A set of green paraments in the Helix pattern arrived in April 2024 as part of a project to refresh the Newton Highlands Congregational Church sanctuary. Four sets of paraments have been ordered, and this was the second set to arrive. Deacon Yumiko Matsuoka and former deacon Carol Jensen arranged the fabric pieces. The paraments …
While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me …
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Second Sunday of Easter Organ Prelude Lento Sostenuto (A. Calussmann)Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (arr. Sjolund) Responsive Call to WorshipLeader: Christ is Risen! All: He is risen indeed! *Gathering Hymn #118 The Day of Resurrection! *Prayer of EastertideOne Voice: The complete Psalm 133 goes this way, with images of oil and dew: images …
Join members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Mission Committee for a walk in Newton Highlands on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to raise money for Family Promise Metrowest. Walking together for a good cause is a great activity for individuals and families!
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity… Second Step, Alcoholics Anonymous Dear Friends in Christ, On Easter morning this year a disciple-sized group met for sunrise at Crystal Lake. (That means twelve people.) A party-sized assembly (about 80?) gobbled up about 800 eggs in under three minutes on …
Tulips and lillies purchased in honor of or in memory of loved ones adorned the Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The flowers and dedications were organized by Office Manager Judah Coffman, Sally Brickell, Melissa Dietrich, Kessely Hong, and Jim Harper, treasurer.
For 2023 tax returns (those due on April 17), Massachusetts now allows a tax deduction for charitable donations even if you do not itemize deductions on your federal return. No deduction is allowed for household goods or used clothing, but otherwise the deduction is whatever your federal deduction would have been had you itemized. …
Reflect on the image of Jesus feeding thousands of hungry people. Where do you imagine yourself in this huge assembly? Are you surrounded by members of your family or close friends? Or are you just a faceless person in the crowd? Thousands were fed by Jesus with only five small loaves of bread and two …
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Easter events on Sunday, March 31, 2024, included a sunrise service, an egg hunt, and a music-filled worship service. About a dozen hardy early birds met at Levingston Cove on Crystal Lake for a 6:15 a.m. sunrise service led by the Reverend Ken Baily. Deacon Yumiko Matsuoko gave flowers to …
Children who participate in the Christian Education program at Newton Highlands Congregational Church will be hosting a mission-focused lemonade stand each week after worship in April 2024. Proceeds from the Love-Thy-Neighbor Lemonade Stand will be split among three organizations the church school children have selected, as follows: Please help us serve others by giving generously …
Read moreCE: Children to run Love-Thy-Neighbor Lemonade Stand during April