December 24, 2008 THE VILLADOM TIMES Religious Notes Holy Cross celebrates Christmas Celebrate Christmas at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Mahwah with the Christmas Eve Family service at 5:30 p.m. and at 11 p.m. the traditional Christmas service. Holy Communion will be offered at both services. On Thursday, Dec. 25 there will be the Christmas Morning Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is located at 125 Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah. Call (201) 529-2117. Christmas worship services planned The Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will offer a 10 a.m. worship service on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. For New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, there will be a communion ser- vice at 6 p.m. Nurseries are provided at all services and the church is wheelchair accessible. The Midland Park Chris- tian Reformed Church is located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Good Shepherd celebrates Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, services at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Midland Park will be held at 4:30 and 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the service will be at 9 a.m. The Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 497 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. The church is barrier- free. Call (201) 444-6168. Nativity sets Christmas services The Church of the Nativity has scheduled its Christ- mas services. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 there will be a Children’s Family Liturgy at 4 p.m. The mass for differ- ently-abled will be at 5:30 p.m., the Eucharistic liturgy at 7 p.m., the choir and congregation will perform Christmas carols at the 9:30 p.m. service, and at 10 p.m. there will be a Eucharistic liturgy. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Eucharistic liturgies will be at 10:30 a.m. and noon. On New Year’s Day, Jan 1, there will be a 10:30 a.m. service. The Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. IV • Page 21 Church offers Candlelight Carol Service There will be a Candlelight Carol Service on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. at Franklin Lakes Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. Franklin Lakes Baptist Church is located at 649 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. For more information, call (201) 891-3252. Powerhouse announces services Powerhouse Christian Church will offer three services on Christmas Eve, Dec 24: the Family Christmas Service will be held at 5:30 p.m., the Classic Christmas Service at 8 p.m., and Sacred Christmas Service at 11:30 p.m. Call (201) 540-1993 for details. Come home to celebrate Christmas at HOLY CROSS Wednesday, December 24 5:30 pm ~ Christmas Eve Family Service 11:00 pm ~ Traditional Christmas Service HOLY COMMUNION AT BOTH SERVICES Thursday, December 25 10:15 am ~ Christmas Morning Hymn Sing 125 Glasgow Terrace, Mahwah • 201-529-2117 Pastor Dennis Rockett PLEASE... REMEMBER US WHEN YOU REMEMBER THEM Peace on Earth and Good Will to All Men THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Episcopal Parish for Midland Park and Wyckoff 497 Godwin Ave — Midland Park — 201-444-6168 The Rev. Rev. Charles Arlin, Arlin The Charles N. N. Rector Sunday Eucharists: 8, 9:30 (Contemporary Family Worship) & 10:15 a.m. Sundays 8 Nursery, a.m. Eucharist and • (July — August 9:30 9:00 a.m. only) and 10 Adult Forum Education at at a.m. cofgsmp@verizon.net Nursery and Education at 10:00 a.m. • www.dioceseofnewark.org/goodshepherd-midlandpark We are handicapped accessible www.dioceseofnewark.org/goodshepherd-midlandpark 125 Glasgow Terr, Midland Park and Wyckoff The Episcopal Parish for Mahwah. 