Romans 5:1-5 | John 16:12-15

Jesus’ ongoing presence with the disciples will be made known through the coming Spirit who will guide them and communicate to them Jesus’ will and glory.

Come join the choir, and sing a joyful song to the Lord! There is no need to be a professional. All that is required is a love of singing and fellowship with others.

This month’s selection is “The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town” by John Grisham. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.

Galatians 3:23-29 | Luke 8:26-39

Jesus’ mission includes foreigners and his authority extends to the casting out of demons. Some who witness Jesus’ work are seized with confusion and fear, but the man who was healed is commissioned to give testimony to God’s mercy and power.

We will begin a new 3-part summer series titled, "Where two or more are gathered: Flourishing in Relationships" by the Rev. Dr. Brooke Petersen. Session 1 discusses relationships that form us: “All in the Family.” In-person and via Zoom.

Join other HOP members as we volunteer at the ICM Resale Shop (803 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 118, Webster). We will be sorting through merchandise and organizing racks.  No need to sign-up, and plan on going out to lunch afterward if you so choose!

Come join the choir, and sing a joyful song to the Lord! There is no need to be a professional. All that is required is a love of singing and fellowship with others.

Galatians 5:13-25 | Luke 9:51-62

Jesus is unwavering in his commitment to his mission in Jerusalem and will not be swayed by pettiness. In a series of striking cases in point, he calls his disciples to a similar single-mindedness.

This meeting is for the high school youth that will be going on the BWCA trip, as well as their parents. Come hear more details about what to expect and what to bring on this amazing adventure.

Once a month our high school group grabs lunch together following the 11am worship service. Invite your friends to join us!

Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!

Galatians 6:7-16 | Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Jesus commissions harvesters and laborers to go where he would go and do what he would do. Risking hardship and danger in exchange for the experience of great joy, they offer peace and healing as signs that the reign of God is near.

A summer tradition! Join us between worship services for ice cream and fellowship.

Deuteronomy 30:9-14 | Luke 10:25-37

Jesus is challenged to explain what is involved in obeying the greatest commandment. He tells a parable rich in surprises: those expected to show pity display hard hearts while the lowly give and receive unexpected and lavish mercy.

Fill My Cup is a time when high school youth gather at the church in order to check-in with each other, and to engage in Bible study on topics that are relevant today. Donuts are also on the menu!

All members and friends of House of Prayer are invited to a patio party as we break in our new outdoor fellowship space! Burgers, hot dogs, and cold beverages await you as we gather together. There will be a moonwalk for the kids, and LIVE music on the patio. Indoor A/C seating is also available. You won’t want to miss!

This month’s selection is “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Johnston. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.

Colossians 1:15-28 | Luke 10:38-42

During his visit to the home of Mary and Martha, Jesus reminds Martha that her concern for her many tasks distracts from the one thing that precedes all else: abiding in the presence of God.

Colossians 2:6-19 | Luke 11:1-13

In teaching his disciples this prayer, Jesus also reminds them to focus on God’s coming reign, God’s mercy, and the strengthening of the community. Jesus encourages his disciples to childlike trust and persistence in prayer.

Join other HOP members as we volunteer at the ICM Resale Shop (803 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 118, Webster). We will be sorting through merchandise and organizing racks.  No need to sign-up, and plan on going out to lunch afterward if you so choose!

Colossians 3:1-11 | Luke 12:13-21

In God’s reign, the “rich will be sent away empty.” Jesus uses a parable to warn against identifying the worth of one’s life with the value of one’s possessions rather than one’s relationship with God.

Once a month our high school group grabs lunch together following the 11am worship service. Invite your friends to join us!

Bring your school backpacks to worship as we have a special blessing for them and for our students beginning the new school year!

Genesis 15:1-6 | Luke 12:32-40

Jesus encourages disciples to invest their hearts and live fully into God’s reign. Instead of facing life with fear, those who know God’s generosity are always ready to receive from God and to give to others.

Fill My Cup is a time when high school youth gather at the church in order to check-in with each other, and to engage in Bible study on topics that are relevant today. Donuts are also on the menu!

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 | Luke 12:49-56

Jesus delivers harsh words about the purifying and potentially divisive effects of obedience to God’s call. The way of the cross often leads followers to encounter hostility and rejection, even from those they love.

Families are invited to take a break from the summer heat and enjoy fun and fellowship at the Youngdahl residence. All are welcome!

This month’s selection is “God of the Woods” by Liz Moore. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.

Our rising 9th graders who have completed the confirmation program enjoy a congratulatory breakfast with their peers and family members at Bay Oaks Country Club.

Isaiah 58:9b-14 | Luke 13:10-17

Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the sabbath command, Jesus responds by expanding “sabbath work” to include setting people free from bondage.

Our rising 9th graders that have completed the confirmation program will affirm those baptismal vows made on their behalf during this special worship service.

Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!

Join other HOP members as we volunteer at the ICM Resale Shop (803 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 118, Webster). We will be sorting through merchandise and organizing racks.  No need to sign-up, and plan on going out to lunch afterward if you so choose!

