children making sandwiches

Sunday, February 4, includes sandwich making

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 The Reverend Ken Baily spoke about the power inherent in God’s story and how it changes believers and even nonbelievers in his meditation …

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An ink drawing of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church

Morning Worship – 04 February 2024

Fifth Sunday of Epiphany Organ Prelude “Prelude” (T. Dubois) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Sing out a Joyful Song in Praise” (Dale Wood) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #506 Deck Yourself, My Soul, with Gladness *Prayer of Praise and HopeOne Voice: Psalm 147 begins this way: “Praise Yahweh! How good it is to sing praises to our God; …

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Rite of Confirmation is highlight of January 28 service

Eleven youth became members of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, January 28, 2024, with delighted parents and friends providing support. This Rite of Confirmation was the culmination of a year-plus process of study and mission efforts guided by the Reverend Ken Baily and the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee. Confirmands were Elena Bird, Henry …

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B&G members roll up their sleeves

At their meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, members of the Buildings & Grounds Committee rolled up their sleeves and installed a new under-counter refrigerator in the church parlor. The prior unit was no longer cooling properly. In-person attendees Randy Ellis, Misha Hill (co-chair), Terry Louderback, and Jim Harper (treasurer) walked around the church with …

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An ink drawing of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church

Morning Worship – 28 January 2024

Fourth Sunday of EpiphanyThe Rite of Confirmation Organ Prelude “Prelude and Fugue in C Major” (J.S. Bach) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord” (Hopson) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn (insert) God, When I Came into This Life *Prayer of Invocation (Unison)Gather us now, O God, for a time of praise and joy. Unite us for spiritual community, …

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All invited: Soul food dinner, Friday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.

All the believers were together and had everything in common.  They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.  Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the …

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