Friday, December 21, 2018

Friday, December 7, 2018

Sunday, December 2, 2018

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018

"The God of All Comfort" is the title of Pastor Gridiron's message from Sunday, December 2, 2018.

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WOMEN'S ADVANCE 2019

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The venue for the 2019 Advance has changed. It is now at the Hotel Corque in Solvang, California. 
400 Alisal Road, Solvang, California.
Ladies, you do not want to miss this great time of fellowship and encouragement. The annual HOP Women's Advance will take place in 2019 on Thursday, January 17, Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19.
$75 registration fee is due by Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Contact Dr. Sandra Thomas at sandrasthomas@att.net for more information.

Friday, November 30, 2018

NIPOMO OLDE TOWNE CHRISTMAS 2018

House of Prayer Choir and Band will minister during the Nipomo Olde Towne Christmas 2018 on Sunday, December 2 at 7:30 pm at Calvary Chapel Nipomo. 
Calvary Chapel Nipomo is located at 110 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo, CA 93444.
This FREE community event begins at 4:00 pm and is open to everyone. 
Santa's Parade will begin at 5:30 pm down Tefft Street headed east towards Thompson Ave. 
Businesses and ministries throughout the Nipomo Mesa will be on hand to celebrate the Christmas Season.
In addition to live music, there will be a live Nativity, Snow Play, a Vendor's Marketplace, Christmas Tree lighting and a special visit from Santa!
Free shuttles are available from Nipomo High School. Shuttles run from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Dr. Sandra Thomas shared a message titled "What The Lord Says, Goes" at our weekly Friday Night service.
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Sunday, November 18, 2018

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018

"Power to Believe After You Believe" is the title of Pastor Gridiron's message on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
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PROJECT ANGEL TREE 2018

CLICK HERE TO BE DIRECTED TO ANGEL TREE INFORMATION

HOP's annual Project Angel Tree is an opportunity to bless families in our local community with toys, clothes, gift cards  during the holiday season.
Sheri Holmes Brown​ has coordinated this outreach for 2018. You can head over to her Facebook page for detailed information on what is needed.(click on the link above)  
She can also be reached via email at sheri.brown@lmusd.org or by phone at 805-459-5938.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Psalm 91 is the scripture text Pastor Gridiron shared during his message titled "The Secret Place" at our November 11, 2018 Sunday Morning Worship service.
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Friday, November 9, 2018

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Elder Walter Harris shared a message titled "Hear Him", taken from Matthew 17:1-8.
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2019 WOMEN'S ADVANCE--IMPORTANT UPDATE

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The venue for the 2019 Advance has changed. It is now at the Hotel Corque in Solvang, California. 
400 Alisal Road, Solvang, California.
Ladies, you do not want to miss this great time of fellowship and encouragement. The annual HOP Women's Advance will take place in 2019 on Thursday, January 17, Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19.
$75 registration fee is due by Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Contact Dr. Sandra Thomas at sandrathomas@att.net for more information.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Pastor Gridiron shared a message titled "It's Time to Go to Work" at our November 4, 2018 Sunday Worship Service.
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SAVE THE DATE!

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF HOP
This is your 'Save the Date' notice for a special weekend in February 2019.

HOP will celebrate 40 years of faithful service for our Pastor and First Lady.
This is going to be a great family reunion! Everyone from far and wide is invited. Make your travel and lodging plans now!
More details coming as the date draws closer.

Saturday, November 3, 2018

HOP BBQ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Get your finger licking good ribs, tri tip, hot links and chicken dinners TODAY from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The HOP Q-Team are out serving up their famous BBQ.
640 S. Frontage Road
Nipomo, CA 93444

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Friday, October 26, 2018

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Friday, September 28, 2018

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

"Watch Your Mouth, Guard Your Heart" is the title of House of Prayer's First Lady, Minnieann Gridiron from our weekly Friday night service on September 28, 2018.
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Friday, September 21, 2018

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Friday, September 7, 2018

SANTA MARIA DISTRICT HOLY CONVOCATION 2018

The Lord blessed the annual Santa Maria District Holy Convocation, held September 4 through September 7, 2018.
The Word of God went forth each night to encourage, edify and challenge the hearers. 
Click on the links below to hear the speaker from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.*
*Due to a technical issue, the recording for Tuesday, September 4, 2018 is not available.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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SANTA MARIA DISTRICT HOLY CONVOCATION 2018--DAY FOUR

Tonight is the last night of the Santa Maria District Holy Convocation 2018. 

Come out at 7:00 pm to 640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444 as we honor the superintendent of the Santa Maria District, House of Prayer's own Pastor Grant Gridiron.

House of Prayer is honored to welcome the Santa Barbara Regional Superintendent, Dr. Gabriel McCurtis as the featured speaker tonight. Dr. McCurtis is from Unity Christian Fellowship, COGIC, located in Oxnard, CA.

Thursday, September 6, 2018

SANTA MARIA DISTRICT HOLY CONVOCATION 2018--DAY THREE

It's Women's Day at the Santa Maria District Holy Convocation 2018. 
Come out TONIGHT at 7:00 pm to House of Prayer, 640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444.

