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If you want to start Lent with an Ash Wednesday worship service, plan to attend one with Holly and I at the First Christian Church in Stow which is located across the street from the Stow Library just north of the intersection of Rt.59 and Rt.91. There is a light dinner at 6:30PM and the service will begin at 7PM and should conclude by 7:45PM.
Pastor Jim
We end our series on Jesus through the Eyes of Matthew this Sunday when we examine Matthew 5:21-37. Our Sermon title will be “It’s Even More Than You Heard.”
Worship and Wonder will be hearing the Story of the Great Banquet.
A breakfast and lesson for our children will be available at 9:30AM in Fellowship Hall.
Looking Ahead –
Lent: “Do You Believe in Miracles?
The first Sunday of Lent is Sunday March 1, and we will have our annual Prayer Service at 10:45AM to prepare us for our Lenten journey.
Our Lenten Theme will be “Do You Believe in Miracles?” which will be based on the miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John plus insights from the video series “Grave Robber.” Two short term small groups around that theme will be held – one on Wednesdays at 7PM and one on Sundays at 9:30AM. The Wednesday group will begin on March 4 and the Sunday group will begin on March 15.
Special Meetings
Our Board will have its quarterly meeting on Tuesday March 3. This meeting is open to everyone and will contain exciting news about the future of New Horizons Christian Church.
A Congregational Conversation will be held on Sunday March 8 at 9:30AM in Fellowship Hall to discuss the news from the Board meeting. We encourage all adult Sunday School classes to be part of this discussion as well as anyone else who can attend.
The Youth Chili Cook-Off will be Sunday March 15 after the Worship Service
Thank you to Rose Aungst and all who helped her in providing two funeral dinners last weekend. It was a great blessing.
Saturday February 15
Take your special somewhere out to eat on Saturday February 15 at the Lord’s Workers Spaghetti Dinner. The meal is homemade, delicious, and affordable, and proceeds always benefit a variety of church ministries. Time 4-7pm.
Our men will meet that morning at the Artisan Coffee House at 8:30AM.
Sunday February 16
Sermon: “Are you an OK Christian? Matthew 5:13-20
Children will have a lesson and breakfast and 9:30AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Worship and Wonder theme: “The Good Samaritan.”
“Do you believe in Miracles? (Small Group) Pastor Jim will be leading a small group during Lent based on the miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John. This will also be our sermon series. Two sessions will be offered depending on interest – Sunday morning and/or Wednesday evening. If you are interested in either time, please indicate on your Care Card. The Sunday Group will begin on March 1 and the Wednesday Group will begin on March 4.
Pastors Class Please indicate on your Care Card if you want to be part of a Pastors Class during Lent.
Communion Bread Since the communion bread we’ve had for the past few years is no longer available, we are trying out some different options this month.
Steve Stimler will be performing a min-concert as part of worship this Sunday February 9. Steve was originally going to sing last November but was ill. We know how much Steve brings to our worship experience and didn’t want to lose the opportunity to hear him.
Because of the min-concert, there will be no early service on February 9.
Looking Ahead:
Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday February 15 from 4-7PM.
Men’s Group on Saturday February 15 at 8:30AM at the Artisan Coffee House.
“Do you believe in Miracles? (Small Group) Pastor Jim will be leading a small group during Lent based on the miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John. This will also be our sermon series. Two sessions will be offered depending on interest – Sunday morning and/or Wednesday evening. If you are interested in either time, please indicate on your Care Card. The Sunday Group will begin on March 1 and the Wednesday Group will begin on March 4.
Pastors Class Please indicate on your Care Card if you want to be part of a Pastors Class during Lent.
Communion Bread Since the communion bread we’ve had for the past few years is no longer available, we are trying out some different options this month.
If January is over, can Spring be far away? In Northeast Ohio, winter is never over until it’s over, but we can dream, can’t we?
This weekend at New Horizons (Feb 1&2):
Men’s Group Saturday at 8:30AM at the church. Discussion Topic: Men and Their Work.
Worship Sunday at 10:45AM Sermon: “What Does It Mean To Be Blessed?” Matthew 5:1-12
Worship and Wonder Story: “The Great Pearl” parable 10:45AM
Adult Sunday School and Children’s Lesson and Breakfast 9:30AM
The Deacons will meet after Worship.
The Secret Sisters Leadership team will meet at Sammie’s at approximately 12:30
Looking ahead to February 9 – Steve Stimler will offer a mini-concert as part of our 10:45AM Worship. There will be no Early Service on February 9.
Spaghetti Dinner – Saturday February 15.
