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Holy Grounds Cafe, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. email: holygrndscafe@aol.com or visit web site at: http://www.touchtheworld.org/holygrounds/. Free admission; tips jar for performers. Refreshments available - this is a regular cafe. Live music every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers vary from week to week.

friday, december 5—The First at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly, 35 Garden Street, Mount Holly, NJ. (609) 702-8345. email: wmjz@webtv.net Meets first Friday of every month. 7:30-9:30 PM. Free admission. "It's not just music. We have actors, jokesters, and testimonies." Come to Open Mic Night. Also featuring Jacqui Zollner and The God Project.

saturday, december 6—"Heal Our Land" Worship Concert at Linwood Middle School, 25 Linwood Pl., (at corner of Hermann Rd.) North Brunswick, NJ 08902. (732) 729-7403 email: WorshipConcert@ifcnj.org 6:30–9:30 PM. Tickets $8, available by calling (732) 729-7403 or (732) 910-5810 or at Body and Soul Christian Bookstore, Jamesburg, NJ. Come see Terry MacAlmon.

thursday, december 11–The Well at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 145 Randolph Ave., Clifton NJ (in school auditorium). (973) 546-6012. Starts 7 PM. "Christmas at The Well." Local talent and repeat Well performers come together for an evening of Christmas preparation, music, and fellowship. Ideal for adult and youth groups.

friday, december 12—The Refuge Coffeehouse at Bridgewater Baptist Church, 324 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807. (908)722-9790. email: webmaster@bridgewater-baptist-church.org web site: www.bridgewater-baptist-church.org/refuge/ Doors open 7:30 PM; starts 8 PM. Families and Children are welcome. Admission and Snacks are free. Love offering. Come see All Things Possible.

friday, december 12—Christmas Worship Celebration Concert at Bethany Church, 568 Wellington Drive Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Call (877) holy.fire Web site: www.hopetabernacle.org Doors open at 6:30 PM, starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see Sam Cintron and the Hope Center Tabernacle Worship Team & Choir and Rita Springer.

saturday, december 13—Spiritmouth Cafe at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Corner of Eyland and Unneberg Avenues, Succasunna, NJ. (973) 584-6300. Web site: http://redeemeronline.net/spiritmouth / Meets every 2nd Saturday of the month. Starts 7 PM. Come see Tom Kildea & Clyde Roberts. www.tomkildea.com www.clydedon.com

saturday, december 13—The Glory of Christmas, at The Jack Nicholson Theatre, Manasquan High School, 167 Broad St., Manasquan, NJ. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $2 for children under 12. The entire ticket price will be donated to The Children’s Cancer Fund of Pt. Pleasant, NJ. For tickets call (732) 223-4115, press 6. Starts 7 PM. The Glory of Christmas is a production featuring the world premier of "Flight," a drama which chronicles day one in the life of Jesus, written/directed by Gil Rambach, performed by Fellowship Theater; Straight Street, a band performing contemporary arrangements of Christmas favorites; and singer, guitarist virtuoso Wayne Scott Farley. click here for more info

saturday, december 13—Concept {celebrate Jesus} sponsored by Light House Christian Church, at First Baptist Church Building (3rd floor), 130 Sewaren Avenue Woodbridge, NJ 07095. (973) 412-8666, (732) 602-3253, (732) 393-0272 Web site: www.Lighthouse4christ.org email: Lighthouse-church@juno.com Free admission. Starts 4 PM. Come see Yemi, Musicland, Light House Choir, John Shote, and David Ojo.

saturday, december 13—4Ever Blessed The Christian Lounge sponsored by 4Ever Blessed MInistries, at 1101-1107 Broad St Newark, NJ. (973) 412-8666, (732) 602-3253, (973)-449-3084 email: everblezzed@yahoo.com $5 admission. Open to any poetic people. Starts 6:30 PM.

saturday, december 13—Cinnamon Sticks in The Olde Lafayette Village outdoor shopping mall, corner of Rt. 15 & Rt. 94, Lafayette, NJ. (973) 940-1867. 6–9 pm. Free admission. Light dinners, coffee, tea and home baked goods available. Come see Glenn Zervas.

saturday, december 13—Living Waters Ministries, 329 Union Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. Call (973) 661-5217 for more info. During store hours, call (201) 933-9636. 2nd Anniversary celebration. Come see Mark Caplan with Tony Cucchiara.

friday, december 19–sunday, december 21—Christmas Musical: "The Way Home" at Bethany Church, 568 Wellington Drive Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Call (877) holy.fire Web site: www.hopetabernacle.org All performances start 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come to a night of jazz, rock, hip-hop, rap and dance. Featuring: Sam Cintron & the Hope Center Tabernacle Worship Ministry performing songs from their newly released album, "Songs from The Secret Place." Also featured will be the Hope Center Dancers & rap artist Daniel Steele.

