08/28/2026
The word "if" can be found in the scriptures nearly 1,600 times.
People have been using this little two-letter word throughout the centuries:
"If I had been a little bit faster...I would have won!"
"If I had done this... or if I hadn't done that ...I wouldn't be in this mess!"
"Fiddler On The Roof" is a Broadway musical from the 60's. One of it's best known songs is titled "If I Were A Rich Man"
Prayers that have been prayed thousands of times:
"God, if you will just get me out of this I'll..."
"God, if you will do this for me, I will...."
"God, if you'd just let me win the lottery..."
Jesus also used the word "if". John 14:22-23 One of the disciples asked Him, "Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?" Jesus answered and said to him, "if anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We (the Trinity) will come to him and make our home with him."
WOW!!! Here is God's plan for you and me simply put into two verses! He will "MANIFEST" himself to us if. That means He will show himself to us in powerful ways. He will show us His plan for our lives. He will even come to live inside of us and change us into new creatures. He will manifest himself. That means He will show things about His life that are detailed and amazing. He will be active in us. He will love us. We will be His children. We will be at "home" with Him...IF we love Him and keep His Word.
That's a promise, but it is conditional = IF!!!!
Let me say it again!!! WOW!!!!
God has a plan for us... an amazing future, but it is conditional. We're talking about this Sunday in the series called: "God's Amazing Plan For Me!" This week's message is called "IF".
There are three ways to be a part of our service Sunday: you can attend the service live at NHF, or you can log on to our live stream, or you can watch it later on our page.
If you can be with us in person, everything starts Sunday morning over a cup of coffee and snacks at 9:30 served upstairs behind the sanctuary.
Worship begins at 10:00.
I hope to see you at 1705 Gerrard Rd. / Anderson, SC 29625.
Blessings!
Pastor Richard
What's happening at NHF
Ladies Luncheon / Bible Study
Ladies, join us Wednesday, Sept 2, 12:00 pm at Grace’s Diner on Murray Ave. Our next Bible study will be Thursday, Sept 17th (our regular time). We will not meet on the 7th due to Labor day holiday.
Men’s Fellowship / Bible Study, Sept 13
Men, join us Sunday afternoon at 5:00 in the Youth building for a time of fellowship and Bible study led by Rod Judd, We meet every first Sunday of the month (except this month).
Hope Missions
As you know we support Hope Missions here in Anderson where they minister to more than 100 homeless people daily. If you can help with this, there is a need for the following:
Snacks: i.e. small bags of chips / small candies like Snickers, Milky Way, Twix, etc. / small boxed drinks / small boxs of cereal / small packs of peanutbutter or cheese crackers. These are put into ziplock bags and given out daily to the guests. Thank you for your generous help.
Haven Of Rest Women's Ministry
Invites you to their anual fundraising banquet, Thursday, Sept 17 at 6:30 pm at Anderson Civic Center. To get more information or to host a table, or reserve a seat, contact Kelsey Smith at 864-226-6193 ext 106, [email protected]