During the season of Lent, we have been looking at the stories

in Mark 14 and 15, asking “Were you there?” We have had the

opportunity to hear the stories of disciples who - like us - get it

wrong sometimes. They doubt, they deny, they run away, they

fall asleep.

We’ve heard the story of Peter who, though he was very close to

Christ, denied him. But through God’s grace, Peter then gives

his life as he builds the church and serves as a witness to a

deep and abiding faith. Stories like Peter’s remind us that as flawed as the people in Jesus’ story

are, God worked in them and through them so that the Gospel message was heard and

shared. We are reminded that God works through us -- as flawed as we are -- as long as we

continue to offer ourselves to God. That is the gift of grace!

Our journey continues. This Sunday we explore all that is happening in the Palm and Passion

Stories. On Holy Thursday, we come together to share the bread and cup as they did in the upper

room. On Good Friday, we are invited to come and to pray, to see Christ reflected within us. On

Easter Sunday we celebrate the risen Christ with a sunrise service at Stephens Park, a pancake

breakfast, Sunday school and worship!

The Sunday after Easter will give us an opportunity to engage in Holy Humor, and will help us to

see how the story of Christ’s resurrection changes our world. As we enter into the season of

Easter, we remember that God’s grace surrounds us even as we continue to get it wrong.

Join us as we proclaim “We are there!”

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From the desk of…

Pastor Trista

April 2012 Volume 15 Issue 4

Mary Ann Morris led a workshop on conflict transformation

at the church. During this time we discussed that conflict will

always exist within church communities (and within our

relationships) as we are all broken people. She redefined a

few things for us:

• Conflict: when there is a stop-gap between expectations

and reality, conflict occurs.

• Peace does not mean a place where there is no noise,

trouble, or hard work; it means to be in the midst of those

things and still be centered and calm in your heart.

We discussed common reasons for conflict, the mistakes

we normally make in responding to that conflict, and how new

tools can help us build stronger relationships. We discussed

ways to express ourselves, to communicate honestly, and to

set appropriate boundaries. If you missed the workshop but

would like to learn more, please contact Pastor Trista.

-Pastor Trista

Conflict

Transformation

Church Conference

Our regularly scheduled council meeting will be a church

conference in order to elect new church leadership. All are

invited to join us at 7pm on April 12.

One of the very special ways members of our church family

can help create the spirit and beauty of the Easter season is by

purchasing a lily in honor or memory of a loved one, to be used

in our Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. If you would like to give a

lily, please call the church office no later than Wednesday, April

4. The cost of each lily is $9.00. Unless otherwise requested,

the names of those honored and remembered, and those

making the gift will be noted on Easter Sunday.

Easter Lilies

For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the

mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all

the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12

Spring Day May 5! This is the day to make our yard

welcoming and loved. There will be jobs for everyone, even those

who are not diggers and planters or those who don’t consider

themselves “outdoorsy.” During April be on the lookout for a

perennial or red annuals that you would like to see in our

memorial garden and flower beds and consider purchasing them

the church gardens. Also, if you have plants in your yard that

need dividing consider bringing the extras to church. Any

questions or advice: call Marlis Morelock 228-1225 or Diana

Baldwin 819-7472

- Diana Baldwin

On April 22, (Earth Day) our Birthdays and Blessings Box

offering will be used to purchase Nokero solar light bulbs. Why?

For many families around the world, the only source of indoor

lighting available to them is kerosene lanterns. The result for

those living in those homes is exposure to dangerous levels of

toxins that has been compared to smoking 40 cigarettes per day.

For the children in those families, the most dangerous thing they

may do is their homework.

One solution to this problem is the use of Nokero (no

kerosene) solar light bulbs. After hanging in direct sunlight all

day, the Nokero 200 will provide light for about 6 hours or more

which is more than enough for most families who use kerosene

lanterns. While not as bright as a typical incandescent bulb, the

bulbs provide enough light to read, cook, study and do household

chores. The light is also brighter and steadier than that of

kerosene lanterns or candles and negates the risk of fire that may

occur when candles or kerosene lanterns are overturned.

Nokero bulbs can also be used during utility outages, natural

disasters or during outdoor recreation and camping events.

