October 5-18
Go Week

ZOE MINISTRIES VIRTUAL TOUR

Zoe Ministries shares life through Christ to orphaned and vulnerable children through strategic orphan care initiatives in Kenya. They also facilitate clean water wells, secure housing for widows, education enhancement, food security and income generation in Kenya.

Through a three-year, locally led program, vulnerable, orphaned youth are organized into groups of 60-100 and receive micro grants. Through these grants, these communities of youth are taught life skills and vocational training to become financially secure, healthy and well connected.

Mt. Horeb has partnered with Zoe for many years by financial supporting groups of youth in Kenya. Join us on October 6 at 9 AM to meet our sponsored group and learn more about Zoe!

Learn more about Zoe at zoemeanslife.org.

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REVEREND KEN ALVARADO, NEW LIFE MINISTRIES

Learn how to live intentionally and love your neighbor well with our Missions Partner Ken Alvarado. Ken serves inner city Chicago through New Life Centers which exists to connect young people and their families with Christ and Community through restorative justice, safe spaces and life-on-life relationships. They offer comprehensive services which include mentoring, violence prevention, restorative justice, food distribution, street outreach, after-school programming and new-arrival care.

Join Chandler Crocker, our 10:10 Bridge Director, and Sherry Jones, our Connections Coach, as they host this virtual class led by Reverend Ken Alvarado.

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LIGHTHOUSE FOR LIFE

Lighthouse for Life is a biblically based organization in South Carolina with the mission to eradicate human trafficking by educating our communities and empowering survivors. Lighthouse for Life’s community education trainings are individually tailored to various audiences to best help equip them to prevent, identify, report and support the fight against human trafficking. Their survivor services include two programs, their residential home (Karis home) is designed for female victims of sex trafficking (ages 12-21), and their survivor program. Their survivor support program is housed at their drop-in center, The Harbor, and includes services such as short and long-term case management, showers, laundry, meal, support groups and life skills trainings.

Learn more about Lighthouse for Life here.

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PERSECUTION PROJECT

Persecution Project is a non-denominational faith-based organization providing active compassion for the persecuted—with special emphasis on the war-torn nation of Sudan. We bring crisis relief and spiritual hope to victims of civil war, genocide and religious persecution. We also provide on-the-ground assistance while restoring hope and rebuilding communities through the love of Christ Jesus. Persecution Project focuses on providing safe-water, medical clinics, relief and shelter, discipleship and evangelism for all their people.

This is an opportunity to meet their leaders and learn about what the Persecution Project is doing in Sudan and about Mt. Horeb’s significant relationship with them over the last twenty years.

To learn more about the Persecution Project visit here.

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PRAYER FOR OUR PARTNERS

Prayer is not the least we can do, but instead, it is often the most strategic thing we can do to advance God’s mission in the world. Join us each day during Go Week to pray specifically and strategically for our missionaries and global partners. To participate, clink the link provided to receive a daily prayer prompt in your inbox.

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EMMANUWHEEL

EmmanuWheel mobilizes volunteers to build wheelchair ramps and assist in home modifications for mobility-impaired individuals who would not otherwise be able to afford the cost of such modifications. By addressing a real and specific need, volunteers share the love of Christ with members of the household they are serving. The Mt. Horeb Ramp Team has constructed over 100 ramps, stairs, porches and decks for men, women and children who were not able to safely get in and out of their homes.

You can learn more about EmmanuWheel here.

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CHRIS MYERS CHILDREN’S PLACE

Chris Myers is a family campus that provides housing for families in need. Their primary goal is to provide a stable and loving environment for children and their mothers.

Chris Myers has many jobs that need to be completed: building a frame for a swing, building a park bench, ceiling repair and florescent light replacement, painting garage doors, etc. They are also looking for donations or household supplies, such as silverware, bath towels and kitchen supplies.

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LOVE OUR SHUT-INS

This is an opportunity to bring fellowship to our Mt. Horeb people who are physically unable to come to church. Love on our homebound members through a visit and a little bit of time. As Mt. Horeb is a large church, we have many shut-ins who would welcome a visit from someone in their church family!

