Henderson Community Baptist Church

Deacon Ordination Theme: Compassion (1) Jesus had compassion for the man with leprosy (2) Jesus has given us a mandate to be compassionate (3) Christ was willing to heal the leper, and he is willing to heal us, whatever our need may be.

Mark 1:29-39 Theme: Living the Christian Life (1) Deep down everyone is looking for Christ (2) Christ showed us how to look at God (3) Jesus taught us how to look at life (4) Jesus taught us how to look at one another.

Theme: Love for each other (1) Knowledge can puff us up (2) Christians build others up…not tear them down. (3) Christians should be encouraging to others.

Jonah 3:1-5;10 Theme: God's Grace is for all (1) God's is a Universal God from whom there is no escape (2) God's love is universal (3) God's grace is sufficient for everyone.

Communion Sunday Theme: The Cross (1) God's desire is not that we wear a cross on a chain, but that it be basted on our hearts. (2) Christ humbled himself and was obedient even to death on the cross (3) When we take up our cross, it changes who we are.

Theme: God's Approval of Jesus at his baptism (1) God's approval of Jesus made him more humble (2) God's approval made him more accepting of others. (3) God's approval made him more committed

Theme: New Year (1) All of us have unrealized potential (2) We also have enormous untapped spiritual potential (3) The right to become Children of God is a gift.

Theme: The Coming of Christ 1) The Coming of Christ exceeds all expectations 2) Christ is a Living Presence in our world 3) Christ came to share in the life we know 4) The presence of Christ gives hope and more

Hobbs

Theme: Preparation 1) Life is full of the unexpected 2) Gods sends sunshine and rain on the just and the unjust 3) Faith makes us ready for anything

(1) Suffering is not the last word about life on earth (2) God"s purpose is that all shall be joined one day in one joyous fellowship. (3) Heaven is a place where everything is perfect

(1) There are times when we all need a fortress. (2) Church should be a place of refuge (3) God wants to be your safe place when the storms of life are raging.

Theme: Agape Love Title: Jesus Came to Eat with the Inmates Scripture: Mathew 22:34-46 Major Points: (1) Christ cared enough to come into our world. (2) Christ cared for the undeserving (3) Christ kept his focus on the eternal

Major Points: (1) This is a parable about Grace (2) Those left out of the banquet are those who feel entitled to it. (3) God isn't finished with us yet. (4) Grace provides the invitation; Obedience to God provides the wedding garments.

Major Points: (1) Just because people are religious doesn't mean they know God (2) The life of faith is about bearing fruit (3) What Jesus wants most is that we walk the walk and talk the talk

A Musical Tapestry Jica Crafton Concert -This Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 PM.--The Henderson Community is invited to attend this concert. Read Gleaner Article about concert: http://tinyurl.com/54egw2 The Concert of contemporary, classical, and religious music will be preformed in the round. A CD of the performance will be available for a suggested $10 donation to church ministries. This CD will be a collection of many of her most requested selections from her many years as pianist for church, community and civic events. Jica is also a piano teacher. You will want your personal copy.

Tinsley Hopgood sings

(1) How can I leave a good legacy (2) What I do Makes a Difference (3) How I do it makes a difference (4) Who I do it for makes a difference (5) Leave a Legacy of Faith, Hope and Love.

Musical Tapestry

(1) Getting My Money Under Control (2) Get Out of Debt (3) Prioritize your spending (4) Get Automated (5) Get Started