Message from One Board, Given from the pulpit on Nov 30th
Your One Board would like to briefly address the Nov 23rd service.
This is a place where all are welcome, and all should feel safe. Rest assured that safety is priority number one for the leadership. At our last formal meeting, we discussed this very important topic and are taking steps to implement new safety protocols that focus on deterrence, prevention, and of course rapid response when necessary.
However, we should all agree that safety starts with an implied promise to one another that when we worship in the house of our Lord, that we always show respect for one another. This is a diverse church and while we may have different views on politics, culture, ethics, and morals our fellowship exists because we also have a lot in common. It is important that we all remember that we come together each week for worship with full hearts, gratitude, and respect one another. We all believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ and that we must always strive to be good Christians, at home, in the community, and of course, here amongst one another.
The person responsible for the outburst last week has reached out to several church elders and church leaders to apologize for interrupting the service and for his role in causing others to fear for their safety.
It is the leadership’s hope that everyone learns a little something from what happened and that we all focus on moving forward with the understanding that when we enter the Lord’s house, we do so with an implied promise that we will always be respectful to each other. We should also expect those worshiping with us to be respectful and cautious not to take actions that could make others feel unsafe.
NHLC Silent Auction Our annual silent auction fundraiser has begun. Go to:
https://nhlc.schoolauction.net/breakfast/. The auction closes during Baby Jesus/Santa breakfast at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 6. Check it out! All proceeds support our preschool. **You do not need to be present to win auction items. You will need to call 954.680.9497 to arrange pickup.
Order Your Poinsettias Now
If you wish to purchase one or more poinsettias to decorate our sanctuary on Dec 24th, please fill out a form which is available in the church office and place it in the offering plate on Sunday or return it to the church office. The plants are $10 each. Order deadline is Dec. 14th. You can take them home following worship on Christmas Eve.
NH Games Day Friday, December 5, 10:00 am in the Mission Building. All are welcome to join us!
Advent
Advent means ‘Coming’ in Latin. This is the coming of Jesus into the world. We use the four weeks of Advent to prepare ourselves and remember the real meaning of Christmas. Each Sunday we share in a special reading as the advent candles are lit in preparation of the arrival of Jesus Christ. This season is a perfect time to invite family and friends to join you in preparation for the true meaning of Christmas. Each Sunday in December join us at 7:00 pm for Holy Communion service.
Sunday, December 7 [PEACE] Special music from our Handbell Choir
Sunday, December 14 [JOY] Special music from our Chancel Choir-Christmas cantata JOY, String Trio will be playing our prelude and offering.
Sunday, December 21 [LOVE]
Wednesday, December 24 [CHRIST] Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Interactive Family Service (our children will become part of the nativity story), 5:30 pm Candlelight Communion. Our middle school flute trio will bring special music. Save the Date – NH Dinner Out Group Gathering Tomorrow, Thursday, December 4We hope you’ll join us on Thursday, December 4, 6:00 pm, at the Fat Stork.8270 Griffin Road, Davie, 33328
Joy Circle, 10 am on Dec 11 in the Mission Building
All women are welcome to join us!
UM Men of Faith, 7 pm on Dec 18 in the Mission Building
All men are welcome to join us!
Giving Thanks
Online Giving www.newhorizonumc.com Click on Give tab and choose the fund.
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