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 …
Give the senior choir a try! Everyone is invited to a senior choir open house on Sunday, November 20, right after worship. Enjoy singing with the group for an hour and “test drive” choir membership. Join the senior choir for the Christmas season–or for as long as you like. The choir welcomes new members. Email …
Buy a pack of colorful NHCC note cards and support the outreach work being done this year to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary. The cards were designed by Zachary Dietrich, son of Melissa and Lars Dietrich, using designer pens/markers. Zachary is a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis studying architecture in the Sam Fox …
False messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Mark 13:22 Dear Friends in Christ, It is election season in church. Really. Election is the central topic of at least 15 New Testament passages—or more, depending on how you read them. Election is at the …
Each year during All Saints communion we lift up the names of those who have died since last November 1 or so. These may be our members, our extended family, or our dearly beloved. We have 14 names on our list already, but if you are not sure whether we know your beloved or if …
Read moreRemembering departed loved ones: Please submit names
If someone in your orbit is in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade and wants to learn more about our rite of passage into adult membership at NHCC, save 30 minutes after worship on Sunday, October 30, for a brief introduction in the Great Hall. The Reverend Ken Baily will describe the process, answer questions, and …
Read moreConfirmation info session set for October 30, 11:20 a.m.
When you turn the corner And run into yourself Then you know that you have turned All the corners that are left Langston Hughes The Reverend Ken Baily and Mission Committee chair Kitty Rieske reminded worshippers that the blanket drive to collect 50 warm blankets for Welcome Home in honor of the church’s 150th anniversary …
A planned completion date of February 2022 has come and gone, and the NHCC organ repair project continues to lag due to missing parts. A portion of the work is complete, and the hole in the altar area has been closed, but as of October 2022, pipes remain on the pews in the sanctuary. Parts …