Shepherd’s Grove

Hour of Power Choir to Perform at 2023 ACDA Convention!

Congratulations to the Hour of Power Choir under the direction of Dr. Irene Messoloras. The ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2023 national conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). The conference will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio at the end of February. More About the Conference About the Hour of Power Choir: The Hour of Power Choir is united by their creed, which is centered in belonging. Made up of 36 volunteer and professional singers from the Los Angeles/Orange County area, the Hour of Power Choir proudly reflects the extraordinary diversity of Southern California. The ensemble believes that the universal language of music has the possibility to bring great joy, peace, and healing to its listeners. Watch the Hour of Power Choir About Dr. Irene Messoloras: Irene Messoloras serves as the conductor for the Hour of Power Choir in the weekly international Christian television program, Hour

February 3, 2023 2 Comments

Doing It the ECFA Way

We’re accountable to you, and we don’t take it lightly! Your generosity is what empowers us to make a difference in the Kingdom of God, and to ensure that we do our very best at stewarding the resources you pour into this organization, we’ve partnered with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). Founded in 1979 by Billy Graham and other evangelical leaders, it serves as a standard-bearer for over 900 ministries and other non-profit organizations across the United States. Hour of Power is an ECFA-accredited organization, which means we’ve undergone a rigorous evaluation process to prove compliance in the following Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship. For more in-depth information on these standards, we encourage you to visit www.ecfa.org. 1. Doctrinal Issues: We subscribe to a written statement of faith clearly affirming a commitment to the evangelical Christian faith and otherwise demonstrate such commitment, and we operate in accordance with

June 30, 2021 No Comments

Hour of Power Choir to Perform at ACDA Convention in 2021!

Congratulations to the Hour of Power Choir under the direction of Dr. Irene Messoloras. The ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2021 national conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). The conference will be held in Dallas, Texas next spring. About the Conference: https://acda.org/conferences/ About the Hour of Power Choir: Giving service through song, the Hour of Power Choir transcends cultural and generational boundaries by presenting the gospel message through music to people all over the world. Made up of 42 auditioned volunteers and professional singers in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, the ensemble has a reputation for singing wide-ranging repertoire of well-known classics as well as commissioning new works. Watch the Hour of Power Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9iP4NF0Wlg About Dr. Irene Messoloras: Irene Messoloras serves as the Minister of Music for the Hour of Power, and conducts the Hour of Power Choir. She maintains an active career as

July 2, 2020 No Comments

Introducing the “Joyful Noise” Playlist

Encourage Yourself in Jesus! There’s never been a better time to make a joyful noise to the Lord than right now! In the midst of frustration and uncertainty, lifting our hands and hearts to Heaven and remembering the greatness of the God we serve has the power to break off chains of discouragement and heaviness. To equip you as you encourage yourself in Jesus, we’ve created the brand new “Joyful Noise” playlist on YouTube. Featuring positive, heartwarming hymns and worship songs from our incomparable Hour of Power choir, soloists, and beloved musical guests including Maiya Sykes, Darden, Ken Medema, Mandy Pinto, Who’s Clayton and many more, we hope it empowers you to offer a sacrifice of praise to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, today and everyday! As always, we’re giving thanks for you! God loves you and so do we!

April 22, 2020 1 Comment

Introducing the “Hope in Adversity” Playlist

Let the Power of Music Lift Your Spirit! It’s crucial to maintain a posture of praise in the midst of the new normal of our daily lives. The world is giving us plenty of reasons to worry and the news of COVID-19 can get us down if we let it. However, giving glory to Jesus is a perfect antidote to the fear that assails us. To inspire you to keep your heart and hands lifted to Heaven, we’ve created the “Hope in Adversity” playlist on YouTube. Featuring encouraging hymns and worship songs from favorite musical guests, the Voices of Hope Children’s Choir, and our beloved Hour of Power Choir and Orchestra, we believe it will lift your spirit and bring healing to your soul in this troubled time. We’re continuing to pray for you, and remember always, God loves you and so do we!

