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Stewardship 2024: Sacred Spirits, Caring Community

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 What is stewardship? Stewardship season is the time when Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) establishes its budget for the next fiscal year. Help us continue to be a gathering place that provides opportunities for …

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Children run lemonade stand to raise funds for chosen causes

While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me …

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State tax benefit added for Massachusetts donors

For 2023 tax returns (those due on April 17), Massachusetts now allows a tax deduction for charitable donations even if you do not itemize deductions on your federal return.   No deduction is allowed for household goods or used clothing, but otherwise the deduction is whatever your federal deduction would have been had you itemized. …

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Christian education: In Jesus’ name we will serve you!

Reflect on the image of Jesus feeding thousands of hungry people. Where do you imagine yourself in this huge assembly? Are you surrounded by members of your family or close friends? Or are you just a faceless person in the crowd? Thousands were fed by Jesus with only five small loaves of bread and two …

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Easter 2024

Easter brings sunshine, egg seekers, festive duet

Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Easter events on Sunday, March 31, 2024, included a sunrise service, an egg hunt, and a music-filled worship service. About a dozen hardy early birds met at Levingston Cove on Crystal Lake for a 6:15 a.m. sunrise service led by the Reverend Ken Baily. Deacon Yumiko Matsuoko gave flowers to …

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CE: Children to run Love-Thy-Neighbor Lemonade Stand during April

Children who participate in the Christian Education program at Newton Highlands Congregational Church will be hosting a mission-focused lemonade stand each week after worship in April 2024. Proceeds from the Love-Thy-Neighbor Lemonade Stand will be split among three organizations the church school children have selected, as follows: Please help us serve others by giving generously …

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Colorful chairs to be placed on church lawn

The Reverend Ken Baily and skilled member Mark Johnson assembled chairs on Sunday, March 24, 2024, for placement on the upper lawn of Newton Highlands Congregational Church along Lincoln Street. Five colorful plastic folding Adirondack chairs were purchased for $1000 with the assent of the Buildings & Grounds Committee. The chairs are part of a …

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