Religious Notes Celebrate Christmas at Holy Cross Holy Cross Lutheran Church has planned services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Monday, Dec. 24, there will be a 5 p.m. Family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. At 10 p.m., the Traditional Candlelight Christmas Service will be held. There will be a Christmas morning service at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 25. Holy Communion will be offered at all three services. Holy Cross is located at 125 Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah. Call (201) 529-2117 for details. Grace Methodist to host services Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will offer four services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Services for families will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. All children present will have an opportunity to participate n a reenactment of the Nativity. Candlelight services will be held at 9 and 11 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 30, there will be a 10 a.m. service with the congregation’s youths and young adults. Grace United is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 891-4595. Old Paramus Church sets services Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Reformed Church, located at 660 East Glen Avenue at Route 17, will hold two services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The historic church will offer its family service at 5:30 p.m. At 11 p.m., the congregation is invited to the traditional Candlelight Service, which will include lessons, carols, and anthems. For information, contact the church at (201) 444-5933 or visit 222.oldparamus.org. Bethlehem beckons this Christmas Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgewood will host special services this Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, a Birthday Party for Jesus is planned at 4 p.m. Three- and four-year-olds and their parents are invited to the church parlor for this special celebration. Family Candlelight Service will be held on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m., and a Christ- December 19, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 19 mas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at 8 p.m. The Candlelight Service will be preceded by music that will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Family Service and the Candlelight Service will be held in the sanctuary of the church located at 155 Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, there will be a Festival Service of Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Bethlehem at (201) 444-3600 or visit www.bethlehemchurch.com. Redeemer plans Christmas services The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Ramsey will hold three special services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. A Family Service will be held at 4:30 p.m., and Candlelight Services of Holy Communion will be offered at 7 and 9 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the service will be held at 10:15 a.m. All are welcome. Redeemer is located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. For more information, call the office at (201) 327-0418 or visit www.RedeemerRamsey.org. Abundant Life ready for Christmas Abundant Life Reformed Church, located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff, has announced services and programs for the Christmas season. The children and youths of Abundant Life will perform a Christmas Program on Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, there will be two services. A Family Candlelight Service will be held at 5 p.m., and the traditional Candlelight Service with the choir will be held at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 30, the 10:30 a.m. service will be celebrated with guest Pastor Reverend Curt Leininger. Contact Abundant Life at (201) 444-8038 or www.abundantlifewyckoff.org. Celebrate Christmas 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. There will be a New Year’s Service on Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. The church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, offers nurseries at all services and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (201) 445-4260 or visit www.mpcrc.org. Ramapo Reformed plans services The Ramapo Reformed Church in Mahwah invites the community to its Christmas Eve services. An informal family service will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24. The Candlelight Service will be held at 11 p.m. Both services will feature traditional lessons and carols. The church holds a weekly service at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Sunday school is available for children ages three through sixth grade. A nursery is provided during worship each Sunday. The church is located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah. For more information, call (201) 529-3075. T H E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H O F T H E R E D E E M E R CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES All are welcome to join us in celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. C H R I S T M A S E V E • 4 : 3 0 P. M . ( F A M I L Y S E R V I C E ) , 7 P. M . & 11 P. M . C H R I S T M A S D AY • 1 0 : 1 5 A . M . 55 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ • 201-327-0418 • www.RedeemerRamsey.org