This event has been cancelled. saturday, december 20—Prelude To Heaven Cafe at Chestnut Street Community Church, 303 Chestnut St. at 3rd Ave., Roselle, NJ 07203. (908) 241-6470 ext. 17 Web site: www.PreludeToHeavenCafe.com Begins at 5 PM. Free admission and refreshments. Love offering. Come see Plan:Be.

saturday, december 20—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 08807. (973) 616-5640. Sponsored by "History Makers" Youth Ministry. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see Kurios.

saturday, december 20—The Film Cafe at Grace Bible Church, 150 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ. (973) 835-4556 or email thefilmcafe@hotmail.com. Web site: www.thefilmcafe.org A brief message, desserts, CCM music and videos following movie. Doors open 7 PM; starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see the film, "The Hope." Christmas carols following the movie. click here for more info

saturday, december 20—Cinnamon Sticks in The Olde Lafayette Village outdoor shopping mall, corner of Rt. 15 & Rt. 94, Lafayette, NJ. (973) 940-1867. 6–9 pm. Free admission. Light dinners, coffee, tea and home baked goods available. Come see Glenn Zervas.

sunday, december 28—The Hiding Place sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Somerset, at 375 Union Ave (Rt. 28) Bridgewater, NJ. (732) 537-0283 Web site: www.calvarychapel.com\somerset Love offering. Starts 7 PM. Come see The Sound of Reign.

wednesday, december 31—Come As You Are Coffee Night Service at The Evangelical Free Church of Newark, 370 North 5th St., Newark, NJ. (973) 350-1950. Live music, drama, open mic, games, free food, and more.