We will honor our district missionary, Betty Jean Ford, as we encourage one another. Everyone is invited to this wonderful service. All ladies are asked to wear purple, but if you don't have it, don't let that stop you. You are welcome to come in any color.


Banner march begins at 6:30 pm. Service begins at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

SANTA MARIA DISTRICT HOLY CONVOCATION 2018--DAY TWO

Night two of the Santa Maria District Holy Convocation is TONIGHT at 7:00 pm. 
640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444.

Tonight we honor those who work faithfully in the Christian Education Department. Our speaker for the evening is Superintendent Ricardo Gonzalez of Casa de Oracion in San Luis Obispo. Everyone is invited.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

SANTA MARIA DISTRICT HOLY CONVOCATION 2018--DAY ONE

Join us TONIGHT at 7:00 pm as we begin our week of fellowship and celebration at the Santa Maria Holy Convocation. 
All services take place at House of Prayer Church, 640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444.

We will recognize the deacons who so faithfully serve God and His church. The speaker this evening is Pastor Gerald Purify Sr. of Breakthrough Ministries in San Luis Obispo.


Sunday, September 2, 2018

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

"You've Circled Long Enough" is the title of Pastor Gridiron's message, taken from Deuteronomy 1:21-25.
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SANTA MARIA DISTRICT HOLY CONVOCATION 2018

Santa Maria District Holy Convocation Schedule
Begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018 through Friday, September 7, 2018

Dear Beloved Saints of the Most High God:

This is to inform you of our yearly Holy Convocation which begins on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 through Friday, September 7, 2018. 
This convocation will be a time of refreshing, as Gods people come together and praise the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. God has great and awesome things for the people of God.

Our Theme is: “Called to be the Head, and not the Tail.” 
Our scripture text is taken from Deuteronomy 28:12-13. (KJV). 
"The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. (13) And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them." (KJV)

Listed below are scheduled times for all of the Holy Convocation services. 
All services will start at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of the Women’s’ Day service on Thursday, September 6, 2018, which will start at 6:30 p.m. 
All services will be held at House of Prayer, Church of God in Christ which is located at 640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444, where Superintendent Grant P Gridiron is the host Pastor.

Tuesday, September, 4, 2018. The Deacon will go forth.
Elder Gerald Purify from Breakthrough Ministry, COGIC in San Luis Obispo, CA is our speaker.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018. The Education Department will be featured. 
Pastor Ricardo Gonzalez from Casa de Oracion in San Luis Obispo, CA is our speaker.

Thursday, September 6, 2018 is Women’s Day. This is the day we appreciate, show our love, and thank Missionary Betty Ford for her labor of love to our District. The color for the evening is purple. If You do not have purple, we are asking that you still come. (Women) Auxiliary Leaders, please bring your banners as there will be a banner march.

Friday, September 7, 2018, is Official Day. This is the day we show our love, appreciation and thank our Superintendent, Grant P. Gridiron for his labor of love to our district. 
Our speaker is Dr. Gabriel McCurtis, Ed.D./Regional Superintendent . He is from Unity Christian Fellowship, COGIC, located in Oxnard, CA.

You do not want to miss any of our services, as God will be doing great things during this Convocation.

In closing, the Bible admonishes us in Psalms 133:1, “How Good and Pleasant it is when Brothers live together in Unity! Looking forward to seeing each and every one of you there.

In Christ’s Name,

Grant P. Gridiron

Superintendent ~ Santa Maria District

Santa Barbara Region Department
Southern California Jurisdiction
Regional Superintendent, Dr. Gabriel McCurtis, Ed.D
Regional Missionary, Missionary Laverne James
Santa Maria District Superintendent, Elder Grant P. Gridiron
Santa Maria District Missionary, Missionary Betty Ford

Sunday, August 26, 2018

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018

"Promises in the Promise Land" is the message Pastor Gridiron shared with HOP congregation on Sunday, August 26, 2018.
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SANTA MARIA DISTRICT HOLY CONVOCATION--SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2018

Santa Maria District Holy Convocation Schedule
Begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018 through Friday, September 7, 2018

Dear Beloved Saints of the Most High God:

This is to inform you of our yearly Holy Convocation which begins on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 through Friday, September 7, 2018. 
This convocation will be a time of refreshing, as Gods people come together and praise the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. God has great and awesome things for the people of God.

Our Theme is: “Called to be the Head, and not the Tail.” 
Our scripture text is taken from Deuteronomy 28:12-13. (KJV). 
"The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. (13) And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them." (KJV)

Listed below are scheduled times for all of the Holy Convocation services. 
All services will start at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of the Women’s’ Day service on Thursday, September 6, 2018, which will start at 6:30 p.m. 
All services will be held at House of Prayer, Church of God in Christ which is located at 640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444, where Superintendent Grant P Gridiron is the host Pastor.


Tuesday, September, 4, 2018. The Deacon will go forth.
Elder Gerald Purify from Breakthrough Ministry, COGIC in San Luis Obispo, CA is our speaker.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018. The Education Department will be featured. 
Pastor Ricardo Gonzalez from Casa de Oracion in San Luis Obispo, CA is our speaker.

