Mike Henderson

Part 4 Coming

This Sunday will be the final part to our series "What in the World is Going On."  The study of end time events is fascinating and loaded with tons of material.

As I wrapped up the series today I once again realized all the books and files I have collected on the subject of prophecy.

One of the things I struggle with is what to keep and what to toss.  But when you get into a complex subject like end times you have to deal with things like Islam, the economy, the world economy, Middle East events, Israel, the trends of religion, nuclear weapons, trends in the government of Europe, etc.

On top of that there is no shortage of material on the biblical texts especially in Daniel and Revelation.

The time studying has been so fun and rewarding I would like to perhaps do a 10-part series in 2011.

This week's message will deal with Armageddon and the Coming of Jesus Christ!  Quite the climax to a great series at New Hope.

The End is Near...?

This coming Sunday I will be talking about one of the most popular topics of all time: Antichrist.  That word has been tossed around for ages.  Countless people have been identified as the Antichrist.

So hopefully I can answer some of the questions out there. Trust me, there have been a lot of fanciful ideas floated.  Even Ronald Reagan was identified by some as Antichrist.  Find out why this Sunday.

Also with the recent shooting at Fort Hood being labeled terrorism by this week's Time Magazine, due to the soldier's ties to Islam and Al'Qaeda.  His motivations seem to be very clear.  How does terrorism play out in the end times?  We will be looking at topic because it is in the Bible.

With Israel in the Land, nuclear weapons on the rise, radical Islam, and oil all in the news everyday thoughts of the END must certainly cross the mind.

This 4-part series has addressed all this and more and we seek to better understand what the Bible has to say about end time events.

Just two weeks left. If you miss a week go to New Hope and watch online, but getting the message live is a much better experience.

Sunday Reflections

Excited every week to experience another Sunday at New Hope.  The current series, "What in the World is Going On?" has been fun and rewarding to study for and preach.

Attendance has been very good and I am hoping we finish out the year strong despite the flu and traveling during this time of year.  

John hit it out of the park leading worship this morning.  His talent and heart came out today.

We have one more week to collect shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Dozens of kids around the globe will receive a box from New Hope and have a great Christmas.

Several new attenders attended our class for newcomers, which gives them a chance to hear about the vision, values, and mission of New Hope and the role they can play.  

Today we had several guests and new people volunteer to serve. That's huge because volunteers carry the bulk of the load.

And just think, we get to meet again in just seven more days.  Next week's message will be "Antichrist is Coming!"  

Next Sunday's topic certainly provides us all with a great opportunity to invite.  Most of us know formerly churched people who would be highly interested in prophetic topics.

As we enter this week let's ask God for opportunities to invite.

Operation Christmas Child

We are partnering with Operation Christmas Child right now to provide Christmas for children across the globe who might not otherwise have a Christmas.

Very simply, we are collecting shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal hygiene items.  You can fill a regular shoe box or a plastic reusable container.

Each box is to be filled with a boy or a girl in mind in the age groups 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.  If you are unable to get a box filled you can bring a bag of items this week and we will pack them for you.

This Sunday bring your boxes to New Hope and let's provide a great Christmas for some less fortunate children.  

Weekend Reflections

The weekend started with soccer and halloween.  Both went well.  We won soccer 2-1 and I invited everyone to New Hope who knocked on our door for Halloween.

Sunday began with rain and an extra hour of sleep.  However, the rain seemed to have little affect on our service. We had a good crowd for part 1 of our prophecy series, "What in the World is Going On?" 

The kids loved the inflatable.  And everyone stuck around after church for the chili cookoff.  That was a big hit also.

So you might say we went 3 for 3 this Sunday.  Message on the end times, an inflatable, and chili.  An unbeatable combination.

This week we will be looking at America's role in the end times.  Fascinating stuff happening right before our eyes.  Three more messages.  If you missed this Sunday you can watch online by Tuesday evening.

Part 2 is just a few days away!

Halloween and New Hope

Halloween happens on a great night this year, Saturday and time change weekend.  Put that with people coming to your house or you going to theirs.

It all adds up to an incredible time to invite people to church.  They get an extra hour of sleep, their kids get to wear their costume again at New Hope, and we will have an inflatable out front for when they show up on Sunday.  And we kick off a brand new series on End Time events.

It can't get much easier than that.  So give out invitations like you are giving out candy, lots.  

Halloween and New Hope.  Put them together and you have a great weekend coming up!

Fall Open House

Five Big reasons to be at New Hope this Sunday and bring someone with you.  It's truly a can't miss Sunday.

1.  Brand new series on end time events, "What in the World is Going On?"

2.  Costume contest for the kids, the day after Halloween.

3.  An extra hour of sleep.  Great time to invite someone.

4.  Inflatable for the kids.

5.  Jesus said go out and invite people so that His house would be full.

See you this Sunday, Can't Miss Sunday!

Fall Open House

November 1 is best known for being able to gain an extra hour of sleep.  But not this year.  The big news is New Hope is having a Fall Open House.

It's a great Sunday to invite several friends, neighbors, or coworkers.  We begin a brand new series on End Time Events entitled "What in the World is Going On?"  You cannot afford to miss this series. Even President Obama is reading a book entitled, "The Post-American World."  End time events are on the minds of many.

But that's not all.  We will have an inflatable for the kids.  Since Halloween is the night before we are encouraging the kids to wear their costumes and participate in a costume contest.

And to top it off we don't want anyone to leave hungry, so we will be having a Chili-Cookoff.

It all adds up to a day you do not want to miss!!