our Parish
We pray for our rector and her family, Sandra, Jim, Emma and Alec
We pray for Don Corbett as he prepares to conclude his ministry among us as organist and give thanks for his faithful service.
We pray for our incoming organist Paul Hutten and his family in this time of transition as they prepare to join our parish family in February.
We pray for all in our parish family, and those known and unknown, who are in need of God’s healing presence and peace.
As we conclude this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we pray for all churches, congregations and clergy in our region, praying that we might find unity in Christ and serve in faithfulness and love

SERVICES FOR January 31st
8:00 am HOLY COMMUNION
10:00 am HOLY EUCHARIST (THE SEWANEE SERVICE - A BAS SERVICE USING EUCHARISTIC MUSIC CHOSEN FOR THE 2010 CELEBRATIONS)

Announcements
Mark these dates on your calendar 
Jan. 26th, VON will be holding their 1st Lunch Bunch of the winter season at the Royal Canadian Legion in Kentville. Lunch will be served at a cost of $7.00. Please phone 678-1733 by January 22nd to register your attendance. 

Jan. 30th, at 8 pm  $15 Festival Theatre, Wolfville presented by Deep Roots Co-operative with support  from Acadia University, Evergreen Theatre and Just-Us Coffee. All proceeds to UNICEF for disaster relief in Haiti. Reservations:  Acadia University Box Office, 902-542-5500

Jan.31st. A luncheon reception in honour of Don Corbett will be held following the 10 a.m. service. Sunday, Jan 31st will be Don's last official service before retirement as Organist and Choirmaster of St. John's, Wolfville. Please plan to attend and help celebrate Don's contribution and dedication to our church. 

Jan. 31st, Deadline extended for getting your report to the Parish Administrative 
Assistant. Email is   idmac@eastlink.ca 

Feb. 7th. Visit from the Bishop with a luncheon at the Parish Hall following the 
10 AM service. During the Bishop’s visit we will be presenting the “Religion in Life” badge to our many Scouts, Scouters, and a Brownie, in our congregation.     

Feb. 14th, 3:00pm, Opera Concert. Wolfivlle Baptist Church. Trios, Duets, Arias- Featuring Singers- Charlotte Embree, Elizabeth Charlton, Stuart Hiseler. A Portion of Proceeds will support Chrysalis House Women's Shelter. 
Tickets at door. $15 Adults, $10 Students under 12 free.

Feb. 21st at 11:30 am we will hold our Annual General Meeting in the church

June 6th, at 3:00 pm, A Journey Just Begun. Celebrating 300 Years of Continuous Anglican Worship in the Diocese. More information is located on their website, http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/2010/

With Our Thanks
Margaret Coghill was honoured at the recent Parish Council meeting for the contributions she has made to St. John's, Wolfville over the past decade.  In keeping with her wishes, this celebration was low-key and not a parish-wide event.  Margaret received our grateful thanks and was presented with a gift on behalf of the congregation.

Church News
Rector’s office hours and time off: Sandra will be away from Monday to Wednesday 
at a national youth ministry conference. If there is a pastoral emergency during 
this time, please call the Rev’d Ann Watson at 678-2210. Sandra will be in the   church office Thursday from 1-4 pm and will be off on Saturday. 

Anglicanism for Dummies – The parishes of Cornwallis, Horton and St. James, 
Kentville are offering the first session of an adult inquirers series (and layreader training) on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 10 am - 3 pm at St. John’s, Port Williams. See the poster for more details, topics and future dates.
Response to the earthquake in Haiti – CIDA will match all donations offered to 
support relief efforts in Haiti if they are received by Feb. 12th. Please see the insert at the back of the church for details about making a donation to the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.

Community News
Youth ministry planning - On Feb. 6th, youth, youth leaders and others interested in youth ministry are invited to the Diocesan Centre in Halifax to help set the direction for youth ministry in our Diocese. If you would like to come, contact Susan Naylor by Jan. 24th at http://www.facebook.com/l/85470;nspeidiocese.ca



Announcements for the bulletin should be forwarded to Debbie MacDonald, please email the message to idmac@eastlink.ca . Thank you this will be the fastest way to have an announcement placed in the bulletin.  Also please quote the start and completion date for the announcement.

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!

Priest-in-Charge:  The Rev. Sandra Fyfe e-mail:yfesandra@hotmail.com 542-2464
Deacon/Postulant for Holy Orders:   The Rev. K. Ann Watson
Wardens:    Ms. Kathy Philips, Mr. John Whidden
Organist /Choir Director:  Don Corbett
Flower Convener: Cathy Stewart, 542-5565
Administrative Assistant:  Debbie MacDonald e-mail: idmac@eastlink.ca
Sexton and Parish Hall Manager:   Louis Lightfoot  681- 0339
Website: www.stjohnsanglicanchurchwolfville.com

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