The Nokero bulbs we fund through our offering will be sent to

Nicaragua through the Container Project.

- Carol Oliver

Mark This

Day On Your

Calendar!

Nokero

At the entrance to the church there is a small flowering Little Twist Fuji Cherry tree with delicate pink blossoms. The tree was planted last fall in memory of Fern Robie. It is the beginning of the Eagle Scout project planned by Tate Dempsey, BSA Troop 7. The project will create a new welcoming area along the walkway to the church entrance.

- Diana Baldwin

Memorial Tree

Thank You!

Dear Friends in Mission:

Thank you for your generous gift to United Methodist

Committee on Relief. 100 percent of your contribution will go to Heifer International, Living Gifts, Advance #982532 through The

Advance, the designated giving channel of The United Methodist

Church.

Your gift received on 02/29/12 for $360.00 is engaging

families in local congregations to help make a difference in

eradicating hunger.

Because you gave, UMCOR is able to “Be There” and “Be

Hope” on your behalf. UMCOR programs provide food for the

hungry, help farmers grow plentiful and nutritious food, and

support people left destitute by natural disasters and war. You

gifts go a long way to bring healing and hope to people in need.

We give thanks for your generosity.

This gift will bring hope to those who need it most.

Grace and Peace,

Roland Fernandes

General Treasurer

United Methodist Committee on Relief

General Board of Global Ministries

Shawn Baker

Associate General Secretary

The Advance

The public is invited to attend a presentation by Rob Cahill, co

-director of Community Cloud Forest Conservation (CCFC) which

is located in the central highlands of Guatemala. Rob will be

speaking at Calvary Episcopal Church, 123 S 9th St at 2pm on

Sunday, April 22. Rob provided leadership for the January, 2011

mission trip to Guatemala that was sponsored and financially

supported by New Horizons United Methodist Church. Elizabeth

Bonanno, Cassie O’Brien and Carol Oliver were participants on

that trip.

CCFC works to alleviate poverty and protect forests through

agroecology, reforestation, environmental education, and eco-

tourism in forty, rural Q’eqchi’ Maya communities that border the

cloud forest. In his development work, Rob works closely Heifer

International and also with U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Cornell Lab

of Ornithology. Heifer International’s mission statement is to work

with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the

earth so it is especially appropriate for Rob to be speaking on

Earth Day.

Those who will be attending Rob’s presentation can expect

spectacularly beautiful photos of the people, mountains and birds

as well as compelling stories of the Q’eachi’ Maya and Rob’s

work with them.

For those unable to attend on Sunday, Rob will also be

speaking on Tuesday, April 24 at 7pm at Missouri United

Methodist Church, 204 S 9 St. Those who belong to or have a

particular interest in the Sierra Club and Audubon may find this

session especially interesting as the focus of that presentation

will be primarily on the birds and environment in that part of the

world.

- Carol Oliver

Caring for People and the Earth in Guatemala

The New Horizons United Methodist Women will host

their annual potato bar lunch & pie auction fundraiser on April 29

immediately following worship. Yummy baked potatoes with all

the trimmings will be served (donations accepted) and our

“bakers” will be bringing their favorite pies for you to bid on. If

you have been the lucky bidder in the past you know how tasty

these pies are so don’t miss this opportunity to take one home

with you!

Potato Bar &

Pie Auction

Table Scraps is the first ever scrapbooking event to benefit

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri. Any

scrapbooking fanatic is welcome. It will be held Saturday,

April 21, 7am-10pm at Father Tolton High School, 3351 Gans

Rd. There is space for 150 people but early bird pricing of $99

ends April 1. After April 1 the cost is $125. All proceeds go to

fund the Buddy Pack program. The price includes cropping, 2

classes, lunch, dinner, vendor shopping, hourly door prizes

and a chance to hear from one of the industry’s foremost

authority’s on paper crafting, Lisa Bearnson. For more

information visit http://sharefoodbringhope.org.

We will have more visitors and guests this Easter. It is

important to let them know right away we care, and to show

God’s grace and love. A simple smile or words of “Welcome to

New Horizons this morning” or “We are glad you are here this

morning!” may open the door to a new, friendly relationship.

They may be first time seekers, visiting family members or

church members returning after being away from awhile.

