Second Sunday of Epiphany/ Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Organ Prelude “Gavotte” (Arne) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord (Hopson) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #418 God, Bless Your Church with Strength! *Prayer of Invocation: based on Psalm 100All: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Serve God with gladness! …
Thank you for taking this journey with us and reminding families that we are all with them every step of the way. Danielle Conti, Executive Director, Family Promise Metrowest A thank you note from Family Promise Metrowest brightened the day of the Reverend Ken Baily in December 2023. Family Promise Metrowest is one of the …
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About 40 members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church gathered at the home of Liz and Fidel Ramos on Friday, January 5, 2024, for a farewell-to-the-holidays potluck that included plenty of food and conversation. A highlight of the evening was the disassembly and tasting of the gingerbread house–artfully constructed by member Michael Grieb–from the …
Read moreFriday-night potluck provides time for socializing and sweets
The Celebration of Epiphany Organ Prelude Epiphany (Peter Lutkin) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Gathered Here” (Porter) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #411 Arise, Your Light Is Come *Prayer of Invocation and ManifestationOne voice: Let us recall what Isaiah says together:All: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of Yahweh has risen upon you. For …
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 …