Meet Our Staff
Pastor
Michael Sourwine
Pr. Mike and his wife Stacey began serving HOP and Aliquippa in 2008. They are very grateful to be serving here. Stacey and Pr. Mike hail from here in Western Pennsylvania, about 20 minutes north of Indiana, PA. Pr. Mike grew up in the rural area around Creekside, PA. He has one brother who is two years younger and married. Pr. Mike attended the University of Pittsburgh for his undergrad work where he majored in Psychology. Stacey also went to Pitt for her undergrad work where she majored in Occupational Therapy. She has been serving God as an OT working for LIFE Beaver County (Lutheran SeniorLife). In 2004 Mike and Stacey were married and immediately went off to Columbus, Ohio for seminary.
Pr. Mike and Stacey have three awesome children.
They are really big sports fans, especially fans of the Pirates. Mike is also an avid biker and golfer, and sometimes, even plays well!
Director of Outreach
Stephanie Murdoch
In 2011, Stephanie began volunteering at Manna and quickly fell in love with the town of Aliquippa and its people.
Stephanie and her husband, Adam Nahas, are both lifelong residence of Beaver County. They officially joined as members of House of Prayer in 2019.
Stephanie is a graduate of Robert Morris University, where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. She worked in healthcare for nearly 15 years, most recently managing the marketing and admissions department for an organization serving older adults.
In 2022, Stephanie and Adam (along with Winston, the corgi) welcomed their greatest blessing, Oliver. Who has turned their world technicolor.
Together they love to travel, explore new things, enjoy live music, and most of all, spend time with their families.
Stephanie feels extremely fortunate to be able to care for others through Manna Community Meal, Little Free Pantry, and Little Free Food Truck.
Deacon​
Amy Kelly
Amy grew up just over the county line in Sewickley, PA. She attended the University of Pittsburgh, studying Architectual Studies, Communications, and Non-Profit Management. While at Pitt, she met her husband, Mike, through a joint chapter event for the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Mike graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and works as a Software Engineer. They have four sons, three cats and a dog. The Kelly family started attending House of Prayer in 2021.
When Amy’s kids were little, she felt a call to help churches be more inclusive of the neurodivergent and disability communities, leading her first to become a certified special education advocate, and then to attending Luther Seminary once her kids were older. She graduated with a MA in Justice and Reconciliation in December 2024, and was called and ordained as a Deacon in March 2025. In her free time, she loves to draw, craft, read, bake and garden.
She and her family are thankful to serve at House of Prayer, Van Kirk, and the larger community.
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Administrator
Rose Ann Holcomb
Rose Ann serves as our church secretary, bringing a friendly and organized touch to our administrative tasks. She joined the House of Prayer family in 2019 and has been a dedicated part of our team ever since.
Originally from the Aliquippa area, Rose Ann currently lives in Economy Borough with her husband, Tom. Outside of church, she enjoys spending time with Tom, their five children, and four grandbabies. They also have a playful labradoodle named Cooper. Rose Ann values time spent with friends, recognizing the importance of community and the joy it brings to her life.
With her deep commitment to our church community, Rose Ann is always ready to answer your questions and lend a helping hand.