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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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Announcements

  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.

J Lin
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.

Announcements

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.

Announcements

Announcements

  1. It is with heavy hearts that we share our dear sister-in-Christ, Alana Loll, passed away. Her memorial service will be on Sun., Dec. 19 at 2:45 PM in the sanctuary following Sunday service.

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

  3. Looking for 3 ushers & greeters to help with Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Please speak to Beverly or email churchemailforbev@gmail.com if you are interested.

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

  5. We need a few more slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sun. worship. Training provided. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church if you can help.

  6. The Consistory Elections were completed and here are the results:

    Qualified Elders: Michael Chen & Chris Kuo

    Qualified, Not Elected Elder: Ning Zhang (Ning Zhang will be eligible to serve as an elder if any of the elders are unable to serve in 2022.)

    English Deacons: Catharina Lee & Irene Ng

    Taiwanese Deacon: Joan Shen

    Mandarin Deacons: Peter Cheng, Jian Qing Ye, & Sunny Yuan

    Any questions or objections to the elections must be submitted in writing before Sun., Dec. 19.

  7. 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.

Announcements

Announcements

  1. Today is Communion Sunday. Please be prepared with the elements.

  2. The Consistory Election results:
    Qualified Elders: Michael Chen & Chris Kuo

    Qualified, Not Elected Elder: Ning Zhang (will serve if elected member is unable to)

    English Deacons: Catharina Lee & Irene Ng

    Taiwanese Deacon: Joan Shen

    Mandarin Deacons: Peter Cheng, Jian Qing Ye, & Sunny Yuan

  3. Good news, we are in Stage 4 of the church re-opening guidelines, which allows 75% capacity/up to 120 people in Sunday worship! Masks indoors required.

    Starting today, Dec. 5, we will no longer require online registration for Sunday services. Instead, please fill out a one-time waiver if you haven’t already.

  4. YCG is collecting items for the homeless through Friday, 12/10 in collaboration with City Mission. Please contact Simone Louie at simone@newtown.church to coordinate drop-offs in the Elmhurst area.

  5. SAVE THE DATE: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Fri., Dec. 24 from 7-8 PM.

  6. Looking for 3 ushers/greeters to help with the Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Speak with Beverly churchemailforbev@gmail.com if interested.

  7. Sun., Dec. 26 is our English Congregation Potluck and White Elephant gift exchange after service. Bring a dish to share and a wrapped gift <$10. Vaccination cards must be shown. Exception for <12 years old. Masks and social distancing is required. Questions, please ask Grace Hong.

  8. Calling for slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church to help.

  9. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate

Announcements

Announcements

  1. Please be prepared for Communion next week.

  2. Today, the missionary family, the Bunupuradah’s will be sharing through a digital video from Bangkok, Thailand.

  3. The Consistory Election results:
    Qualified Elders: Michael Chen & Chris Kuo

    Qualified, Not Elected Elder: Ning Zhang (will serve if elected member is unable to)

    English Deacons: Catharina Lee & Irene Ng

    Taiwanese Deacon: Joan Shen

    Mandarin Deacons: Peter Cheng, Jian Qing Ye, & Sunny Yuan

  4. SAVE THE DATE: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Fri., Dec. 24 from 7-8 PM.

  5. Looking for 4 ushers/greeters to help with the Christmas Eve service and candle lighting. Speak with Beverly churchemailforbev@gmail.com if interested.

  6. Calling for slideshow techs to advance the song lyrics and service slides during Sunday worship. Please email english.deacons@newtown.church to help.

  7. Good news, we are in Stage 4 of the church re-opening guidelines, which allows 75% capacity/up to 120 people in Sunday worship! Masks indoors required.

  8. Starting Sun., Dec. 5, we will no longer require online registration for Sunday services. Instead, please fill out a one-time waiver if you haven’t already.

  9. YCG is collecting items for the homeless through Friday, 12/10 in collaboration with City Mission. Please contact Simone Louie to coordinate drop-offs in the Elmhurst area.

  10. Please continue to support the various ministries at church by tithing online at newtown.church/donate

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