So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. …
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With technical mastery from Misha Hill and flexible planning by NHCC staff and lay leaders, worshippers gathered on Zoom on January 30, 2022, the day after a major snowstorm. In the last of her four services, visiting pastor June Cooper spoke about Jesus’ promise to walk with his followers. Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell …
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God’s dream is a peaceful world. God wants all of us to be happy and share joy and love. First, we must accept that peace starts with us! By taking time to be peaceful inside our heart, we can love others, help others, and share our gifts with the world. Mission project Be sure to …
All are invited to a Zoom worship service on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The service will be led by the Reverend June Cooper and will include a Christian Education message. Join worship service. Thank you, Reverend Cooper, for your inspiration and warmth during Reverend Baily’s sabbatical. Given the snowy forecast, this will …
The NHCC pipe organ is undergoing long-planned restoration as part of a multi-phase, multi-year effort to make repairs that have been deferred for a number of years. The project will include enlargements and artistic improvements, some of which will be noticed audibly, and some of which will simply be made to keep this highly-technical and …
The worship service on Sunday, January 16, 2022, was led by guest preacher the Reverend June Cooper and featured a reprise of musical leadership by Myran and Kenneth Brass. Reverend Cooper discussed the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Myran Brass sang “Take Me Home, Precious Lord,” written by Thomas A. Dorsey and a …
May your struggles keep you near the cross And may your troubles show that you need God And may your battles end the way they should And may your bad days prove that God is good And may your whole life prove that God is good Jonathan McReynolds Worshippers on January 9, 2022, enjoyed a …
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church worshippers will be treated to services led by the Reverend June Cooper in January 2022 while the Reverend Ken Baily enjoys a brief sabbatical. Several services will also include special music. Reverend Cooper has more than thirty years of management experience in health and human services and community organizing. She retired …
God’s word tells us that the wise men travelled in the East. “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy” (Matthew 2:10). When the angels announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, they said, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the …
Cluck, cluck, cluck! How many baby chicks can we collect? In early 2022, the Christian Education team will help children and youth offer baby chick cutouts that can be purchased for $1.00 and pasted on a special “chick” board. We will sell chicks and collect money until the end of February. Then we will tally …