Advent elves spruce up sanctuary

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13: 2 Led by Worship & Spritual Life Committee co-chair Amanda Ketchpaw, deacons and other volunteers wiped down pews, prepared candles, and hung wreaths on Sunday, December 19, 2021 to prepare the sanctuary for …

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Spirit of Christmas shines for children and youth

With planning, set up, and direction by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, children and youth gathered in the Great Hall on Sunday, December 19, 2021, for and hour of fellowship and fun actitivies in the spirit of the Christmas season. Participants were treated to a ball toss, drawing and coloring, removable tattoos, and …

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Join worship on Christmas eve 2021–outdoors at 4:30 p.m., online at 7:30 p.m.

Following faithful guidance and good sense, NHCC will offer two safe worship services on Friday, December 24, 2021, as follows: 4:30 p.m.: At the doors of the church on the lawn: Scripture, carols, and candles in the wind. Remember the story of Jesus’ birth from Luke 2, and pause to praise God. 7:30 p.m.: Online …

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Morning Worship: 19 December 2021

Fourth Sunday of Advent: Joy Preludes           Chorale Prelude on  “Veni, Emmanuel” George Lachenauer (b. 1933) Little Partita for Advent,  on “Veni, Emmanuel” James Woodman (b. 1957) I. Meditative – II. Broadly flowing – III. Steadily – IV. Freely, surging Welcome Call to Worship Micah 5: 2-5a *Opening Hymn No. 8 Lift Up …

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Support two worthy causes with Christmas eve offering

And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 This year’s Christmas eve offering is being collected touch-free. As is customary, the offering will be split between two organizations. …

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outdoor service

Outdoor service warms hearts, lifts spirits

Thanks to a lot of planning and preparation by members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee, tech gurus Rich Bryden and Misha Hill, Music Director Lynd Matt, and members of the NHCC senior choir, worshippers (including a few with paws) gathered on the NHCC lawn for an outdoor service of scriptures and carols on …

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Hospital in Haiti expresses gratitude for donation

Konbit Sante, the large hospital in Haiti to whom NHCC recently donated funds for supplies related to oxygen tanks, sent a letter of gratitude to the Reverend Ken Baily. Executive Director Rupal Shah wrote, in part, “Please know that your funds will go a long way towards making a difference in Haiti.” Thank you to …

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