March 23 2008: EASTER SUNDAY

Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast. (1Corinthians 5.7-8)

ORDER OF SERVICE

Proclamation: Choir—This is the Day (CP359)
Opening Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today CP203

Collect for Today: Lord of life and power, through the mighty resurrection of your Son, you have overcome the old order of sin and death and have made all things new in him. May we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, reign with him in glory, who with you and the Holy Spirit is alive, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Acts 10: 34-43
Psalm 118: (Sing)
Second Reading: Colossians 3: 1-4
Gradual: The Tomb is Empty, Come and See CP230
Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: John 20: 1—18
Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Choir Anthem: Easter Alleluia—Loonis McGlohon
Offertory: Yours Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son CP210

Prayer over The Gifts: God of our strength and salvation, receive all we offer you this day, and grant that we who have confessed your name, and received new life in baptism, may live in the joy of resurrection, through Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #3 page199
The Breaking of The Bread (8) page 213

Communion Music:
Joy Comes with the Dawn (VU166)
In the Bulb There is a Flower (VU703)

Prayer after Communion: Father, we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life. Strengthen our faith that we may grow in love for you and for each other; through Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Doxology: (sing) page214
Recessional: Lord of the Dance (VU352)

INTERCESSIONS
In our parish: we pray for our priest, Canon Neil Elliot. In the continuing cycle of prayer for our church family, today we lift in prayer and give thanks for: Carole M., Audrey & Cliff D., Sandi & Larry M.
We pray that God’s love will surround and support those in our community who are in the presence of life challenges… remembering especially: Chris A., Gwen A., Sandra B., Carleen C., Pauline C., Isobel C., Kay E., Bill & Pat F., Reg F., Connie G., Steven H., Glenna M., Gillian M., Rich & Loretta T., Gladys W., Dorothy W., Kelly, Logan & Luke P., Curtis, Rob. We give thanks for the life of Edward D. and pray for his family.

In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs. We pray for all caregivers and their ministry for those in need in our community.

In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett. We pray for the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Kelowna (Allan Reed, Incumbent and Dean of Kootenay); Deacons Dick Fletcher, Heather Karabelas and Janet Wood.

In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz. We pray for the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (vacant).

In the world: we pray for the people of the Holy Land. We pray for our political leaders, including Prime Minister Stephen, Premier Gordon, the mayors in our community, and all those in authority under them, that they may govern with wisdom, justice and compassion.

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Richard F.
Prayers for Healing: Fletsch F.
Communion Asst: Anne L.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Laurie I., Anne L.
Lector 10 am: Jim S., Margaret B.
Coffee Fellowship: Martha & Richard F.

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to Nancy LeMoine, Paul Crawford and the Choir for their preparation of music for Holy Week.

EASTER FLOWERS have been placed on the altar/peace table by: Isobel C. in loving memory of Percy; Audrey D. in memory of loved ones; Laurie I. in memory of loved ones; the Truant, Pitman & Aitken families in memory of loved ones; Jean S. in memory of loved ones; Dorothy W. in thanksgiving; Jean Y. in loving memory of Douwe. The daffodils are in support of the work of the Canadian Cancer Society and Cancer survivors.


WHAT'S HAPPENING:

MUSIC & WORSHIP WORKSHOP presented by Kootenay Presbytery & Nelson United Church, featuring John Bell, April 4—5. See information on Narthex Bulletin Board.

PRAYER OF MINDFULNESS—Sister Nina, Tuesday, April 8th 7—9 pm. See Narthex Bulletin Board.

WORKSHOP ON THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION FOR THE EFM COMMUNITY, With Elaine Graham, at All Saints, Vernon, April 12th from 10 am—3 pm. See Narthex Bulletin Board.

DATES
Tue Mar 25 10:30 am Pastoral Visitor’s Meeting CANCELLED
1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study CANCELLED
Wed Mar 26 10:00 am Service CANCELLED
Tue Apr 1 1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Martha F.’s
Wed Apr 2 7:00 pm Bible Study @ Shirley C.’s—Exodus
Tue Apr 8 10:45 am Food Bank
7—9 pm Prayer of Mindfulness—Sister Nina
Wed Apr 9 Daytime Sister Nina visits
Wed Apr 15 11:15 pm Columbia View Service
Thur Apr 17 10:30 am Rosewood Service
Sun Apr 20 3:30 pm Poplar Ridge Service
Tue Apr 22 3:00 pm Worship Meeting
Tue Apr 29 10:30 am Pastoral Visitor’s Meeting

Office Hours: Tue—Thurs: 9am—noon. Canon Neil will be away from the office March 25th—April 18th. Please refer any pastoral emergencies to Ellen F. or Laurie I.

Readings for Easter 2: Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; I Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31. Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford