New Horizon Church: "God-versation: The Saints"
March 7, 2021
Walking with Jesus is a team effort. We walk in the footsteps of countless saints who have gone before us. We owe our faith to Jesus and to them. And to those who follow.
Locations & Times
New Horizon UMC
3002 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
CLICK BELOW to sign up for in-person worship.
We can't wait to see you! Please wear masks and observe social distancing. In-person opportunities for children from nursery to 5th grade are available every Sunday morning.
https://newhorizonchurch.org/resources/in-person-worship-signup
Three services with capacity for 100 people each. Please sign up today!
EASTER SUNDAY SIGN UP.
Easter Sunday Worship on April 4, 8, 9:30 & 11 AM. Let's celebrate the resurrected Jesus! We're limited to 100 people per service. Please invite a friend and sign up now.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094DA9A82FA7FF2-easter
WELCOME TO NH. We're glad you're here.
NEW HORIZON'S WEBSITE.
https://newhorizonchurch.org/home
CLICK HERE for NH's online giving website.
<b>Online giving. </b>You may give digitally on the giving page on our website. <b>Text giving. </b>You may text your giving to 217-903-5934 and follow the prompts. <b>Via USPS. </b>Simply mail to: 3002 W. Bloomington Rd., Champaign, IL, 61822. <b>2020 Giving Records. </b> It’s tax season. Visit our website to download.
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Pastor Study Q & A as we read the Gospels. In-person and call-in, 217-866-0099.
Reading the Gospels together.
We're in reading groups, with daily Gospel readings and conversation using the YouVersion Bible App. It's been so meaningful. It's never too late to be a part. CLICK BELOW to chose your reading group and get started immediately.
https://newhorizonchurch.org/resources/the-gospels-in-90-daysPraying together between now and Easter.
Weekly themes and daily prayer prompts as we ask God to pour out fresh wind, fire and power on our church. CLICK BELOW to receive your prayer wristband and prayer prompts.
https://newhorizonchurch.org/resources/90-days-of-fasting-prayerWELCOME TO NEW HORIZON!
• Welcome guests. Please use Next Steps on the front page of our website.
• Contact us: NewHorizonChurch.org and Info@NewHorizonChurch.org.
SUNDAYS @ NH.
• In-person. Sign up on NH website. Nursery for preschoolers.
• Livestream. Links on our website for Facebook and YouTube.
CHILDREN & TEENS.
• NH Kids Ministry. In-person nursery through elementary kids’ ministry has begun! See website for weekly Zooms & videos. Katie@NewHorizonChurch.org.
• JHM Axis Student Ministry. WEDNESDAYS, 6-8 PM. Weekly 6th-8th grade in-person gatherings in the Café. Bring a friend. Aaron@NewHorizonChurch.org.
• HSM Axis Student Ministry. SUNDAYS, 6-8 PM. Weekly high school, in-person gatherings in the Café. All for Jesus. Aaron@NewHorizonChurch.org.
• Axis Annual Wall of Money! Our teens are preparing to travel this summer to events and missions! You'll find the Axis Wall of Money in the lobby with numerous envelopes with dollar amounts between $1-$100. Choose an envelope, enclose your check, and place it in a drop box. Give online at the NH website, and choose "Axis Ministry Donation from the pulldown menu. Wall of Money happens until the end of March. Thanks in advance!
WEEKLY OPPORTUNTIES.
• “Jesus Talks” with Pastor Mark. WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:30 PM. Study and Q&A as we read the Gospels together. Meet in-person or phone in, 217-866-0099.
• NH Prayer Chat Room: 217-866-0099. Sundays & Wednesdays, 8 PM.
• Bible Study Fellowship. Zoom groups on our website.
• Celebrate Recovery. In-person on Thursdays in the Cafe, 6:30 PM. Virtual groups through the week. Celebrate@NewHorizonChurch.org.
EASTER'S COMING!
• Easter Sunday, April 4, 8, 9:30 & 11 AM. Let's welcome the resurrected Jesus! Each service accommodates 100 people. CLICK HERE to sign up today. And please invite a friend!
• Maundy Thursday Service. April 1, 6:30 PM. It's Jesus' last night with His disciples before He suffers.
• Good Friday Cross Carry. April 2, 9 AM. An amazing experience as we carry a 12' cedar cross along Mattis Avenue in Champaign. Meet us in the old Chase Bank parking lot, Mattis & Springfield. All ages, outdoors, masked and socially distanced.
GIVING.
• Online giving. You may give digitally on the giving page on our website.
• Text giving. You may text your giving to 217-903-5934 and follow the prompts.
• USPS mail. New Horizon Church, 3002 W. Bloomington Rd., Champaign, IL, 61822.
• General giving. February 28: $8,009.
• 2020 Giving Records. It’s tax season. Visit our website to download.
Walking with Jesus is a team effort. We walk int the footsteps of countless saints who have gone before us. We owe our faith to Jesus and to them. And to those who follow.
Scripture Passage. Ephesians 4:11-16
1. What are three things we learn from today’s passage about God’s intentions for us?
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2. How might we interpret today’s passage…
• …for our church today?
• …for Christ’s Church historically and around the world?
3. Why do Christ-followers believe what they believe?
4. How does 1 Corinthians 1:27 speak to today’s discussion?
5. What are Jesus’ expectations for His followers regarding His Church?
REFLECTIONS:
• Who have been your spiritual heroes, bringing you to faith and helping you grow? What is your ongoing relationship with others as you help one another grow in your faith?
• How would you describe your relationship with your church? How can you participate more fully in New Horizon as we carry our out mission?
WHAT NOW?
• Our faith grows in relationship with other people. What steps will you take to connect with and grow with others at New Horizon?
• Christ’s Church is less without you. What steps will you take to more fully participate in growing and serving at New Horizon?
Weekly video link below!
CLICK BELOW for this week's NH Kid's Video.
You'll find weekly, on-demand videos designed to help you engage your kids and family in your God-walk.
https://newhorizonchurch.org/ministries/kids