Category Archives: Pastor’s Articles

From the Pastor’s Study: January 2016

“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son…”  John 3:16a Singer song writer Amy Grant has written and performed many wonderful songs over the years. One of my favorites that she wrote along with … Continue reading

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From the Pastor’s Study

“Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2  At a recent conference on Church Growth, president and founder of Global Church Advancement, Rev. … Continue reading

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From the Pastor’s Study – March 2014

For the LORD will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice … Continue reading

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From the Pastor’s Study – December 2013

Advent is upon us! The season of waiting, where we groan under the weight of anticipation of Christ coming at Christmas… it’s my favorite of all the church seasons. (Maybe a pastor isn’t supposed to have favorites? But I do.) … Continue reading

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What I am Reading from Pastor Dan

For those interested, I am currently reading a number of books. First I am reading a very short book entitled, “Making Vision Stick” by Andy Stanley. It is a book about vision. It focuses on the idea that you may … Continue reading

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From the Pastor’s Study – November 2013

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.  5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.  6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests … Continue reading

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From the Pastor’s Study – October 2013

“For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that … Continue reading

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From the Pastor’s Study Sept 2013

“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 People of House of Prayer, I give thanks for you! By your very attendance, prayers, giving, … Continue reading

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Pastor Dan to Attend Convention

Pastor Dan will be out of town for the week of August 11th – 17th while he is attending the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.  He will be with us for our Sunday worship services on both August 11th and August 18th.

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From the Pastor’s Study – August 2013

I am sitting at my desk reflecting on the July sermon series, “What it means to be a disciple”. While looking through questions many of you have shared with me about faith and God, I came across this question. “How … Continue reading

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