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NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR CREATION CARE

Our vision is for our people to come together within their neighborhoods for the sole purpose of beautifying their neighborhood. This may include picking up trash, removing debris, planting flowers in common spaces, washing signs, painting benching in open spaces, planting trees, etc. Where you see a need in your neighborhood, we want to empower you to come together with your neighbors and respond however God leads by taking care of the world around you.

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SNACK BRIGADE

Snack Brigade is a way to encourage our teachers, school administrators and staff by providing a basket full of yummy snacks and notes. Each basket contains a minimum of one snack per school employee. This is perfect for small groups, neighborhood groups and school parents. The baskets for the snacks will be provided by Mt. Horeb, however, the snacks are not provided by Mt. Horeb. The estimated cost of snacks is $100.

When you register, you will be asked your school preference and be placed with other adults within that school.

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VOICE OF THE MARTYRS

Voice of the Martyrs serves persecuted Christians in hostile areas and restricted nations. They seek to serve our persecuted brothers and sisters through their immediate, spiritual and emotional needs, while calling Christians around the world into closer fellowship with the persecuted church through sharing their stories.

God’s Word calls us to take action! Voice of the Martyrs actionPACKS give you the opportunity to love members of our persecuted Christian family in a practical and spiritual way. We hope to fill 100 actionPACKS during Go Week.

When you register for a Voice of the Martyrs actionPACK, you will receive a large plastic bag to fill with specific and optional daily essentials, including non-perishables and other items that can be shipped from the US Once filled, you will return the pack to the Missions Ministry and we will send it back to Voice of the Martyrs for them to distribute it in a country where it’s most needed. The estimated cost of the items for the pack is $100.

Learn more about Voice of the Martyrs and their impact within the persecuted world here.

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NORTH CAROLINA HURRICANE RELIEF TRIP

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread catastrophic damage in Western North Carolina. Through a partnership with On Mission Network, we will be coming alongside to help rebuild, restore and repair homes of those affected by Helene who are either uninsured or underinsured. The damage is so vast that they estimate they will be working in Western North Carolina until 2034.

On Mission is currently still in its first rebuild phase and in need of skilled and unskilled volunteers to help get people back into their homes in a safe, sanitary and functional way. There will be light to heavy construction and something for everyone at all skill levels. The cost of this trip is $100.

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NANCY K. PERRY CHILDREN’S SHELTER & FAMILY SERVICES

Nancy K. Perry believes that every child can be successful if the right environment is created. This shelter provides a safe, nurturing and therapeutic style home environment for children that have faced abuse and neglect and have been removed by the Department of Social Services. They also provide outpatient therapeutic services for families who have open cases with the Department of Social Services.

Nancy K. Perry has a variety of service needs. They need help organizing and cleaning their clothing shed, cleaning and detailing their vans, painting two interior rooms, lawn maintenance, deep cleaning the kitchen and housework.

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SERVE DINNER AT CONNECTIONS LEXINGTON COUNTY

Connections Lexington Community is a ministry of Mt. Horeb that serves families experiencing poverty within our community. Our mission is to support individuals who have felt forgotten or overwhelmed by poverty by addressing the needs of the whole person. We believe lives can be transformed through Jesus Christ and are committed to walking alongside each person on their journey to financial, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. We have been building this Christ-centered community by uniting volunteers, mentors, staff and families for over six years on Tuesday nights.

We invite you to participate in Go Week by serving a meal for our families on Tuesday, October 7 or October 14 at 5:15 PM. Each week, we serve approximately 25 individuals. You do not need to bring anything, just show up and serve dinner!

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HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK

Harvest Hope is on a mission to eliminate hunger and food insecurity in South Carolina. It is South Carolina’s largest food bank. It rescues nutritious food from stores throughout the state and distributes it to food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens. Harvest Hope operates programs that provide food for our most vulnerable citizens – children, seniors and rural residents who don’t have access to grocery stores. They also run emergency food pantries in Greenville and Columbia where anyone in need can get a week’s supply of groceries for free.

Volunteers are always needed throughout the week and in many different capacities. We reserved several Mt. Horeb spots. Once you register, we will connect you to our liaison.

