Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12: 25-26 In his meditation on Sunday, March 17, …
Fifth Sunday of Lent Organ Prelude “Introduction” from Sonata in E minor (J. Rheinberger) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Create in Me a Clean Heart” (Thomas Keesecker) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #275 God of Our Life *Prayer of PreparationOne Voice: Near the climax of Lent, the longest Psalm— Psalm 119— includes this expression of faith: “With my …
After a worship service on March 10, 2024, with Nicaraguan music and a children’s message by Ms. Chloe-Rose Crouch, manager at the Community Day Center of Waltham, congregants gathered in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Great Hall for a fundraising lunch featuring Nicaraguan-style dishes. Guest speaker Mr. David Gullette gave a presentation about the Free …
Fourth Sunday of Lent Organ Prelude “A Lenten Supplication” (R. Dittrich) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Somos Pueblo que camina” (Manuel Salvador Dávila)from Missa Popular Nicaragüense Call to Worship*Opening Hymn (insert) O Jesus Christ, May Grateful Hymns *Prayer of Union and HopeOne Voice: Psalm 107 begins this way: “O give thanks to the Lord, for God is …
With authorization from the Buildings & Grounds Committee, Ms. Yoko Bryden, building manager, has been overseeing the painting of several spaces in the church by beginning in February 2024. The spaces are as follows: The work is being done by P&J Painting. The estimated cost for this work is $5,400.
Thanks to deliberations by the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee (W&SL) and artful efforts by former W&SL member Carol Jensen, new, more modern, paraments, or hangings, are being used in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church sanctuary as of March 3, 2024. The paraments are custom-designed and handmade by Jeff Wunrow Designs, a St. Louis company …
“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16 Worshipers gathered for a healing service on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. The Reverend Ken Baily identified several recurring themes in the Bible, including being held captive and being liberated, self-governance, hunger and thirst, togetherness, eternity, …
Read moreAdults pray for healing, children make sandwiches for hungry
Lenten Healing Sunday Organ Prelude Congregational Welcome Choral Introit “Come, Gracious Spirit” (Paul Sjolund) Call to Worship *Gathering Hymn #380 O Christ, the Healer *Prayer of Invocation and Healing One Voice: Hear the words of Psalm 126: “When our God restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was …
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… and I heard a loud voice from the throne say, “Behold, the dwelling of God is with humankind… (I) will wipe away every tear, and death shall be no more… Behold, I will make all things new.” Rev. 20:1-5 Dear Friends in Christ, There is a …
Members of the Newton HIghlands Congregational Church Bylaws Committee, authorized by the church Council in October 2023, continue meeting in preparation for a June 2024 congregational vote. The committee is discussing a variety of topics, including how to handle membership, stewardship, and oversight of paid staff, and what types and sizes of committees and groups …
Read moreBylaws Committee prepares for vote at Annual Meeting