Fall Guide
Know Jesus Personally. Grow in Faith Intentionally. Show God's Love Generously.
KiDZ
Birth - 4th Grade | Sundays 9 & 10:45 AM
Horizons KiDZ have a blast every Sunday during the 9:00 or 10:45 AM services. We call it DZ (Discovery Zone) because it’s a place designed for kids to experience Jesus on their level.
UPCOMING KiDZ EVENTS
Move Up Sunday
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Children move up to their new age or grade-level ministry area as we celebrate a new year of growth and learning.
Trunk
or Treat
Sunday, October 25, 2026
A fun and safe community event filled with decorated trunks, candy, games, and family-friendly fall fun.
3rd Grade Bibles
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Our KiDZ Ministry leads worship through music as they share the joy of Christmas with the church family.
KiDZ Christmas Singing
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Our KiDZ Ministry leads worship through music as they share the joy of Christmas with the church family.
Fusion | 5th-8th Grade
9 & 10:45 am Sundays | 7pm 1st + 3rd Wednesdays
A place for middle school students to build friendships, grow in faith, and discover what it means to follow Jesus together. Midweek starts Wednesday, September 2nd.
Arise | 9th-12th Grade
7-8:30 PM Sundays
A community where high school students can belong, ask questions, deepen faith, and live out their relationship with Jesus. Arise starts Sunday, August 16th.
UPCOMING YTH EVENTS
Arise Fall Retreat
October 9th-11th
A weekend away for high school students to connect with God, build friendships, and grow in their faith through worship, teaching, and fun.
Fusion Retreat
March 5th-7th, 2027
A memorable retreat designed for 5th-8th grade students to deepen their faith, strengthen friendships, and experience God in new ways.
Confirmation Class
January-May 2027
An engaging journey for 8th grade youth to ask big questions, explore their faith, and make a personal commitment to follow Jesus.
Explore Classes
Big Questions. One session. No Pressure.
Come with Questions. Leave knowing Jesus better.
6:30-8:30
- Explore Horizons* | Our Identity: Discover our history, mission, and vision for the future, and learn the unique values that define how we live God's love. Understand the membership path and the vows of prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
6:30-8:00 pm
- Explore the Bible* | Our Anchor: Gain tools for reading Scripture through a Wesleyan lens, focusing on God’s grace and life transformation.
- Explore Spirit Groups* | Our Community: Discover why we never walk alone and find a circle of accountability, growth, and friendship.
6:30-8:00 pm
- Explore United Methodism* | Our Denomination: Connect with our history and values. Discover how the story of John Wesley, our connectional structure, and a grace-filled theology make us who we are. Guest Facilitator: District Supt. David Livingston
6:00-8:30 pm
- Explore Spiritual Gifts* | Our Purpose: A discovery session to identify your unique strengths and how they meet the needs of the world.
- Explore Baptism* | Our Entry: Understand the Baptismal Covenant as a permanent sign of God’s grace and your welcome into the family of Christ.
10:00-11:30 am
- Explore Horizons* | Our Identity: Discover our history, mission, and vision for the future, and learn the unique values that define how we live God's love. Understand the membership path and the vows of prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
Horizons Groups
At The Cross-Train Ministries (Fitness)
- Saturdays 8 am | Ashley Myers
Knitting/Crocheting/Crafting
- 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30-8 pm | Sarah Walsh & Melissa Kammin
Men's Softball
- Seasonal
Retiree Coffee
- 2nd Thursdays | ML Krull
Pitch Cards
- Occasional Gatherings | Kari Neth
Mahjong
- Occasional Gatherings | Amber Knowles
NAMI Support Group
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Faithful + Inclusive
Sundays 5-6:30 | 5 Weeks Starting Sept 13 | Pastor Mandy Barkhaus
Bible Study | The Prophets
Mondays 7-8:30 | 12 Weeks Starting Sept 14 | Pastor John Ewton
Covenant Bible Study
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 | 8 Weeks Starting Oct 7 | Patty Moock
Chapter A Day United Methodist Zoom
Sundays 7:00 | 6 Week Online Zoom Starts Sept 13 | UMC Pastors
Young Adults Group (Without Children)
Sundays 9:55-10:45 am | Ongoing | Jake Joliffe
Men's Grow Group
Sundays 8-9 am | Ongoing | Jerry Bartek & Aaron Jensen
Pub Theology
2nd Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 | Ongoing | Aaron Jensen
College Age Group
Tuesdays | Ongoing| McKenzi Gordon & Hillary Berger
Spirit Groups are small, committed groups of 3–5 people who meet for intentional conversation, accountability, and spiritual growth. They listen to the Holy Spirit and challenge each other to become more like Jesus over the course of a year.
If you are interested in starting a Spirit Group we encourage you to sign up for the “Explore Spirit Groups” class, or contact derek@horizonschurch.org.
Read a Chapter a Day | 6 Weeks | Sept 8-Oct 19
2027 Wesley Pilgrimage | July 12–22, 2027
- Salisbury, England | With United Methodist group
Inside Our Walls:
- Hospitality Team(Coffee & Donuts)
- Host Team
- Welcome Center Team
- Safety & Security Team
- Communion Team
- Care & Prayer Team
- KiDZ Ministry Team
- WAVE Team(Special Needs Ministry)
- Fusion Team (5th-8th Grade Youth)
- Arise Team (9th-12th Grade Youth)
- Adult Ministry Team
- Worship & Productions Team
- Office Volunteer Team
- Building Stewardship Team
- Grounds Stewardship Team
Outside Our Walls:
- ConnectioN Point | Open Shelf Pantry (Tuesdays 9-3)
- ConnectioN Point | Refugee Family Driving Support
- Justice in Action | Network Member
- Project Hope | Supporter
- Project Hope | Vision Trips to India
- Hand-in-Hand | Reading at Zeman Elementary (School Days)
- Hand-in-Hand | Backpack Program (Packing & Delivering Food Backpacks)
- Little Free Pantries | Supporter
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