As we look forward to a new year beginning, we want to pause and reflect on a few of the amazing things that took place in the life of our church this past year. Here are six things you don’t want to miss from 2019!

Like many families, being together is an essential part of the Smith* family’s Christmas day tradition. They typically dress in their Christmas pajamas, open presents, and go skiing. One year, however, was drastically different. Susan Smith’s daughter, Jane, was a freshman in college when she be...

Crocodile tears stream down chunky (otherwise cute) cheeks. Blood curdling screams just shy of eardrum-bursting decibels ring out. Clenched fists beating incessantly on the hardwood floor. It’s not exactly the picturesque image of Christmas morning you always imagined you’d have with your angelic...

I like lists. I like to check things off my lists even more. This is a picture of the to-do list I scratched on our kitchen whiteboard Saturday morning.

Christmas Eve is such a special day when we get to proclaim the long-awaited Messiah has come! We are so excited to welcome you to HPUMC on this special day. Here are some important things to know to make your experience meaningful: Arrive early We suggest arriving 30 minutes prior to the start ...

Some of us are faced with navigating strained relationships amidst the holly jolly season, while others struggle with letdown when the excitement of the holidays draws to a close. Whatever the case may be, this time of year tends to amplify the feelings associated with the circumstances we often ...

One of the first things we hear as children is, “Remember to say ‘thank you!’” Gratitude is a gift from God and is ours to claim as children of His. It is a state of mind or being which arises when you choose to affirm a good thing in your life outside of yourself, revealing a grateful heart, no ...

I asked my mom what it was. After all, it was her friend who had given it to my wife and I as a wedding present. “It’s a Jesse tree,” my mom said. Well, that still didn’t fully answer my question. After unpacking our Jesse tree, I found out that it came with lots of parts and pieces. A hand-stit...

There’s so much happening inside and outside of our church’s walls during the Christmas season. Want to help impact the lives of others at this special time of year? Check out these three ways to use your gifts and serve those in our community and at HPUMC. Serve a Christmas Dinner to Our Neighbo...

A former HPUMC Youth member, Ben Malcolmson attended USC in college and unexpectedly made the football team as a walk-on. While on the team, Malcolmson felt called to start Bible studies and lead prayer groups with his teammates. Time after time, he failed to accomplish what God was asking him to...