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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 and is currently moving into a new season of ministry. He and his wife Gloria have six children but have also adopted over 70 orphans and provide a school for several hundred. On the final night of New Horizon 2023, he spoke from Habakkuk chapter 3.

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Through personal testimonies from the global church, this seminar will explore how the light of the gospel has brought joy even in places of challenge and darkness. Millions of our brothers and sisters around the world face extreme persecution for following Jesus. Considering this alongside other topics of war, displacement and gender-based violence, we will see examples of God redeeming suffering and the gift of God-given joy will be presented. Voices from the global church will tell their stories. There will also be opportunity for discussion on what the church in Ireland can learn from experiences of Christians across the world.

Most of us will have had moments when we have been bewildered by what happens to us and made to wonder if God is really there, and if so, does he actually care? Prayers are unanswered, suffering seems unjust, and God seem inactive, silent or even absent. Hopes are dashed and dreams unfulfilled. Our faith takes a battering and we are simply hanging on. Without offering trite solutions, or pretending that there are any quick-fix solutions, Tony and Jilly Horsfall shared some responses that enable us to move forward to a deeper relationship with God even in the face of disappointment.

"I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of His righteousness." On the final morning of New Horizon 2023, Tony Horsfall shared the climax of his teaching on Isaiah 61.

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 but they care for over 70 orphans and run a school for several hundred more. Listen to his second message from #NH2023.

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Oaks of Righteousness - Tony Horsfall continued his teaching from Isaiah 61 on Wednesday morning of New Horizon 2023. "A people being transformed,  showing realistic optimism and openness to others,  exercising their God-given gifts, with a healthy self-esteem,  demonstrating a love of justice and mission, & living under the favour of God. - this is God's vision for us."

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 but the care for over 70 orphans and run a school for several hundred more. Listen to his message from the first night of #NH2023.

There are countless examples in the Bible of God’s caring heart for the refugee and the foreigner. Across Northern Ireland, many are arriving in our communities seeking refuge and a welcome - whether they be seeking asylum or from Ukraine, Afghanistan or Hong Kong. No matter where you are based, there is something you can do to say welcome! Come and hear real life examples of churches that are being transformed as they fulfil the Biblical mandate to welcome the stranger, as well as useful resources and tools to help you respond to show God’s heart to refugees in your community.