To learn more about Harvest Hope, visit here.

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CRAFTING FOR CHRIST

Crafting for Christ is more than a craft making group. They are a group of individuals who craft with intention. Each craft is created with a missional mindset to serve the needs of those near and far through their handiwork in the name of Jesus. Some of the things they make are wheelchair and walker bags for local nursing homes, hand rolls for nursing homes to use for hand therapy, drawstring bags and eyeglass cases for our Samoa mission trips, washable sanitary napkins for India and many more mission minded things.

You do not need to sew to craft for Christ! If you can knit, crochet or use scissors they can use you!

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MISSION LEXINGTON

For over 20 years, Mt. Horeb has partnered with Mission Lexington in a variety of ways. Mission Lexington provides essential support including a thriving thrift store, food pantry, mobile food pantry, donation center and social services. Mission Lexington is the county’s central resource for crisis assistance, providing food, clothing, shelter, resources and guidance.

At these volunteer events, you will be able to engage with the Mission and make a meaningful impact through hands on service.

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CONCESSIONS OF HOPE

Concessions of Hope provides meals at Hope Plaza in Columbia for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. A team from Mt. Horeb participates in this ministry by preparing and distributing meals to an average of 150 individuals on the last Saturday of every month. This ministry provides not just food for the body but also encouragement and nourishment for the soul by creating an environment where all are welcomed, cared for and offered hope through a hot meal in Jesus’ Name.

There are many opportunities to serve at Concessions of Hope as the need is great:

Medical Clinic
Saturday, October 11

Serving meals
Every Monday – Thursday breakfast
Thursday, October 9 (Hush No More Event – for unhoused women who have experienced domestic violence)
Saturday, October 30

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NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR BLOCK PARTY

Join us for our Neighbor to Neighbor Block Party! This event is more than food, games and fun—it’s an opportunity to love our neighbors and build relationships. We will host the block party in our Park North community that is home to many of our 10:10 Bridge Afterschool Program children. Every smile, meal served and game played is a chance to show Christ’s kindness and care to families in our community. The purpose of this Block Party is to create a warm, safe and joyful environment where families relax, kids play, neighbors connect and everyone leaves encouraged. Every volunteer helps set the tone of friendliness and hospitality—we’re here to serve with smiles, teamwork and love. What’s great about this event is that your whole family can be involved!

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LIFELINE CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Lifeline is a multi-national ministry serving the needs of vulnerable children and families in a variety of ways and has a strong emphasis on supporting the local church. Mt. Horeb partners with their Heritage Builders program which provides support and care for teens aging out of the foster care system in Lexington County.

Through Lifeline’s Harbor Family Ministries, we will be packing duffle bags with essential needs, such as hygiene products, unisex pajamas, underwear, etc. When a foster child has a need or newly enters the system, Lifeline is contacted, and the child receives a sturdy and durable duffle bag filled with gender and age-appropriate essentials.

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HANDYMAN MINISTRY

Mt. Horeb Handyman Ministry takes “lending a helping hand” literally. This ministry attends to those who need help with minor repairs or projects around the house. Services extend to senior citizens, widows, persons with physical handicaps, shut-ins, etc. Projects could include: minor painting, lightbulb replacement, changing air filters, small plumbing, electrical jobs, yard clean-up and gutter cleaning. Handyman Ministries is perfect for those who are called to share God’s love through acts of service.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVE DAY

This is an opportunity for our Mt. Horeb Middle School students to gather and serve the people of Mt. Horeb, primarily our shut-ins and those unable to do the physical work themselves. Our students will be working outside doing yard work.

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RISE AGAINST HUNGER

Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hunger, targeting communities facing high rates of food insecurity. They provide volunteer-packaged meals and other assistance, often through school feeding programs, to support nutrition, education and health for children and families facing hunger right now. They also partner with local leaders to implement sustainable agriculture and income-generating projects that support long-term solutions to food security and empower communities to become self-reliant and thrive.

Join us for an exciting, hands-on volunteer opportunity to package meals for global hunger relief on October 18. We will be packing 50,000 meals in two shifts: 10 AM – 12 PM and 1-3 PM.

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