The newly rejuvenated library at House of Prayer Lutheran Church is a source of books, videocassettes, DVD's, audiocassettes, music CD's and periodicals that members can borrow to enrich their faith, to give comfort and guidance throughout life's stages, or just to provide both adults and children with some leisure reading with a Christian emphasis.
Our collection includes several hundred volumes. The library operates on a self-service basis, so that patrons can check books out and return them at any time. The library card catalog is accessible online at our Library Catalog
Here are some suggestions for great reading:
The Mitford series by Jan Karon. Life in the small, quiet town of Mitford brings daily surprises and adventures to its pastor.
The Hurried Child (revised edition) by David Elkind. Are we expecting too much of our children, making them grow up too fast?
Jewel by Brett Lott. A mother must decide whether to sacrifice the needs of the rest of her family in order to help her handicapped daughter.
Living Somewhere between Estrogen and Death by Barbara Johnson. A humorous look at women surviving middle age
Grow Old Along with Me, the Best is Yet to Be,Edited by Sandra Haldeman Matz. Essays on aging written by a variety of famous authors
The Parboiled Pastor by the Rev. Stephen McKinley. A collection of essays by our former pastor reflecting on the joys and foibles of life in ministry
The Christian Family Bedtime Reading Book by Ron and Lynn Klug. A great way to spend some quality time with your children.
Let Me Grieve, but not Forever by Verdell Davis. Comfort and advice for widows and widowers
Rachel's Tears by Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott. The spiritual journey of a young victim of the Columbine tragedy
Since our budget is small, we rely on the generosity of church members to replenish our shelves. We are always grateful for the donation of recently published books or cash gifts in honor or memory of special occasions.
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact one of the church librarians:
Mary Markes
Mary Johnson
Chris Larson
Ruth Nordholm