Adult Education

Mission: To mature disciples.

We believe disciples mature best in community.  Mt. Horeb provides a variety of groups for nurture and development of the Christian faith.

Sunday School: Sunday school classes are small groups ranging from 15-35 people.  Bible Study and Christian-based materials teach how to be more like Jesus.  Most classes have fellowship events outside the church setting to cement relationships and build community.  Classes are available at 9:00 and 10:30a.m. 

Small Groups:  Our Small Group ministry provides a community of 8-14 people who meet to study what it means to live as a Christian.  Some groups meet in homes, others at the church.  If you are looking for a place to ask difficult questions and find answers then a small group is the place for you!

Short Term Bible Studies:  Short Term Studies occur on a semester rotation and meet at various times throughout the week..  Classes are taught by pastors, staff, and lay people.  A class may focus on a book of the Bible, a popular book on Christian living, or on a particular topic.  If you are taking your first steps into spiritual growth or you have been studying the Bible for years, there is a study that will help you grow. 

Adult Education Director: Claire Andrews 

Log into the site here to find out about all of the great small groups, short-term studies, and other classes available this semester.

Children’s Ministries    

Mission:  Make, Mature, Multiply and Mobilize Young Disciples

At Mt. Horeb we believe the single most important thing we will ever teach our children is to know Jesus Christ because in the end, nothing else matters.  Our children's ministry is called L.I.F.E., and includes dynamic weekly programming for children of all ages.

On Sunday mornings, elementary age children may choose to participate in our large group / small group L.I.F.E. Time Sunday School at 9:00 or they may choose L.I.F.E. GLU at 10:30 for a time of live worship and prayer, followed by age appropriate biblical teaching.  Traditional Sunday School is available for the younger children and a loving, clean nursery is available during all services.

Wednesday nights for kids, known as L.I.F.E. University, provides an opportunity for small group fellowship, combined with in-depth Bible study, prayer and FUN!  Annual children's events include a dynamic Vacation Bible School, Pumpkin Patch Festival, and Happy Birthday Jesus Parties.  Many opportunities exist for our young people to grow in their faith walk.  Click here to download this week's L.I.F.E. University lesson.

Children's Ministry Staff: Janis Albergotti, Vicki Reke, Lance Cooper, and Lesa Gray

Click here to go to our new L.I.F.E. Children's Ministry webpage!

 CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Mission:  To be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ

We have so many opportunities each day to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ - and we want to help each one find their place of service.  Maybe it's visiting someone in the hospital, joining our recently formed Stephen Ministry team, caring for a family during a time of grief or loss, or visiting with a shut-in or nursing home resident...whatever need arises.  We believe that God has equipped and enabled someone - perhaps you...to meet that very need!

Minister of Congregational Care:  Troy Simpson

Leisure Ministries

Mission:  To use activities and sports as a tool to minister to Mt. Horeb and others in the community, as well as provide fellowship with other believers.  We provide the following activities:

Children—Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for grades 1-6, Special Needs Basketball. 
Youth—Sr. and Jr. High Boys Basketball, Sr. and Jr. High Girls Basketball, Lake activities, Interchurch Volleyball leagues. 
Adult—Men’s Softball (Spring and Fall Leagues), Coed Softball (Spring and Fall Leagues), Adult Basketball, Duffer’s Delight (golf outings), Aerobic/Christian Yoga. 
Family—Lake Activities, Canoe Trips, Hiking Trips, Flag Football Games, Church-wide softball games, Picnics, and Health screenings

Director of Leisure Activities:  Kevin Darlington

Missions

Mission:  To mobilize disciples to minister to each other with the body of Christ and to be missionaries who carry the message of Christ throughout the world.

Missions are a vital ministry at Mt. Horeb with more than 10 local ministries, as well as, national ministries such as Katrina Relief, Henderson Settlement in Kentucky, Operation Christmas Child and the Angel Tree Project.  Our members are involved in international missions such as KEMU in Kenya, Africa; sponsorship of missionaries in Ghana, Kazakhstan, France, and the Philippines; and the Sudan Persecution Project.

Missions Chairpersons:  Shay Garrison and Tracie Bowe

Music & Fine Art Ministries

Mission:  To glorify God, lead others in worship, and mature disciples who use their gifts and skills in service to God.

We strive to provide a balanced ministry of worship, discipleship, outreach, and fellowship in all we do.  Our highest calling is first, to worship - being faithful in praise and to glorify our Lord Jesus with those gifts God has given to each of us.  Discovering and developing those gifts are ways of equipping the saints for ministry, through rehearsals, teaching, coaching, and hands-on experience.  We want to use our talents as a vehicle for bringing people into God's Kingdom through inspiring, dynamic worship and embracing our tremendous heritage of great hymns, as well as the contemporary music of today.

We are continuing our efforts to build an exceptional music and fine arts ministry at Mt. Horeb.  Currently the music program includes:  Chancel Choir; vocal and instrumental ensembles; exceptional soloists; graded Children's Choirs (preschool to grade 5); PRIORITY youth choirs (grades 6-12); handbell choir; and orchestra (for special concerts).  Fine Arts opportunities include:  the Michelangelo Ministry (visual arts); Drama; Production Crews from set construction to costumes for major musicals; sound, video, and lighting tech team; and volunteers for the concert series.  Our Praise Band leads worship each week at our contemporary service.

Concerts at Mt. Horeb, supported by the Friends of Music, is the result of a vision to bring the ministry, music, and inspiration of some of America's top Christian artists to the Lexington Community.

Minister of Music:  Jack Warren

Organist:  Carol Wyndham

Church Pianist and Chancel Choir Accompanist:  Suzanne Reeder

Praise Band:  Lance Cooper and Suzanne Reeder

Handbells:  Susan Joyner
Children's Music: Diane Hancock

Prayer Team

 Mission:  To keep Mt. Horeb a Prayer-Driven church.

Our prayer team keeps us focused on prayer through the following activities:

Prayer Retreats/Conferences:  In January the women of our church hold a Women of Faith prayer retreat.  Our church also sponsors a spring prayer conference.

Prayer Chain:  If you have a prayer request, click here to have it sent to our prayer team.  If you would like for this to go to a small confidential prayer group, please include that information in your request. 

Prayer Room:  Mt. Horeb has a prayer room located next to the Worship Center.  The prayer room may be used by anyone during office hours. 

Community Prayer Efforts:  Mt. Horeb takes prayer out into the community.  We are involved in prayer walks and John 3:16 boxes placed in local businesses.

SINGLE’S MINISTRY

Mission:  To reach out to all singles by providing a place of belonging, worship, and spiritual growth.

Sunday School:  Singles are welcome in any of our adult Sunday School classes, but we have two classes, one at 9:00am and one at 10:30am especially for singles.

Small Groups:  Coordinated through the Small Groups ministry, three groups revolving around the needs of singles are currently meeting.

Socials:  The Singles ministry provides a variety of social gatherings throughout the year.

Divorce Recovery:  Classes are offered throughout the year.  Caring facilitators lead the sessions and walk alongside those going through a divorce.

Contact Troy Simpson at (803) 359-3495 for more information about our Single’s Ministry.