Upcoming Events

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

Choir Rehearsal
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.


Men's Luncheon
All men are invited to our monthly lunch gathering. This month we will be eating at J Henry’s Draught House (1105 Clear Lake City Blvd).

Ladies' Luncheon
Our monthly luncheon will be held at 888 Chinese Bistro, (16744 El. Camino Real). The charity we will be sponsoring is House of Prayer- South Campus aka The Shores Assisted Living Center. All are welcome!

New Member Sunday
We will be receiving new members into the congregation during both worship services. If you would like to become a member of House of Prayer, please contact Pastor Eric. All are welcome!

Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:1-6 | John 21:1-19
The risen Christ appears again to his disciples by the sea where they were first called. After echoes of the fishing and feeding miracles, he gives a final reminder of the cost of a disciple’s love and obedience.

Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- Martin Luther: A Legacy
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal

Picnic on the Patio
Bring the whole family and enjoy a good, old fashioned church picnic out on our patio! The menu will include fried chicken, sides, and lemonade. We will also have a homemade ice cream contest, a moonwalk for the kids, and LIVE music!

Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.

Choir Rehearsal
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.


Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:36-42 | John 10:22-30
Jesus responds to questions about his identity with the remarkable claim that he and the Father are one. Those who understand this are his sheep; they hear his voice, follow, and will never be snatched from his hand.

Fill My Cup
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!

Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- The Sacrament of Baptism
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal

Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.

Choir Rehearsal
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.


Book Club
This month’s selection is “Queenie of Norwich” by LK Wilde. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.

Fifth Sunday of Easter
Revelation 21:1-6 | John 13:31-35
After washing the disciples’ feet, predicting his betrayal, and then revealing his betrayer, Jesus speaks of his glorification on the cross. This deep complicated love of Jesus, even to death on the cross, will be the distinctive mark of Jesus’ community.

Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- The Sacrament of Communion
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal

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

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

Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.

Choir Rehearsal
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.


Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:9-15 | John 14:23-29
As Jesus talks of returning to the Father, he promises to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach Jesus’ followers and remind them of all that Jesus taught. Even more, those in whom God makes a home will experience a peace that overcomes fear.

Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

Choir Rehearsal
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.


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


Fill My Cup
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!


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

Lutherhill Adventure Camp
Spend a whole week at Lutherhill discovering all of the joys camp has to offer. This week in LaGrange will be memorable and full of adventure! For 6th-8th grades. Cost-$725

Vacation Bible School
Once again, we are having the counselors from Lutherhill visit us and lead us in a day camp at the church, Monday-Friday, from 9am-3pm. Invite your friends and plan on hanging out with us this summer! For K-5th grades. Cost- $20/participant

Book Club
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.

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

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

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

Fill My Cup
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!

Party on the Patio
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!

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

High School Trip to BWCA
The high school group will be going on an adventure of a lifetime as they canoe and camp in Northern Minnesota in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

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

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

Fill My Cup
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!

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

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

Confirmation Breakfast
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.

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

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

Rally Sunday!
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.

Assemble Lunches
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.

Fill My Cup
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!

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

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

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

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

Oktoberfest
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!

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

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

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

Christmas Eve
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.

Volunteer at ICM Resale Shop
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!

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

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

Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- Heretics Trial
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal

Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:27-32 | John 20:19-31
The unprecedented events of the day of resurrection continue as the risen Jesus appears to his fearful disciples. A week later, after Thomas worships Jesus, Jesus pronounces that the blessings of the resurrection are also for those who “have not seen and yet believe.”

Book Club
This month’s selection is “The Guncle” by Steven Rowley. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.


Choir Rehearsal
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.

Easter Breakfast
The high school youth group will be serving an Easter pancake breakfast for the whole congregation! Church members are invited to add to the feast by bringing a breakfast casserole to share, if they so choose. Come and enjoy Christian fellowship as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus!

Easter Sunday
Isaiah 65:17-25 | Mark 16:1-8
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with our triumphant Easter worship! We will have two communion worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 am.

Good Friday Service of Darkness
As you enter the church building, you will be asked to hammer a nail into the wooden cross to remind us of the immense sacrifice of Jesus. This service is a contemplative worship of darkness as we hear the story of the Passion.

Maundy Thursday Worship
As we gather for worship on this Thursday evening, we remember the Lord’s final meal with his disciples, and his imminent betrayal. We will partake in Holy Communion, and end the service with the Stripping of the Altar.


Choir Rehearsal
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.

Fill My Cup
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!

Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- Trouble, Trouble, Trouble
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal

Palm Sunday
Philippians 2:5-11 | Luke 19:28-40
Today we follow Christ from triumphal entry to the cross, each waypoint of the journey marked by Jesus’ compassion for those who would betray, mock, accuse, or do violence to him.


Choir Rehearsal
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.

Lenten Midweek Worship
Take a break in your midweek schedule and join us for Lenten worship, utilizing Holden Evening Prayer. Our scripture for the evening is Isaiah 50:4-9a.

Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- The Protesting Professor
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal

Fifth Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 43:16-21 | John 12:1-8
Judas willfully misinterprets as waste Mary’s extravagant act of anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume. Jesus recognizes that her lavish gift is both an expression of love and an anticipation of his burial.

Men's Luncheon
All men are invited to our monthly lunch gathering. This month we will be eating at Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta (400 W. Bay Area Blvd, Webster).

Ladies' Luncheon
Our monthly luncheon will be held at Lucho’s Tex-Mex, (2110 Bay Area Blvd). The charity we will be sponsoring is ELCA World Hunger. All are welcome!


Choir Rehearsal
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.

Lenten Midweek Worship
Take a break in your midweek schedule and join us for Lenten worship, utilizing Holden Evening Prayer. Our scripture for the evening is Philippians 3:4b-14.

Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.

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

Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- The Stormy Monk
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9-12 | Luke 15:11-32
Jesus tells a parable about a son who ponders his father’s love only after he has spurned it. The grace he receives is beyond his hopes. That same grace is a crisis for an older brother who believes it is his obedience that has earned his place in the father’s home.