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ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICES

Virtual and In-Person Sunday Morning and Special Worship Services

We are currently worshipping in person every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  All of our services, both virtual and in-person, are available to everyone.  Just click on the links below to see  the services you wish to  view.  

March 29, 2020 through September 6, 2020 are virtual worship services.  September 13, 2020 thru November 29, 2020 are in-person worship services.  December 6, 2020 through February 28, 2021 are virtual worship services.  Beginning March 7, 2021,  we will begin in-person worship once again. However, all of our services will be posted on this page, whether virtual or in-person.  

March 26, 2023
TBA

Diane Anderson-Butts

Worship Bulletin
March 19, 2023
Open the Eyes of My Heart

Diane Anderson-Butts

Worship Bulletin
March 12, 2023
You've Got the Right One Baby

Diane Anderson-Butts
Worship Bulletin
March 5, 2023
Whoa...How Can These Things Be

Rev. Lydia Tembo

Worship Bulletin
February 26, 2023
Jesus Was Tempted

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
February 19, 2023
Rethinking, Refiguring

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
February 12, 2023
Following Jesus Isn't Easy

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
February 5, 2023
Prayer

Rev. Janet Macgregor Williams

Worship Bulletin
January 29, 2023
Consider Your Call

Rev. Lydia Tembo

Worship Bulletin
January 22, 2023
The Ladies Choir and Testimonials of Walter Hoving Home Residents

The Walter Hoving Home

Worship Bulletin
January 15, 2023
When Jesus Calls

Rev. Alice Batcher
Worship Bulletin
January 8, 2023
The Light of God Revealed

Rev. Janet Macgregor Williams

Worship Bulletin
January 1, 2023
Holy is His Name

Mr. Joseph Fernandez

Worship Bulletin
December 24, 2022 
Candlelight Service
Dona Nobis Pacem

Rev. Chris Houtz

Worship Bulletin
December 24, 2022 
Christmas Eve Family Service
A Reading of the Christmas Story

Mrs. Carolyn Gilligan

Worship Bulletin
December 18, 2022
A Service of Lessons and Carols

Readers and The Congregation

Worship Bulletin
December 11, 2022
The Magnificat

Rev. Frederick H. Whitehurst

Worship Bulletin
December 4, 2022
Preparing for the Lord

Rev. Janet Vane Pederson

Worship Bulletin
November 27, 2022
The Lord is Coming

Rev. Emily Lueder
Worship Bulletin
November 20, 2022
The Crucified, Redeemer King

Rev. Frederick H. Whitehurst

Worship Bulletin
November 13, 2022
Rattling the Gates of Heaven

Rev. Gail Pendleton

Worship Bulletin
November 6, 2022
On the Day of the Lord

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
October 30, 2022
Command or Promise?

Rev. William "Tex" Culton

Worship Bulletin
October 23, 2022
A Humble Heart

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
October 16, 2022
Jesus Never Gives Up on Us

Rev. Dr. Grace Nzameyo-Maa

Worship Bulletin
October 9, 2022
In a Strange Land

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
October 2, 2022
Guarding the Deposit

Rev. Mike Atzert
Worship Bulletin
September 25, 2022
You Are the Light of the World

Rev. David Bowman

Worship Bulletin
September 18, 2022
Cleverness and Faithfulness

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
September 11, 2022
Suffering, Struggling & Succeeding

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
September 4, 2022
Costly Dicipleship

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
August 28, 2022
Sitting at the Lowest Place

Tori Paquette

Worship Bulletin
August 21, 2022
Sabbath Joy

Rev. Frederick H. Whitehurst

Worship Bulletin
August 14, 2022
A Great Cloud of Witnesses

Rev. David Bowman

Worship Bulletin
August 7, 2022
Where Are You Making an Impact

Rev. Dr. Grace Nzameyo-Maa
Worship Bulletin
July 31, 2022
You Are the Light of the World

Rev. Dr. David Bucci

Worship Bulletin
July 24, 2022
A Checklist for Personal Revival

Rev. Dr. David Bucci

Worship Bulletin
July 17, 2022
Prayer: The Christian's Breath of Life

Rev. Dr. David Bucci

Worship Bulletin
July 10, 2022
A Visit by Nicodemus

Rev. Dr. David Bucci

Worship Bulletin
July 3, 2022
America's Godly Heritage

Rev. Dr. David Bucci

Worship Bulletin
June 26, 2022
Taking Up the Mantle

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
June 19, 2022
The 1st Sermon

Rev. John Nolan

Worship Bulletin
June 12, 2022
Trinity, a Holy Dance

Rev. Alice Batcher
Worship Bulletin
June 5, 2022
There in the Garden

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
May 29, 2022
Jesus, Here, There, Now Where?

