April 10, 2026

The resurrection of Jesus didn’t just change eternity—it changes today. Because of Christ, we are not merely forgiven people trying to survive in a broken world; we are new creations learning to live a new kind of life. In the Book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul paints a powerful picture of what it means to be made alive with Christ. We will discover that salvation is not just about where we go after we die—it is about who we become while we live. Paul begins Ephesians with a powerful reminder: believers are blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. These blessings are not earned—they are gifts given because God chose us before the foundation of the world. Through Christ, we are adopted as God’s children, redeemed by His blood and sealed with the Holy Spirit—the very guarantee of our inheritance. This is resurrection reality: even before we acted, God’s power was at work, giving us life and purpose in Him.

Communion reminds us that these blessings come at a cost— the life of Jesus. As we take the bread and the cup this Sunday, we remember that God’s love has made us alive spiritually and given us a new identity: chosen, redeemed and empowered to live as His children.

Jeff Kersey, Pastor Emeritus, will be preaching in the Auditorium for the Contemporary Worship services; Bill Bouknight, Retired GMC Guest Pastor, will be preaching in the Sanctuary for the Traditional Worship services.

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

Vacation Bible School

Registration for Rainforest Falls VBS 2026 opens April 12 at 2:00 PM!

May 31-June 2 is for our Special Needs friends, age 12 years old through adults. Register at mthorebchurch.org/snvbs.

June 8-11 (choose from three different sessions) is for 4-year olds through 5th graders. On April 12, visit mthorebchurch.org/vbs to register as a participant and to volunteer.

Parenting Classes

We are very excited that Dr. David Olshine will be leading a two-week, fast-paced seminar with Q & A on family systems. Join us on Wednesdays, April 15 and 22 at 6:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Parenting Styles: Creating Balance, Handling Burnout, Building Boundaries

April 15 | Session 1: If You Met My Parents, You'd Get It

• Identifying what made our family system tick from the past

• How positive and negative patterns impact families

• Five different family systems & how to create a loving, balanced family

April 22 | Session 2: Parenting: It's Complicated!

• How to celebrate the wins and recover from the losses

• Parenting is tough | the iPhone & anxiety-driven generation of teenagers

• How to handle difficult family members and situations

• How our family dynamics have shaped us

Childcare is available. Register here!

We also have kids programming and middle school programming available on Wednesday nights beginning at 6 PM.

GO Weekend

Registration is live for GO Weekend, our church-wide missions weekend. It will be a time to go beyond our walls and serve our community in tangible, meaningful ways. We’ll partner with local ministries, schools and neighborhoods to share the love of Christ through action. There is a place for you, whatever your gifts. Mark your calendar for April 17-19.

Visit mthorebchurch.org/goweekend for more information and to register.

Singles Day Retreat

Registration is open for our Singles Day Retreat, happening Saturday, April 18, 9 AM - 3 PM in the Mt. Horeb Student Room. We will receive teaching from renowned Christian singles author and speaker Lina AbuJamra, do a mission project together, fellowship and eat together. The event is open to adult Christian singles, both at Mt. Horeb and in our community. We’d love for you to invite a friend!

Our speaker, Lina AbuJamra, is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more at LivingWithPower.org.

DivorceCare®

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. DivorceCare meets on Wednesdays from 6:15-8:00 PM in Room 547. This is a 13 week program that begins on April 29. To join this class, contact Doreen Michaels at care@mthorebchurch.org.

2025 Annual Report

Our 2025 Annual Report is here! Click the link to view the digital edition. Printed copies are available at Guest Services.

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.