House of Prayer

Help with the website

hop_admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:29:23 +0000

Our website was completely refurbished last fall and is updated at least weekly. If you haven’t visited lately (or if you have) here are some things you can do on the site:

- read all the articles from Hope and Happenings and Breadcaster and an updated calendar
- sign up to get new articles sent to you by email when they are posted (bottom of the right column)
- sharing the articles on Facebook and other social media (bottom of each article)
- send email to pastor, the office or the preschool staff
- submit prayer requests
- watch a video interview of Corey Lange
- access the member photo directory site
- access on the palm of your hand with the mobile friendly site
- and more

Coming in 2012 we will also be adding sermon and service audio, additional online sign ups and more.

Are you interested in being involved with planning or updating the website, please complete the information below:

First Communion Classes

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:34:34 +0000

If you have children that are kindergarten age through fourth grade who have not had First Communion classes yet and are interested in please see Pastor Dan or call the church office.

Ash Wednesday Service

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:31:04 +0000

FEBRUARY 22 AT 7:00 P.M.

Please join us for the beginning of our Lenten season on Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time for us to contemplate our deaths and our new life in Christ Jesus. One way we remember that we will all die and return to the dust from which we came is by placing ashes on our foreheads to symbolize that without Christ we too would simply die and simply pass away. I hope you will come and join us for our first Wednesday evening service. On this night we will begin our Lenten theme “Reflections of the Cross” and hear how the cross has made a difference in someone’s life.

From the Pastor’s Study – February

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:25:50 +0000

Today I want to talk with you about your relationship with Jesus Christ. I would like you to consider, just how well do you know Him? When was your last conversation with Him? If you are like most people, when you do talk with Jesus, it’s likely that you do a majority of the talking. And yet, if you had a friend who did all the talking, how much time do you think you would spend with that friend?

I would like for us to think about, as we approach the Lenten season this year, how we get to know Christ. My dad recently sent me an email that included the following writing to consider:

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets with us everywhere we go?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we turned back to go get it, if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn’t live without it?
What if we gave it to our Kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled as our guide?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go….hmm…where is my Bible?
Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don’t have to worry about our Bible being disconnected; because Jesus already paid the bill. It makes you stop and think ‘where are my priorities? And no dropped calls! (Source unknown)

During Lent this year we are going to use the theme “Reflections of the Cross”. During this time Ron Beitzel and I will be leading a Bible study during the education hour on Sunday mornings entitled “Making Sense of the Cross”. It is my hope that as we reflect upon the cross we can get to know Christ and what it meant for Him to go to the cross a bit better. It will be a time for us to bring our questions about Christ and the cross. A time for us to ponder why it was that Jesus died for us and what that means for our relationship with Christ and how we live our lives. It is my hope that some of you would be willing to share with others some of your ideas about how what Christ has done on the Cross has made a difference in your life. This might mean that you need to step a little out of your comfort zone. But just think, at least you don’t need to go all the way to the cross yourself to share what Christ on the cross has meant for you.

Blessings to you all this Lenten season! I encourage us all to take some time to ponder the depth of our relationship with Christ: what Christ has done for you and how you respond to the love Christ has displayed for us. – Pastor Dan

February Faith Matter Schedule

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:20:27 +0000

February 5

Outreach Presentation
(Jenny Beitzel – leader)

February 12

Health and Wellness group will do an exercise presentation.

February 19

Women of Hope will present about the hospitality options available for funerals here at House of Prayer.

February 26

“Making Sense of the Cross”
Sunday Morning Five-Week Bible Study
(Pastor Dan/Ron Beitzel – leaders)

February Sunday School Schedule

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:18:35 +0000

February 5

The story of Esther
(Marcy Trumble – leader)

3rd-5th Grade: Bible Study
(Youth – leaders)

February 12

The Story of Esther
(Marcy Trumble – leader)

3rd-5th Grade: Bible Study
(Janet Pruden – leader)

February 19

A Lenten Study
(Mike Nelson – leader)

The Sunday School children will sing at both worship services.

February 26

A Lenten Study
(Mike Nelson – leader)

3rd – 5th Grade: Bible Study
(Youth: leaders)

Bible Study Opportunities

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:11:27 +0000

SUNDAY MORNING LENTEN BIBLE STUDY

Please join the Sunday morning (during the Faith Matters time) study during Lent entitled “Making Sense of the Cross.” The study is from the Book of Faith series. The sessions will be led by Pastor Dan and/or Ron B. We meet in the fellowship hall at 9:40 a.m. Bring your Bible and join us!

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Each Wednesday morning from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. a group gathers in the fellowship hall to spend time with the Scripture passages which will be used in worship on the following Sunday. There is no preparation necessary. We simply let the Biblical words draw us into reflection and conversation. The coffee is always on. Why don’t you give it a try!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

This year’s Bible study in Gather is “To Follow and To Serve: The Gospel of Mark.” The study emphasizes what it means to follow Jesus Christ today. We are called to a living faith, a deeper and more courageous understanding of what it means to follow the one we first meet in Mark’s gospel at his baptism at the River Jordan. Watch Hope & Happenings for dates of future sessions. Copies of the Bible Study materials will be available at the Welcome Center. To order Gather, call 1-800-328-4648 (10 issues for $12).

“NEW” BIBLE STUDIES

Do you have a topic you would like to share or explore? Do you want more information on a particular book of the Bible? Would you like a Bible Study that met at a different location? Are you interested in a Bible study at a coffee shop? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please speak to Ron B. or Pastor Dan (651) 777-1607.

Preschool News – February

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:08:59 +0000

We are so busy at preschool that the time is just flying by! Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and spring is not far behind. The children have finished looking at the Arctic animals. We will be talking about love and caring. Each class will have a St. Valentine’s Day party. Then it’s on to the zoo, followed by pets. Conferences are on the 8^th and 9^th of March. Registration is now open for the 2012-2013 school year. Blessings, Jody L. Doree

Arc’s Value Village

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:07:51 +0000

Please mark your calendars for another service opportunity at Arc’s Value Village in St. Paul on Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are critical to Arc’s ability to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the greater Twin Cities area. We will be looking for 10 volunteers. Sponsored by the Social Ministry Committee

30 Hour Famine: Overnight, Games & Volunteering

hop_admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:06:17 +0000

The youth will have a lock-in on March 2and 3 (Friday-Saturday). As part of this lock-in, we will participate in the 30-HOUR FAMINE that is sponsored by World Vision to raise awareness for worldwide hunger. As part of this effort, our youth will be packing meals at Feed My Starving Children and raising money for the cause. Saturday night we will break the fast with a global dinner. All family and friends will be invited to participate in the dinner.