July 24, 2026

Samson was set apart by God and gifted with extraordinary strength, yet his greatest weakness was not the Philistines—it was his lack of surrender. His story is a cautionary tale about drifting spiritually one compromise at a time. Delilah did not defeat Samson overnight; his downfall happened through repeated compromise, pride and misplaced affection. Yet even in Samson’s failure, God’s grace remained at work. This message explores temptation, spiritual compromise, misplaced identity and the hope that God can still redeem broken people for His purposes.

Jeff Kersey, Pastor Emeritus, will be preaching in the Auditorium for the Contemporary Worship services; Chris Morgan, Pastoral Intern, 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.

Lemonade!

This week, our Kids Worship Camp explored the theme "Smile Like Jesus," learning what it means to love, serve and live like Him every day.

To celebrate, our campers will serve lemonade between services and hand out Bible bookmarks they made throughout the week. It's a fun way to share God's love with our church family, inspired by their favorite camp song, "Lemonade."



Stop by for a cup, grab a bookmark and celebrate all God has done this week!



School Supply Drive

Our School Supply Drive ends this Sunday, July 26! Each year we partner with local missions partners to equip kids across our community for the school year ahead. Grab a card in your seat Sunday with the supply list and drop-off details, or view the list at mthorebchurch.org/schoolsupplydrive.



Please bring new, unopened items and pray over the children who'll receive them. Drop off at the Missions Center on your way into church, or today at the Missions Ministry office porch. Thank you for your generosity!



MIDWEEK

We are excited for you to have a chance to grow and mature this fall through the classes we are offering on Wednesday nights. Classes will begin August 12 and run through September 23. Childcare will be available through our Kids Programming.

You can register for these classes here.

Pastor's Study - The Book of Hebrews

Led by Chris Morgan | Sanctuary

Join our 7-week MidWeek class as we dive into Hebrews with the Pastor's Study. The book of Hebrews was written to people in crisis. They were persecuted, tempted by the rampant sin around them and doubting their faith in Jesus. It was not so different than what many of us go through today. Join Dr. Derwin Gray in this eight-session series as he walks through Hebrews, teaching us how to live for Jesus in every season of life. Hebrews shows us that Jesus is better than anything the world can offer. We simply need to answer, “Am I willing to trust Him above everything else?”

Living Faithfully Discipleship Rhythm

Led by Jay Collins | Fellowship Hall

A disciple of Jesus lives faithfully, following Jesus with consistent devotion. Using the videos from our Alpha curriculum, we will look at what it means to pursue the Discipleship Rhythm of Living Faithfully actively. Through discussion, guided practice and real-life tools, you’ll learn how to live out your faith in sustainable and life-giving ways. Whether you're new to your faith or looking to deepen your walk with Jesus, Living Faithfully will give you practical ways to live what you believe. Come ready to engage, reflect and grow.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention

Chapel

Are you parenting, caring for or working with a child who has experienced trauma or early adversity? This class will introduce you to TBRI: an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach designed to help children heal and thrive. You'll learn practical tools built around three principles: Empowering (meeting physical needs), Connecting (building trust and attachment) and Correcting (responding to fear-based behaviors with compassion instead of frustration). Whether you're a parent, foster or adoptive caregiver, teacher or anyone who works with children, this class will equip you to see the whole child and help them reach their highest potential.



Abide: Prayer & Worship Night

Mark your calendars for Friday, August 14. We’re hosting Abide, a night of open prayer and worship in the Kersey Chapel, starting at 6:30 PM. It’s a two-hour block with no set schedule: worship, pray, be prayed for by one of our prayer partners or just sit and abide in God’s presence. Come as you are and stay as long as you need, we’re glad to have you.



Small Group Launch

We aren't meant to do life alone. Fall Small Group Launch is now open.

The launch will take place on August 16 and 23 in the Student Room from 9:00 to 10:15 AM. Deadline to register is August 10.

In a world where it's easy to feel disconnected, God created us to grow in faith together. At Mt. Horeb, we believe disciples of Jesus live communally: encouraging one another, studying Scripture together, praying for each other and walking through life side by side. A small group is more than a weekly meeting. It's a place to belong, build meaningful friendships and deepen your relationship with Christ. Whether you're a young adult, a parent, an empty nester, single or simply looking for a place to connect, there's a group where you can grow and thrive.

If you're interested in joining a small group, click here to complete the interest form today.



Mt. Horeb Golf Classic

Monday, August 17 is the Mt. Horeb Golf Classic, benefiting our Backpack Ministry. For 16 years we’ve partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank, so over 500 kids in Lexington School District 1 get food every weekend during the school year. You don’t have to play to get involved. We offer sponsorships at every level, including Club House sponsorships for carts, food and prizes, great for families or small groups. Last year’s tournament raised $28,000 and added 75 kids to the program.

Visit the tournament page for registration and sponsorship details.



Sign up to volunteer.

FAMILY FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW

Join us Friday, August 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM for our second annual Family Festival and Car Show! This free community event has something for everyone: classic and custom cars to check out and vote on, inflatables and a petting zoo for the kids, free Pelican’s Snowballs, a Dunk Tank benefiting our Car Care Ministry, live DJ and food trucks. If you want to enter a vehicle you can register at mthorebchurch.org/events. We’ll see you there!

Mission Trip

Kentucky: October 11–16 | Red Bird Mission

We're heading back to Red Bird Mission in Appalachian Kentucky this October. Since 1921, Red Bird has served an isolated mountain community facing chronic poverty and limited resources through education, health and housing programs. Mt. Horeb will serve in their work camp on construction projects, plus help at the thrift store and Senior Center. View the trip overview.

Click here to register or learn more about these Mission Trips.



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.