THIS WEEK'S UPDATES.

Welcome to NH.
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• Info@NewHorizonChurch.org.

Welcome Guests.
• Please connect using Next Steps on the front page of our website.


CHILDREN & TEENS.

Sunday NH Kids’ Ministry. Nursery all morning; NH Kid’s church at 9 AM. See website for mid-week Zooms & videos. Katie@NewHorizonChurch.org.

• Kid’s Night Out. FRIDAY, MAY 30, 5-8 PM. Sounds like a great date night!

• 1st Saturdays. 10 AM. Family fun. C’mon out.


Axis Student Ministry. 6th-8th grade, Tuesdays, 6-8 PM. High school, Sundays, 6-8 PM. Aaron@NewHorizonChurch.org.

• TONIGHT. Summer Kickoff Party. MAY 16, 6-8 PM. Let’s get this party started.

• Car Wash Fundraiser. SUNDAY, JUNE 13. All morning long.


NH EVENTS.

• TODAY: Haiti Pork-Out! Have brunch or lunch this morning as we raise funds for the NH Orphanage in Haiti. Give for Haiti all month long using NH’s online giving.

• Summer Sunday! JUNE 6, 10:30 AM. Outdoor worship, hot dog lunch and the Kona truck. Only one worship service and livestream. Indoors in case of rain.

• Monday Night Men’s Fellowship. BEGINNING JUNE 14. Weekly men’s meal & hangout at different guys’ homes. Three per month through the summer. Sweet.


NH SERVING OPPORTUNITIES.

• Let us help you find a serving role. Chat with folk at the Info Desk in the lobby.


NH MISSIONS.

• Touring Cunningham. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 3:30 PM. Thanks for hygiene items!

• Salt & Light. FIRST SATURDAYS, 10 AM to NOON. 1819 Philo Rd., Urbana.


DISCIPLSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

• Churchwide Reading Group: The Book of Acts. Read a chapter a day during May using the YouVersion Bible app. Link on the front page of our website.

• Breakfast with Jesus. SUNDAYS, 9:15 AM, ROOM 103. Talking about the Scriptures.

• NH Prayer Chat: 217-866-0099. SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 8 PM. Please call in.

• Jesus Talks Bible Study. WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Attend or call-in, 217-866-0099.

• Bible Study Fellowship. Zoom groups for men & women on our website.

• Celebrate Recovery. THURSDAYS, 6:30 PM. Freedom from hurts, hang-ups & habits. In-person in the Café. Celebrate@NewHorizonChurch.org.


GIVING.

• Online & Text Giving. Thank you for your online giving available on our website.

• General giving. May 9: $11,830. YTD April 30: $201,462. Deficit: -$15,493

• Worship Attendance, April 25. In-person: 126. Digital households: 131.

Today’s Message. ”A Heart for the Hurting”

Today's Scripture passage: James 1:27

Why do we love and serve others? It’s certainly reasonable that we do so. But is our motivation “pure?” Why we do is as important as what we do. Let’s have a look…

NOTES FOR TODAY'S MESSAGE:

1. What are some common objections to this Scripture passage?
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2. How might we think differently about these objections?
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3. Why “widows and orphans?”

4. How might we understand “pure and undefiled religion?”

REFLECTIONS:

• What is your immediate reaction to today’s Scripture passage? How does it speak to you? What challenges or objections might it raise for you?

• What are your motivations for loving and serving? In what ways does today’s message affirm, challenge or stir your motivations?

WHAT NOW?

• How is your inward faith demonstrated outwardly? What do you need to stop doing to better reflect Christ? What do you need to start doing?

• Is loving and serving your strong suit? If not, what are your “spiritual” strengths? What step might you take immediately to up your loving and serving game?