A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page A11
CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK
Calvary Lutheran to Present Quintet Concert Tomorrow
CRANFORD — The Calvary Concert Series will present a quintet for clarinet and strings tomorrow, Friday, April 16, at 8 p.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 108 Eastman Street in Cranford.
The program will include works by Carl Maria von Weber and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Michael McDonald and Ruth Schlenker McDonald will perform on the clarinet. Mr. McDonald is the principal clarinetist with the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C., while Mrs. McDonald has been a featured soloist with the United States Marine Band.
Performing on the violin will be Jonathan Dinklage and Nancie Lederer. Mr. Dinklage has performed at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall and the Newark Symphony Hall. Ms. Lederer has performed in concert throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the United States as an orchestra member and chamber musician.
Michael Stewart will be featured on the viola, and Eric Jorgenson will perform on the cello. Mr. Stewart has served as principal violist of several orchestras, including the Westfield Symphony. Mr. Jorgenson is an active freelance performer with area
orchestras and chamber ensembles, and also teaches and coaches chamber music.
Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults and $7.50 for senior citizens, students with identification, and children. To purchase tickets, please call Calvary Lutheran at (908) 276-2418. Tickets will be sold at the door on a space available basis.
First United Methodist To Recognize Women At Service on Sunday
WESTFIELD – The First United Methodist Church of Westfield will celebrate United Methodist Women Sunday on April 18.
Sue Moore, a member of the church, will present the sermon, "In The Breaking of the Bread," during the 11 a.m. service. This Sunday will celebrate the women in the church.
Women of the congregation will be honored with special mission recognition, and presented with a pin from the church district.
The community is invited to attend the service. For more information, please call the church office at (908) 233-4211.
Temple Emanu-El Plans Community Blood Drive
WESTFIELD — The Blood Center of New Jersey (BCNJ) will hold a community blood drive on Sunday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street in Westfield.
Blood Center officials have noted that New Jersey continues to distribute more blood to hospitals than is collected by local community donors.
"We need to become self-sufficient here in New Jersey," said Judy Daniels, BCNJ spokeswoman. "More people need to step forward and become regular blood donors."
Donors must be 18 years of age. Seventeen-year-old donors require
parental permission. There is no upper age limit for donors, provided those over 65 have donated within the last two years, or have a doctor's note.
Donors should know their Social Security number, and bring a signed form of identification. People with cold or flu symptoms should wait until they are feeling better before donating, and there is a 72-hour deferral for dental work, including routine teeth cleaning.
Those who have recently traveled outside of the United States are asked call the Blood Center for eligibility criteria. For more information or to sign up for a blood drive, please call the Blood Center at (800) BLOOD NJ (256-6365).
Scotch Plains Christian Nursery School To Hold Open House
SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Christian Nursery School, located at the Scotch Plains Baptist Church at 333 Park Avenue, will hold it's annual spring Open House on Saturday, April 17, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Special entertainment will be presented by the students at 10 a.m., and refreshments will be served.
The Nursery School provides classes for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as early hour day care. Enrollment is open for summer and fall classes. Parents are invited to visit and tour the school.
For more information, please call (908) 322-9187.
Jewish Community Campus To Present 'Israel in Song'
SCOTCH PLAINS – "Israel in Song — 51 Years to Celebrate" will be the theme of this year's annual Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilf Jewish Community Campus, 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. The public is invited to attend.
Four choirs will be featured during the evening, including the Lower School Choir of Solomon Schechter Day School in Cranford, the Middle School Choir of the Solomon Schechter Day School in West Orange, the Adult Choir of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield and "Kol Halayla," an a cappella group from Rutgers University Hillel. Audience participation is encouraged.
This program is designed for the entire family. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged. Israeli food will be available from 6 to 7:30 p.m. prior to the beginning of the show at Café JCC. For more information, please call Daniel Liberman at (908) 8895370.
This program is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey. The JCC is a constituent agency of the United Way and the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey.
B'nai B'rith to Hold Ketubah Unit Event
SCOTCH PLAINS — The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40 plus) will meet on Sunday, April 18, at 1:15 p.m. for a New Hope Excursion.
The group will meet at Gerenser Ice Cream Shop in New Hope. Later in the afternoon, participants will dine at a restaurant in nearby Lambertville. There is no charge for this event, except for the cost of the meal.
Prospective members are invited to attend. To respond, please call Phyllis at (973) 992-5791 by Friday, April 16, for directions and further information.
