Congregational United Church of Christ
Newton, Iowa
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome!
God Is Still Speaking!
Come Listen with Us!
AN OPEN AND AFFIRMING CONGREGATION
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Welcome!
No matter who you are or where you are
on life's journey,
you are welcome
at Congregational
United Church of Christ!
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308 East 2nd St. N
Newton, IA 50208
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641-792-3773
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Church Office Hours
10:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
& Thursdays
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Worship
Please Note: In-person worship services are also broadcast live Sundays beginning at 11:00AM on facebook.com/NewtonUCC and posted immediately following the worship service on facebook.com
/NewtonUCC and on our website at www.uccnewton.org.
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Any additional services (such as Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Maundy Thursday) will be announced in the weekly update, on our Facebook page, and here on our website.
Newton Congregational United Church of Christ
Who We Are
We are a community of God's beloved dedicated to following the teachings of Jesus as we live our faith by loving and serving all of God's creation and striving for justice and peace throughout our community, our nation, and the world.
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Sign up to be added to our email list and receive weekly emails with upcoming events and special worship services.
​​ Upcoming Events​​​
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Our in-person worship service begins Sundays at 11:00am, and is livestreamed on facebook.com/NewtonUCC
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Sunday, April 14
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Worship Service in person at 11:00am or streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
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Tuesday, April 16
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Musical Moments & Meditation canceled for the week. Visit us next week!
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Saturday, April 20
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Mission Coalition Bake Sale. St. Luke's Methodist Church. 9:00AM-Noon. Proceeds benefit the Open Arms Foundation of Jasper County
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Jasper County Hunger Relief meal preparation event. At Holy Trinity Church from 9:00-11:00AM
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Sunday, April 21
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Worship Service in person at 11:00am or streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
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Monday, April 22
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Mission Coalition Monday Mats for Looms of Love. 1:00-3:00PM, First Christian Church.
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Earth Day - "Planet vs. Plastic" Bring your plastic bags, bottles, detergent jugs & lids to the Newton Arboretum 9:00AM-6:00PM
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Tuesday, April 23
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Musical Moments & Meditation 10:00am streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
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Sunday, April 28
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Worship Service in person at 11:00am or streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
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Monday, April 29
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Mission Coalition Monday Mats for Looms of Love. 1:00-3:00PM, First Christian Church.
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Tuesday, March 30
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Musical Moments & Meditation 10:00am streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 14, 2024
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Joys & Concerns
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude The Old Rugged Cross
Gathering Hymn #86 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Call to Worship
Invocation
Reading Acts 3:12-19
Gloria Patri Hymn #35 Glory Be to the Father
Gospel Luke 24:36b-48
Sermon “The Mercy of God Poured Out for You”
Music for Reflection Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Prayer for Transformation & New Life
Words of Grace
Sharing of God’s Peace
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory The Strife Is O’er
Doxology #47 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Sending Hymn #218 Thine Is the Glory
Benediction
Postlude Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Pastor – Kurt Hoover Liturgist – Jenni Pryke Organist – Bev Thomas
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Resources: Witnesses of These Things: Service Prayers for the Third Sunday of Easter were written by The Rev. Dr. Sheila Harvey, Pastor of Union Congregational United Church of Christ.
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“The Old Rugged Cross” by Mary McDonald. © 2008 Lorenz Publishing Company, a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Thomas A. Dorsey, 1932. © 1938 Unichappell Music Inc.
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” by Jeff Bennett © 2012 Lorenz Publishing Company, a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
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All other recorded music is within the public domain.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-731412. All rights reserved.
Musical Moments & Meditations
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Bev Thomas reflects on the joy and majesty of the sun and plays the following well-loved hymns:
1. "In the Garden"
2. "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today"
3. "Thine Is the Glory"
4. "The Strife Is O'er"
5. "Christ Arose!"
6. "He Lives!"
7. "Crown Him with Many Crowns"
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“He Lives!" Words and Music by: Alfred H. Ackley, 1933. (c) 1933 by Homer A. Rodeheaver, renewed 1961 The Rodeheaver Co., a div. of Word, Inc.
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All other recorded music within the public domain.
Permision to stream/podcast the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-731412. All rights reserved.
You are invited to send your financial offerings to:
Congregational United Church of Christ
308 E Second St. N, Newton, IA 50208
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Congregational UCC is excited to offer you the opportunity to give online through Tithe.ly! You can give by visiting
https://tithe.ly/give?c=1633938
Additionally, you may give by downloading the Tithe.ly app on your smartphone and simply searching for "Newton Congregational United Church of Christ." Donations may be made using a credit card or a bank account. Tithe.ly gives those donating the option to cover the fees associated with each online giving transaction if you choose (these fees are lower when giving through your bank account). Please contact the church office (641-792-3773) If you have any questions or difficulties giving through this new platform. And, thank you for your continued generosity during these challenging times!
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