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.
An asterisk (*) invites the Assembly to stand. Words in bold indicate the responses of the Assembly Prelude Concerto in G major, 1st movement A. Vivaldi – J.S. Bach Congregational Welcome Introit This is the Day Mark Hayes Call to Worship (unison) Leader: On this third Sunday of Eastertide we gather rejoicing, for Christ is …
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church welcomes the Reverend Dr. Paul Shupe on Sunday, May 1, 2022, for worship leadership. In his sermon, entitled “Fishing in New Waters,” he will talk about how God can find us in our old ways and call us into new ways of being. Paul retired in February 2021 following a 34-year …
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Prelude Artzah Ara Gevorgyan (b.1960) Congregational Welcome Call to Worship *Opening Hymn (insert) O Sons and Daughters Let us Sing, st. 1-3 *Prayer of Invocation and Resurrection One voice: Hear the words of Luke, from Acts: “Peter and the apostles (told the Council) ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of …
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.
Join a group of walkers on Saturday, May 14, 2022, for the annual Family Promise Walk to End Homelessness. This year the walk–traditionally held in Natick–is coming to you! The NHCC Walkers team, led by Mission Committee member Lynn Scheller, will follow a several-mile loop near the church. Meet in the church parking lot at …
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The Day of Resurrection Prelude Hail to the Lord’s Anointed arr. Stephen DeCesare Easter Welcome, Welcome Back Choral Introit Easter Introit John Ferguson Responsive Call to Worship Leader: Christ is Risen! All: He is risen indeed! *Opening Hymn No. 123 Jesus Christ is Risen Today *Unison Prayer of Gathering and New Life Triumphant God, humble …
An asterisk (*) invites the Assembly to stand. Words in bold indicate the responses of the Assembly. Prelude Praeludium in g minor Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Congregational Welcome Call to Worship Gospel Reading of the Palms Luke 19: 28 – 40 *Procession of Palms/Hymn No. 88 All Glory, Laud and Honor *Unison Prayer of Invocation and …
Read moreThe Order for Morning Worship: 10 April 2022 Palm/Passion Sunday
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