Religious Notes Christmas Eve services announced The First Presbyterian Church at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey will host three Christmas Eve events, beginning with the Christmas Eve Pageant at 5 p.m. At 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 24, carols will sung by the First Presbyterian Men’s Choir, followed by a Candlelight Eucharist at 11 p.m. with the Chancel Choir. The sermon to be presented is “Miracles Happen.” For details, call (201) 327-3879. Celebrate Christmas at Grace Methodist Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will offer four services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Two services for families will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. All children present will have an opportunity to participate in a reenactment of the nativity. Candlelight services will be held at 9 and 11 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 26, there will be one service at 10 a.m. Grace United is located at 555 Russell Avenue in December 22, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 19 Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 891-4595. Holy Cross celebrates Christmas Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Mahwah has planned services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Friday, Dec. 24 there will be a 5 p.m. Family Service, and at 10 p.m. the Traditional Christmas Service. There will be a Christmas morning service at 10:25 a.m. on Dec. 25. Holy Communion will be offered at all three services. Holy Cross is located at 125 Glasgow Terrace. Call (201) 529-2117. Celebrate Christmas at OPRC All are invited to join in the joy of the season at the two Christmas Eve services at Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Reformed Church. A family service is planned for 5:30 p.m. and the traditional candlelight service will be held at 11 p.m. The church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue at Route 17 in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 444-5933 or visit www.oldparamus.org. Christmas and New Year’s at MPCR Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will celebrate the Christmas season with special services. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the worship service will be held at 10 a.m. The congregation will celebrate on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with a Communion service at 6 p.m. Nurseries are provided for all services. The church is located at 163 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 445-4260. Archer announces Christmas Eve services Archer United Methodist Church has announced its Christmas Eve services. The Family Service and Pageant will take place at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, and the Traditional Service of Candlelight and Carols is planned for 11 p.m. AUMC is located at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. For more information, call (201) 327-0020 or visit www.archerchurch.org. Come home to celebrate Christmas at HOLY CROSS-LCMS 5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Family Service with Holy Communion 10:00 pm - Traditional Christmas Service with Holy Communion “...therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” Celebrate the Real Meaning of Christmas at Grace United Methodist Church 555 Russell Ave, Wyckoff, NJ • 201-891-4595 • www.gumc.org (just west of Route 208 at the corner of Russell and Eder Aves) Friday, December 24 Dr. David E. Wiley III, Pastor 10:25 am ~ Christmas Morning Service with Holy Communion Saturday, December 25 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us... full of grace and truth” John 1:14 Sunday Worship Hours: 9 am and 11 am (Nursery Care Provided) 125 Glasgow Terrace, Mahwah • 201-529-2117 Pastor Dennis Rockett Sunday, December 26: 10 am (one service only) Candlelight Services: 9 pm and 11 pm All children present will have an opportunity to participate in a reenactment of the nativity. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Friday, December 24 Family Services: 3 pm and 5 pm Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors: The People of the United Methodist Church 12-22-10 Joan/Janine HolyCrossXmas3x3(12-23-09) 3 x 3” A small gesture can make a big difference. (call for details) Church of theNativity CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2010 Christmas Eucharistic Liturgies Friday, December 24, 2010 Christmas Eve You can help fulfill our greatest current need by donating NOW for the holidays. 3:45 PM–Children’s Family Liturgy (families with small children only) 5:30 PM–Mass for Differently-abled people 7:00 PM–Eucharistic Liturgy 9:30 PM–Choir & Congregation–Christmas Carols 10:00 PM–Eucharistic Liturgy Saturday, December 25, 2010 Eucharistic Liturgies–10:15 AM & 12:00 Noon Christmas Day Please help us help them. 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