From Michelle's Desk:

Friends in Christ,

In the midst of this Lenten season and as we face really tough things in the community and the world in recent weeks, I can’t help but feel HOPE. HOPE as the days get longer and the darkness is waning, HOPE as the season is (slowly but surely) changing, HOPE in humanity and HOPE as we look ahead to celebrating Jesus’ resurrection. 

I’ve noticed signs of HOPE all over House of Prayer recently. 

The piles of non-perishables, household goods, and more that will go to Tracy’s Sanctuary House to help those who find themselves in desperate need will help to give HOPE to those in tough situations. THANK YOU for your donations.

I see HOPE in the 40 girls that attend BIO Girls every week here at HOP. They’re finding healthy ways to combat self-esteem issues, be a good friend, learning to fight peer pressure and how to make healthy, positive choices. THANK YOU for this space. 

I see HOPE in our group of 8^th graders that are just a few weeks away from the Affirmation of Baptism. They’ve completed their 3 years of confirmation classes, attended services and taken sermon notes, and participated in fellowship & service projects. I have HOPE that with their parents’ help, they’ll continue to grow in their faith and be active in this church. THANK YOU to Pastor Joel, Tracie and all of our small group guides that have poured their time into our youth. 

I see HOPE as our Sunday School program continues to grow, year after year. THANK YOU to Phobe and to all those who take the time to teach these kids every week. The noisy offering that our Sunday Schoolers are collecting is giving them HOPE for new, safer chairs in their classrooms. THANK YOU for your contribution to upgrading our space. And THANK YOU to every parent and grandparent that makes the effort to get your kiddos here. 

I see HOPE in our Wednesday morning Bible Study group. We come together, dive into His word and we find there is HOPE among the troubles. THANK YOU to all of you that make that hour part of your week. 

I see HOPE in our worship services. Whether you’re going through difficult times or are experiencing mountain top moments lately, there is HOPE here at House of Prayer. I see HOPE in the online services that we’re able to offer. HOPE that we can touch people in our community and afar with the words and promises that a faith in Jesus Christ will bring. THANK YOU to the people that make that possible week after week. 

In the midst of temptation, suffering, betrayal, relationships, service…. I’ve found HOPE that God offers his mercy to all of us. HOPE that we can find joy, peace, and assurance in the middle of our trials.

I see HOPE in the upcoming Holy Week. Our hope is not in our own ability, or in our goodness, or in our physical strength. Our hope is instilled in us by the resurrection of Christ. Death has been defeated! I invite you to join us in the Holy Week journey as we all find HOPE this Easter. 

Blessings, Michelle 

Youth Fundraising Update

Donut Fundraiser - $1383.00 raised.

Butter Braid Fundraiser – We sold 441 units for a profit of $2000.75.

Thank you for your continued support!!

Upcoming Youth Fundraisers

Palm Sunday Brunch – April 10^th - 9:00AM - Noon

Rummage Sale – June 10^th & 11^th

We will begin taking donations in May. Stay tuned for exact dates. Items we will NOT be able take are TV’s or large exercise equipment. All furniture donations will need to be approved by Tracie.

Important Youth Ministry Dates

Confirmation End of Year Event – Wednesday, April 20^th - 6:30 pm

Confirmation Banquet – Wednesday, April 27^th - 6:30 pm

Affirmation of Baptism Service – Sunday, May 1^st - 10:00 am

Senior High Youth End of the Year Event – Wednesday, May 4^th

Senior Recognition – Wednesday, May 15^th or Sunday, May 18^th

Graduating seniors will receive a quilt as a gift from the House of Prayer quilters. They must be present to receive the quilt. 

2020 House of Prayer Summer Youth Retreat July 22-28, 2022

Camp Amnicon in Northern Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior.

COME to the CROSS

and REMEMBER

On Palm Sunday, April 10, at the 10:00 a.m. service, the Chancel Choir and guest musicians are presenting “Come to the Cross and Remember” by Pepper Choplin. Christ's journey to the cross is filled with images of His sacrificial love for us: the palms, the cup and the bread, the nails, the crown of thorns, and more. These images form the centerpiece of our presentation. Come, reflect, and enrich your Lenten journey.

It has been fun getting settled into my new role as Children’s Ministry Coordinator. It is exciting to see the kiddos learn more songs, exploring more in their faith with hands on projects, and working alongside some amazing ladies who volunteer their time as teachers!

Special THANK YOU to all who donated to our noisy offering, as we work to raise $4,000.00 for new chairs in the classroom’s downstairs. Thus far, we have raised $1,304.87!!! WOW!! I feel so blessed to be apart of such a giving congregation. We have a couple more “noisy offerings” ahead of us; April 10^th and May 8^th. Which is also the next time the Sunday school kiddos will sing in church.

Special Days in April…

April 3^rd Sunday School Serving Coffee and Treats

April 10^th Palm Sunday & Singing Day at Church/Noisy Offering

April 14^th Maundy Thursday, 5^th graders will be served a spaghetti supper, along with a presentation from Pastor Joel, and receive their first holy communion with their family/godparents

April 17^th Easter Sunday, NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

April 24^th Teacher Appreciation Day

2022 Vacation Bible School Registration starts April 24, 2022!! 

VBS will be held

May 31-June 2 8:30am-12:30pm

We ended our Sunday school offering in March for Furry Friends Rock’n Rescue, our new mission through May will be to collect diapers and use the money from Sunday school offering to purchase diapers that are highly needed in the Fort Yates and Standing Rock Reservation, please read the following:

As we know; everyone has been affected in many different ways these past few years. Those in Fort Yates and the Standing Rock Reservation are no exception. Their tribal members have been affected by some of their services being closed for almost 2 years including services for their children. Services are slowly starting to open back up but many resources are falling short. Standing Rock Early Childhood Tracking serves families and their young children on and around the Standing Rock Reservation. The services support families in making sure that their children are meeting their developmental milestones (walking, talking eating, playing) along with assuring that their basic needs and safety are being met.  At this time; they are seeing a big need for diapers. When they work with a family; they have typically been able to give out a care package of 12 diapers, diaper cream and wipes. They do have enough cream and wipes but the diapers are their highest need and hardest to come by. 

We will be holding a "Diaper Drive" for those families served by Standing Rock Early Childhood Tracking. They are looking for diapers in the following sizes: size 2, size 3, size 4, size 5, size 6 and pull-ups (any brand is welcome).  

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Many Blessings,

Phobe Frye

701.226.2911

phobefrye@gmail.com

“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”  

2 Corinthians 9:11