January 17, 2025


Jesus challenges us to look beyond mere outward actions and examine the desires and intentions that reside within our hearts. True righteousness isn’t just about avoiding sinful behaviors but about allowing God to transform our innermost thoughts and motivations. In this week’s message, we will explore the importance of purity - not just in what we do, but in how we think and what we desire. Jesus calls us to a deeper level of integrity, where our outward actions align with the purity of our hearts.


Michael Turner, Senior Pastor, will be preaching in the Auditorium for the Contemporary Worship services; Stephen Fitch, Evangelism & Outreach 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.




Columbia Worship Gatherings


Mt. Horeb Church invites you to worship with us as we seek to provide a church presence in the downtown Columbia area. Our mission is to make, mature, and mobilize disciples who magnify Jesus, and we are excited for you to join us on this journey. Over the next few months, we will be hosting Columbia Worship Gatherings on Sunday evenings. Join us as we magnify Jesus Christ in the heart of the city. Find out more information at mthorebchurch.org/columbia


Mark your calendar for our first Columbia Worship Gathering on January 26 at 6:00 PM. We will be meeting at Earlewood Park Community Center, 1113 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. 




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 28, GriefShare meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Chapel. 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 15, DivorceCare meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Room 547. For more information, click here.





Mission Trips


We hope God has been stirring your hearts for missions in 2025! If so, would you pray about joining one of our open Mission Trips? There are 3 trips that are taking applications right now.


The open trips are Student Ministry trips. 6th - 7th graders will be going to North Charleston for Summer Serve through the Global Methodist Church. 8th - 10th graders will be doing hurricane relief work in North Carolina. And 11th - 12th graders will be heading back to Alaska. If you or your student is interested in these trips, please come to our Student Ministry Mission Trip Information Meeting happening this Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

 

For details about any one of these four teams, including dates and total costs, visit mthorebchurch.org/missions. And, of course, if you have questions about these trips, you can always reach out at missions@mthorebchurch.org.




Best WKND Ever


Best WKND Ever is right around the corner, and we need your help. We are specifically looking for host homes for 9th and 10th grade boys. What does being a host home entail? You would host 8 - 10 students and two leaders in your home for the weekend. Student Ministry will provide all meals, drinks, and snacks. We just need you to have the space! Best WKND Ever is March 14 - 16 this year. Please reach out to Chris Morgan, High School Coordinator, at chris.morgan@mthorebchurch.org if you are willing to open your home to this group of students.




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.




Men’s Oyster Roast

 

Men, mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:30 PM. Join us for great food, fellowship, and inspiration as we welcome Lee Strobel, best-selling author of The Case for Christ, as our guest speaker. We will enjoy an oyster roast and southern-style meal together. Whether you’re exploring faith, growing in your walk with God, or simply looking for a night of encouragement, this event is for you! Register here.

 

Date: February 25

Time: Oysters start at 5:30 PM

Cost: $20 per person




Summer Residency - May 19 - August 11


Our Summer Residency is a 12-week immersive ministry experience, focused on personal discipleship, leadership development and spiritual discernment. This Summer Residency program is specifically designed for 18-25 year olds who are considering work in full-time ministry. Each resident will work with a ministry department for practical experience, while also working together as a group towards spiritual growth.


Ministry opportunities are available for Communications, Kids, Special Needs, Students, Missions, Production and Worship ministries. Housing is provided, as well as compensation. More information will be provided during the interview process.

Deadline to apply is February 23. Apply here.



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.