“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in times of need.” Hebrews 4:16

Please share both your praises for answered prayers and prayer requests with the members of Mt. Horeb. Fill out the form found below and either place it in the

offering plate or bring it to the Church Office. Then your Mt. Horeb family will be able to join with you in both thanking God for what He is doing in your life, and in

interceding with you before His throne for your needs.

Date: ___________________________ Name of person requesting prayer: _____________________________________________________________ Your Phone Number: ___________________________ Praise Report __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Please remove _____________________________ from the Prayer List. Prayer Request (name of person to be listed on the prayer concern) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want this listed in the church-wide prayer list? ___ yes ___ no Do you request a return call? ___ yes ___ no Your relationship to person needing prayer if other than yourself_______________ Do you wish a card sent to the individual you have lifted? ___ yes ___ no Their home address: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ If in the hospital, please name hospital and room # (hospitals return mail without room #’s) __________________________________________________________

Announcements

PRAYER WARRIORS

9:00: Denice Sheehan, Lewis Dyer

10:45: Darrell Smith, Ian MacDonald

WORSHIP SERVICE January 21st, Contemporary Services

9:00 to 10:15 and 10:45 to 12:00

Wonder

Glorious Day

Reckless Love

Prayer

Offertory

Announcements

Champion

Message

9:00: Bishop L. Jonathan Holston

10:45 Rev. Jeff Kersey

Do It Again

Benediction

WORSHIP SERVICES 8:00am Traditional 9:00am Traditional

9:00am Contemporary 10:45am Traditional

10:45am Contemporary

Prayer altars are at the front for praying.

If you desire joint prayer, go to the Prayer Room during the prayer time in the service or at the

end of the service.

If this is your first visit, please stop by the Welcome Center in the main lobby for a special gift.

RAY OF SUNSHINE Send a card to one of our home bound members,

Elaine Elkins 160 Pilgrim Point Dr. Lexington, SC 29072

LOOK AT OUR FAITHFULNESS 2017 2018 DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2,085 2,287 WEEKEND IN WORSHIP 2,313 2,022 2017 OPERATING BUDGET 4,628,000 NEED PER WEEK 89,000 RECEIVED 1/14 87,857 RECEIVED TO DATE 167,851 OPERATING BUDGET NEED TO DATE 178,000 CAPITAL RECEIVED 1/14 1,792 RECEIVED TO DATE 5,514 DEBT REDUCTION RECEIVED 1/14 602,509 DEBT BALANCE 2,947,000

MENS RETREAT 2018 Take a weekend away to allow God to work in your hearts to make you into the person he was you to be. Join a group of men from Mt. Horeb as they attend the annual South Carolina Methodist Conference Men’s Retreat. Who: Men of all ages (6th grade and up - fathers can attend with their sons) What: Men’s conference with worship and speakers When: February 16-18th Where: Christ UMC Myrtle Beach, SC Cost: $165.00 (pays for transportation if needed, conference ticket, hotel for two nights and one dinner meal. Register at www.eventbrite.com and enter mt horeb men’s retreat 2018 or contact Trevor Miller at trevor@ mthorebumc.com.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS Whether you are seeking info or ready to join, you are invited to attend a Membership Class today from 3-5 PM in the Fellowship Hall, East Building. MKids is available but you must request through online registration. To register go to https://nmcjan21.eventbrite.com.

VBS 2018 Save the Date! June 17 – 22 for the best week of the summer! 3 Sessions Available: AM: 9AM-12 PM, AF: 1:30-4:30PM, PM: 6:00-8:30PM.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEEN: Family Systems Seminar On Saturday, February 3rd from 9 to 3 in the Student Room, you don’t want to miss our seminar with Columbia International professor David Olshine. David will help parents understand the way they and their children contribute to their overall family function. This seminar will be incredibly practical with plenty of opportunity for dialogue. All parents of children and youth register by emailing Jessica. The cost is $15 and includes lunch.

CIRCLES TRAINING We will be hosting 3 orientations for those interested in getting involved Circles USA. The orientations will be Sunday, January 28th and Sunday, February 4th from 9-10 AM and 10:45-11:45 AM in Room 218 as well as Wednesday, January 31st from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions contact circleslexington @mthorebumc.com.

BAPTISM CLASS Our next Baptism Class is today in the East Campus Fellowship Hall at 5:00 PM. Once you have attended this class, you can choose a time to have your child baptized from one of our scheduled dates.

LIFETIME MOVEMENT FOR CHRIST Join us for Lifetime Movement for Christ, an exercise class for people over 50 that meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday mornings. For more info., contact Patti Dean at DandPDEAN @att.net or 803-520-6619.

MEN’S OYSTER ROAST February 6th from 6 to 8pm in the Mt. Horeb Auditorium. Men/Boys of all ages are invited to this annual men’s event. This event is highlighted by a southern oyster roast alongside other tasty southern food. Come mingle with other men from the community around food, fellowship and a powerful message. There is no cost for this event.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS On January 24th, all programming for Wednesday nights will begin. We have several classes beginning and a Pastors Study in the Sanctuary. Our MKids programming also starts back for the semester.

Prayer Requests

01-21-2018 Janice Hegler Alice Heckle Joe Reed Family and Friends of Angela Cottle Ted Reading Chad and Jessica Elledge Young adults being tested for Autism The Union Family Debi Puffer Macy Crawford Michael Mathias The Killman Family Cathy Privett Family and Friends of Skip Fitts Candace Bartman Evelyn Anne Neal Bob Ayers Mary Barnes The Lipscomb Family Michelle Helton Kathryn Avayou Carolyn Land Angie Enlow and Family Jane West The country of Honduras

01-14-2018 Julie Fear and Family Leandra Schwanda and Family Joanne Glowe Carly Hudson Ron McCall Tom Blackburn Archie Spell Ellis and Sara Harmon Joyce Prince Judy Paris Ray Webster Aileen Brooks Dana & Mary Guimond Paul Tardy Michelle Helton All who are suffering from addictions Pam Rabon Frieda Griego The Elkins Family Mathews Hook Sally Coggins Henry Jim Bobo Matthew Beldner Char Hartung Baby David Frazier Nancy Ayers Lynn Barnes Brogan Fairchild Cooper Dempsey Family and Friends of David Calrk

01/07/2018 Anita Way Carmen H. Jackie Vazquez John Thompson The Lucas Family Brent Ricard Kinsley Ricard Amy Amos Ben Coffey Whitney Lucas Barr Jessica Brodie and Family Tiffany Whittle Craig Bacom Lynn Barnes Stan and Joy Blind and Family Evelyn Clark Jimmy and Ronda Smith and Family

12/31/2017 Skip Fitts Corky Dyer Lynn Pelach Emily Powers

Prayer requests will be listed for 3 weeks after submission. Please resubmit your request after this time if the individual remains in need of our prayers. All requests will be sent to our Prayer Room for further intercession.

“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.” James 5:16

COURAGE DEPLOYED “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9b (NIV)

Rev. Jeff Kersey Senior Pastor January 21st, 2018

BREAKTHROUGH: “COURAGE FOR A CRAZY WORLD”

Joshua 1: 5-9 (NIV) COURAGE DEFINED ______________ Courage ______________ Courage ______________ Courage “The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?” Psalm 27:1 (NLT) COURAGE DEVELOPED “ 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:8-9 (NIV)