First Presbyterian Church Plans a "Super" Easter Celebration

Cranford, New Jersey (March 13, 2024) - The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford (FPCC), 11 Springfield Ave., Cranford, invites you to a “Super” exciting Easter experience! Encounter the extraordinary divine power that Jesus revealed to us through his resurrection – his “Resurrection Power” – as we kick off our sermon series “Superheroes of the Bible.” Kids are invited to a fun Easter Egg Hunt (5 & under, please), and games and crafts in the gym (ages 6 & up) right after church – so please bring your children! Here’s the Holy Week rundown:

PALM SUNDAY, March 24 at 10am: Holy Week begins. All children are invited to joyfully march into the Sanctuary waving palms in the children’s “Palm Processional.” This reminds us of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, as he was greeted with shouts of “Hosanna,” and waving palm branches as a sign of celebration and great expectation. This festive service will also include the Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir!

MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 28 at 7pm: Holy Week continues as we remember Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples before his death on the cross. Rev. Bae will invite us to consider Jesus, who washed the disciples’ feet as a symbolic gesture, will soon wash away everyone’s sins on the cross. We will also offer Communion by intinction.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, March 31 at 7am: Join us outside in the spring air as the sun rises, celebrating the triumph of life over death and light over darkness. Bring a flower from your garden and place it on the cross in the front lawn. Flowers will also be provided.

“SUPERHEROES OF THE BIBLE” EASTER SERVICE, March 31 at 10am: It will be a “Super” exciting Easter worship service at FPCC! Come and see our superhero-themed decorations and hear about Jesus’ superpowers. Children will brighten the room by carrying flowers forward during the first hymn and placing them in the front of the Sanctuary. Together, we will celebrate Easter with open Communion (all are welcome to join in!) In a beloved tradition, you are invited to come forward to sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” with the choir at the end of the service. This service will also be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube.

EASTER EGG HUNT, GAMES, CRAFTS AND FAMILY FUN, March 31 immediately following worship: Come for worship, stay for our Easter Egg Hunt and fun games and crafts in the Bates Hall gym! Pre-register for this event at firstprescranford.org/easter.

ABOUT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CRANFORD - As the body of Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to live God’s Word and inspire others to embrace Jesus’ commandment to love one another as the Lord loves us. For more information, contact the church office at 908-276-8440, or visit the website at firstprescranford.org/Easter. A newly installed chair lift is available for the mobility impaired at the Springfield Avenue office entrance.