ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

The Songs That Tell the Story

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May 9, 2024

Over the season of Lent, we joined together in a brief worship on Wednesday evenings. A recurring theme of the midweek services – as we invited members of the community to share stories of God calling them – was to …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, May 12th, 2024

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May 9, 2024

Prayer of the Day Gracious and glorious God, you have chosen us as your own, and by the powerful name of Christ you protect us from evil. By your Spirit transform us and your beloved world, that we may find …

Breathe

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April 30, 2024

As we approach the close of the school year for many of our families, and the conclusion of our program year here at Esperanza, with Children of Hope celebrating a new class of students moving on to new adventures, and …

The Truth That Brings Us Together

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May 12, 2024

Truth is a tricky thing isn’t it? Ideally, truth is Truth, with a capital T, immutable, unchangeable, but the longer we’re in our interconnected world, the more it seems like truth isn’t as certain as it should be. And just …

Finding Joy in Christ’s Community

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May 5, 2024

Today we hear Jesus continue his farewell discourse, where – just prior to Judas betraying him – Jesus speaks words of comfort and challenge to his other eleven disciples. And let’s be honest, I think at this point Jesus’ disciples …

Close-up of a vine grower hand. Prune the vineyard with professional steel scissors. Traditional agriculture.

Some Pruning Required

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April 29, 2024

The Rev. Doctor Susan Briehl, occasional visiting professor at Wartburg Theological Seminary, once shared the following reflection: several years ago, someone at Wartburg Theological Seminary decided that their seminary needed a vineyard on a portion of it. There was a …

2024 Esperanza Council Nominees Announced!

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May 9, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Nominating Committee is promoting the following five (5) nominees for congregation approval at our May 19th, 2024 congregation meeting (in alphabetical order by last name): 1.) Chris Armfield – 1st 2 Year Term …

Congregation Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, May 19th Following 9:00 AM Service

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May 9, 2024

There will be a Congregation Meeting on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 following the 9AM service. Details to come in a future Words of Hope Newsletter. The agenda items will include voting to: Approve previous meeting minutes Ratify the approved constitution …

Kids! May 19th – Playin’ and Prayin’ During Worship for Ages 2 – 6 and Deacon Connie!

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May 9, 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 …

Vacation Bible School Registration is now open!

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May 9, 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 …

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

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May 9, 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 …

Forgive Us! Sunday May 5th – NO LIVE STREAM TODAY.

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May 5, 2024

Esperanza will not be able to live-stream today, Sunday, May 5th Worship Service. This cancellation is due to lack of volunteer support. Note: The YouTube instance will still be accessible (we won’t delete the instance due to the impact that …

Powerful Lessons in Faith From the People of Honduras – Presentation Moved Back to Original Date

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April 30, 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” …

This Saturday May 4th Join Our Green Team Clean Up Crew — Arrive Between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.

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April 30, 2024

Help fellow Esperanza Community members and Ahwatukee volunteers to clean-up Esperanza’s campus for a few hours and you will make a huge impact! Ever Wonder How Our Property Is Managed? Click Here Our next clean-up will be: Saturday, May 2nd, …

Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for May

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April 30, 2024

Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for May 2024

I-HELP Sign-up – Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30 P.M.

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May 14, 2024

I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program sponsored by AZCEND) is a ministry that provides meals and shelter nights to homeless adults. The program assists them with finding employment through a case management program. Esperanza partners with Desert Cross Lutheran, 8600 …

Next Adopt-a-Street Cleanup Scheduled for June 8

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May 9, 2024

Please join us on Saturday, June 8, at 7 a.m. for our second Adopt-a-Street cleanup! We will park and meet at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School (with whom we partner), which is located at the intersection of South Ranch …

Update on Donations to Kyrene Family Resource Center

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April 30, 2024

Through April, Esperanza has donated 497 pounds of food to its longtime partner, the Kyrene Family Resource Center. Currently, the center has the greatest need for granola bars, fruit cups (individual packages), apple sauce (individual packages), cereal, dry rice, and …

Tuesday May 14

6:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters (Ahwatukee)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Finance Committe Meeting
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Esperanza Council Meeting

Wednesday May 15

9:00 am – 10:00 am: 12-Step Group Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Mary Circle / Prayer Shawl Group
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Esperanza Staff Meeting - Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Boy Scout Troop 14 & Girl Scout Troop 3014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Esperanza Choir Practice