This past Sunday, we considered Genesis 18:16-33. As we saw, Abraham provides us there with a good example of intercessory prayer. In particular, Abraham shows us the place of building a case before the Lord. He shows us the practice…
HLPC would like to begin something new to help further our stated desire that all in our ministry “may know Christ in all His fulness.” That something new is worship training for kids ages 4-7. What are the particulars? Here…
Last year we took our inaugural group to the Carolina Mountain Mission. This ministry, founded by Andy Pipher, has served the people of western North Carolina in and around the Canton area for several years. The ministry that takes place…
That may seem an odd title for the Pastor’s Pen this week but it captures 2 important news items. The first is about our elder candidates and election and the second is about our upcoming Communicants Class. First, about Elder…
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. (ESV) Isaiah 53:4 This weekend I am going to Birmingham in order to speak at a funeral of a…
Ok, the “new year, new you” is truly not a serious title. We all wish it were that easy. We all wish the change in calendar could equal a real change in our habits or circumstances. In reality, going…
By Paul Bankson Some thanks are in order: Thank you to our HLPC Choir for the marvelous music this past Sunday night that helped fix our attention on the incarnation of our Lord Jesus! Thank you for the hours of…
by Paul Bankson December is a crazy month for most of us. So many things to do, to plan, and to attend. I hope you are able to fit these events here at HLPC into your Christmas plans: This…
Paul Bankson [This Pastor’s Pen is one I intentionally repeat every year.] This season is one of extremes. As a child, we associate it with the greatest day of the year. Our birthday would be the close second. Christmas…
Paul Bankson Thank you very much for praying for Connie and me as we were in Cali, Colombia last week, November 7-16. I was there to teach and to preach with Seminario Reformado Latinoamericano (SRL) or the Reformed Seminary…
Sometimes in this space I like to reflect on some passage of Scripture or to highlight something in the life of HLPC. Other times I just share something personal with you. This is one of those times to get…
Paul Bankson “And as for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the LORD: “My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, or out…