ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, April 28th, 2024

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April 22, 2024

Prayer of the Day O God, you give us your Son as the vine apart from whom we cannot live. Nourish our life in his resurrection, that we may bear the fruit of love and know the fullness of your …

Anticipation and Action: God Is Present in Both

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April 16, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, we heard the retelling of Jesus – shortly after his resurrection – coming to visit the disciples as they were locked in a room for fear of the religious authorities who had instigated the event …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, April 21st, 2024

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April 16, 2024

Prayer of the Day O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with …

The Good Shepherd

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April 21, 2024

I don’t know about you, but throughout the course of the week, I find I spend a little too much time on news websites – some local, some national. And what I mean by “too much time” I really mean …

Christ is Risen

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March 31, 2024

Today is the day that we encounter the empty tomb, and wonder. Today we hear the good news that – Christ is risen! I promise there’s a point to that. We hear this good news. We have already broken out …

Helplessness

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March 30, 2024

There’s something insidious about the power of death, and about the feelings of helplessness that come with it. Today we see the consequences of death’s power, when Mary Magdalene approaches the tomb and finds it open, the body of Jesus, …

Powerful Lessons in Faith From the People of Honduras

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April 25, 2024

By Kathy Elsaesser It was with much gratitude and thanksgiving that Robert and I set off for Honduras in February with 750 toothbrushes and several hundred tubes of toothpaste and containers of dental floss. When we arrived at “The Ranch” …

Please Attend Special Congregation Meeting – This Sunday April 21st Following 9:00 AM Service

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April 16, 2024

There will be a Special Congregation Meeting on April 21, 2024 (following the 9AM service) to approve proposed changes to the Esperanza Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions. Over the past couple of years, questions and concerns have been raised regarding …

Let’s Celebrate 35 Years Together!

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April 16, 2024

During our communion liturgy we often sing Now the Feast and Celebration. Well, it is time to celebrate an important birthday in our life as a community: the 35th anniversary of our founding. A team of members is already at …

Mission Plan Results Through March – General Fund

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April 16, 2024

March 2024 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $91,765 $73,768 $17,997 Plan $87,200 $78,146 $9,054 Through March, total receipts are a little better than planned. Pledge giving is a little behind but more than offset by non-pledge giving and …

Representing Esperanza at the Synod Assembly Meeting June 13 – 15, 2024

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April 16, 2024

Esperanza annually participates in the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly meeting which will take place in Mesa Arizona from Thursday June 13 through Saturday June 15th. Esperanza is seeking at least 2 representatives. Esperanza is allowed 2 lay representatives, plus potentially …

Vacation Bible School Registration is now open!

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April 16, 2024

Vacation Bible School (VBS) registration opens on April 1, 2024! We are excited to announce VBS: Everest – Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power! Please find the VBS PDF Document to learn more about this year’s VBS. Registration is now …

Kids! This Sunday April 21st – Playin’ and Prayin’ During Worship for Ages 2 – 6 and Deacon Connie!

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April 16, 2024

You asked…we answered! Deacon Connie is extendind the worship experience for families with young children! Shortly after worship begins on the dates below, Deacon Connie will take children ages 2-6 to the Duckling classroom for some playin’ & prayin’ time …

Lenten Challenge Raises $56,000 for World Hunger

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April 16, 2024

Thank you to the Esperanza members who participated in the recent ELCA Region 2 Lenten Challenge, which raised more than $56,000 for ELCA World Hunger. The five participating synods were Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Pacifica, Southwest California, and Sierra Pacific. …

Upcoming Worship Services & Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!

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April 16, 2024

Don’t be the last to know on what’s going on at Esperanza and our Community engagement & events! Keep up to date on all ministries, events and outside organizations visiting and using our campus, through our online calendar. Click Links …

Esperanza Turns Out for Ahwatukee’s Easter Parade

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April 12, 2024

What do bunny ears, volunteers, a deacon, a director, preschool families, decorated bicycles, and a 1965 Ford Thunderbird have in common? All were participants in the 48th annual Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade on behalf of Esperanza Lutheran Church. On Saturday, March …

Food Donations to KFRC Hit 429 Pounds Through March

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April 3, 2024

Esperanza’s longtime partnership with the Kyrene Family Resource Center is off to a good start in 2024. Through March, we have donated 429 pounds of food, putting us more than a third of the way to our goal for the …

Join the Meal Brigade to Provide Food for Those in Need

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April 3, 2024

Esperanza’s meal brigade is up and running! The cool people are in the club. Want to join? You’re invited! Every now and then, a church friend is in need of a meal or more, delivered to their home. Peggy Wagner …

Thursday April 25

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Thursday Matters Bible Study
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: In-Person Women's Bible Study

Friday April 26

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters (Ahwatukee Chamber)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)

Saturday April 27

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday April 28

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Fellowship
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Funday School - 10:15 Youth; 10:30 Adults
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Girl Scout Troop 3891