Clinton Avenue Reformed Church

10/14/2024

The Clinton Avenue Reformed Church has a new page. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566637574829

Founded In 1924 The Clinton Avenue Reformed Church In Bergenfield, NJ Has Served Its Area For Over 100 Years

07/02/2024

The church is developing a new page. A link will be posted here when it is developed.

07/01/2024

A video of our new folks making a public affirmation of faith.

07/01/2024

Photos of the last worship by, and the party for, Pastor Mark William Ennis.

06/30/2024

This is a video of our morning worship, Pastor Mark's last one at Clinton Avenue Reformed Church:

Pastor Mark's final worship.

06/30/2024

Our children's Bible story for today, Joseph, son of Jacob part six:

Joseph, imprisoned for no good reason, still has God's favor and is able to interpret dreams for others in prison.

06/30/2024

Our daily devotional is a re-post with permission from Words Of Hope. Come view our website at www.clintonavechurch.org

The Thief
By Lou Bury on June 29, 2024

Read: Luke 23:32-43
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise. (v. 43)
Our reading today opens, in part, with this simple but profound statement: “there they crucified him” (v. 33). For a first-century audience, it needed no further explanation. Anyone under the thumb of Rome would know immediately what this meant. That crucifixion was a common occurrence in the Roman world in no way diminishes its pain, its agony, and its humiliation.
Victims of crucifixion were known to scream curses at their executioners or beg for mercy or both. To offer forgiveness was unheard of and unthinkable. And yet, that is exactly what Jesus did: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (v. 34). Even on the cross, Jesus teaches us that his Father’s kingdom is not about curses or hatred, but about love and forgiveness.
Surrounding him were two thieves. In that moment, one of them learned this lesson, and one of them didn’t. The one who didn’t blasphemed Jesus (v. 39). His hardened heart prevented him from believing, even at the moment of death. But the one who did believe rebuked the other and, in a great display of faith, asked Jesus to remember him when Jesus entered his kingdom (vv. 40-42). And with that, Jesus makes a promise to this thief (v. 43), and it’s the same promise he makes to you and to me: our faith in him, and that faith alone grants us entry into eternal paradise with him.
As you pray, ask Jesus for renewed faith and thank him for his promise of eternity.

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06/29/2024

You are invited to our Service of worship on Sunday at 10:00 am. We will highlighting our monthly mission.

A fellowship time follows our worship.

Our Spanish worship will be held at 11:30 am in our Sanctuary.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may watch through our website:

If you would like to support the ministry of the Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, Bergenfield, NJ, please click the Donate Link button below. Donations can be made by Tithe.ly with a credit card or bank account. Donate! Blessings to you!

06/29/2024

You are invited to our Saturday evening Bible Study which begins at 7:30 pm on zoom. To join in please use this zoom link: Clinton Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4867540601?pwd=cW1tSzliVHZlRzdxeXFmS2Y5ZFl1UT09

Our scriptures to study will be:
Psalm 2:10-12
Acts 8:26-40

06/28/2024

Our daily devotional is a re-post with permission from Words Of Hope. Come view our website at www.clintonavechurch.org

Denial
By Lou Bury on June 28, 2024

Read: Mark 14:26-31; 66-72
Jesus said to [Peter], “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” (v. 30)
Not once. Not twice. But three times. Peter thought he was strong. Peter thought he was courageous. Peter thought he could take on the world, or at least a squad of soldiers. But in fact, Peter learned a hard lesson that night. Our true strength, and our true courage, comes from our true Savior and not from ourselves.
In some ways, I think Peter’s actions that night might, at times, mirror our own. We may not face a platoon of armed soldiers, but we certainly do face a hostile and watching world. A world that might not threaten us with the sword, but a world that scoffs, that rolls its eyes, that sleeps in.
But here’s the silver lining: despite Peter’s weakness, Jesus nonetheless entrusted the keys of the kingdom of heaven to him: “I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18; see v. 19). And if Jesus can use Peter’s weakness to build the church, I have to believe that he can use ours as well.
So, here’s the question: Will we deny him by walking past the homeless in the street, letting the widow sit home alone on Christmas morning, or letting an old hurt keep us from our brother or sister? Or, like Peter, will we say not once, not twice, but three times, “Yes, Lord. I love you” (see John 21:15-17)?
As you pray, ask the Lord to use you for his church.

If you would like to support the ministry of the Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, Bergenfield, NJ, please click the Donate Link button below. Donations can be made by Tithe.ly with a credit card or bank account. Donate! Blessings to you!

06/27/2024

Our daily devotional is a re-post with permission from Words Of Hope. Come view our website at www.clintonavechurch.org

Betrayal
By Lou Bury on June 27, 2024

Read: Matthew 26:17-29
Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me. (v. 21)
Imagine the scene: Jesus had his friends around him. They were his beloved disciples, including Peter, full of fire and impulse. Peter’s brother Andrew was present as well, along with two brothers, James and John. Phillip, Bartholomew, Matthew the tax collector, Thomas the twin, Little James, Judas the Greater, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot also joined them that day. All dear friends and students of Jesus whom he had taught and trained. Constant companions for almost three years. Trusted. Cherished. Loved.
It was his final night on earth. He knew it but the disciples didn’t. Suddenly, the conversation took a dark turn. “As they were eating, [Jesus] said, ‘Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me’” (Matt. 26:21). The disciples were in disbelief. But not Jesus. He knew what had been foretold: “Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me” (Ps. 41:9; see John 13:18). Judas Iscariot, whom the Gospels say “Satan entered” (Luke 22:3; John 13:27), thus betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matt. 26:14-16). And yet, his betrayal teaches us an important lesson: nothing stops God’s plan of salvation for his people or ultimately separates us from his love in Christ (Rom. 8:38-39).
Rest assured that God’s love for you is steadfast. And when you place your eternity in the hands of his Son, that guarantees that your salvation is secure.
As you pray, be assured of God’s promise of salvation in Jesus.

If you would like to support the ministry of the Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, Bergenfield, NJ, please click the Donate Link button below. Donations can be made by Tithe.ly with a credit card or bank account. Donate! Blessings to you!