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Hello Church! We want you to mark your calendars for the faith and fun filled week we have planned for you and your families; there is something for everyone this week at HPM. Tonight at 6pm there is Bible study, the men will meet in the sanctuary and women in the hall. Tomorrow, Wednesday the 24th, is Worship Wednesday at 630pm in the sanctuary. On Thursday and Friday from 6-8pm we will wrap up our final week of VBS. If you weren't able to join us last week, that's okay! Come this week! (and be sure to ask about Friday family night at VBS!) We are going to have so much fun this week praising our Lord and savior, and never having a dull moment!! Come share in the excitement with us, gather together, and lets make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Have you noticed all the hype lately about the vagus nerve?

It’s everywhere.

People are buying devices, taking cold plunges, doing breathing exercises, humming, meditating, and looking for ways to “activate the vagus nerve” because researchers are discovering how important it is for stress, inflammation, emotional well-being, and overall health.

One theory getting a lot of attention is called the Polyvagal Theory, which suggests that when we feel safe, connected, loved, and at peace, our nervous system shifts out of “fight or flight” and into a state of healing, restoration, and connection.

As I was reading about it, something hit me…

Think about what happens during worship:

🎵 We sing together.
🙏 We pray together.
🤝 We encourage one another.
❤️ We hug, laugh, and share life together.
🙌 We focus on gratitude instead of fear.

Researchers have found that activities like singing, humming, slow breathing, prayer, and meaningful social connection can activate the vagus nerve—the nerve that helps regulate stress, inflammation, heart rate, and emotional well-being.

In other words, many of the things that happen in a healthy church service are the same things scientists are now studying to help people reduce anxiety, increase resilience, and improve overall health.

Now, I’m not saying worship is just biology. Worship is first and foremost about connecting with God.

But I do find it interesting that long before scientists discovered the vagus nerve, God’s people were already singing, praying, worshiping, gathering together, encouraging one another, and giving thanks.

Maybe that’s because…

God created us before science discovered us.

Sometimes science isn’t revealing something new—it’s simply catching up to what God already knew.

So if you’ve ever walked out of a worship service feeling lighter, calmer, more hopeful, more connected, and more at peace—even though your circumstances hadn’t changed—you may have experienced both a spiritual blessing and a physical response from the way God designed you.

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” — Psalm 150:6

What are your thoughts?

Coincidence, or for me it's just more evidence of a Creator who knows exactly how we’re wired? 👇

Happy father's day! I cant think of a better way to celebrate with our earthly and Heavenly father then to meet at Sunday service this morning, at 10am, and hear the word together! Join us for father's day service!

It's not too late! We still have spots available! VBS starts tonight at 6pm. Come have fun while you learn about how God has called you to shine!

This is the week! Join us starting Thursday..

Meet me at church! Service is at 10am. Come hear the good word and see what's in store for you..

Join us for Wednesday Worship tonight at 630pm. Tonight is the night to see what's in store for you in the house of the Lord, the Word is powerful.