Congregational United Church of Christ
Newton, Iowa
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome!
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Come Listen with Us!
AN OPEN AND AFFIRMING CONGREGATION
Welcome!
No matter who you are or where you are
on life's journey,
you are welcome
at Congregational
United Church of Christ!
308 East 2nd St. N
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-3773
Church Office Hours
10:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
& Thursdays
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.
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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Upcoming Events
Our in-person worship service begins Sundays at 11:00am, and is livestreamed on facebook.com/NewtonUCC
Sunday, March 10
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Worship Service in person at 11:00am or streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
Tuesday, March 12
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Musical Moments & Meditation 10:00am streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
Wednesday, March 13
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Church Council Meeting. Parish House. 6:00PM
Thursday, March 14
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Book Study. Parish House 5:00PM.
Sunday, March 17
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Worship Service in person at 11:00am or streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
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Congregational Meeting immediately following the worship service.
Tuesday, March 19
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Musical Moments & Meditation 10:00am streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
Thursday, March 21
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Book Study. Parish House 5:00PM.
Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday
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Worship Service in person at 11:00am or streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
Tuesday, March 26
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Musical Moments & Meditation 10:00am streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
Thursday, March 27
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Maundy Thursday Service 2:00PM.
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Book Study. Parish House 5:00PM
Friday, March 28
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Good Friday Cross Walk. Beginning noon at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Sunday, March 24 Easter
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Worship Service in person at 11:00am or streamed live on facebook.com/NewtonUCC.
March 10, 2024
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Joys & Concerns
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
Gathering Hymn #207 In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Call to Worship
Invocation
Reading Ephesians 2:1-10
Gloria Patri Hymn #35 Glory Be to the Father
Gospel John 3:14-21
Sermon From God: the Remedy for Human Sin
Music for Reflection
Prayers for Transformation & New Life
Words of Grace
Sharing of God’s Peace
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory
Doxology Hymn #47 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Prayer of Dedications & Thanksgiving
Sending Hymn #576 My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Benediction
Postlude
Sending Charge
Pastor – Kurt Hoover Liturgist – Larry Leitner Organist – Jane Johnson
All other recorded music is within the public domain.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A731412. All rights reserved.
Musical Moments & Meditation
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Carolyn Hobbs shares a reflection on kindness, joy, and sharing our special gifts from God. Bev Thomas plays the following selections:
“In the Garden” arranged by Jay Rouse. © 2016 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
“When Jesus Wept” by William Ringham. © 2011 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
“On My Heart Imprint Your Image” by Gregg Sewell. 2018 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
Permission 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
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!