Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness..
James 1: 2-3
Join us for New Horizon 2023: 5 – 11 August
Chairman Paul Coulter writes: “[In 2023] things are tough for many people. Global news is worrying, the cost of living is hard, the culture seems hostile to Christian faith, and many have personal stories of pain and trauma. It seems appropriate that our theme is ‘Joy from the Ashes’. It is the right time to reflect on what God has been teaching us through our challenges and to discover how he can restore our joy even amidst suffering and even when happiness eludes us.
“We’re looking forward to what Tony Horsfall will share in the Bible Teaching, drawing on his own experiences of painful loss during the pandemic and his many years of deep reflection on the Word of God and the joy-bringing life it brings.
“We are also eager to hear from Bishop Ben Kwashi about how the Lord’s joy is sustaining believers in contexts tougher than our own. Our third mainstage speaker, Arianna Walker, may be less familiar to some, but we are confident that her experience with Mercy UK of helping people to discover freedom from life controlling issues will enrich our vision of how God may lead us on from New Horizon into lives of joyful service.
“There is much more in store in our seminar programme and in our programmes for children, young people and people with special needs. Come and see with us how God’s joy sustains and gives us hope and how his mercy is found even in the rubble of our loss.”
Introducing Archbishop Ben Kwashi
Archbishop Ben Kwashi is well known as a preacher and evangelist throughout Nigeria, Africa, England, Ireland and the United States. He was ordained in 1982 and 10 years later became Bishop of Jos. In January 2008, he was presented as the Archbishop of Jos Province in the Church of Nigeria. He and his wife Gloria have six children. He will be joining us for our Evening Celebrations on Tuesday 8 August, Wednesday 9 August, Thursday 10 August and Friday 11 August as we explore our theme.
NH Explore seminars and workshops
NH Explore is the space to explore in depth God’s will for us and to take further what we’re learning in the Bible Teaching and Evening Celebrations. In 2023, the seminars will take place in the tented village (big blue tent and attached marquees) in the morning (11.45-12.45) from Monday 7 August to Friday 11 August. Here is a sneak preview of some of the seminars on offer.
Crossing Boundaries for Christ
Looking at the work of the Presbyterian Church in reaching out to West Belfast
with Presbyterian Minister David Moore
The Global Church in Northern Ireland
Come along and listen and learn from our international brothers and sisters.
with Nathaniel Jennings, OMF UK & Ireland
Mission to the Marginalised: Bridging the Gap
Supporting the church to reach out and be a welcoming place for the marginalised
with Jonny McClune and Jonny Matthews – Youth for Christ NI
Mission Hub at New Horizon
Mission is one of our core values at New Horizon. We are committed to encouraging engagement in evangelism and service at home and abroad. Our vibrant Mission Hub provides opportunities for you to meet and speak to people from a wide range of different mission agencies. Don’t miss it!
Join the Media Team
Are you a writer, videographer, graphic designer, app developer or social media expert? Are you training in media and communications or interested in a media career? We’re looking for passionate creative people to join our dynamic Media Team sharing the stories of NH2023. Have fun. Hone your skills. And use your gifts to glorify God & share His word. APPLY NOW.
Special Celebration
One of the highlights of New Horizon every year is the Special Celebration for people with intellectual disabilities. This year, the celebration will take place on Wednesday 10 August – from 11:30am to 1pm at the M102 Octagon Balcony (Co-Lab Lab) in Ulster University (Coleraine). Please spread the word for anyone who would like to be part of this beautiful event.
Dates for your Diary
Children/Youth Online Registration: Early bird ends 30 June.
New Horizon Prayer Breakfast – Saturday 17 June in Wellington Church, Ballymena.
New Horizon in Coleraine – Saturday 5 to Friday 11 August