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Mount Hope Methodist church celebrates 25th anniversary Two - hundred years of Methodism in America is enough of a reason to celebrate. But Mount Hope United Methodist Church in Pistakee Highlands combined the celebration of the Methodist Bicentennial with their own 25th anniversary as a church and held one large celebration. On Sunday, April 15 the church held a special service of celebration in their sanctuary at 1015 W. Broadway, followed by a buffet dinner held at the Pistakee Highlands Community Center. Special guests attending the celebration included the Rev. Jesse DeWitt, bishop of the Northern Illinois United Methodist Conference; the Rev. Sandra Hoke, Elgin district s u p e r i n t e n d e n t ; M a e Stinespring, Elgin District lay leader; and six former pastors who have served Mount Hope Church since its charter Sunday on April 12, 1959. Two large banners com­ memorating the dual an­ niversaries were designed and created by church member, Rosemary Prais and hung in the sanctuary for the celebration. The worship service celebrating the past, the present and the future of the church was jointly planned by the church's pastor, PAGE 11 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1984 --following the a Church Zion Lutheran carries on tradition of Tenebrae Service To impress on the minds and hearts of believers the con­ sequence of sin and the magnitude of the Savior's sacrifice, the ancient church held a special service the last days in Holy Week called Tenebrae. • The meaning of the word "Tenebrae" is darkness. The ancient service began in silence and eneded in almost total darkness, the lights being gradually extinguished as the service proceded until one was left. The last candle was removed to symbolize Jesus' burial. In recent years this order of service has been used again more generally and will be celebrated at Zion Lutheran Church on Good Friday Eve at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae service, there will also be a German Service at 10 a.m. on Good Friday. Easter morning services are at 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship with Holy Com­ munion, and 7:45 a.m. when the Zion choir will sing the Cantata "It Took A Miracle." Church sets special rites Rosemary Prais of Mount Hope United Methodist Church displays two banners, which represent the reason for a special celebration held April 15. The banners represent the 200th year of Methodism in America; and the 25th anniversary of the local church. the Rev. Linda Misewicz- Perconte and the Anniversary- Bicentennial committee. From its humble beginnings in a barn (now the Pistakee Highlands Community Center) with 34 charter members, Mount Hope Church now has its own church building and parsonage, an^ serves its 140 members plus a growing community. Lutheran Church announces special Holy Week services Six special services have been planned for Holy Week at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green Street, McHenry. A Seder meal, or Passover supper has been planned for Maundy Thursday at 6:15 p.m. in the parish hall. The Seder meal commemorates the deliverance of the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Jesus celebrated this meal with his disciples the night before he died and then went a step far­ ther and instituted Holy Com­ munion for the Christian church. The Seder supper is being coordinated by Irene Tice and Rosemary Schneider. At 7:30 p.m. on Maundy Thursday a service of Holy Communion will be held in the church. On Good Friday at 7:30 p.m. the Tenebrae service or "ser­ vice of shadows" will be presented for the congregation. At various points in the service lights will be extinguished until at the end of the service the only light will be the light on the "old rugged cross". Jesus on the cross will be portrayed by Brett Schweigert. Providing readings for the special service will be William Busse, Kathleen Marinangel, Ron Denson, Tom Sproull, Ron Kot, Scott Campbell, Ann O'Donnell, and Pastor Roger Schneider. The soloists with the senior Choir who will be assisting in the tenebrae service include Helen Hankins, Sally Manktelow, and Walter Johnson. On Easter Morning, festival Communion services will be held at 6 a.m., 8:30 a.m, and 10:45 a.m. Pastor Schneider will speak on the theme "Our Redeemer Lives." The Senior Choir, under the direction of Rosemary Schneider and ac­ companied by Sally Manktelow, and the handbell choir, under the direction of Dawn Labuy, will provide special music for the services. The sanctuary will be adorned with an Easter lily cross and lilies placed around the altar. The Luther League or youth group will provide breakfast for the worshippers after each worship service. Members of the community are invited to attend all worship services and events at the church. EXPO POSTPONED Pi Alpha and Xi Kappa Iota Chapters of Beta Sigma Phi announce that the Saturday May 5 Health and Fitness Expo has been indefinately postponed due to circumstances beyond their control. The organization thanks the many members of the business community who gave their support to the project. Faith Presbyterian Church, located at the intersection of Lincoln and Chapel Hill Roads across from the drive-in theater, invites the McHenry Com­ munity to attend special Good Friday and Easter services on April 20 and 22. On Friday evening at 7:30 a candlelight service will be held at the church, featuring reflection on the 14 stations of the cross. Faith Church will then hold three services on Easter mor­ ning, at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m. The Faith Church chancel choir will sing trium­ phant music from Handel's Easter Messiah. Visitors are always welcome at this biblical, youthful and growing church. Services, ex­ cept for Easter Sunday, are Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Women's Bible Study is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and couple's Bible Study is Friday evenings. Call the church for further information. Special services at Ridgefield church The Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church has planned special worship ser­ vices and programs for the Holy Week. Maundy Thursday, April 19, plans include worship and communion, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The choir will present "A Service of Shawdos," leading toward the darkness of Good Friday. Easter Sunday, April 22, the congregation and welcomed friends may attend services at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. No church school classes will meet. The Senior High Youth Group will sponsor an Easter break­ fast. The breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., costing $2.75 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and $1.75 for children. All are welcome to attend the services and events. The R i d g e f i e l d - C r y s t a l L a k e Presbyterian Church is located at 8505 Church Street in Ridgefield. St. John's Masses are announced Betty Trimble of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, McHenry prepares the "old rugged cross" for a Good Friday service. St. John's Church of John- sburg has announced the following schedule of services during Holy Week and Easter. 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