Architect and long-time member Dennis Rieske spoke on Sunday, May 15, 2022, about the church building and several milestones in its history. This talk was one of three that will be presented in celebration of NHCC’s 150th anniversary.
Thanks be to God. Steve Willner Dear Friends in Christ, There is a lot going on lately, and a lot to be thankful for. I’ll list some of it. And you know most of it. But last week when we were drafting the Stewardship brochure for our 150th Anniversary Steve Willner edited one paragraph to …
Putting God’s love into action We are finishing up our final sorting and packing of clothing donations for families in need. Thank you for your donations and support. Have you ever wondered how Mother’s Day became a holiday? Many years ago a woman named Anna Jarvis, a mother of six children, saw poor health conditions …
Gather with the family and friends of Margaret “Peg” Pitman on Friday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. in the NHCC sanctuary to give thanks to God for her life, and stay to share stories of faith and community. This long-time Deacon and member leaves a legacy of thanksgiving and a smile always.
Members, friends, and neighbors gathered on Sunday, April 17, 2022, to worship as the sun rose over Crystal Lake, hunt for eggs on the NHCC lawn, and celebrate in the sanctuary with the senior choir and a guest trumpet player, Brian Hickox. After a lengthy season of repairs, the organ was back in use.
Save the date: Friday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m., organist and pianist Yevgenia Semeina and string player Vera Rubin will present passionate, classical works in the NHCC sanctuary. The program will run about one hour and 30 minutes with no intermission. Purchase tickets at the door using cash or a check. All proceeds and donations will …
Read moreConcert for Ukraine, April 29, will feature organist Yevgenia Semeina
Starting on Sunday, April 3, 2022, all are invited to a weekly discussion at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom to look at the world this Lent and ask the following: What does our Bible say about migrants and refugees? What do we see and say about the war that creates them? What do we do as …
Read moreScriptures of refuge and hope to be discussed starting April 3
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8 On January 23, 2022, guest preacher the Reverend June Cooper asked listeners to think about what the “asking God” is inviting us to think about and …
Read moreJanuary 23 service includes “Many Gifts, One Spirit”
Along with the dynamic preaching and leadership of the Reverend June Cooper, services on January 9 and 16, 2022, will feature her friends and colleagues in ministry, Myran and Kenneth Brass, leading all musical aspects of worship. Come lift your voices and join them in singing a few old favorites in a new, spirited way. …
Dear Friends, It takes God and Moses twenty-four times longer to explain sabbath than it does to explain murder. Twenty-four times more emphasis to say, “cease… and keep the sabbath holy,” as to say Thou Shalt Not Kill. Shouldn’t stopping, praying, and loving God be simpler than planning a horror? Well, not in ancient days, …