201-529-2117 Sunday and Wednesday Evening Worship Schedule 497 Godwin Bible — - 9:15AM - Park — 201-444-6168 Midland Worship 10:15AM Sunday Ave Wednesday - N. Arlin, Rector The Rev. Rev. Charles Worship N. 7:30PM The Charles Arlin EMMANUEL CANCER FOUNDATION PO Box 212 - Dept. H, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or drop by our office 174 Paterson Ave., Midland Park 201-612-8118 �������������������������� �������������� ������������� ��������������������������� ����������������������������������� ��������������������� RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY HOLY CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH - LCMS THE CROSS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Providing emotional and spiritual support, professional counseling and financial and material assistance to New Jersey Children with cancer and their families. Deductible You r Donations are Tax ������������� ������������� HOLY CROSS NURSERY SCHOOL Sundays: 8, 9:30 (Contemporary) 11a.m. Eucharists Sundays Half and & 10 Extended Day and (July — August at - Openings only) 8 a.m. Forum Nursery, Adult Eucharist • Programs at 9:30 9:00 a.m. a.m. Education New Mommy www.dioceseofnewark.org/goodshepherd-midlandpark Program - Call cofgsmp@verizon.net Nursery & and Me Education at 10:00 a.m. for Details • Website: We www.holycrossmahwah.org www.dioceseofnewark.org/goodshepherd-midlandpark are handicapped accessible THE CHURCH OF Reformed Church Abundant Life THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Lafayette Ave., Midland 201-444-8038 475 Episcopal Parish for Wyckoff • Park and Wyckoff 497 Sunday Ave — Midland Park — 10:30 AM Godwin Worship Service: 201-444-6168 Sunday The School Charles N. Arlin All Ages Rev. 9:15am - Dec. 24 8 and - Christmas Eve • (July Family Service a.m. - 5 only) PM Sundays 10 a.m. Eucharist — August at 9:00 Candlelight Education at 10:00 11 a.m. PM Nursery and Service - Pastor – Rev. Dr. Gene Poll www.dioceseofnewark.org/goodshepherd-midlandpark ������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� ����������������������������� ��������������������������� ������������ 12:10 pm ������������������������������������������������ ���������������������� Looking for...Traditional Music and Bible Preaching? You’ll Find it at Franklin Lakes Baptist Church 649 Franklin Avenue • 201-891-3253 • Dr. Glen D. Webb SUNDAY 9:45am Bible Study • • 11am Morning Worship • • 6pm Evening Worship 9:45am Bible Study 11am Morning Worship 6pm Evening Worship WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 7pm: Awana Clubs (age 7:15pm: Awana Clubs (ages 3 3 to to grade 6) 6) • • 7:15pm: Jr/Sr Youth Ministry grade 7:30pm: Junior Youth Ministry 7:30pm Adult Bible Study and Prayer • 7:30pm: Adult Bible Study and Prayer THE CHURCH OF Abundant SHEPHERD Ramsey THE GOOD Life The Episcopal Parish for Midland Park and Wyckoff 497 Godwin Worship Center 201-444-6168 Ave — Midland Park — William Lynch, Arlin The Rev. Charles N. Pastor Holding services at Sundays 8 and 10 a.m. Eucharist • (July — August at 9:00 a.m. only) Introduce Your Holy Grounds • 96 and W. Education at 10:00 Ave. • Allendale Allendale a.m. Nursery Sunday: 10am • 845-425-4073 www.dioceseofnewark.org/goodshepherd-midlandpark House Of Worship In Our THE CHURCH THE GOOD Church RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY Powerhouse OF for Christian SHEPHERD The Episcopal Parish Midland Park and Wyckoff CALL 201-652-0744 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOM NEWSPAPER 500 Godwin Main Street, Suite 2, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 West 497 500 West Main — Street, Suite 2, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 phone: 201-825-3533 Ave e-mail Midland Park — 201-444-6168 phone: 201-540-1993 • • e-mail: info@powerhousechristianchurch.org info@powerhousechristianchurch.org The Charles N. Arlin Sunday Worship Rev. Service - 9:00am & 10:45am 10:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday 10 a.m. Eucharist Service — ~ August at 9:00 a.m. only) 8 and Worship • (July Nursery & Children’s & Church Education service (Infants - 5th grade) Nursery and during Church at during service Nursery Children’s 10:00 a.m. Pastor Boucher • • Assoc. Pastor Greg Valdala • • Lay Pastor Rick VerHage Boucher Assoc. Pastor Greg Vadala Lay Pastor Sr. Sr. Pastor Jeff Jeff www.dioceseofnewark.org/goodshepherd-midlandpark Rick VerHage