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
May 22, 2022
The One Who is Coming

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
May 15, 2022
Breakfast with Jesus

Rev. John Nolan

Worship Bulletin
May 8, 2022
In the Hands of the Good Shepherd

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
May 1, 2022
Jesus' Call to Imperfect Saints

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
April 24, 2022
Doubt and Faith

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
April 17, 2022 (Easter Worship)
There in the Garden

Rev. Emily Lueder
Worship Bulletin
April 17, 2022 (Sunrise Service)
There in the Garden

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
April 14, 2022 (Tenebrae Service)
Solemn Reproaches of the Cross

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
April 10, 2022 (Palm Sunday)
For All We Have Seen

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
April 3, 2022
Extravagant Love

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
March 27, 2022
The Thrill of Hope

Rev. Cynthia Wilcox

Worship Bulletin
March 20, 2022
Fruit Basket Delivery

Rev. Cynthia Wilcox

Worship Bulletin
March 13, 2022
Water, Water Everywhere

Rev. Cynthia Wilcox

Worship Bulletin
March 6, 2022
How's Your Foundation?

Rev. Cynthia Wilcox
Worship Bulletin
February 27, 2022
You've Got to Be Kidding Me

Rev. Brooks Smith

Worship Bulletin
February 20, 2022
You Are Set Free From Your Bondage

Rev. Samantha Gilmore

Worship Bulletin
February 13, 2022
From Remembrance to Restoration

Rev. Brooks Smith

Worship Bulletin
February 6, 2022
The Voice of Hope

Rev. Janet Vane Pederson

Worship Bulletin
January 30, 2022
You Alone

Rev. Samantha Gilmore

Worship Bulletin
January 23, 2022
Revival

Rev. Janet MacGregor Williams

Worship Bulletin
January 16, 2022
Drinks are on Jesus

Rev. Janet MacGregor Williams

Worship Bulletin
January 9, 2022
Adopted by God

Rev. Janet MacGregor Williams
Worship Bulletin
January 2, 2022
Delivered from Impossible Situations

Rev. Dr. David Bucci

Worship Bulletin
December 26, 2021
Those Christmas Bells

Rev. Alice Batcher

Worship Bulletin
December 24, 2021
Candlelight Service
Behold, Christ is Coming!

Rev. Lydia Tembo

Worship Bulletin
December 24, 2021
Christmas Eve Family Service
A Reading of the Christmas Story

Mrs. Carolyn Gilligan

Worship Bulletin
December 19, 2021
Blessed is the One Who Believes

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
December 12, 2021
What Then Should We Do?

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
December 5, 2021
Have You Prepared the Way?

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
November 28, 2021
Such New Beginnings

Rev. Alice Batcher
Worship Bulletin
November 21, 2021
Danger Versus Duty

Samantha Gilmore

Worship Bulletin
November 14, 2021
Good Confidence for the Future

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
November 7, 2021
Courage for a Broken and Fearful World

Rev. Emily Lueder

Worship Bulletin
October 31, 2021
Halloween - All Hallows' Eve

Rev. Dr. Byron Shafer

Worship Bulletin
October 24, 2021
Not Far From the Kingdom

Rev. William (Tex) Culton

Worship Bulletin
October 17, 2021
The Little Engine That Couldn't

Rev. J. Michael Walker

Worship Bulletin
October 10, 2021
Seek the Lord and Do Justice

Rev. William Reyes

Worship Bulletin
October 3, 2021
Good Friday in October

Rev. Dr. Ken Macari
Worship Bulletin
September 26, 2021
Seeking Manifestations of the Spirit

Rev. Brooks Smith

Worship Bulletin
September 19, 2021
The Real Truth About Jesus!

Rev. Dr. David Bucci

Worship Bulletin
September 12, 2021
No Video

Rev. Dr. Ken Macari

September 5, 2021
No Video

Rev. Brooks Smith

August 29, 2021
Abiding in Jesus - Doing Things for Him

Rev. Linda Macari

August 22, 2021
Loving God More Than Fitting into the Culture

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

August 15, 2021
Remember Always: God is the Builder

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

August 8, 2021
Facing Hard Times

Rev. Dr. Jack Dunlap
August 1, 2021
The Gift that Must Be Received By Faith

Rev. Robert C. Louer III
July 18, 2021
Untitled

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

July 11, 2021
By God's Grace, Adopted as God's Children

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

July 4, 2021
Sent, Equipped with Faith and Good News

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

June 27, 2021
Calm in the Storm

Rev. Linda Macari

June 20, 2021
Why Are We So Afraid? Still No Faith?

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

June 13, 2021
Confident New Creatures Who Aim to Please - Jesus

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

June 6, 2021 - Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday

Youth Church Members
May 30, 2021
Children of God: Heirs of Short-Term Suffering and Eternal Glory

Rev. Robert C. Louer III
May 23, 2021
The Spirit Still Resurrects People - Everywhere

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

May 16, 2021
In God's Hands, the Church's Future is Bright

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

May 9, 2021
Will You Let a Hungry, Spiritual Beggar Die?

