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December 26, 2025
Christmas is not only about the beginning of Jesus’ story, it is about the beginning of ours. The same Jesus who entered the world in a manger is the One through whom God created the world and the One through whom God is making all things new. Hebrews 1 reminds us that Jesus is “the radiance of God’s glory,” sustaining all things by His powerful word. And through His life, death and resurrection, He brings the ultimate renewal the world has been waiting for. Paul declares that anyone who is in Christ is a “new creation,” meaning the old is gone and the new has come. The joy of re-creation is the joy of knowing that Jesus didn’t just come to save us, He came to transform us. In Him, our past is redeemed, our identity is restored and our future is re-written. Christmas joy continues long after the season ends because Jesus makes all things new, starting with us.
Stephen Fitch, Congregational Care Associate Pastor, will be preaching in the Auditorium for the Contemporary Worship service at 10:45 AM, and will also be preaching in the Sanctuary for the Traditional Worship service at 9:00 AM.
For those worshiping remotely, you're invited to watch our services online, on Facebook and YouTube.
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Advent Offering
Christian communities around the world celebrate Advent as a season of remembering and celebrating the arrival of Jesus on Earth. At Mt. Horeb, we choose to celebrate by taking a special offering to advance the kingdom of God. This year, our Advent offering will support a local and global church.
Globally, we’ll help rebuild a church in India led by our friend and former intern, Prasanth Bethu. In a city where less than 5% of the population is Christian, their church has grown to over 1,500 members despite facing adversity, including a fire that destroyed their building on May 31. With faith and determination, they cleared the rubble and began rebuilding, currently worshiping in a temporary space while
dreaming of restoring their auditorium.
Locally, we’ll support a growing Global Methodist Church in the Columbia area. By partnering with them, we aim to enhance their mission and broaden their outreach within the community. As Acts 1:8 reminds us, we are called to be witnesses everywhere—from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
Please join us in making a positive impact in Columbia and India. You can give at mthorebchurch.org/give by selecting “Advent Offering" in the Fund dropdown menu.
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December 28 Services
Join us for our last worship service of 2025! There will be a 9:00 AM Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and a 10:45 AM Contemporary Service in the Auditorium. These services will not be streamed. This will be a great way to close out the year together.
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Baptism Renewal Service
In the Global Methodist Church, we believe that, in baptism, God uses ordinary water to mark us in extraordinary ways. Baptism is the mark of God’s covenant with the Church, it marks the beginning of our faith journey and our initiation into the faith family. God is the primary actor and is always faithful to His covenant with us; therefore, baptism need never to be repeated. But, it can be reaffirmed. On January 4, at the beginning of the new year, we will all have the opportunity to recommit to Christ, come forward to touch the water and reaffirm our baptismal vows. We look forward to this powerful service together.
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Membership Class
Whether you are seeking information about the church or are ready to join, you are invited to attend our Membership Class on Sunday, January 11 from 3 to 5 PM in Room 861. Those who wish to join the church will have that opportunity at the end of the class, and those who are not ready yet can return to a future class for additional information and/or to join. You can register at mthorebchurch.org/membership or through our Mt. Horeb app.
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Baptism Class
Our Baptism Class for all ages will be held on Sunday, January 11 at 5 PM in Room 861. As Global Methodists, we believe that baptism is an outward sign of an inward work that God is doing in our lives and because God’s work is perfect, we believe in only being baptized once. If you or your child is someone who has never been baptized or if you’d like to learn more about baptism, please plan to attend. Once you attend, you can choose from one of our scheduled in-service baptism dates. Register at mthorebchurch.org/baptism.
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Immersion Baptisms
Our next immersion baptism will also be on Sunday, January 11. If you have taken the class, are ready to be baptized, and have not signed up yet, please email baptism@mthorebchurch.org. If you have not taken the class but would like to be baptized, email baptism@mthorebchurch.org right away. Our next immersion baptisms are scheduled for May 2026.
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Congregational Care Groups
GriefShare® is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Beginning January 20, GriefShare® meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Student Room. For more information, click here.
Whether newly separated or divorced for years, DivorceCare® is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of this difficult life experience. Beginning January 14, DivorceCare® meets on Wednesdays from 6:15 - 8:00 PM in Room 547. For more information, click here.
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Sisterhood
Join us for Sisterhood, open to women of all ages, for a night of worship and biblical teaching with Christine Caine! Due to the expected high volume of attendees, dinner will not be served, but we hope you’ll head out to eat with your girlfriends ahead of time. Doors to the building will open at 6:00 PM, the Auditorium doors will open at 6:30 PM with worship beginning at 7:00 PM. Please bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation email to serve as your ticket for entry.
Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign, which works to end modern-day slavery. They also founded Equip & Empower, a ministry that is mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus as well as Propel Women, which is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Their organizations have even planted three life-giving Zoe Churches in Europe. Christine, however, is most well-known as a powerful bible teacher and best-selling author of more than a dozen books and studies that deeply impact people of all ages.
Get your tickets today!
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2026 Men's Oyster Roast
Our Men's Oyster Roast is March 3 at 5:30 PM and will be here before we know it. Join us for an evening you won’t forget packed with good food, great company and a powerful message. We’re thrilled to welcome Rich Villodas. He is the Brooklyn-born Lead Pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Queens, New York. He is the author of four books, the award winning, The Deeply Formed Life, Good and Beautiful and Kind, The Narrow Path and his most recent, Waiting for Jesus. He has a way of making the Gospel of Jesus come alive through his teaching. Come hungry! We’ll be serving up oysters outside and a southern-style feast inside. Whether you’re just beginning to explore faith or you’ve been walking with God for years, this night is for you. Bring a friend, you won’t want to miss it!
Get your tickets today! If you would like to serve by helping set up, welcome or clean up, email trevor@mthorebchurch.org. We need around 10-12 men to help make this event a success.
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Upcoming Concerts
We are so excited about our next two concerts in our Concerts at Mt. Horeb series. On February 6 we welcome 10-time Dove award winners Karen Peck and New River with their distinctive Southern Gospel sound. Then on March 6 we will host 8-time Dove award winner and one of the most influential voices in contemporary Christian music today, Tauren Wells. Visit mthorebchurch.org/concerts to purchase your tickets today!
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Gifts and Offerings
As 2025 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to say thank you for your continued generosity to support the missions of Mt Horeb Church. For charitable tax donations to qualify for 2025, please adhere to the following guidelines.
- Online donations must be made by 11:59 PM EST on December 31, 2025.
- Mailed checks must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2025.
Offerings can be dropped off at the church office on or before December 31, 2025. Offices will close at 4:00 PM.
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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.
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