If it is someone you do not know, then greeting with “I don’t

think I’ve met you yet, I’m….” is a warm non-threatening

welcome. The first and last point of contact is crucial to building

relationships. After the worship service, be mindful of your

conversations and include everyone in the discussion, invite

them to return, introduce them to others, bid them farewell.

Offer your acceptance in your own way and with genuine

warmth – don’t overdo it or be insincere. Most visitors or

returning church members will decide in the first 60 seconds

whether they will return again. The two most uncomfortable

times for those who do not know anyone or only know a few are

when entering the church and sanctuary and after the worship

service. Greeting someone following a worship service with a

warm goodbye and invitation to return will leave them with a

feeling of being welcome. Never let it be said about New

Horizons United Methodist Church --- “No one said “Hello.”

Reflections from the Radical Hospitality Team –

gleaned from Igniting Ministries-Rethink Church

“We are glad

you are

here this

morning!”

April 1

Palm/Passion Sunday

9:30am Sunday School

10:45am Worship

12:00pm Fellowship

2:30pm Easter Neighborhood Event

4pm Worship Team Mtg.

7pm Troop 7 Committee Mtg.

Monday, April 2

6:30pm Webelos

7pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday, April 4

6pm Handbell Choir Practice

7pm Choir Practice

7pm Cub Scouts

Thursday, April 5

Holy Thursday

Cub Scout Garage Sale Setup (FH)

7pm Bear Den 7

6pm Trustees

Friday, April 6

Good Friday

Cub Scout Garage Sale Setup (FH)

Saturday, April 7

6am Cub Scout Garage Sale (FH)

Sunday, April 8

Easter

6:30am Sunrise Service

8am United Methodist Men Breakfast

9:30am Sunday School

10:45am Worship

12:00pm Fellowship

Monday, April 9

6:30pm Webelos

7pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday, April 11

6pm Handbell Choir Practice

7pm Choir Practice

Thursday, April 12

6:15pm Stewardship & Finance

7pm Church Conference

Saturday, April 14

8am United Methodist Men

Sunday, April 15

2nd

Sunday of Easter

9:30am Sunday School

10:45am Worship

12:00pm Fellowship

Monday, April 16

6:30pm Webelos

7pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday, April 18

Trista on vacation

6pm Handbell Choir Practice

7pm Choir Practice

7pm Cub Scouts

Thursday, April 19

Trista on vacation

7pm Bear Den 7

Friday, April 20

Trista on vacation

Sunday, April 22

3rd

Sunday of Easter

Native American Ministries Sunday

Earth Day

Festival of God’s Creation

9:30am Sunday School

10:45am Worship

12:00pm Fellowship

6:30pm Youth Group

Monday, April 23

6:30pm Webelos

7pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday, April 25

Administrative Professional’s Day

Newsletter Articles Due

6pm Handbell Choir Practice

7pm Choir Practice

Sunday, April 29

4th

Sunday of Easter

9:30am Sunday School

10:45am Worship

12:00pm United Methodist Women Potato

Bar Luncheon & Pie Auction

4pm Worship Team Mtg.

Monday, April 30

6:30pm Webelos

7pm Boy Scouts

New Horizons April Activities

STAFF: Trista Soendker Nicholson Pastor pastor@newhorizons-umc.org

Becky Teacutter Administrative Assistant office@newhorizons-umc.org

Adriene Green, Music Director SingHisPraise@newhorizons-umc.org

Raina Linville Bell Choir Director raebug70@gmail.com

Tianna Soendker, Youth Director youth@newhorizons-umc.org

Christopher Morgan Custodian

Ellen Haynes Tara Harper Nursery Staff

Sunday Services:

9:30am ~ Sunday School

10:45am ~ Worship

12:00noon ~ Fellowship

Pastor’s Office Hours

Monday & Thursday

9am ~ 12noon

Church Office Hours

Monday ~ Friday

9am ~ 1pm

Phone: 573.443.7058

Fax: 573.443.7063

www.newhorizons-umc.org

Facebook: NewHorizonsUMC

New Horizons is located 1.2 miles

east of the Highway 63 and

Broadway overpass at the corner of

El Chaparral and Route WW.

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