Spirituality Seminar Slated At Christian Science Church
FANWOOD — Catharine S. Brant, a speaker on spirituality, will discuss "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy on Saturday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 257 Midway Avenue in Fanwood.
In her talk, entitled "The Role of Spirituality in Healing," Mrs. Brant
will explain how reading the book helped her as a single parent, improved her employment situation, and healed her young son of a chronic allergy condition. She will discuss other life experiences as well.
Mrs. Brant holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and worked for many years in the business community before going into spiritual healing full time as a Christian Science Practitioner.
She recently participated in "The New Health Symposium" held in the greater Philadelphia area. The symposium featured presenters and leading authorities on various alternative healing methods.
The public is invited to attend the seminar, which is free of charge. Copies of the book "Science and Health" will be available that day. For more information, please call (908) 756-8592.
Presbyterian Church Slates Youth Sunday
WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian Church in Westfield will hold its annual Youth Sunday on April 18.
All junior and senior high school students are invited to participate in every phase of the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services by providing music, sermons, and scriptural readings.
This year's theme is "Celebrate Life," and will be dedicated to the late Jennifer Ryan, who served as an advisor and leader at the church.
Interested individuals are asked to attend the rehearsal on Saturday, April 17, at 5 p.m. in the church sanctuary, and on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
All youth who have been involved in Sunday School, Confirmation, Fellowship, Small Groups, and Breakfast Club are invited to meet on the front steps of the church at 10 a.m. for a group photograph.
Holy Land Trip Info Session Scheduled by Westfield 'Y'
WESTFIELD – The Westfield "Y," located at 220 Clark Street in Westfield, will hold an information session on Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. for its Interfaith Trip to Israel and the Holy Land, scheduled for Sunday, October 24, through Wednesday, November 3. The public is invited to attend.
The Westfield "Y" has an International Program to foster new relationships with people of other lands. This trip will add Israel and the Holy Land to a partnership list, which already includes Germany, Russia, Sweden and Thailand.
Designed to promote an understanding between people of diversity, the itinerary will feature visits to sites important to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
In Nazareth, participants will be given a personalized tour by the Di
rector of the Nazareth YMCA. While spending five nights in Jerusalem, as guests of the Three Arches Hotel at the Jerusalem International YMCA, participants will hear firsthand about the work of this YMCA from its Director.
Arrangements will be made for dessert in small groups in the home of an Arab or an Israeli family.
The trip will be hosted from Newark and will include comprehensive touring in a deluxe, private motor coach with a licensed guide; all entrance fees on the itinerary, breakfast daily, seven dinners and one lunch.
For further information and to make reservations for the information session, please call Karen F. Simon at (908) 233-2700.
First Congr First Congr First Congr First Congr First Congregational Chur egational Chur egational Chur egational Chur egational Church ch ch ch ch
125 Elmer Street, Westfield
(Member (Member (Member (Member (Member, United Chur , United Chur , United Chur , United Chur , United Churc cc cch of h of h of h of h of Christ) Christ) Christ) Christ) Christ)
Visitors are Always Welcome!
For further information on membership and activities, please call (908) 2332494 or visit our website at www. westfieldnj. com/ fcc
Rev. Dr. Harry Taylor Interim Pastor
Dr. Barbara Thomson Organist & Music Director
Rev. Pamela Gilchrist Pastoral Associate
We are a friendly, active congregation offering: Worship Service at 10 a. m. Christian Education & Child Care Middle & Senior High Fellowship Vocal and Bell Choirs for All Ages
Adult Education & Bible Study Fellowship Groups for Men & Women
HandsOn Service Opportunities
Please join us for an Inquirer's Class
for prospective members Sunday, April 25
11:15 a.m.
The Role of The Role of The Role of The Role of The Role of Spirituality in Healing Spirituality in Healing Spirituality in Healing Spirituality in Healing Spirituality in Healing
Catharine S. Brant will share experiences of how her life improved dramatically while reading the bestselling book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Join us for this free talk by Mrs. Brant, who is experienced in the public practice of spiritual healing as a Christian Science Practitioner.
Saturday, April 17, 1999 • 2 p.m. First Church of Christ, Scientist
257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood
For more information call (908) 756-8592
Would you like to know more about this timely topic?
