Upcoming Events
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.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Daniel 12:1-3 | Mark 13:1-8
In the last week of his life, Jesus warned his disciples concerning trials that were to come upon them and upon the world. He exhorts the listener: Do not be alarmed.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- The Bible and My Life
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
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!
Thanksgiving Luncheon
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
Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.
Women's Bible Study
We are in the midst of a 3 part study titled, “Receiving Grace: A Study of Ephesians.” After Certainty: A Biblical Guide.” What concrete advice can Ephesians give us on how to live a fuller, happier life? What poetic inspirtation can it offer us for living as Christians? In-person and via Zoom.
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.
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 “The River We Remember” by William Kent Krueger. All are welcome to join in on the discussion.
Thanksgiving Worship
1 Timothy 2:1-7 | Matthew 6:25-33
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples about the providence of God so that they would regard life with thanksgiving and trust rather than anxiety.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School & Confirmation- Children’s Christmas Program practice
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.
First Sunday of Advent
Jeremiah 33:14-16 | Luke 21:25-36
God will fulfill God’s purposes and, already, hidden signs of that fulfillment abound. On that great day there will be dismay, perplexity, confusion, and terror, but God’s people shall be given strength to stand boldly and receive God’s promised redemption.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School & Confirmation- Children’s Christmas Program practice
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
High School Pizza Night
Come hang out at the church for our pizza night! Play pool, ping pong, air hockey in the youth center. You won’t want to miss! Bring your friends and $5.
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.
Lutherhill Retreat
For: 1st-6th graders
Christmas is coming! Let’s get ready. Advent is the sacred time in our church year that helps us prepare for Jesus to be born into our world, again. At this mini-retreat, campers gather for an action-packed 24 hours at the Hill. We’ll get ready for Christmas as we explore the story of Jesus’ birth. Cost- $75/camper
Second Sunday of Advent
Malachi 3:1-4 | Luke 3:1-6
John the Baptist is a herald of Jesus, whose way is prepared by “repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” As we hear the careful record of human leaders, we sense the spectrum of political and religious authority that will be challenged by this coming Lord.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- God the Creator
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
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!
Christmas Open House
Members and friends of House of Prayer are invited to a Christmas Open House at the Youngdahl home, from 3-5 pm. Enjoy good conversation and delicious Christmas treats!
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.
Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-20 | Luke 3:7-18
John the Baptist heralds the mighty one who is coming. John teaches that preparation for God’s reign is not a matter of identity but of bearing fruits of merciful justice, radical generosity, and vocational integrity.
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.
Advent Service of Light
On the longest and darkest day of year, we gather to celebrate the light that shines in the darkness, our Savior Jesus Christ. Join us for this contemplative worship experience that utilizes Holden Evening Prayer and concludes with the lighting of Christmas candles.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:2-5a | Luke 1:39-55
Elizabeth, John’s mother, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, are two women filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. In Elizabeth’s inspired greeting and Mary’s song of praise we hear of a saving God who remembers, scatters, lifts up, and fulfills all things.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- God the Provider
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
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!
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.
The Lessons and Carols of Christmas
Come celebrate the birth of the Christ child as we hear the lessons and sing the carols of Christmas.
Second Sunday of Christmas
Jeremiah 31:7-14 | John 1:10-18
John begins his gospel with this prologue: a hymn to the Word through whom all things were created. This Word became flesh and brought grace and truth to the world.
The Baptism of Our Lord
Isaiah 43:1-7 | L:uke 3:15-17, 21-22
The reading opens with questions about the identity of the Messiah. John the Baptist insists that he is not the Messiah; instead he points ahead to one who is coming. And whether the voice of God was heard by all or only by Jesus, God settles the matter: Jesus is God’s beloved Son.
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- God the Preserver
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Mind the Gap” by Matthias Henze.
Choir Rehearsal
Confirmation Pizza Night
Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!
Second Sunday After Epiphany
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | John 2:1-11
Turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana is described as the first of Jesus’ signs. Through many such epiphanies, Jesus reveals that he bears God’s creative power and joyful presence into the world.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- Jesus the Savior
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!
Third Sunday After Epiphany
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a | Luke 4:14-21
Near the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, he visits his hometown of Nazareth. In the words of Isaiah, he states and claims his identity, purpose, and mission.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- Annual Meeting
Adult Education- Annual Meeting
Mini Golf- High school youth
Let’s head to the Island to practice our putting! We will be going to Magic Carpet Mini-Golf on the Seawall to play a round of 18 holes. Afterward, let’s grab some ice cream before heading home. Cost- $15; plus $ for snacks.
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!
Confirmation Pizza Night
Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!
Lutherhill 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
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.
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!
Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.
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- The Revelation to John
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
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!
Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
1 Kings 17:8-16 | Mark 12:38-44
After engaging in a series of public arguments with religious leaders in the temple, Jesus contrasts the proud and oppressive ways of those leaders with the sacrificial humility and poverty of the widow.
Men's Luncheon
All men are invited to our monthly lunch gathering. This month we will be eating at Akashi (5440 El Dorado, Houston).
Ladies' Luncheon
Our monthly luncheon will be held at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (515 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster). The charity we will be sponsoring is Lutheran Disaster Relief. All are welcome!
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 Universal Letters
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
All Saints Sunday
Isaiah 25:6-9 | John 11:32-44
Through the raising of Lazarus, Jesus offers the world a vision of the life to come, when death and weeping will be no more.
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.
Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.
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- The Letter to the Hebrews
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
Reformation Sunday
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.
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.
Parenting in a Tech Obsessed World
House of Prayer is hosting this workshop that will shed light on the challenges that young minds face, and the proactive steps that parents can take for the well-being of their children in today's complex technological world. Guest speaker Tessa Stuckey will share valuable insights and provide practical guidance for parents to help them support their children as they navigate these challenging waters. Plan on joining us for this informative evening, and invite other parents to participate as well. Cost- None
Women's Bible Study
We are in the midst of a 3 part study titled, “Receiving Grace: A Study of Ephesians.” After Certainty: A Biblical Guide.” What did the writer of Ephesians imagine grace would look like in Christian life and relationships? How can we live from grace in our time, reading this letter through our cultural lenses and experiences? In-person and via Zoom.
Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.
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 with Animeals
The high school group will be volunteering with Animeals, which provides pet food to Meals on Wheels clients that have dogs and cats. The group will be working with other youth in the Clear Lake area to divide large bags of food into individual food bags for the pets.
Sunday Faith Formation
Sunday School
Confirmation- The Letters of Paul
Adult Education- Discussion on the book, “Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Choir Rehearsal
Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost
Isaiah 53:4-12 | Mark 10:35-45
On the way to Jerusalem the disciples ask Jesus to grant them seats of honor. Jesus responds by announcing that he and his followers will “rule” through self-giving service.
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.
Quilting
Join this group for service and fellowship as they make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief.