A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:1-3 Worshippers on December 31, 2023, rang bells during …
We have seen his star in the East, and we have come to worship him. Matthew 2:2 Dear Friends in Christ, Do you ever wonder about hot debates from the mid-300’s? Or what Tiffany has to do with Jesus? Please read on, even if you don’t wonder! Because the twelfth day of Christmas, January 6th, Epiphany, …
The Mission Committee is collecting warm coats and jackets for Mattapan Health Clinic from January 11-February 11, 2024. Please donate coats in good condition (working zippers and buttons, no rips) for men, women, and children by leaving them in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church parlor.
January 2024 The magi in Matthew 2:1-12 are called out of their place of comfort and routine by a star in the sky that urges them to follow an unknown and uncertain path. All journeys begin with the following question: Where, oh where, am I going? Even with the best-laid plans, we move from the …
As one of its donations in December 2023, the Mission Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church donated $500 to Konbit Sante, a large hospital in Haiti. In a letter of gratitude, Operations Manager Marcelle Felde wrote, in part, “Your donation helps keep the lights on and health facilities functioning.” Thank you to all who gave to …
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 …