Rather than rotate through the customary advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, for Advent 2023, the Reverend Ken Baily and the Worship and Spiritual Life Committee chose to focus on peace. On the first Sunday of Advent, December 3, Kessely Hong spoke about negotiating for lasting peace and children and youth made sandwiches …
Interested in becoming more connected with Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC)? In January 2024, NHCC will host a small gathering of guests who wish to explore membership. If you are interested in joining this conversation, please contact us or speak with the Reverend Ken Baily or anyone assisting with worship on Sundays.
New Year’s Eve: First Sunday of Christmastide Organ Prelude “Andante” from Italian Concerto (J.S. Bach) Congregational WelcomeResponsive Call to WorshipOne voice: The Lord says,All: “For I am about to create a new heavens and a new earth;One: The former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.All: But be glad and rejoice forever in …
Prelude Music We Prepare for Emmanuel: God With Us Call to Christmas*Hymn of Gathering O Come, All Ye Faithful *Prayer of GatheringGracious God, now your labor of love is real among us as abundant life, as Jesus; your newborn blessing of human life is in our hearts, our lives, our creation. Enter into all of …
Organ Prelude “Noël” (Louis-Claude Daquin) We Prepare for Emmanuel: God With Us Call to Christmas*Hymn of Gathering O Come, All Ye Faithful *Prayer of GatheringGracious God, now your labor of love is real among us as abundant life, as Jesus; your newborn blessing of human life is in our hearts, our lives, our creation. Enter …
For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. Psalms 63:7 The Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Senior Choir grew in size with the joyful participation of a number of guests for the worship service on Sunday, December 17, 2023. The expanded choir sang a spirited …
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. Proverbs 14:21 The Mission Committee wrapped up another successful donation drive on Sunday, December 17, 2023, following a collaboration with the Christian Education Committee. Mission co-chair Kitty Rieske recruited several helpers, including members of the Confirmation class, to …
God has sent us a child — you have to take care of the baby. Ann Hulsing The third Sunday in Advent (Sunday, December 17, 2023) included a shortened version of the traditional NHCC pageant, which was incorporated into the worship service. Children and youth told the story of Jesus’ birth. Pageant helpers included Anna …
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Third Sunday of Advent: Princes and People of Peace Organ Prelude “Introit” from Advent Suite (Pietro Yon)Advent WelcomeChoral Introit “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” (Williams)Call to Worship *Gathering Hymn #22 Angels, from the Realms of Glory *Prayer of Invocation and HopeOne Voice: Psalm 126 includes these words: “When the Lord restored the fortunes …
If you are accused of being a Christian, there should be enough evidence to convict you. Joyce Meyer After members of the Confirmation class lit candles to mark the second Sunday in advent (December 10, 2023), Dr. Anna McMahan reflected on ways to regain inner peace. Dr. McMahan, who provides family medicine in a busy …