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Announcements

  1. There will be a Thanksgiving Dessert Get-Together on Sunday, 11/27 after church from 2:30-5pm.

  2. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 24, from 6:30—7:30 PM in the sanctuary.

  3. Early registration for the English Retreat ends on Nov 27th. Find out more or register at www.Newtown.church/retreat.

  4. English Deacon Nominations for 2nd Election begin today, 11/20, and end 11/27.

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Announcements

  1. Consistory Election Voting ends today.

  2. There will be a Thanksgiving Dessert/Appetizer Get-Together on Sunday, 11/27 after church from 2:30-5pm.

  3. Early registration for the English Retreat ends on Nov 27th. Find out more or register at www.Newtown.church/retreat.

  4. English Congregation will run the Deacon Nomination and Election again in order to fill the empty positions.

  5. Please join us for a virtual zoom meeting on Thursday, Nov. 27, to discuss the English congregation leadership functions and the roles and responsibilities of our church deacons.

  6. If you’d like sing in the Christmas Eve service choir, please contact Tabea at tabea@koloro.de.

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  1. We continue our in-person Consistory Election Voting today and next Sunday, 11/13.

  2. Anyone interested in joining the Christmas Eve Service Choir should contact Tabea @ tabea@koloro.de. Rehearsals are on 11/20, 12/04 and 12/18 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

  3. Early registration for English Winter Retreat 2023 runs until Nov. 27. Register online at www.newtown.church/retreat.

  4. Please dispose of communion packets after service.

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Announcements

  1. Today after service is our Trunk or Treat event from 3-5pm outdoors for our community in Elmhurst. We will have carnival-like games for all young ages.

  2. Anyone interested in joining the Christmas Eve Service Choir should contact Tabea @ tabea@koloro.de. Rehearsals are on 11/20, 12/04 and 12/18.

  3. Today begins our Consistory Election Voting period. Voting also continues on 11/6 and 11/13.

  4. Masks are encouraged but no longer mandatory at Newtown Church worship services and gatherings.

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Announcements

  1. Today immediately after service, an English congregation prayer meeting will be held in the Sanctuary.

  2. Join us after the prayer meeting today for a US Grand Prix watch party!

  3. We are hosting a Trunk or Treat event next Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3-5pm. Please speak with Grace Hong if you can help.

  4. Consistory Election Candidates are announced.

  5. The Consistory Election period begins next Sunday, 10/30, and will continue on Sundays, 11/06 and 11/13. Please see leadership for mail-in voting option.

  6. The English Winter Retreat 2023 is set for Jan 14-16. Early Registration ends Nov 27th.

  7. Starting today masks are encouraged but no longer mandatory.

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Announcements

Announcements

  1. Please be advised that today's in-person English Sunday service is suspended. Instead, we will worship together at 1:00 PM through Zoom or through Youtube: bit.ly/newtownyoutube

  2. Please mark your calendars for English congregation Town Hall on January 30th after service.

  3. Looking for volunteers to help with snow removal at church in the event of a winter storm. If willing and able to help, please email english.deacons@newtown.church

  4. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate or by utilizing the large tithing box outside of the sanctuary center doors.

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Announcements

  1. We will have Communion today. If joining by Youtube, please prepare the elements such as juice or wine, and bread or crackers. In person, we will have individually wrapped cups and crackers for you.

  2. Our next English congregation Townhall will be on Jan. 30, 2022 immediately after service. Please mark your calendars and join us for important updates.

  3. Reminder that as COVID infections surge in NYC, please remain vigilant with hygiene, distancing and masking. Please refrain from attending service if you feel ill or have had any recent covid exposure. If you attended service and subsequently test positive for covid, please inform the deacons at english.deacons@newtown.church as soon as possible.

  4. We need a few more slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. It is a simple yet important task for service to run smoothly. Training will be provided. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church, if you can help.

  5. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate or by utilizing the large tithing box outside of the sanctuary center doors.

Announcements

Announcements

  1. We are saddened to share that Margaret Theodore, who was also lovingly known as, “Grandma Margaret” has passed away. Her memorial service will be held today, December 26th, in the sanctuary according to the following schedule:

    3PM-4PM: Viewing

    4PM-5PM: Memorial Service

    5PM-6PM: Viewing

    Please try to find street parking for the service in order to accommodate family, friends and visitors. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec 29th at 10:30 am at Pinelawn Memorial Park. You can find more information at: www.newtown.church/news-blog/2021/12/22/memorial-service-for-margaret-christine-theodore

  2. We will have Communion next week. Please prepare the elements for the sacrament.

  3. We need a few more slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. Training will be provided. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church to help.

  4. Unfortunately, today's planned "White Elephant" event has been canceled.

  5. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate or by utilizing the large tithing box outside of the sanctuary center doors.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 2021

Order of Worship

Welcome and Call To Worship


O come, O Come Emmanuel


Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7


Angels We Have Heard on High


New Testament Reading: Luke 2:8-15


What Child is This?


Passing the Peace of Christ


Scripture Reading: Luke 2:16-20


Sermon: ”A Cry in Silence”


Silent Night


Joy to the World!


Benediction

Joy To The World

Verse 1

Joy to the world the Lord is come

Let earth receive her King

Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room

And heaven and nature sing (3x)

Verse 2

Joy to the world the Savior reigns

Let men their songs employ

While fields and floods

Rocks hills and plains

Repeat the sounding joy (2x)

Repeat, repeat, repeat the sounding joy

VERSE 3

No more let sins and sorrows grow

Nor thorns infest the ground

He comes to make His blessings flow

Far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found

Far as, far as the curse is found

Verse 4

He rules the world with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness

And wonders of His love (3x)

Announcements

Announcements

  1. It is with heavy hearts that we share our dear sister-in-Christ, Alana Loll, recently passed. Her memorial service is today at 2:45 PM in the sanctuary. Please keep her family and friends in prayer.

  2. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Fri., Dec. 24, 7 - 8 PM in the sanctuary. We will conclude the evening by bringing the light and joy of Jesus Christ out into the world.

  3. Still need 2 more ushers & greeters to help with Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Please speak to Beverly or email churchemailforbev@gmail.com

  4. On Sun., Dec. 26, there’s a White Elephant gift exchange directly after service. If you can, please bring a wrapped gift <$10. Everyone 12 years and up are required to show proof of vaccination. Masks and social distancing is a must. Any questions, please ask Grace Hong.

  5. Call for slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. Training will be provided. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church to help.

  6. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate or by utilizing the tithing box outside of the sanctuary center doors.

Address

The Reformed Church of Newtown
85-15 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel. 718.592.4466, Fax. 718.795.0864

Directions

Subway: R and M Train, Grand Ave/Newtown
Bus: Q58 or Q53, Broadway & Corona