At Mt. Horeb, one of our key core values isTruth Is Essential.

In John 14:6, Jesus claimed to be the way,the truth and the life. His bold claim forms the basis for another one of our most important core values:Jesus First, Jesus Always!

Jesus gives this command to His disciples inLuke 24:47-48:

It was also written that this message wouldbe proclaimed in the authority of His name to allthe nations, beginning in Jerusalem:‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’You are witnesses of all these things.

As we reflect back over 2018, this Annual Report celebrates how we at Mt. Horeb are putting Jesusfirst by being His witnesses here in Lexington,the Midlands, South Carolina and to the nations.

Jeff KerseySenior Pastor

At Mt. Horeb UMC we have the mission of making, maturing and mobilizing disciples who magnify Jesus Christ. We are committed to going above and beyond to reach the least and the lost for Jesus Christ.

Our average attendance in weekend worship continues to grow by 6%.

2018

2017

2016

2015

ATTENDANCE

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500

2,2402,045

2,101

1,8471,480

1,6601,162

2,054

Average Weekly First Time Adults

GOD BEWITH YOU TILLWE MEET AGAIN

WE WILL GLORIFY

RECKLESS LOVE

YAHWEH

Traditional Livestream Contemporary Livestream Vimeo

JANUARYFEBRUARY

MARCHAPRIL

MAYJUNEJULY

AUGUSTSEPTEMBER

OCTOBERNOVEMBERDECEMBER

MONTHLY VIEWS

240264

456502508

276457

216802

361417

967 194727 148

639 1723071290

1843

616 211731 220

619 233883 483

442173787

1065

621 108

THROUGH VIDEO, SOUND, LIGHTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, MUSIC, PREACHING, STAGE HELP AND ART, WE BELIEVE GOD USES EVERY ONE TO REACH OTHERS

$8 Million

$7 Million

$6 Million

$5 Million

$4 Million

$3 Million

$2 Million

$1 Million

2015 2016 2017 2018

Operating Expenses General/Missions Offering End of Year Debt

$5.7

$3.7$3.5 $3.7

$4.1 $4.6$4.3

$4.9

$6.1

$7.4

$3.5

$1.9

29% OF EVERY DOLLAR GIVENIN OFFERING GOES TO MISSIONS

MAIN BUDGET DISTRIBUTION

to be used outside the walls of this church.

This amount does not include designated givingthat supports our 10:10 Bridge Afterschool Programand CIRCLES® Lexington County Program.

In 2018, your generosity allowed usto partner with 16 local ministries,9 global ministries and support12 missionary families, giving away

419 STUDENTS & LEADERSATTENDED IN LEXINGTON

WE’VE BEEN SERVING HERE FOR 25 YEARS

Newberry, SCSalkehatchieJuly 14-21

Fairbanks, AKNext Step MinistriesJune 23 - July 2

Houston, TXNext Step MinistriesJuly 29 - August 4

Lexington, SCNext Step MinistriesJune 3 - August 4

Clendenin, WVNext Step MinistriesJuly 8-14

We continue to see our missionsimpact people in Lexington and throughout the world. It’s exciting to see the many growing local and global partnerships. Through your generosity, we are proclaiming Jesus’ name in India, Africa, Haiti, Samoa, Turkey, Russia, Thailand, Bosnia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Italy, Indonesia and Sudan!

Puerto RicoUMVIMFebruary 24 - March 3September 16-22

HaitiFriends for HealthAugust 4-9

India & NepalChild Restoration Int.October 10-21

KenyaZOE MinistriesJanuary 2019 Samoa

Mission of HopeJune 22 - July 7

PROMOTION SUNDAY ATTENDANCE

FIRST TIME VISITORS

EASTER SUNDAY ATTENDANCE

STUDENT & ADULT LEADERS

SMALL GROUPS

444

525150

93

481

WE WANT KIDS TO SEEHOW GOD’S WORD

FITS IN THEIR LIVES,TO LEARN HOW

TO TALK TO HIM,AND TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS

THAT WILL LAST

I loved the children. They were so sweet and their hearts for the Lord are amazing. I loved being able to connect with them through worship, games and Bible Stories. It was an amazing experience!

- VBS VOLUNTEER

AVERAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE | WEEKLY

AVERAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE | WEEKLY

130

105 45

24 52

90

112 20

108153

110100

231

92.3

90172

194

AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE | WEEKLY

AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE | WEEKLYAVERAGE KRISPY KREME DONUTS CONSUMED | WEEKLY

SMALL GROUPSSMALL GROUP LEADERS

SERVED IN MISSION TRIPSAT CONFIRMATION | 8TH GRADERS

AT CHI ALPHA | HIGH SCHOOLAT BELIEVE CONFERENCE | MIDDLE SCHOOL

AT STUDENT STAYCATION | MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST TIME PROFESSIONS OF FAITHBAPTISMS

STUDENTS IN SMALL

RECORD HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCEFIRST TIME VISITORS

WORSHIP

SPIRITUAL

EVENTS

SMALLGROUPS

SUNDAYSCHOOL

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

RECKLESSLOVE

BUILD MY LIFE& OVERCOME

GRATEFUL

MESSES BLAMED ON STUDENTMINISTRYMESSES MADE BY STUDENT MINISTRY

MEALS PACKED WITHRISE AGAINST HUNGERTO END WORLD HUNGER

MESSES ACTUALLY CLEANED BY STUDENT MINISTRY

RiseAgainstHunger

PARENTCOMPLAINTEMAILS

*Record low, thanks parents!

HOURS OUR STUDENTS SPENT PLAYING FORTNITE

TOOMANYTO COUNT

As we look into the future, we are fully committed to fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission by taking His name to Lexington and its surrounding communities.Recent demographic studies show us there are 132,000 unchurched people within a 7-10 mile radius of Mt. Horeb.

FUTUREEXPANSION

We are prayerfully considering a number of strategic means to best reach these people with the message of Jesus in the next 5-10 years:

• Seek to reach 500 adults who receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior and are baptized

• Creating dedicated spaces within our existing facilities for worship and chapel services

• Decreasing poverty in Lexington County by 10% in 10 years

• Developing intentional partnerships with other community organizations and churches

• Making an additional $1 million investment to causes helping people outside the walls of our church

• Starting two new churches or campuses within the Midlands

• Launching a training center to equip leaders in all ministry areas to be sent out to use their gifts in other churches and ministry organizations

• Planting two new churches in international communities where Mt. Horeb can also extend its Gospel influence

• Sending more people on short-term mission experiences to support long-term initiatives in other countries