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 | Luke 14:1, 7-14

Jesus observes guests jockeying for position at the table. He uses the opportunity to teach his hearers to choose humility rather than self-exaltation. Jesus also makes an appeal for hosts to imitate God’s gracious hospitality to those in need.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 | Luke 14:25-33

Jesus speaks frankly about the costs of discipleship. Those who follow him should know from the outset that completing the course of discipleship will finally mean renouncing all other allegiances.

Come see all your old friends…and meet some new ones! Christian education and fellowship opportunities for all ages as we kick-off a new year of Sunday school and Confirmation. We will also have booths set up to highlight the various ministries that you can become involved with!

We will be assembling shelf-stable lunches in our Fellowship Hall. Each bag will contain a protein, snack, fruit, and drink. We will have all the contents for the meals…we just need help putting the lunches together! Youth and adults alike are welcome to join in on this service project.

1 Timothy 1:12-17 | Luke 15:1-10

Jesus tells two stories that suggest a curious connection between the lost being found and sinners repenting. God takes the initiative to find sinners, each of whom is so precious to God that their recovery brings joy in heaven.

Fill My Cup is a time when high school youth gather at the church in order to check-in with each other, and to engage in Bible study on topics that are relevant today. Donuts are also on the menu!

This month’s selection is “Conclave” by Robert Harris. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.

Jonah 3:1-10 | Luke 16:1-13

Jesus tells the curious story of a dishonest manager who cheats his employer and then is commended by him for having acted so shrewdly. Jesus wonders why his own followers are less creative and diligent in their stewardship given that they are managers of a far more valuable household.

Once a month our high school group grabs lunch together following the 11am worship service. Invite your friends to join us!

Join other HOP members as we volunteer at the ICM Resale Shop (803 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 118, Webster). We will be sorting through merchandise and organizing racks.  No need to sign-up, and plan on going out to lunch afterward if you so choose!

1 Timothy 6:6-19 | Luke 16:19-31

Jesus tells a parable in which the poor one is “lifted up” and the rich one is “sent away empty.” Jesus makes it clear that this ethic of merciful reversal is not new but is as old as Moses and the prophets.

Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 | Luke 17:5-10

On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus instructs his followers about the power of faith and the duties of discipleship. He calls his disciples to adopt the attitude of servants whose actions are responses to their identity rather than works seeking reward.

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c | Luke 17:11-19

Jesus’ mission includes making people clean again. Unexpectedly, a Samaritan healed of leprosy becomes a model for those who would praise and worship God and give thanks for God’s mercy.

Fill My Cup is a time when high school youth gather at the church in order to check-in with each other, and to engage in Bible study on topics that are relevant today. Donuts are also on the menu!

This month’s selection is “After Annie” by Anna Quindlen. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.

2 Timothy 4:1-5 | Luke 18:1-8

Jesus tells a parable of an unjust judge who is worn down by a widow’s pleas. Jesus is calling God’s people to cry out for justice and deliverance. For if an unethical judge will ultimately grant the plea of a persistent widow, how much more will God respond to those who call.

Once a month our high school group grabs lunch together following the 11am worship service. Invite your friends to join us!

The polka band will begin at 5:30 pm, and the food will be served at 6:00 pm. There will be a moonwalk for the kids. Fun and fellowship is on the menu for this annual tradition!

Romans 3:19-28 | John 8:31-36

Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin.

Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!

Join other HOP members as we volunteer at the ICM Resale Shop (803 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 118, Webster). We will be sorting through merchandise and organizing racks.  No need to sign-up, and plan on going out to lunch afterward if you so choose!

Fill My Cup is a time when high school youth gather at the church in order to check-in with each other, and to engage in Bible study on topics that are relevant today. Donuts are also on the menu!

Once a month our high school group grabs lunch together following the 11am worship service. Invite your friends to join us!

Join us for a Thanksgiving feast for the entire family as we gather for fellowship and offer our thanks to God for his many blessings. Cost- free will offering

This month’s selection is “James” by Percival Everett. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.

Join other HOP members as we volunteer at the ICM Resale Shop (803 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 118, Webster). We will be sorting through merchandise and organizing racks.  No need to sign-up, and plan on going out to lunch afterward if you so choose!

Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!

Fill My Cup is a time when high school youth gather at the church in order to check-in with each other, and to engage in Bible study on topics that are relevant today. Donuts are also on the menu!

You won’t want to miss our House of Prayer youth as they bring you the Christmas story in a most unique way… that only they can do!

Once a month our high school group grabs lunch together following the 11am worship service. Invite your friends to join us!

God’s greatest gift comes as a baby in a manger. Angels announce the “good news of great joy” and proclaim God’s blessing of peace. Join us for our candlelight communion services at 5 and 7 pm.

Join other HOP members as we volunteer at the ICM Resale Shop (803 E. Nasa Parkway, Suite 118, Webster). We will be sorting through merchandise and organizing racks.  No need to sign-up, and plan on going out to lunch afterward if you so choose!