Let’s Fix Our Eyes on Jesus, Matthew 14:22-33
Dear HLPC family, This morning I was encouraged yet again by Matthew 14:22-33. It’s the story of Jesus walking on the storm-raged waters of the Sea...
20 January, 2021
Author: Paul Bankson
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Pastor’s Update
Dear HLPC family, Last night the officers of HLPC, the Elders and the Deacons, met via Zoom. I wanted to share two highlights of that meeting: The...
13 January, 2021
Turn Your Worry and Stress Into Prayer
Dear HLPC family, This morning I woke up very early and couldn’t get back to sleep. I’m sure it was the combined stress and concern with...
06 January, 2021
“Our Reason for Great Joy”
Dear HLPC family, For many of us 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in a long time. We have faced COVID-19, lockdowns, racial...
23 December, 2020
The Lord’s Steadfast Love, Psalm 106:45
For their sake He remembered his covenant, and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love. Psalm 106:45 (ESV) Dear HLPC family, Psalm 106 recounts for us the...
17 December, 2020
Congregational News, December 9, 2020
Dear HLPC family, As pastor I was privileged to experience two times the choral and bell choir presentation of “Christ, Our Hope” this past Sunday night. ...
11 December, 2020
Counting Our Blessings & Loving One Another
Dear HLPC family, I’m so encouraged that we continue to be able to meet as God’s people for worship each Lord’s Day. In some states, churches...
02 December, 2020
Days of Trouble Must Be Days of Prayer
In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry...
18 November, 2020
Walking on Water, Matthew 14:28-33
And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out...
11 November, 2020
Praying People of God
Have we used aright the singular power with which the LORD entrusts us? Do we pray for our country, for other lands, and for the...
06 November, 2020