Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-April 13, 2011 Issue

Religious Notes First Presbyterian Church announces services The First Presbyterian Church in Ramsey will celebrate Holy Week beginning on Palm Sunday, April 17 with a traditional service with soloist and bell choir at 9:15 a.m.; at 11 a.m. the All Family worship will begin with the Children’s Parade with palms and the music for the service will be led by the Chancel and Agape Handbell choirs. On Maundy Thursday, April 21 there will be an 8 p.m. worship and communion service. The Chancel Choir will provide the music. There will be personal reflection in the chapel from noon to 3 p.m. on Good Friday, April 22. A Solemn Worship service will be held at 8 p.m. Special music will be provided by Penny McCulloch on the harp, Donna Burdick as soprano soloist and Anita Bontekoe on the organ. Easter Sunday, April 24 worship with communion will be offered at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Festive music by The Agape Handbell Choir, the Chancel Choir, a brass quartet, the timpani and organ. First Presbyterian is located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey. For more information call (201) 327-3879. Ecumenical Good Friday Service planned The pastors and churches of Midland Park invite the community to a special observance of Good Friday on April 22 at 7 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street in Midland Park. The congregations of Midland Park will share in a solemn service of music and meditation to mark the Passion of Jesus. An offering will be taken for the Love Fund of Midland Park. Holy Week at Abundant Life Abundant Life Reformed Church in Wyckoff will celebrate Holy Week with several services. On Sunday April 17, the Palm Sunday Worship Service will be held at 10:30 am with “Hearts of Praise” children’s choir. On April 21, Maundy Thursday there will be a soup and bread supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Communion Service at 7:30 p.m. to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples. RSVP to (201) 444-8038 or office@abunda ntlifewyckoff.org. A Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23. On Easter Sunday, April 24 the SONrise Resurrection Service will be held jointly with the Rea Avenue Church in Hawthorne at Abundant Life at 7:30 a.m. The service will be held outside weather permitting. A Continental Breakfast at the Rea Avenue Church, 89 Third Avenue in Hawthorne, will be held from 8:30 to 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 24. RSVP (973) 427-7115 or reaavechurch@gmail.com. Easter Resurrection Worship Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 24. Abundant Life is located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information contact the church at (201) 444-8038. Cedar Hill celebrates the season Cedar Hill Church in Wyckoff will hold Palm Sunday, April 17 service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Brown will address the topic “Hosanna! Hosanna?” Special music will be provided by the Sunday school. The Tenebrae/Communion Service will be held on Good Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. The Easter Sunday, April 24, the Girls Chorus will provide the music at the 10:30 a.m. service. The church is located at 422 Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff. Call (201) 447-5300 for more information. United Methodist celebrates the season Midland Park United Methodist Church, 269 Godwin April 13, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Avenue in Midland Park, will offer Holy Week Services beginning on Palm Sunday, April 17 at 10 a.m., when the Sunday school children will lead the celebration. On Maundy Thursday, April 21, the congregation will commemorate the Last Supper at a traditional Table of Twelve communion liturgy at 7:30 p.m.; and a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ will be held on Easter Sunday, April 24 at 10 a.m. For more information contact the church at (201) 4453787. Grace United celebrates Holy Week Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will offer services on Holy Thursday, April 21 at noon and 8 p.m. The evening service will include a reenactment of the Last Supper. A Good Friday, April 22, service of the Tenebrae will be held at 8 p.m. in the chapel. On Easter Sunday, April 24 traditional services will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. There will also be a contemporary service celebrated at 9 a.m. Grace Methodist is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information contact the church at (201) 891-4585 or www.gumc.org. The Rev. Beverly Dempsey, Traditional Pastor The Rev. Dr. Charles Barstow, Partner in Ministry Traditional Palm Sunday service with soloist and bell choir 11:00 am - “All-Family” Worship beginning with a Children’s Parade with Palms; music led by the Chancel & Agape Handbell choirs. 9:15 am - Holy Week Services Palm Sunday, April 17th at �� Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Reformed Church �� Holy Week Services PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND EASTER EGG HUNT Abundant Life Reformed Church at 475 Lafayette Avenue, Wyckoff INVITES THE WHOLE FAMILY TO HOP ON OVER FOR A MORNING OF FUN FILLED EVENTS There will be pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. Cost for pancake breakfast is by donation only. Proceeds will help support Abundant Life Reformed Church’s youth ministry. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10:30am for ages 2 through 11 (5th grade) Maundy Thursday, April 21st Worship with Communion at 8:00 pm �� Personal reﬂection in the Chapel from noon until 3:00 pm Solemn Worship Service at 8:00 pm Special music provided by Penny McCulloch on the harp, Donna Burdick as soprano soloist and Anita Bontekoe on the organ Good Friday, April 22nd Special music by the Chancel Choir Breakfast served between 8:30am-10:30am. Saturday, April 23 �� Festive music offered by The Agape Handbell Choir, the Chancel Choir, a Brass Quartet, the Timpani, and Organ Worship with Communion at 9:15 am and 11:00 am Easter Sunday, April 24th �� No Charge To Hunt, Just Bring Your Own Basket PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL MORNING! For more information, please call the church of�ice at Rain or Shine - Outside weather permitting Christ is Risen, Indeed! The First Presbyterian Church 15 Shuart Lane, Ramsey, NJ 07446 call 201-327-3879 or visit us online www.ramseypc.org (201) 444-8038 Grace United Methodist Church Palm Sunday Rev. Norman Brown – “Hosanna! Hosanna?” 4-13-11 joan/janine 4-6-11 janine Special Music: Sunday School; Dramatic Reading - “He Came On a Donkey” 4-13-11“Experience Grace at Easter” karen/janine AbundantLifeEasterEgg2x3.5(4-6-11) Good Friday – FirstPresChurchHolyWeek_New(4-13-11) April 22: Tenebrae/Communion Service - “Lovelight” OldParamus2x3(4-13-11) 2 x – “Beyond the Blood and Gore” The people of Grace invite you and your family to join 2 x 3.5 7:00 PM Rev. Norman Brown5.5 2 x 3” us in worship and fellowship this Easter season rev2 with April 16 Easter Sunday April 24: Rev. Norman Brown – “Living with the Risen Savior” Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 AM HOLY THURSDAY SERVICES • Thursday, April 21 at 12 noon • Service in our Chapel Special Music: Girls’ Chorus 2 PM 10:30 AM 8:00 pm - Communion and re-enactment of the Last Supper GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE • Friday, April 22 at 8:00 pm • Service of the Tenebrae EASTER DAY SERVICES • Sunday, April 24 Traditional Service - 9 am & 11 am • Contemporary Service - 9 am 555 Russell Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (just west of Rt. 208) 201-891-4595 • www.gumc.org April 17: Cedar ReformedChurch Hill Community A Christian A family of Christ where you belong! Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors: The People of the United Methodist Church 422 CEDAR HILL AVENUE WYCKOFF, NJ 07481 Church Office: 201-652-4277 Worship Service 10:30am Disability Accessible Worship Service for the Sick or Homebound: 201-447-5300 e-mail: cedarhillcrc@optonline.net website: www.cedarhillchurch.com