April 2, 2020 2 Comments

Pastor Bobby’s Response to COVID-19

Dear Hour of Power Family, It’s good to know that nothing takes God by surprise, isn’t it? Like me, I’m sure you’ve been hearing a lot about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Though this is certainly an unprecedented time in the history of our country and our world, we can rest in the confidence that the Lord’s love and goodness never change. He is with us to lead, guide, protect and be an ever-present help in this time of trouble. As a ministry, here’s how we are responding to this crisis and how we’re here for you: *In response to local authorities and the governor’s recent request, we’ve made the important decision to cancel all in-person worship services at Shepherd’s Grove until further notice. We feel this is the prudent thing to do in an effort to protect our multi-generational community, especially the elderly and those with special needs, who are

March 24, 2020 4 Comments

Let’s Celebrate This Christmas Eve!

This Christmas Eve, we would love to invite you to celebrate with us in Irvine! Shepherd’s Grove / Irvine Presbyterian Church 4555 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92604 We will be having 5 services times: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 pm (the 4 and 5 pm will be candlelit services) All services will include moving music from our favorite Hour of Power Choir, Voices of Hope Children’s Choir, and the Hour of Power Orchestra, Bible readings by our pastors, and a special message from Pastor Bobby. And if you aren’t in the area, we hope you’ll join us via Livestream at 4 pm! It can be accessed on Bobby’s facebook here.

December 19, 2018 4 Comments

Missions Minute: Mike Sunker and the 5C’s

“Bring the little children to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.” -Matthew 19:14 Recently at Shepherd’s Grove and Irvine Presbyterian Church, we were honored to welcome Rev. Mike Sunker to share about his ministry! He is the founder and director of Christ Church Christian Care Center (5Cs) in Johannesburg, South Africa. 5Cs currently houses, clothes, feeds, and educates over 70 children. 5Cs is an oasis in Johannesburg’s Hillbrow district, an impoverished area with vast numbers of homeless children, high crime, and rampant HIV/AIDS infection. The objectives of the 5C’s ministry are: Rescue homeless and vulnerable children from the cycle of poverty. Restore their self-worth and dignity. Provide a safe environment where they can pursue their dreams and aspirations. Encourage a relationship with Christ through the Gospel. Although the 5Cs is caring for 70 needy children, they don’t have space and resources to accommodate more children from the community. It

July 3, 2018 No Comments

Staff Spotlight: Katie Brunner

How long have you been with the ministry? I have been with the ministry for about a year and a half. What do you do for Hour of Power? I am the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Operations, as well as IT help desk. How did God bring you to the ministry? Before I found this job, or rather this job found me, I was working in sales. I didn’t feel like I was making a positive difference in the world as much as I desired. When I began seeking other opportunities, I stumbled upon a Social Media Strategist job opening through a staffing agency. Despite receiving minimal information about the position, there must have been immediate chemistry between the interviewers and me, because I was hired on the spot. The position as well as the work environment was exactly what I needed, for my emotional, mental, and

June 21, 2018 2 Comments

Staff Spotlight: Phuong Nguyen

You may have seen our security guard, Phuong, driving the golf cart around our campus at Irvine Presbyterian Church (no one drives slower than him … it’s a skill), or greeting church, staff, and visitors at the church on Sundays and throughout the week. No matter where you saw him though, chances are that he was smiling. Phuong Nguyen has been with Hour of Power for 16 years: first, at the Crystal Cathedral, then, at Shepherd’s Grove/Hour of Power in Garden Grove, and now, at Shepherd’s Grove/Hour of Power in Irvine. But Phuong isn’t originally from Orange Country. He was born and raised in Vietnam and joined the Vietnamese Air Force as a helicopter pilot when he was a young man. However, when he was 22 years old, communism was on the rise and he was forced to flee Vietnam without his family. Just two days before the communists completely took over, Phuong successfully flew and

June 5, 2018 2 Comments

Hour of Power Choir to Perform at 2023 ACDA Convention!

Doing It the ECFA Way

Hour of Power Choir to Perform at ACDA Convention in 2021!

Introducing the “Joyful Noise” Playlist

Introducing the “Hope in Adversity” Playlist

Pastor Bobby’s Response to COVID-19

Let’s Celebrate This Christmas Eve!

Missions Minute: Mike Sunker and the 5C’s

Staff Spotlight: Katie Brunner

Staff Spotlight: Phuong Nguyen

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