Food Pantry Collection for April
Cold Cereal!
Feeding the hungry is an important ministry, taught by Christ. Each month we focus on collecting a different food item to help stock a local food pantry's shelves. For the month of April we'll be collecting cold cereal! Our donations are sent to Never Alone Again Resource Center in Teaneck - a ministry that does wonderful work!
Bible Study
Tuesday, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 7:00pm
At the end of March we began a new study, exploring "Distorted Images of God." Sometimes what we think about God has more to do with images we've picked up from society and not what we actually find in the Bible. Join us as we look at Bible passages that teach us about God's character.
If you'd like to attend any or all of the sessions, please let Fran or Pastor know so that we can order a booklet for you.
Midweek Lenten Worship & Meal - Noon
April 2nd & 9th
We have 2 more weeks of our Midweek Lenten worship this year, during which we are exploring Jesus as our "Savior, Servant, Friend."
We begin with worship at Noon and then afterwards enjoy a simple soup & sandwich lunch in the Fellowship Hall. We will once again be joined by our friends from Grace Lutheran in Teaneck and St. Matthew Lutheran in Secaucus.
Movie Night
Saturday, April 12th, 6:00pm
"Godspell"
As Holy Week (the week before Easter) begins on April 13th, we thought it the perfect time to view "Godspell," a 1973 musical film, which is a song-and-dance adaptation of St. Matthew's gospel, set in New York City, where John the Baptist gathers a group of young people to follow Jesus.
Pizza, popcorn and beverages will be served.
Palm Sunday Worship
April 13th, 9:30am
On this day we remember when our Lord Jesus entered Jerusalem in triumph, with the crowds spreading branches at his feet. We will receive palms and hear the story of Jesus' passion - this year according to St. Luke. Palm Sunday begins our commemoration of the most somber time of the church's year, known as "Holy Week."
Maundy Thursday
April 17th, 6:30pm
The name "Maundy" comes from the Latin "mandatum," meaning "commandment." This is the night when we remember our Lord Jesus giving us 2 great gifts: the Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion, and his new commandment "to love one another." At the end of this service we strip the altar to symbolize Jesus being stripped of earthly honor and respect at his arrest and trial. This service ends in silence.
Good Friday
April 18th, 6:3opm
On Good Friday we remember the crucifixion and death of our Lord. In our worship we recall what is known as "The Seven Last Words," which Jesus spoke from the cross, hear meditations on these words, and experience the "slamming of the book" which symbolizes Jesus' purpose being fulfilled.
Easter Sunday
April 20th, 9:30am
Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
This is the Easter proclamation. This is our faith. Jesus died, yes - but he rose again! By his death he has conquered death, and because he lives, will will live with him for eternity. Our worship on Easter is FILLED with joy - great singing, the beautiful smell of fresh spring flowers, and the celebration of Holy Communion.
Book Group
Thursday, April 24th, 7:00pm
Accidental Saints - by Nadia Bolz-Weber
What if that person you've been trying to avoid is your best shot at grace today? ...And what if that's the point?
As she lives and worships alongside these “accidental saints,” Nadia is swept into first-hand encounters with grace.
*warning - strong language
Published in 2016.
Anointing for Healing
Sunday, April 27th during worship
At the end of our worship service, all those who would like to receive a prayer of healing and anointing of their foreheads with oil are invited to come forward and receive a prayer and anointing by the pastor. Anointing with oil for healing is a practice handed down to us from the New Testament (Mark 6:13, James 5:14).
Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays, 7:30pm
Our choir sings weekly from Sept. - June and their musical offerings add such meaning to our worship! If you love to sing, the choir would love to have you with them!
