To view this page ensure that Adobe Flash Player version 11.1.0 or greater is installed.

December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 23 Religious Notes (continued from previous page) On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the Festival Service of Holy Communion will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. The church will hold one 9:30 a.m. ser- vice on Sunday, Dec. 29, and will close the year with the New Year’s Eve worship ser- vice on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (201) 444- 3600 or visit www.bethlehemchurch.com. Zion sets Christmas Eve services Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saddle River will hold two services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Both services will include Holy Communion. The Family Ser- vice will be held at 4 p.m. and the Festival Service will be at 11 p.m. Zion is located at 96 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River. For more informa- tion, call (201) 327-0655 or visit www.zion- luthernansaddleriver.org. Celebrate at Ramapo Reformed Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will cel- ebrate Christmas with special services and events. In addition to the regular 10:30 a.m. service on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, two Candlelight Services will be held at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. The 7 p.m. service is informal and family oriented. Both evening services will feature traditional lessons and carols. The church offers Sunday school for children ages three through the sixth grade. The regular Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. and a nursery is provided during wor- ship each Sunday. For details, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch.org. Church hosts Blue Christmas and Christmas Eve services Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church will conduct a Blue Christmas Ser- vice on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. This meditative worship service is designed for those who have suffered loss and for anyone who struggles with sadness, depression, or anxiety during the holidays. The service will emphasize prayer and LIGHT A CANDLE OF LOVE. Since Christmas is a time for remembering, we are lighting a candle in our funeral home for all the families we have served this past year. As you enjoy this Christmas season, we hope this gesture will serve to remind you of Holidays past and the importance of family. May the quiet peace of Christmas fill your heart and home. William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P., Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3287 William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P., Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3287 Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 201-891-3400 • Olthuis Funeral Home, 201-652-8844 reflection. There will be musical selec- tions to assist in remembering and dealing with losses of various types. There will be no sermon or Communion, and no offer- ing will be taken. The worship is designed to be ecumenical and is open to anyone. Carols appropriate to the Advent season will be sung. On Dec. 24, the church will hold its Christmas Eve service with a Candlelight Ceremony at 7 p.m. All are invited. More information about BHUMC is available online at www.bergenhighland- sumc.org or by calling (201) 327-3960. The church is located at 314 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Christmas Carol Sing slated The Saddle River Reformed Church will present its Second Annual Commu- nity Christmas Carol Sing at the Old Stone Church, 481 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The program will be held Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Experience the joyful music of Christmas as sung by the choir of the Old Stone Church, led by Music Director Rozanne Sullivan, and featuring renowned soprano Justyna Gier- mola and singer/guitarist Rebecca Abma. Audience members will be invited to par- ticipate. Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. On Dec. 24, the church will offer two Christmas Eve services. The Family Christ- mas worship, held at 5 p.m. will feature carols and the Christmas story. Attendees will hear about the real Saint Nicholas and about the gifts he brought to the children in the Netherlands and New Amsterdam. He will have left some gifts for the children and grandchildren in attendance. The Candlelight Communion worship will be held at 11 p.m. The choir directed by Rozanne Sullivan and featuring Justyna Giermola, will provide carols and music. The message, “Welcome Him,” will be delivered by Pastor Robert W. Fretz. Com- munion is open to those of all Christian traditions. Visit www.oldstonechurchonline.org or call (201) 327-5242.