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 …
Second Sunday of Advent: Inner Peace Organ Prelude Fantasia for Advent (C. Adams) Advent WelcomeChoral Introit “Wonder of Wonders, Here Revealed” (Huber)Call to Worship *Gathering Hymn #10 On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry *Prayer of Invocation and HopeOne Voice: The Second letter of Peter includes this claim: “God is not slow about his promise, as …
NHCC friend and veterinarian Jeff Kaplan conducted illumination surgery on Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer and placed him and a second reindeer on the Lincoln Street lawn of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on December 7, 2023. With help from Moderator Sally Brickell and after several hours in the cold and a trip to the hardware store, …
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Save the dates and plan to join us for services and events during this season of preparation. Contact us with any suggestions, questions, or concerns.
Worshippers on Sunday, December 3, 2023, were treated to a message about negotiating for lasting peace from Kessely Hong, Newton Highlands Congregational Church member and negotiator and educator at Harvard Kennedy School. The Reverend Ken Baily preached about peace in the Bible (more than 250 mentions) and peace makers. “God says each of us has …
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The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends of all ages at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if possible. The evening will be topped off …
The Advent Market on Sunday, December 3, 2023, drew visitors of all ages to the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Great Hall for an hour of shopping for good–to support nonprofits Church World Service, Family Promise Metrowest, Heifer International, Newton Food Pantry, and Rosie’s Place–gingerbread house decorating, health kit assembly, and socializing. Volunteer table staffers sold handmade …
Freedom. Release. Rest. Comfort. Peace. Home. Rejoice. Savior. Recurrent words in Advent hymns Dear Friends in Christ, Everyone loves Christmas Carols — at least almost everyone around church. They have terms like “O come all ye,” and “Joy to the World,” and “Holy Night.” Marvelous terms. Advent hymns involve expectation, preparation, and wonder. And they are filled with terms …
December 2023 In the midst of this season’s hustle and bustle there are beautiful moments of worship, singing, and sharing; of touching one another’s hearts; of sensing the mystery of God’s gift of love in Jesus Christ. We will serve those in need just as Jesus taught us. We will make sandwiches for the hungry, …