Sally Brickell
I see there is another reindeer. Is this “Bring a Friend to Church Day?” The Reverend Ken Baily Long-time NHCC friend Jeff Kaplan braved the cold for a third year on Sunday, December 11, 2022, to hang outdoor lights near the ramp entrance to the church. He also installed Rudolph, a deer companion, and a …
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. Isaiah 11:6 Members Kessely and Gabe Hong lit Advent candles for the Sunday, December 4, 2022, service. The second week of Advent is the …
Read moreHong family members light candles on second Sunday in Advent
Enthusiastic carolers gathered in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 4, 2022, to sing selected Christmas tunes. Thank you to Parker Mace, guitarist and confirmand; Yevgenia Semeina, organist; and Jan Zimmerman, interim music director, for providing musical accompaniment and vocal support! The event included a display of items to be sold or raffled off at the …
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Drivers who attempt to park in the back parking lot at Newton Highlands Congregational Church without authorization are being met with a new sign warning …
A spectacular gingerbread house baked, constructed, and designed by NHCC member Michael Grieb will be featured at the Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The house includes battery-powered lighting, clear windows, exterior detailing, and 15 fondant characters. Michael is a creative marketeer who has been building gingerbread houses for about six years. He quickly …
Read moreGingerbread house raffle will be highlight of Advent Market
Come thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free, from our fears and sins release us… Charles Wesley Dear Friends in Christ, Lent and Good Friday make sense to our day and time. Not enough electricity in Kiev. No meat or chocolate quite often. An evil ruler (and in scripture, an evil Governor, too…) …
Children and adults worked in various configurations over several days to cook, assemble, and distribute Thanksgiving 2022 dinners for 12 famliies under the auspices of the Mission Committee, led by Kitty Rieske; and Newton Food Pantry. NHCC also gave each family a $25 gift card for condiments. Individuals contributed meals from home. Thank you to …
At its November 17, 2022, meeting, Council members responded to the Reverend Ken Baily’s invitation to consider the best things happening at NHCC, think about what may no longer be needed, and develop new ideas that will help NHCC increase engagement and build community. The church’s 150th anniversary year is an especially apt time to …
Read moreCouncil brainstorms new ideas and invites collaborators
The true light that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9 Save the dates and plan to join us for services and events during this season of preparation. Highlights include Sunday worship services, a Christmas Carol Sing on December 4, and an Advent Market on December 11.
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Worshippers on Sunday, November 13, 2022, were asked to consider the value of new ideas. “God keeps telling us to do new things,” stated …