A Note From Pastor Jacqui 1/11/23
Dear New Horizon Family!A very Blessed new year to you and your family. As the New Year unfolds and we wait for all that 2023 will bring. I bring before you the prayer that John Wesley used after adapting it from his family’s Puritan Tradition. We pray this as a statement of faith and mission. This prayer helps us […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui 12/21/22
Glorio in Excelsis Deo! Glory in the highest to God! My favorite Hymn begins with the words the Angels used when announcing the Birth of Christ to the Shepherds. This ancient Doxology reflects the heart of Judaic journeys through the Psalms, the deepest expressions of the early Church. Exquisite music by Johann Bach and many […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui 12/14/22
Dear New Horizon Family As we approach the Fourth Advent Sunday and light the Candle of Peace, the” Angel” Candle. We walk together in hope that rests in Christ, in peace that comes to Earth through Christ with us, in love that surrounds us and in joy that turns the wilderness back to life. I […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui 12/7/22
Dear New Horizon Family, In 11 more ‘sleeps’ I see my Son Daniel and 14 more ‘sleeps’ till my daughter Rebekah and her husband Christopher arrive! I am so excited to see them, share my new journey and celebrate this very special time with them and family because my mom and dad arrive in the USA in 5 ‘sleeps’. […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui 11/30/22
Dear New Horizon Family, I love Christmas and especially enjoy Advent. The cadence of preparing for Christ to be re-born into our lives is a phenomenal miracle that invites us to allow the light of Christ to pierce our hearts and most especially our own darkness. Pausing at how Hope, Peace, Joy and Love are […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui, 11/23/22
Dear New Horizon Family On Sunday we celebrated the Reign of Christ Sunday, a culmination of all that has gone before us, a reminder of the Christ we follow and our gratitude for all that we have done together. Today we acknowledge the gift of Thanksgiving. Let there be a party atmosphere as we give thanks for […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui, 11/16/22
Dear New Horizon Family,As I write to you, my car is packed (not as good as it could be Karen, but it’s not too bad). As it got later, many loose items “just in case” a/k/a red boots found their way into the trunk I have had lots to ponder in the packing, and my […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui, 11/10/22
Dear Friends, Amid all that, today brings the strengthening of Tropical Storm Nicole to a Category1 hurricane, the many challenges politically and personally we are always reminded that God is present in the storm. With change and uncertainty at times, we find ourselves asking many questions. I was drawn today to reflect again that the Gospels […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui, 11/2/22
Dear New Horizon Family, This week we have an opportunity to give thanks for those who have gone before us in the faith. It is a time to celebrate our history, what United Methodists call the tradition of the Church on All Saints Day. I share with you UMC Discipleship Ministries’ insert on this holy journey. From the […]
A Note From Pastor Jacqui, 10/26/22
Dear New Horizon Family, On Tuesday when I was in the Church Office, I chatted with Sara, and I commented on her beautiful pumpkin pin. She explained to me that it was a special pin that “Pumpkin Charlie” had made for her. A few minutes later she handed me her precious pumpkin pin, insisting I keep it as a […]