Thursday, September 6, 2018 is Women’s Day. This is the day we appreciate, show our love, and thank Missionary Betty Ford for her labor of love to our District. The color for the evening is purple. If You do not have purple, we are asking that you still come. (Women) Auxiliary Leaders, please bring your banners as there will be a banner march.

Friday, September 7, 2018, is Official Day. This is the day we show our love, appreciation and thank our Superintendent, Grant P. Gridiron for his labor of love to our district. 
Our speaker is Dr. Gabriel McCurtis, Ed.D./Regional Superintendent . He is from Unity Christian Fellowship, COGIC, located in Oxnard, CA.

You do not want to miss any of our services, as God will be doing great things during this Convocation.

In closing, the Bible admonishes us in Psalms 133:1, “How Good and Pleasant it is when Brothers live together in Unity! Looking forward to seeing each and every one of you there.

In Christ’s Name,

Grant P. Gridiron

Superintendent ~ Santa Maria District

Santa Barbara Region Department
Southern California Jurisdiction
Regional Superintendent, Dr. Gabriel McCurtis, Ed.D
Regional Missionary, Missionary Laverne James
Santa Maria District Superintendent, Elder Grant P. Gridiron
Santa Maria District Missionary, Missionary Betty Ford

Friday, August 24, 2018

Sunday, August 19, 2018

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018

Pastor Gridiron shared a message titled "What Is Man That Thou Art Mindful of Him?" at our weekly Sunday morning worship service.
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2018 SANTA MARIA DISTRICT CONVOCATION--SEPTEMBER 4-7

Santa Maria District Holy Convocation Schedule

Begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018 through
Friday, September 7, 2018



       Elder Grant P. Gridiron, District Superintendent       
                                                   Missionary Betty J. Ford, District Missionary

 
   
August 19, 2018
 
                                                                 
Dear Beloved Saints of the Most High God:
 
Greetings in the name of our Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Praying this letter finds you “Blessed, Encouraged, Hopeful, Inspired, and walking in all the Blessings God has ordained for you.
 
This is to inform you of our yearly Holy Convocation which begins on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 through Friday, September 7, 2018.  
This convocation will be a time of refreshing, as Gods people come together and praise the Lord in Spirit and in Truth.  God has great and awesome things for the people of God.  
 
Our Theme is: “Called to be the Head, and not the Tail.”  Our scripture text is taken from Deuteronomy 28:12-13. (KJV).  
The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. (13) And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them.  (KJV)
 
Listed below are scheduled times for all of the Holy Convocation services.  
All services will start at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of the Women’s’ Day service on Thursday, September 6, 2018, which will start at 6:30 p.m.  
All services will be held at House of Prayer, Church of God in Christ which is located at 640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444, where Superintendent Grant P Gridiron is the host Pastor.   
 
We will start the Convocation week off with our Deacons going forth on Tuesday, September, 4, 2018.  Elder Gerald Purify from Breakthrough Ministry, COGIC in San Luis Obispo, CA is our speaker.        
 
On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the Education Department will go forth.  Pastor Ricardo Gonzalez from Casa de Oracion in San Luis Obispo, CA is our speaker.    
 
On Thursday, September 6, 2018 is Women’s Day.  This is the day we appreciate, show our love, and thank Missionary Betty Ford for her labor of love to our District.  The color for the evening is purple.  If You do not have purple, we are asking that you still come.  (Women) Auxiliary Leaders, please bring your banners as there will be a banner march.
 
On Friday, September 7, 2018, this is Official Day.  This is the day we show our love, appreciation and thank our Superintendent, Grant P. Gridiron for his labor of love to our district.  Our speaker is Dr. Gabriel McCurtis, Ed.D./Regional Superintendent .  He is from Unity Christian Fellowship, COGIC, located in Oxnard, CA.  

You do not want to miss any of our services, as God will be doing great things during this Convocation.      
 
In closing, the Bible admonishes us in Psalms 133:1, “How Good and Pleasant it is when Brothers live together in Unity!  Looking forward to seeing each and every one of you there.   
 
In Christ’s Name,    
 
Grant P. Gridiron

Superintendent ~ Santa Maria District

Santa Barbara Region Department
Southern California Jurisdiction
Regional Superintendent, Dr. Gabriel McCurtis, Ed.D
Regional Missionary, Missionary Laverne James
Santa Maria District Superintendent, Elder Grant P. Gridiron
Santa Maria District Missionary, Missionary Betty Ford

Friday, August 17, 2018

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Sunday, August 5, 2018

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018



"Have Eyes, But Still Not See" is the title of Pastor Gridiron's message from August 5, 2018.

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Everyone is invited to join us at all of our weekly services
SUNDAY MORNING ~ 10:00 AM 
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY ~ 7:00 PM
FRIDAY PRAYER ~ 7:00 PM-7:20 PM
FRIDAY VARIETY SERVICE ~ 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Elder Kevin Gridiron gave a message titled "The Eternal Weight of His Glory" at our Sunday, September 12 Sunday Morning Worship se...