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The History of House of Prayer October 1964 - 20 families meet in an office building for the first worship service of House of Prayer Lutheran Church, led by Rev. Robert Engstrom. May 23, 1965 - Ground is broken for the first buildings, which are now our current Fellowship Hall and Sunday School wing. On this day the church is incorporated as a congregation of the LCA. September 26, 1965 - The first buildings are dedicated by Synod President Rev. Philip Wahlberg; Pastor Engstrom is installed in the 97 member congregation. 1978 - A new sanctuary, classrooms, and offices are built and dedicated. 2003 - Church membership at 447 September 2003 - Purchase Abundant Life Methodist Church’s property March 6, 2005 - Final worship service at 1515 Bay Area Blvd. March 13, 2005 – Grand Opening worship service at the new facilities on 14045 Space Center Blvd. Pastors of House of Prayer Rev. Bob Engstrom   1964-1968 Rev. Philip Wickland   1968-1971 Rev. Calder Gibson II   1971-1983 Rev. Gordon Meyers   1979-1983 Frederick Rajan (Intern)   1979 Rev. Edward Livingston   1984-1995 Rev. Donald Cole   1985-1989 Rev. Russell Zeiner   1989-1993 Rev. Barbara Bartling   1994-2001 Rev. Marcus Otterstad   1998- Rev. Eric Youngdahl   2002-2006