Outreach
Serving with heart, locally and globally to impact the world around us.
At Horizons, we hold the deep value of impacting the world around us. Following Jesus' teaching, we intentionally and boldly serve others to show God’s love in tangible ways. We humbly care for all people by actively pursuing justice and showing mercy.
Our outreach ministries—including Justice in Action, ConnectioN Point, Hand-in-Hand, and Little Free Pantries—are all fueled by the generosity of our church family through donations to the Miracle Fund and Project Hope is fueled by the Project Hope Fund.
Explore our ministries, find volunteer opportunities, and give below!
Project Hope
Project Hope is an outreach of Horizons Community Church to support children in India. Through Project Hope, Horizons has been a part of kingdom-building by financially supporting, encouraging, and praying for hundreds of children cared for by 2 children’s homes.
Project Hope provides children:
- The opportunity to belong to a loving, Christian home where they are safe and cherished
- The chance to know and experience life-change through Jesus Christ
- The empowerment to break out of poverty through education and opportunities
- The ability to focus and thrive because their minds and bellies are both full and nurtured
Love in Action
Hand in Hand
Horizons has established an ongoing relationship with the Zeman Elementary School community and LPS by providing support and encouragement for the students and staff in various ways.
- ZEMAN BLOCK PARTY: Horizons volunteers help to free up parents and staff to enjoy time with students by helping to run the various events and by providing items for the fund-raising auction.
- CLASSROOM TUTOR: Volunteers can support beginning readers by listening to them read one-on-one, practicing spelling words, or drilling math facts, as examples. They can work out a schedule that works for them with the media specialist or individual teachers. This is a flexible way to encourage reading and math literacy.
- BACKPACK PROGRAM: Volunteers not only pack weekly bags of food provided by the Food Bank for Zeman students, but also pack and deliver backpack food to low-income students at Adams and Humann. You could volunteer to pack bags of food or to help deliver the full totes of food to the schools on Wednesdays.
Get involved with Hand in Hand
Seek Justice with us.
Join the team to live out your faith through advocacy, compassion, and action, making a real difference in our community.
Justice In Action
Providing opportunities to learn, grow, and shape our community for the future. "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." -Micah 6:8
Connection Point
We’re excited to announce our partnership with ConnectioN Point, a ministry committed to creating purpose-centered missional communities that focus on mercy, justice, and meaningful relationships.
Founded in 2016 as a collaborative effort between Christ United Methodist Church, the Blue River District of the UMC, and Motive—the United Methodist Campus Ministry at UNL—ConnectioN Point began by extending critical services to students and staff on UNL’s East Campus, such as the Open Shelf food and hygiene pantry. Over the years, they’ve grown into a vital organization that partners with churches, organizations, and neighborhoods to support initiatives like the Open Shelf Pantry and Career Closet.
Together with Connection Point, Horizons is stepping into this impactful mission to meet the tangible needs of our community. Stay tuned for ways to get involved and be part of this meaningful work of mercy and justice.
Little Free Pantry
Alex, an Eagle Scout, installed a Free Little Pantry on the grassy island in front of the Horizons Church building. Alex and his family have been part of Horizons for many years, and we are grateful he decided on this for his Eagle Scout Project.
Donate non-perishable items to the pantry out front. There is a barrel available in the Atrium of the church if the pantry is full.
Take what you need.
#KindnessMatters
Letting our light shine!
Horizons Community Church Goes Solar!
At Horizons Community Church, we strive to be a beacon of hope and compassion in our community and positively influence the world around us. Now, we've taken that a step further by harnessing the power of the sun! We're thrilled to announce that our roof is now equipped with a brand new 28 kW solar panel system consisting of 68 panels.
A special thank you to a dedicated community of donors who made our new solar panel system a reality! Their belief in our mission is truly inspiring. This project was accomplished by special donations outside of our general fund. Thanks to these gifts, Horizons Community Church can continue to shine a bright light in our community for years to come and make a lasting impact on the world around us.
Why Solar?
We decided to add solar for a number of reasons, all of which align with our value of impacting the world around us:
Environmental Stewardship: By harnessing clean, renewable energy from the sun, we're reducing our footprint on finite resources and creating a healthier planet for future generations. Financial Responsibility: Solar panels provide significant cost savings on our energy bills. These savings can then be redirected towards supporting our church ministries and outreach programs, allowing us to reach and help more people in our community and beyond. Leading by Example: We hope our commitment to solar energy inspires others in our community to consider renewable energy options for their homes and businesses. This can have a ripple effect, creating a broader positive environmental impact.