May 5th, 2017

It wouldn't be hard for any of us to admit that it is possible for things to look great on the outside but on the inside be a complete mess. A life of duplicity can leave you feeling like two different people and exhausted.  How do we deal with our duplicity and move into the undivided life that Jesus offers us? Join us on Sunday at one of our five services and find out. Reverend Ed McDowell will be teaching in the Sanctuary and Pastor Nick Cunningham will be in the Auditorium.
 

 
Children's Musical
 
The Musical Treasure Island will be presented by our Children's Choir, Saturday evening, May 6 th  at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Treasure Island teaches how we search for riches in the Kingdom of God.  " For Where Your Treasure Is, there your heart will be also " Luke 12:34. This musical adventure will help kids young and old discover the everlasting value of storing up treasures in heaven and continually seeking God.
 
Doors will open at 5:30. Following the program there will be a reception for the children in the narthex.

 
VBS 2017 - Maker Fun Factory
 
Maker Fun Factory VBS Registration is open 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.


 
MKIDS Open House

New to Mt. Horeb and M Kids? Have some questions about what happens on the weekends, weekdays and in between? Join us on Sunday, May 7th after the 10:45 AM service in The Orange Zone, room 831 (in the elementary wing of the West Building) for refreshments and a chance to chat with M Kids staff, ask questions, and tour the children's spaces. We look forward to meeting you. Contact janis@mthorebumc.com with questions. Children are invited to come with parents!
 
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- a big party! You will not want to miss this evening of food, fellowship, games and even some dancing. Register online now. The cost is ten dollars per person with children under 12 free.


 
Circles USA Meeting

Mt. Horeb has joined forces with Circles USA in the hopes to eliminate poverty in our community and even our state. We know this will not be an easy task but we want to do our part in helping those in need. If you would like to know more about how you could be a part of this, please join us for an informational meeting on May 7th from 10:20-10:45 in the Conference Room located in the Auditorium. 


 

Next Step 

From June 4 until August 5, Mt. Horeb will host teams of students from all across the country who will come here, stay in our church building, and go out each day to serve in under-resourced communities in Lexington. The Next Step summer staff that will lead them will arrive on May 28th to begin preparing for what we pray will be an impactful summer for all who are involved. 
 
There are several opportunities for us to serve with them:
  • Sponsor a Next Step Intern for the summer
        
Next Step Promo
Next Step Promo
  • Provide breakfast for the Next Step Staff on Sunday mornings
  • Help with construction projects on the worksites
  • Attend Friday evening block parties in the Belle Meade Community 
 
To sign up to serve or to learn more about being involved with Next Step, please email Brittany at brittany.morris@mthorebumc.com. 


 
Called Charge Conference


There will be a called charge conference on May 14th immediately following the 10:45 service in the sanctuary. We will be discussing the sale of two properties donated to the A&B campaign.