STAYING CONNECTED TO YOUR CHURCH COMMUNITY
Thursday, December 17, 2020
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR CHURCH SIGNS BY DAY OR BY NIGHT?
Read what people are saying!

Just wanted to share some JOY with you this morning! Clara is pictured above, peeking out from around JOY!! Angela posted this on Facebook! Sally and I simply LOVE this photo, and thought you might as well!
Peace and Joy, Anne Marie
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"Perfect. The picture of Clara made me smile. True JOY. Sally and Anne Marie, this has been such a wonderful idea. Thank you!"
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"I was able to drive by our church last evening after the sun had set and the signs were aglow. My heart skipped a few beats...in a good way. The impact is real, the message is palpable. Dare I say, words that deeply resonate not just during the season of Advent but as we walk through our lives as Christians. When is the right time to take the words down.....maybe never."
Peace, Debbie
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"Myralee has a friend who was exiting off of Route 9 onto Washington Street, when she saw "Hope and Peace" illuminated directly in front of her. She said it brought tears to her eyes. I am guessing it has positively affected many others as well."  
Thanks, Andy Wilson
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Advent Through the Eyes of Those Who Waited (Zoom)
Sunday, December 20
Adult Focused Study: 6 to 7 pm
Family Focused Study: 7 to 8 pm
Advent Spirituality Group (Zoom)
Tuesday, December 22: 11 am to 12 noon
Based on the book "Preparing for Christmas" by Richard Rohr
CHRISTMAS EVE VIRTUAL WORSHIP
All services will be available to join on our website and YouTube at noon on Christmas Eve

Traditional Service of Lessons & Carols
Rev. Matt Wooster preaching
December 24 at 7 pm

Family Worship with Christmas Pageant
Rev. Anne Marie Holloway preaching
December 24 at 4 pm
virtual pageant
Two special musical concerts this Holy Season
Stream them now!
“We Need a Little Christmas”
A Virtual Hills Bells Concert

The Hills Bells invites you to a concert of bell music, including special introductions and archival recordings
“Christmas in the Hills”
A Virtual Christmas Concert

featuring

Soloists of the Chancel Choir
John Finney, Director of Music,
Organ and Piano

Recorded from home and safely distanced small gatherings
Puzzled about how to select meaningful gifts this holiday season? Consider supporting the African Indian Alliance (AIA) by purchasing our gift card. Due to the pandemic, the Siddi schools are closed, but our partners in India continue to educate the socially and economically disadvantaged students and their families about health safety and make home wellness checks. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated. This year there is only one card design; we are asking for a minimum donation of $10 per card. This year we won’t sell cards at church. Instead, please contact Kelly Ford to place an order. Cards will be delivered to your home as soon as you wish. Payment may be made by check to AIA, and sent to Kelly at 20 Asheville Road, Newton, MA 02462, or by credit card by phoning Kelly at 617-966-2913.
CHURCH MOUSE CORNER - Each week, I will share a tidbit of information, or a request for help, in this new section of "Events at the Hills" newsletter. Thank you to my new helper, Lori Janiuk, who answered a request in last week's newsletter. Lori will make phone calls from her home requesting that the church be removed from mail lists. This will eliminate many of the unwanted catalogs and mailings that come to the church office each day. Thank you Lori!
-- Susan MacDonald --
Hills Church Weekly Calendar
December 17
10:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm

December 18
7:30 pm

December 19
8:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am

December 20
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm

December 21
7:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm

December 22
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm

December 23
12:00 pm
8:00 pm

December 24
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
THURSDAY
Clergy Worship Planning (Zoom)
Staff Meeting (Zoom)
Noonday Prayers with Rev. Swahnberg (Facebook)
Christmas Concert (online)
Christmas Tea Party (Zoom)
New Beginnings (Assembly Room)
Stewards/Council Meeting (Zoom)

FRIDAY
AA Meeting (Assembly Room)

SATURDAY
Recording - Anne Marie (Sanctuary)
Food Pantry (Assembly Room)
Recording - Judy (Sanctuary)

SUNDAY - ADVENT 4 - Luke 1:26-38
Community Hour (Zoom)
Worship Service (Online)
Advent Church School (Zoom)
Food Pantry (Assembly Room)
Recording - Anne Marie (Sanctuary)
Adult Advent Study (Zoom)
Family Advent Study (Zoom)
AA Meeting (Adams Board Room)

MONDAY
A Cup of Morning Prayer
Clergy Pastoral Care Meeting (Zoom)
Food Pantry Donations (Undercroft)
Recording - Anne Marie, Matt, Judy (Sanctuary)
Recording - Anne Marie (Sanctuary)

TUESDAY
Morning Meditation (Zoom)
Advent Spirituality (Zoom)
Noonday Prayers with Rev. Holloway (Facebook)
Food Pantry Operation (Undercroft)

WEDNESDAY - Annual Reports Due
Noonday Prayers with Rev. Wooster (Facebook)
Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY - CHRISTMAS EVE
Services available on website and YouTube
Christmas Pageant (Online)
Lessons & Carols (LIVE)
"Events at the Hills" Newsletter Publications

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email: office@hillschurch.org
 
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