Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my poweris made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in …
Read moreJuly 7 service includes communion, discussion about weakness
He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. Job 8:21 Long-time member and yoga teacher Marian Reynolds led the first session of her Laughter Yoga Club after worship on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. Several members and guests gathered for 20 minutes of …
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. Victor Borge Longtime member and yoga instructor Marian Reynolds will be teaching laughter yoga at Newton Highlands Congregational Church in summer 2024. All are welcome! Meet after worship at 10:30 a.m. starting on Sunday, July 7, in the Great Hall. The sessions will run 20-25 minutes. No need to …
Read moreAll invited to free Laughter Yoga Club on Sundays after worship
In July and August 2024, the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) programs for children of all ages will be on a summer break. On Sunday, August 4, however, there will be nursery care during worship for the annual All-Newton UCC intergenerational worship gathering. The Reverend Alex Shea Will leads worship and communion. NHCC’s Christian Education program …
Read moreChurch school and nursery on summer break; nursery care August 4
So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20 The Reverend Dr. Jessica McArdle preached on Sunday, June …
Read moreGuest preacher speaks about facing adversity on June 23
After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around …
Newton Highlands Congregational Church parishoners gathered for ice cream on the Lincoln Street lawn after worship on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The celebration followed a service and Circle of Blessings in the church sanctuary. Church nursery staffers Rachel Donnell and Gabe Adorni dished out frozen treats that had been purchased by Director of Christian Education …
Read moreIce cream tempts parishioners after worship on June 16
Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch …
A carpenter installed new hooks in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church vestibule and narthex in June 2024, continuing the sprucing up that was begun in summer 2023. He also moved an emergency kit and fire extinguisher to make them slightly less prominent. In addition, on June 16, 2024, volunteer Jeff Kaplan removed wooden supports for …
Read moreHooks added to vestibule; narthex spruce up continues
According to Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) custom, non-Communion summer services are typically planned and led by non-clergy members. The 2024 summer schedule is as follows: Worship at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Evening worship at 6:00 p.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. The main office will be open for about 10 …