We the members of Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Old Tappan, NJ, as people of God declare that we are created, saved, nurtured and guided by God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We respond to God's gifts of grace, love, and forgiveness by:

• Proclaiming God's Word
  
• Administering and participating in the Sacraments
  
• Growing in our understanding and love for God's Word through study and fellowship
  
• Sharing God's care whenever and wherever needed
  
• Reaching out with love and hospitality
  

• Summer Sunday Communion Services - Every Sunday, 9:30 AM through September 6th
  

LENT & EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Palm Sunday Worship Sunday, March 28th - 10:15 AM The central week of the Christian liturgical year begins with cries of praise and the hope of an earthly monarchy that would not be realized. Bring a friend this day to join us on the liturgical journey to the joy of Easter’s resurrection. Members of our confirmation class will lead us in the reading of the Passion according to Luke! Maundy Thursday Worship Thursday, April 1st - 7:30 PM Our Lord’s direction to love one another is made visible in the ritual of foot washing. Our Lord’s love for us is made tangible in bread and wine. Good Friday Worship Friday, April 2nd - 7:30 PM We remember the day our Lord suffered and died for us on the cross. Easter Vigil Worship Saturday, April 3rd- 7:30 PM The most important worship experience of the church year as the story of God’s actions to save humanity through history are remembered. This service features the lighting of the “new fire” of creation and a candlelight service of Holy Communion. Champagne and cake will be served after worship to celebrate our Lord’s resurrection! Easter Sunday Worship Sunday, April 4th, 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Special Easter flowers, inspirational music, celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection and our new birth. Easter Breakfast Sunday, April 4th, 9:45 AM A time of fellowship and food. Bring something that you would have on Easter morning! An Easter egg hunt will be offered for the Sunday School children!     Please join us and bring a friend to these holiday worship opportunities!

March 7, 2010
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
The warnings are plentiful and blunt on the third Sunday in Lent. Lent is a season of repentance. Cut it out or get cut down! The warnings are accompanied by God's invitation to attentiveness: "Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live." The landowner's ultimatum is forestalled by the gardener's readiness to till the ground one more year. That is good news for all of us. Thanks be to God!

March 14, 2010
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
The psalm sets the tone this day: "Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!" Happy are those who have "become the righteousness of God" in the merits of Christ Jesus. Happy are those for whom the forgiveness of God has "rolled away ... the disgrace" of former times. Happy is the father at the return of his prodigal son. Happy are we that our sins are forgiven for Jesus' sake. Rejoice!

March 21, 2010
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
The Lord our God makes all things new. In the first reading God promises it. In the gospel Mary anticipates it, anointing Jesus' feet with costly perfume in preparation for the day of his burial. In the second reading we recall the transformation of Saul, the persecutor, into Paul, the apostle. In baptism, God's new person (you!) rises daily from the deadly mire of trespasses and sins. Deaconess Hertha Fischer and Pastor Holliday will present a message on the Diaconal Ministry of the Lutheran Church!

March 28, 2010
PALM / PASSION SUNDAY
The voice of the suffering savior, Jesus, can be heard in the prophet Isaiah's words and the pleading of the psalm. We are invited into the agony of our Lord in the extended reading of the story of Jesus' passion. In the second reading, we who have put on Christ in holy baptism are urged to let the mind of Christ be our own. Lent leads us to this holy moment. Embrace it. Our Confirmation students will be reading the Passion according to Luke in worship this day!