April 21st, 2017

We love a good before and after, don't we? This is why the television show featuring Chip and Joanna Gaines has become a runaway hit! To see a house go from shabby to chic, from broken to whole, is exciting. But when transformation happens in someone's life, it is even better. Even when we can't see what could be, God can identify a fixer upper and He does great work! Come and join us this Sunday with your friends and family for a full life renovation - to find out how letting God into your life can change everything and give you life to the fullest. Pastor Nick Cunningham will be teaching in the Auditorium and Rev. Drew Martin will be in the Sanctuary.
 
Join us for a reception immediately following the 10:45 services in the café to meet Rev. Drew Martin and his family. We are excited to have them as part of our Mt. Horeb family.

 
VBS 2017 - Maker Fun Factory
 
Maker Fun Factory VBS Registration opens this Sunday, April 23 for participants and volunteers! Sign up today at vbs.mthorebumc.com  for the best week of the year: June 11-16. We expect our spaces to fill up so register early to ensure a spot for your child(ren). With record numbers of children expected to attend, we need your help to volunteer and serve. Please complete the bulletin insert, register online, or stop by one of the VBS volunteer tables to have your questions answered.



Annie Moses Band In Concert

Annie Moses Band returns to Concerts at Mt. Horeb on April 30th at 7 PM. The band is comprised of incredible musicians, with Julliard-honed chops combined with Nashville style music making. Annie Moses Band shares their foundational faith in Jesus Christ through a captivating blend of sacred, folk, and classical music. The band's innovative sound has delighted audiences around the world on stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. AMB combines the best of several beloved genres into a style that unifies audiences young and old, and engages the sacred, classical, jazz and bluegrass buffs. Their concert at Mt. Horeb will combine the powerful gospel message with music that is outstanding and thrilling and will leave audiences awe-inspired. Tickets are available online for $10 at concertsatmthoreb.com.
The Reception

Acts chapter 2 tells us that the early church was in the habit of eating together with glad and sincere hearts. Essentially, they knew how to throw a great party. We hope you will join us on May 21st for what we are calling "The Reception" - a church-wide event celebrating the church as we enjoy one of the greatest gifts given to us by Jesus - each other. You will not want to miss this evening of food, fellowship and fun. Register online now. The cost is ten dollars per person with children under 12 free.


 
Operation Christmas Child

 
In order to provide families with the opportunity to participate in OCC at different times of the year and to increase our impact in the world, this year, we will collect specific items at specific times during the year. The items collected will be stored until October when our M Kids program will host a large packing party to place the collected items into individual boxes for delivery to a child somewhere in the world. These boxes will be used as a tool to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and the true meaning of Christmas to children throughout the world.
 
The April collection item is a new small toy that will fit in a shoebox. Examples include a jump rope,  a toy car, a small doll, a small stuff animal or playing cards. Items will be collected on April 23rd and 30th.  Please place the toy in one of the collection barrels located at the M Kids check-in stations.

 
Membership Class

Whether you are seeking information or ready to join our church, you are invited to attend a New Member Class on Sunday, 5/7/17, 3:00 to 5:00, Room 820 (new building). Child care for infants through elementary is available, but you must request through registration. To register go to mthorebumc.com/membership . For more information, contact Cheri Jones at  cheri@mthorebumc.com .