Vincent United announces Holy Week plans and more

Vincent United Methodist Church will hold special services during holy week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

The services will be held in the church sanctuary and will be broadcast live from the sanctuary on the church Facebook page. They will also be available for Call In using the same Sunday morning procedure. Both services will include an anthem by the Chancel Choir and related messages by Rev. LeDuc.

On April 6, the Maundy Thursday Service will help worshipers remember the events of Jesus’ Last Supper and his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

There will be hymns, a choir anthem, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, Rev. LeDuc will share a homily “Who Do You Say I Am? Jesus” and music from “Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane” by Luke Grooms.

On April 7, the Good Friday Service will be a Service of Tenebrae, or “shadows,” which will recall the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. This will include hymns, prayers and music from “Jesus Christ Superstar: This Jesus Must Die” by our Chancel Choir, and a homily by Rev. LeDuc “Who Do You Say I Am? All.”

On April 9, the Easter Sunday Service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus will be held at 10 a.m. It will feature hymns, a children’s sermon, the Wesley Ringers, music from “Jesus Christ Superstar: Superstar” by Stephen Innocenzi and the Chancel Choir, Rev. LeDuc’s Easter Sermon entitled “Who Do You Say I Am? Us!” and the “Hallelujah Chorus” by our Chancel Choir and friends.

The service will be held in the sanctuary, will be broadcast live on the church Facebook page, and will be available for Call In. In addition to the holy week plans, the following events have been schedule.

On April 1, a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is planned for 9 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, fruit and drinks. Children will complete a seasonal craft and can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are available through the Church Office. Visit the church website or Facebook page for more information.

On April 15, Vincent Church will be holding a Spring Cleanup at the Church Cemetery at 213 Passaic Ave. in Nutley. The time is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., though folks can come for whatever part of the day that fits their schedule. All are invited. Lunch will be provided. Helpers are asked to bring rakes or blowers and/or tarps. This is a great opportunity for community service for students and service organizations.