Catharine S. Brant
Child Care Provided This Book May Be Purchased At
The Christian Science Reading Room
116 Quimby Street, Westfield, 232-3226 or ask for it at your local book store As the Sisters of Mercy prepare to celebrate Earth Day 1999, we encourage
you to join us in "Reverencing the Earth." We have prepared an Earth Day Prayer Service which is appropriate for your interfaith gatherings, schools and prayer, groups. The Sisters of Mercy from the Tri-Regional Communities of New York, New "Act in Harmony and Interdependence with all Creation."
– from the Sisters of Mercy Direction Statement
Jersey and Brooklyn are also working in collaboration with the Mercy Regional Community of Providence, Rhode Island to address the devastation Hurricane Mitch caused the people & land in Honduras in the fall of 1998.
The Sisters of Mercy from Providence, who have worked with and among the people of Honduras since 1959, have set up the Honduran Relief Fund to address the long-term needs of the people in Honduras. Please join us in prayer as we "Reverence the Earth" and please also consider making a donation to help the Sisters of Mercy rebuild the lives and land of the Honduran people.
EARTH DAY 1999 April 22
I would like a copy of the Earth Day Prayer Service (single copies only, please) which I have permission to duplicate.
I would like to make a donation to the Sisters of Mercy Honduran Relief Fund. A check in the amount of $______ is enclosed
Name Address Town EMail
State Zip
Please mail to:
Earth Day Observance 1999 c/o/ Justice Coordinator
4500 Matilda Avenue Bronx, NY 10470
Good News
Colossians 3:18 21 The Gospel
Wives submit yourself unto your husbands, as it fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your childen to anger, lest they be discouraged.
– Directory to Houses of Worship –
ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains
(908) 3228047
Reverend Robert Griffiths
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 539 Trinity Place, Westfield
(908) 2324250
Reverend Kevin Clark
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains
(908) 8895556
Bishop Kirk Bristol
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Deer Path & Meeting House Lane,
Mountainside (908) 2329490
Reverend Christopher R. Belden
CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains
(732) 5414849
(Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church)
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains
(908) 8891830
Rabbi George Nudell
ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield
(908) 2334946
Dr. Ellis Long
EVANGEL CHURCH 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains
(908) 3229300
Reverend Kevin M. Brennan
FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue,
Fanwood (908) 8898891
Reverend Robert T. Snell
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 170 Elm Street, Westfield
(908) 2332278
Dr. Robert L. Harvey
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood
(908) 3228461 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
422 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) 2335029
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH United Church of Christ 125 Elmer Street, Westfield
(908) 2332494
Reverend Harry Taylor Reverend Pamela Gilchrist
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains
(908) 3229222
Reverend Sam Chong
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1 East Broad Street, Westfield
(908) 2334211
Reverend David F. Harwood
GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1100 Boulevard, Westfield (908) 2333938 or (908) 2324403
Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr.
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield
(908) 2338533
Reverend Dimitrios Antokas
HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield
(908) 2328137
Reverend Joseph Masielio
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH 1571 South Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains
(908) 8892100
Reverend John F. Kennedy
METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 823 Jerusalem Road
(908) 2332855
Reverend Clement Griffin
MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside
(908) 2323456
Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg
OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside
(908) 2321162
Reverend Patrick J. Leonard
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WESTFIELD 140 Mountain Avenue
(908) 2330301
Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield
(908) 2321517
Reverend Paul E. Kritsch
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains
(908) 3225192
Reverend Michael A. Merlucci
ST. HELEN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield
(908) 2321214
Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke
ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains
(908) 2326972
Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr.
ST. LUKE'S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH 500 Downer Street, Westfield
(908) 2332547
Reverend Leon E. Randall
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 414 East Broad Street, Westfield
(908) 2328506
Reverend Richard W. Reid
SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains
(908) 3225487
Reverend Gary Rothwell
TEMPLE BETH O'R/ BETH TORAH 111 Valley Road, Clark
(732) 3818403
Rabbi Shawn B. Zell
TEMPLE EMANUEL 756 East Broad Street, Westfield
(908) 2326770
Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff
TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains
(908) 3227151
Michael C. Seaman
TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood
(908) 3224055 WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 2325678
Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel
WOODSIDE CHAPEL 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood
(908) 8892375
Philoptochos Society Sets Rummage Sale
WESTFIELD — The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield will hold their Annual Spring Fundraiser-Rummage Sale on Friday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 250 Gallows Hill Road in Westfield.
This fundraiser will benefit the philanthropic organizations supported by the Ladies Philoptochos.
For more information, please call (908) 233-8533.
| www.goleader.com | press@goleader.com | Copyright © 1999 The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood |