January 3, 2025

We are so grateful for the leadership and faith of Pastor Jeff Kersey over 30 years of ministry here at Mt. Horeb Church. On Sunday morning, January 5, we will celebrate his legacy in our worship services, as he transitions into a new season of ministry. We will also be hearing from our new Senior Pastor, Michael Turner, about all that lies ahead for Mt. Horeb! Services will be at 9:00 and 10:45 AM for both Contemporary and Traditional. The message portion from Pastor Jeff and Pastor Michael will be streamed into the Sanctuary. 

For those worshiping remotely, you're invited to watch our services online, on Facebook and YouTube.



Church Wide Initiative

In 2025, we are inviting the whole church to read through the entire Bible together from beginning to end! We believe that as disciples, followers of Jesus, we are called to be in rhythm with God and one of the main ways that we do that is by staying firmly rooted in the study of God’s Holy Word. What better way to do it than together with a community of believers? To read through the Bible over the next calendar year, we will be using Tara-Leigh Cobble’s, The Bible Recap, which you can access in a few different ways:

• You can go online and purchase The Bible Recap guide, for the daily readings and devotional by clicking here.
• You can download the Bible App on your phone or tablet and search “The Bible Recap,” selecting the 365-day plan, to get the daily readings and video devotional.
• You can go to Apple Podcast or Spotify and search “The Bible Recap” for a daily podcast devotional.
• You can enroll in Mt. Horeb’s daily prayer prompts for an abbreviated daily devotional related to the readings by emailing 

communications@mthorebchurch.org.

In addition, our Wednesday Night Pastor’s Study throughout 2025 will dive further into what you have read from Scripture for the week. For that Wednesday study, you may want to also purchase The Bible Recap Discussion Guide, which will guide our time together. We began reading on January 1 but you can still join in. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Rachel at rachel.carosiello@mthorebchurch.org.

Retirement Party

In appreciation of 30 years in ministry here at Mt. Horeb, we want to invite you to join us on January 5 to honor and thank Pastor Jeff and Lynn Kersey for answering God’s call in their lives. We will have a time to enjoy food, fellowship and lots of fun. Registration is required. We look forward to celebrating all that God has done at Mt. Horeb through Pastor Jeff and Lynn! Register here.



Adult Classes this Semester

We are excited for you to have a chance to grow and mature this Spring through the classes we are offering on Wednesday nights. Classes will begin January 15 and run through February 26. Click here to register for all classes.

Bible Recap: Led by Our Pastors - Join our seven-week Wednesday night class as we dive into The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble. At our church, we believe truth is essential, so we’re studying the Bible together to deepen our understanding and see its big picture. This study is perfect for anyone eager to grow in faith and biblical knowledge. Wednesday nights from 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary.

Letters from a Skeptic: Led by Pastor Trevor Miller - Explore faith and doubt in our seven-week Wednesday night class based on Letters from a Skeptic by Greg Boyd. This compelling book features a heartfelt exchange between a father and son grappling with life's toughest questions about God, Christianity, and belief. Together, we’ll engage in thoughtful discussions and strengthen our ability to address doubts with grace and truth. Come join us! We recommend that you purchase Letters from a Skeptic. Wednesday nights from 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Single & Parenting: Led by Paul Dooley and Shelby Troutman - Join us for a seven-week Wednesday night class using the Single & Parenting curriculum. This class provides practical strategies, biblical insights, and emotional support for single parents navigating the challenges of raising children alone. You'll find encouragement, share experiences with others, and gain tools to build a strong foundation for your family. Whether you're newly single or have been parenting solo for years, this class offers hope and practical wisdom for your parenting journey. Handouts will be provided weekly. Wednesday nights from 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM in room Room 552.

Financial Peace University: This class runs 1/15 through 3/19. Learn step by step how to budget, beat debt, save money, and build wealth for the future. FPU teaches simple, common sense principles that work. Build a Legacy. Plan For Your Future. Win With Money. Communicate in Marriage. To sign up for this session, click here. Wednesday nights from 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM in Room 551.



Guest Speaker Wesley Huff

We are excited to welcome guest speaker Wesley Huff here at Mt. Horeb Church on February 23. As a speaker and teacher for Apologetics Canada, Wesley regularly engages with topics on faith, belief and religion. He is currently pursuing a PHD in the New Testament, and he creates content to dialogue with those skeptical of the Bible and Christianity. He will be speaking on Sunday morning in the Auditorium at 9:00 & 10:45 AM on the topic “Why am I a Christian?” He will also have a special seminar that evening at 6:00 PM on “Can I Trust the Bible?” Please register for the evening seminar at mthorebchurch.org/events.



Confirmation

Registration closes this Sunday, January 5 for Confirmation 2025. If you are new to Mt. Horeb Church, Confirmation is a practice of the Global Methodist Church in which our eighth graders enter into a process of becoming full members of the church, and have the opportunity to make a public affirmation of their faith to the congregation. If you want more information on Confirmation, visit our website at 

mthorebchurch.org/confirmation.  



We Are Messengers

We're excited to announce chart-topping band, We Are Messengers, is joining our Concert season on Friday, May 9. Presented by Compassion International, the spring tour features special guests Austin French and Leanna Crawford. We Are Messengers has over 550 million career streams, over 3 billion airplay audience, and a multi-week #1 Billboard radio song (“Come What May”), along with six Top 5 and ten Top 10 Christian Airplay hits. We Are Messengers has played for a live audience of over 2 million people across 45 states and 5 countries, including selling out shows in the Netherlands, England, and lead vocalist Darren Mulligan’s native Ireland. We hope you join us for this amazing night of worship! Tickets are on sale now here.



Online Bulletin

If you can't be here on Sunday morning, stay connected through our online bulletin. You can see our weekly financial report as well as a list of needs to pray over. Click here to view our weekly bulletin.