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

May 2, 2021
Loved From Above, Love Each Other

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

April 25, 2021
Power in Christ's Name Through the Holy Spirit

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

April 18, 2021
Love So Lavish Requires a Response. But How?

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

April 11, 2021
Untitled

Reisdents of the Walter Hoving Home
April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday Service
TRUST JESUS, WHO ALWAYS KEEPS HIS WORD

Rev. Robert C. Louer III
April 1, 2021 -  Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Trusting God's Justice and Grace

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

March 28, 2021 - Palm Sunday
God's Faithfulness Bears Fruit in Present Confidence

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

March 21, 2021
Do You Wish to See Jesus?

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

March 14, 2021
UNTITLED

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

March 7, 2021
THE WISDOM OF CHRIST'S CROSS: BELIEVE IT, OR NOT

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

February 28, 2021
LOSING YOUR LIFE TO SAVE IT

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

February 21, 2021
YOU ARE MY BELOVED DAUGHTER/SON

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

February 14, 2021
ARE YOU AN ELIJAH, AN ELISHA, OR BOTH. WHAT NOW?

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

February 7, 2021
JESUS IS THE UPLIFTING MESSAGE AND ITS HERALD

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

January 31, 2021
SUPREME AUTHORITY CAN TRUST

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

January 24, 2021
JESUS CALLED. GONE FISHING.

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

January 17, 2021
CHRIST IS CALLING YOU, AND US

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

January 10, 2021
FROM A SURREAL LIFE TO A REAL LIFE OF REST

Rev. Robert L. Louer III

January 3, 2021
ELIZABETH PRESBYTERY COMPILATION

Elizabeth Presbytery

December 27, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Linda Macari

December 24, 2020 - Candlelight Service
THE 2,000 YEAR-OLD VACCINATION THAT'S 100% SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

December 24, 2020
CHILDREN'S/FAMILY CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE

Congregation

December 20, 2020
WORSHIP IN MUSIC - LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS

Congregation

December 13, 2020
EVEN FOR LIFE'S FLEAS, ALWAYS REJOICE, THANK GOD, AND PRAY, PRAY, PRAY

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

December 6, 2020
WHAT TO DO WHILE WE WAIT

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

November 29, 2020
BY GOD'S GRACE, A THANKFUL, REAL COMMUNITY

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

November 22, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

November 15, 2020
BEING TRANSFORMED INTO DEBORAHS, BARACKS AND JAELS

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

November 8, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Linda Macari

November 1, 2020
GENUINE GRATITUDE FOR GOD'S GRACE EVOKES TRUE WORSHIP

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

October 25, 2020
SEEING AND SERVING IN JESUS' BIG MISSION

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

October 18, 2020
THE GOD WHO SAYS "YES" TO US IN JESUS

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

October 11, 2020
FROM PEOPLE-PLEASING IDOLATERS TO MEDIATORS OF GRACE

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

October 4, 2020
GRACE TO CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

September 27, 2020
QUENCHING OUR THIRSTY SOULS

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

September 20, 2020
GOD'S GRACE IN THE ORDINARY LIFE

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

September 13, 2020
BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA IS JESUS

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

September 6, 2020
HOW WE REMEMBER GOD'S GRACE AND FAITHFULNESS

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

August 30, 2020
CALLED AND SENT, FROM MISERY TO MIRTH

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

August 23, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Brooks Smith

August 16, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Brooks Smith

August 9, 2020
OPEN YOUR MOUTH SO PEOPLE WILL SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL FEET

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

August 2, 2020
FORGET SELF-SEEKING RELIGION AND WRESTLE WITH JESUS

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

July 26, 2020
SECOND TO NOTHING AND WORTH OUR EVERYTHING

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

July 19, 2020
JESUS: AN IRON FIST IN A VELVET GLOVE

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

July 12, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Kenneth Macari

July 5, 2020
JESUS PURSUES US WITH TRUTH AND KINDNESS

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

June 28, 2020
REWARDING CHRISTIANITY

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

June 21, 2020
COSTLY CHRISTIANITY

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

June 14, 2020
PRAY-ERS AND LABORERS SENT TO HARVEST

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

June 7, 2020
ENGAGING WITH CHRIST FOR JUSTICE AND MERCY

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

May 31, 2020 (Pentecost Sunday)
SENT

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

May 24, 2020
SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF OUR DESIRE FOR CERTAINTY

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

May 17, 2020
BELIEVE YOU BELONG - PRAISE JESUS!

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

May 10, 2020
THE SPIRITUAL HOUSE BUILT WITH US LIVING STONES

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

May 3, 2020
HERE AND NOW, THE MOST ABUNDANT LIFE

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

April 26, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

April 19, 2020
UNTITLED

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

April 12, 2020 (Easter Sunday)
HE IS RISEN!

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

April 5, 2020 (Palm Sunday)
UNTITLED

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

March 29, 2020 (5th Sunday of Lent)
UNTITLED

Rev. Robert C. Louer III

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of Avenel, New Jersey

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