{"id":61083,"date":"2015-03-31T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T15:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=61083"},"modified":"2015-03-29T15:36:31","modified_gmt":"2015-03-29T19:36:31","slug":"service-of-darkness-april-2-at-caz-presbyterian-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=61083","title":{"rendered":"Easter Services Offered at Caz Presbyterian Church"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"cross-church1-150x150\"<\/a>(Cazenovia, NY \u2013 March 2015) On Maundy Thursday April 2 the Cazenovia Presbyterian Church will hold a Service of Tenebrae at 7:30 p.m. \u00a0The service will be centered on a choral and narrative piece titled \u201cLight In The Darkness\u201d by Patrick Liebergen.<\/p>\n

This work offers a unique blend of classical Georgian Chants, classical hymns such as Beautiful Savior. What Wondrous Love Is This, and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.<\/p>\n

Mary Coburn, string instructor for the Cazenovia School District, will be accompanying the choral works on her violin.\u00a0 The narrative readings are drawn from biblical passion accounts as well as Psalm 27.<\/p>\n

There will be a celebration of the Lord\u2019s Supper.<\/p>\n

The cross behind the pulpit will be draped in black.\u00a0 The sanctuary will be lit by candles that are extinguished after each of the readings.<\/p>\n

The Service of Tenebrae follows a tradition of the church dating back to the eighth century.\u00a0 The word \u2018Tenebrae\u2019 is Latin for shadows or darkness. \u00a0The Service commemorates the final hours of our Lord\u2019s life on earth, as he suffered death upon the cross. \u00a0Two large candelabras will light the sanctuary at the beginning of the service. \u00a0Candles will be extinguished as the service evolves, symbolizing the fading loyalty of the disciples and friends of Jesus.\u00a0 The gradual darkening of the church sanctuary portrays the diminishing light of the world as Christ was departing from it. The service ends in silence with the relighting of the Christ candle.<\/p>\n

The purpose of the service is to recreate the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events leading to Christ\u2019s death and it is left unfinished, because the story isn\u2019t over until Easter Day.<\/p>\n

A fully supervised nursery will be available for the Tenebrae Service.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Tenebrae Service or other Easter Season celebrations, contact the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia at 655-3191 or visit our website at www.cazpres.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Easter Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pictured is Rev. George VanArman.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"george_van\"<\/a>The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia will offer a celebration service of Easter at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 5. \u00a0Easter is the most joyful time of the church year.\u00a0 Celebrated against the background of the shadows and darkness of Lent and Holy Week, this season truly becomes a living expression of the hope that God has brought into the world through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

Probably the most traditional way of celebrating Easter is through special music and song.\u00a0 At The First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, Music Director Vince Guareiri has planned a program of special music. \u00a0The organ prelude will be \u201cChrist Lag in Todesbandon\u201d by J. S. Bach.\u00a0 The Introit will be the round Jubilante Deo by Michael Praetorius sung by the Senior Choir.\u00a0 The offertory anthem will be \u201cLives Once Again Our Glorious King\u201d from Psalmonica Evangelica arranged by Walter Eheret with trumpet accompaniment. \u00a0Benediction response of song and hand bells will be \u201cChrist the Lord is Risen\u201d by Patrick Liebergen.\u00a0 The organ postlude will be \u201cToccata: The Strife is O\u2019er\u201d by Alfred Fedak.<\/p>\n

Trumpet players, Kevin Johnson and David Kempf will not only accompany with choir\u2019s anthem but will also give accompaniment to the Hymns: \u201cJesus Christ Is Risen Today\u201d; \u201cCome Christians Join to Sing\u201d and \u201cCome Ye Faithful Raise the Strain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson has worked in the Cazenovia School District for 12 years. \u00a0He conducts the 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 9-12 grade Concert Band, 9-12 grade Wind Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Pep Band and Marching Band. In addition, he teaches 5-12 grade lessons.\u00a0 Johnson started working at Cazenovia right after he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.\u00a0 Johnson also went to the Crane School for his Master’s Degree in Music Education.<\/p>\n

In addition to his work in Cazenovia, Johnson is also an adjudicator of soloists and ensembles throughout the state. \u00a0(Now you know one of the reasons the Cazenovia School District gets high marks in its Music Education!) \u00a0Kempf is one of Johnson\u2019s students. \u00a0He is a senior who is going into Music Composition next year. As of now, he has been accepted into the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. \u00a0He has played trumpet at Cazenovia for 8 years. He also is an accomplished vocalist, earning Area All-State honors for the past 2 years.<\/p>\n

The center of the service will be the message by Reverend George VanArnam\u2019s message \u201cA Light Shines In the Darkness.\u201d\u00a0 Reverend VanArnam is the former Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center in Utica.\u00a0 He and his wife, Peggy are long-time residents of Cazenovia.\u00a0 Reverend VanArnam is currently providing counseling services at St. Peter\u2019s Church on Mill Street in Cazenovia.<\/p>\n

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