Help us give every child a strong start to the new school year! We're collecting new school supplies for students in our community. Your generosity can make a lasting impact by providing children with the tools they need to learn, grow and succeed in school.

We are collecting on Sundays, July 19 and 26, at the Missions Center (West Campus, outside the Auditorium) and weekdays at the Missions Office (brick house behind the church) until Sunday, July 26.

Questions? Contact Meghan at meghan.sanders@mthorebchurch.org or 803-490-9395.

The Mt. Horeb Golf Classic is open, with a few team spots left!

Come tee it up in support of the Mt. Horeb Backpack Ministry on Monday, August 17! Over the last 16 years, Mt. Horeb has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank to provide food for children who experience food insecurity when school is not in session. With the help of this tournament, over 500 children from under-resourced families in Lexington School District 1 receive a backpack of food every week while school is in session.


This will be a four-person, Captain’s choice format. Registration will be open at 9:00 AM with a 10:00 AM shotgun start at Golden Hills Golf Club. Registration fees include: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, longest drive, closest to the pin, lunch, raffles and prizes!


You do not have to be a player to support the Backpack Ministry through this tournament. In lieu of donations, we are offering sponsorship levels of all kinds, including cart and food sponsorships, which are perfect for families or small groups. All proceeds directly benefit the Backpack Ministry.


Visit the tournament page for registration and sponsorship information.

If you would like to volunteer for the tournament, we would love to have you! Contact Meghan at meghansanders@mthorebchurch.org or 803-490-9395 to volunteer or with questions.

When people think of missions, they often think of “going out,” not “bringing in”. However, bringing people into the love of Christ through some of our in-house missions programs is essential to the Mt. Horeb Missions Ministry.

Many children, youth and families right here in Lexington face difficult circumstances shaped by financial hardship, family instability, the need for foster care and other challenges beyond their control. As followers of Christ, we are called to love our neighbors, walk alongside those in need and reflect God's hope through meaningful relationships.

At Mt. Horeb, we have three ministries that create opportunities for life-changing mentoring relationships. 10:10 Bridge is an after-school program serving elementary-aged children. Heritage Builders serves youth and young adults who are currently in or have aged out of the foster care system and often lack a trusted adult to provide guidance and support. Connections Lexington Community journeys alongside adults and families as they move from material poverty toward financial stability and holistic transformation.

Over the next couple of months, we are going to share stories from mentors and mentees in these three programs whose lives have been transformed by either mentoring or being mentored. As you read these stories, we ask that you pray for the participants, mentors and their families in these three ministries. By showing up, encouraging and extending compassion, God brings hope, healing and lasting change—one relationship at a time.

Sally Kutyla
10:10 Bridge and Heritage Builders mentor


When my daughters, now 24 and 21, were students at New Providence Elementary, I began mentoring at their school, and it quickly became near and dear to my heart. When I heard about the 10:10 Bridge After School program for elementary children, I knew it was something God was calling me to do.

Six years ago, I asked my boss if I could adjust my work schedule to serve on Thursday afternoons at Bridge. I’ve seen a lot of changes in the program since I became a mentor, and I've been brokenhearted by some of the things I’ve witnessed, but Got has been faithful, and seeing how he works in this ministry has been amazing. Even on the days you wonder, “Am I making a difference?” or “Does this even matter?” God finds ways to remind you how serving his children always matters! 

This year, I got to see the first group that I’ve been with since kindergarten graduate from elementary school! The pride I had as some of their names were called out for special awards, and as they each walked that stage, made me so emotional. I love them all and will miss them so much! I could tell they were excited I had come to their graduation, and their smiles when they saw me melted my heart. 

Bridge makes a difference in children’s lives, and having adults who show up and are constant figures in their lives matters. You, as a mentor, could be one of the only trusted adults they can count on to show up for them. To be there when you say you’re going to be there, no matter what.

This year, my husband, Mark, and I stepped into a new mentoring role as a team when we were asked to consider mentoring in a new ministry called Heritage Builders. I knew the answer had to be yes. Heritage Builders targets teens and young adults aging out of the foster care system who need a similar support system - adults whom they can count on to show up. We were paired with a 19-year-old young woman, and it’s been such a privilege to walk alongside her, witnessing God move in her life and make her path straight.

If, as you read this, you feel a tug at your heart, I urge you to consider becoming a mentor and making a difference in the lives of these vulnerable young people. No special skills are needed. All you need is a willingness to have an open mind and a heart’s desire to show them the love of Jesus by being present! 

If you are interested in learning more about Connections, Heritage Builders, or 10:10 Bridge, please email meghan.sanders@mthorebchurch.org or call Meghan at 803-490-9395.

Saturday | August 15 | 8 AM - 12 PM

Mt. Horeb Church Missions Office

Participants: Adults

Free

Our Car Care Ministry exists to serve and support families in our community by meeting a practical, everyday need. We understand that maintaining a vehicle can be both costly and overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying the responsibilities of work, home and family on your own.

Through this ministry, we offer free oil changes as a simple but meaningful way to ease that burden. More than just car maintenance, this is an opportunity to show care, provide encouragement and remind struggling families that they are seen, valued and not alone.

It takes a team to make this ministry possible.

We are looking for volunteers with experience in changing oil and basic car maintenance to serve on our auto care team. We also need a warm and welcoming hospitality team to prepare and serve snacks, creating a comfortable and inviting environment.


Our goal is to create more than just a service appointment—we want to provide a space of rest, connection and care. While we care for their vehicles, we also seek to care for their hearts—offering prayer, conversation and encouragement as desired. It’s a small act of service with a big purpose: helping keep families safely on the road while sharing the love of Christ in a tangible way.

Visit here for more information and to register as a Car Care Volunteer.

Jeremy Frazier is the Car Care Captain. Questions? Contact Jeremy at

fraziedj@gmail.com or (803) 576-3799.

If you know of a family who would benefit from the Car Care Ministry, please contact Meghan at meghan.sanders@mthorebchurch.org.

Kentucky: October 11-16

Red Bird Mission

Red Bird Mission website

Cost: $500
Led by Mike and Terrie Morrison
Red Bird Mission Trip Overview


Red Bird Mission and Clinic has been providing ministries in the Appalachian Mountains since 1921. Red Bird serves an isolated, rural, distressed area, handicapped by chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing and obstacles due to the rugged mountain terrain. Red Bird Mission and Clinic strive to meet the needs of their community through education, health and wellness, community outreach, economic opportunity, and community housing improvement.

Mt. Horeb will be coming alongside Red Bird Mission in a variety of ways, the most prominent being serving in their work camp, which will include light to heavy construction work. We will also be helping in the community thrift store and serving in the Senior Center.


Kenya: September 15-25
Zoe Empowers
Zoe Empowers website
Cost: $3800
Led by Jeff Nelson
Kenya Trip Overview

Zoe Empowers exists for orphaned children and vulnerable youth living in extreme poverty, with youth-led households as the primary recipients. Zoe provides these youth with an opportunity to become self-sufficient. Through a three-year, locally led program, participants become safe and healthy, skilled for long-term success and able to lead meaningful lives within a supportive community, thereby making a positive impact.


Since 2014, Mt. Horeb has partnered with Zoe Empowers. The participants are organized into groups of 60-100 and receive micro grants, life skills and vocational training to become secure, healthy and connected community members. On this trip, you will visit the communities Mt. Horeb has supported, witnessing firsthand how our partnership has helped businesses and group projects thrive amid adversity.

Kenya registration closes July 31.

Click here to register or view more information about these Mission Trips