Lighthouse

APRIL 2026

Vicar's Message

Dearly beloved in Christ,

This first week is so important for us Christians because the life-giving event in history occurred these days, we are commemorating it and thanking God for Jesus Christ for the celebration of life itself. Truly, life is to be celebrated, but we, as humans, have different ways; every time we deviate from the original ways that we are not supposed to be. On Good Friday, Christ truly celebrated His life and directed others to this path.

The final result and reward was the joy of resurrection, God the Father granted it for the obedient Jesus, obedient till the cross and death, which nobody else ever did in History till today.

The reward was great, all creation with humanity knelt down before him and worshiped Him, saying you are worthy to be praised and adored, and judgment right also given to Him.

When we celebrate the resurrection and life, we, as the clergy family, also want to enjoy life and resurrection with you all.

Especially for the last three years, truly, we also had a blessed time of spiritual growth and awakening with you all.

We are so thankful to God for the opportunity that we got to be one among you all. Let's thank God for the true presence and fruits of the Spirit we enjoyed together. We believe that we are in the process of being closer to God’s Kingdom, with the process with intentional progress.

Our prayers will be with you all, we can’t forget any single one from this Horeb family because one way or another, you all played an important part in our personal life too. Please remember our ministries and family in your prayers, because the devil is also very active everywhere, with different kinds of temptations which draw us back from spiritual growth. Also, most necessarily we need to pray for our Shiby Abraham Achen and for His Ministry here. The word of God says sin is always at the door like a roaring lion to devour even the child of God. No one should be deceived.

May God bless everyone of us and keep us safe for the Glory of God.

God bless Horeb.

With much love and prayers,

Kochummen Achen

MY FAITH JOURNEY

Lia Thomas

Are there any Bible passages or Bible characters or songs (Christian) that influenced you recently?

Over the last year, I have gained a better perspective on the role of prayer in my life. When I was younger, I learned the story of Job in Sunday School. Job had a privileged life and was a faithful Christian, but his faith was put to the test through a series of difficult trials. After each trial, Job continued to pray and trust in God. The story of Job is inspiring, and it teaches us that, as Christians, while life can be challenging at times, it is our duty to trust in God and remain rooted in our faith. When I first learned Job’s story, I focused only on the aspect of challenges. I found myself praying to God during difficult times and asking for help, but sometimes neglecting to pray when life was going well. In a way, I was using prayer more for times of need, and less as a way to thank God for the blessings in my life. Recently, I came across James 5:13, where it is written, “Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” This verse provided me with a better perspective on prayer. It emphasized to me that prayer is not only a way to seek God’s help, but also a way to express gratitude and praise, no matter what is happening in our lives.

What's one word or message to express this season of your life?

One word that I would use to describe this season of my life is surrender. I feel as though I am constantly making plans for the future: what I want to study in college, where I hope to be in ten years, etc. And while it is important to work hard and try my best to achieve the future that I want, I am learning to recognize that God has a plan for me. When I surrender my worries and future to God, I am trusting in Him.

What's one message you want to share with others?

One message I would like to share with others is: Life is unpredictable and full of change, but God is a constant. Knowing this has kept me grounded in my faith, and it provides me a sense of focus when I feel overwhelmed. Being in high school, I feel the constant stress and worry of wanting to succeed and do well in school. Knowing that God will always be there and take care of me helps give me a sense of peace and security. I know that no matter how tiring of a day I have or how exhausted I feel, I can always come back to God and feel at rest.