new jersey coffeehouses december 2003 Holy Grounds Cafe, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. email: holygrndscafe@aol.com or visit web site at: http://www.touchtheworld.org/holygrounds/. Free admission; tips jar for performers. Refreshments available - this is a regular cafe. Live music every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers vary from week to week. friday, december 5—The First at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly, 35 Garden Street, Mount Holly, NJ. (609) 702-8345. email: wmjz@webtv.net Meets first Friday of every month. 7:30-9:30 PM. Free admission. "It's not just music. We have actors, jokesters, and testimonies." Come to Open Mic Night. Also featuring Jacqui Zollner and The God Project. saturday, december 6—"Heal Our Land" Worship Concert at Linwood Middle School, 25 Linwood Pl., (at corner of Hermann Rd.) North Brunswick, NJ 08902. (732) 729-7403 email: WorshipConcert@ifcnj.org 6:30–9:30 PM. Tickets $8, available by calling (732) 729-7403 or (732) 910-5810 or at Body and Soul Christian Bookstore, Jamesburg, NJ. Come see Terry MacAlmon. thursday, december 11–The Well at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 145 Randolph Ave., Clifton NJ (in school auditorium). (973) 546-6012. Starts 7 PM. "Christmas at The Well." Local talent and repeat Well performers come together for an evening of Christmas preparation, music, and fellowship. Ideal for adult and youth groups. friday, december 12—The Refuge Coffeehouse at Bridgewater Baptist Church, 324 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807. (908)722-9790. email: webmaster@bridgewater-baptist-church.org web site: www.bridgewater-baptist-church.org/refuge/ Doors open 7:30 PM; starts 8 PM. Families and Children are welcome. Admission and Snacks are free. Love offering. Come see All Things Possible. friday, december 12—Christmas Worship Celebration Concert at Bethany Church, 568 Wellington Drive Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Call (877) holy.fire Web site: www.hopetabernacle.org Doors open at 6:30 PM, starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see Sam Cintron and the Hope Center Tabernacle Worship Team & Choir and Rita Springer. saturday, december 13—Spiritmouth Cafe at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Corner of Eyland and Unneberg Avenues, Succasunna, NJ. (973) 584-6300. Web site: http://redeemeronline.net/spiritmouth / Meets every 2nd Saturday of the month. Starts 7 PM. Come see Tom Kildea & Clyde Roberts. www.tomkildea.com www.clydedon.com saturday, december 13—The Glory of Christmas, at The Jack Nicholson Theatre, Manasquan High School, 167 Broad St., Manasquan, NJ. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $2 for children under 12. The entire ticket price will be donated to The Children’s Cancer Fund of Pt. Pleasant, NJ. For tickets call (732) 223-4115, press 6. Starts 7 PM. The Glory of Christmas is a production featuring the world premier of "Flight," a drama which chronicles day one in the life of Jesus, written/directed by Gil Rambach, performed by Fellowship Theater; Straight Street, a band performing contemporary arrangements of Christmas favorites; and singer, guitarist virtuoso Wayne Scott Farley. click here for more info saturday, december 13—Concept {celebrate Jesus} sponsored by Light House Christian Church, at First Baptist Church Building (3rd floor), 130 Sewaren Avenue Woodbridge, NJ 07095. (973) 412-8666, (732) 602-3253, (732) 393-0272 Web site: www.Lighthouse4christ.org email: Lighthouse-church@juno.com Free admission. Starts 4 PM. Come see Yemi, Musicland, Light House Choir, John Shote, and David Ojo. saturday, december 13—4Ever Blessed The Christian Lounge sponsored by 4Ever Blessed MInistries, at 1101-1107 Broad St Newark, NJ. (973) 412-8666, (732) 602-3253, (973)-449-3084 email: everblezzed@yahoo.com $5 admission. Open to any poetic people. Starts 6:30 PM. saturday, december 13—Cinnamon Sticks in The Olde Lafayette Village outdoor shopping mall, corner of Rt. 15 & Rt. 94, Lafayette, NJ. (973) 940-1867. 6–9 pm. Free admission. Light dinners, coffee, tea and home baked goods available. Come see Glenn Zervas. saturday, december 13—Living Waters Ministries, 329 Union Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. Call (973) 661-5217 for more info. During store hours, call (201) 933-9636. 2nd Anniversary celebration. Come see Mark Caplan with Tony Cucchiara. friday, december 19–sunday, december 21—Christmas Musical: "The Way Home" at Bethany Church, 568 Wellington Drive Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Call (877) holy.fire Web site: www.hopetabernacle.org All performances start 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come to a night of jazz, rock, hip-hop, rap and dance. Featuring: Sam Cintron & the Hope Center Tabernacle Worship Ministry performing songs from their newly released album, "Songs from The Secret Place." Also featured will be the Hope Center Dancers & rap artist Daniel Steele. This event has been cancelled. saturday, december 20—Prelude To Heaven Cafe at Chestnut Street Community Church, 303 Chestnut St. at 3rd Ave., Roselle, NJ 07203. (908) 241-6470 ext. 17 Web site: www.PreludeToHeavenCafe.com Begins at 5 PM. Free admission and refreshments. Love offering. Come see Plan:Be. saturday, december 20—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 08807. (973) 616-5640. Sponsored by "History Makers" Youth Ministry. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see Kurios. saturday, december 20—The Film Cafe at Grace Bible Church, 150 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ. (973) 835-4556 or email thefilmcafe@hotmail.com. Web site: www.thefilmcafe.org A brief message, desserts, CCM music and videos following movie. Doors open 7 PM; starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see the film, "The Hope." Christmas carols following the movie. click here for more info saturday, december 20—Cinnamon Sticks in The Olde Lafayette Village outdoor shopping mall, corner of Rt. 15 & Rt. 94, Lafayette, NJ. (973) 940-1867. 6–9 pm. Free admission. Light dinners, coffee, tea and home baked goods available. Come see Glenn Zervas. sunday, december 28—The Hiding Place sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Somerset, at 375 Union Ave (Rt. 28) Bridgewater, NJ. (732) 537-0283 Web site: www.calvarychapel.com\somerset Love offering. Starts 7 PM. Come see The Sound of Reign. wednesday, december 31—Come As You Are Coffee Night Service at The Evangelical Free Church of Newark, 370 North 5th St., Newark, NJ. (973) 350-1950. Live music, drama, open mic, games, free food, and more.