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 …
The Christian Education Committee’s December Diaper Drive came to a successful conclusion on December 19, 2021. Diapers will be delivered to Newton Food Pantry to help local families. Thank you to all who donated diapers and funds!
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 …
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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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 …
NHCC friend Jeff Kaplan (with an assist from Moderator Sally Brickell and support from the Reverend Ken Baily) spent a few hours re-hanging outdoor lights on Friday, December 10, 2021. Be sure to walk or drive by for a bit of seasonal illumination!
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 …
As of November 21, 2021, the weekly worship bulletins are being posted on the church website before the service. We invite early birds and YouTube viewers to follow along with the service using the bulletin. Find the latest bulletin under Recent News, or go to the pulldown menu under Worship and click on “Bulletins.” Thank …
Joyeux Noël Dear Friends, Noël means Christmas, it means birthday, and it can even mean good news. Joyeux has “joy” right there in it, meaning merry or happy or just joyful. It’s what they say in France in a few weeks. What do you want to say to and about Christmas this year? What do we say …
The McMahan Lawton family lit the candle of hope for Advent on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Anna McMahan, Keirsten Lawton, and their sons, Lucas (6th grade), and Andrew (4th grade) live in Natick. Anna works as a physician and medical director at the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (CHC) in Worcester. The CHC receives federal grants …