ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

Esperanza Story in Pictures by Associate Pastor Julie Gerrish

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November 5, 2024

Right now I am typing at my desk at Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona, where I am the new Associate Pastor. I am looking at a cross from Pastor Steve Hammer that’s hanging on my wall, ready for Sunday. It’s …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, November 10th, 2024

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November 4, 2024

Prayer of the Day O God, you show forth your almighty power by reaching out to us in mercy. Grant us the fullness of your grace, strengthen our trust in your promises, and bring all the world to share in …

Great is Thy Faithfulness! Esperanza Stewardship Campaign for 2025

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October 31, 2024

When we think about faithfulness, we often think about it in terms of how we are faithful to God. But when we hear the song, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” we find that faithfulness is just as much about how God …

Life Unbound

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November 3, 2024

Lazarus was dead. There was nothing that could change that. Lazarus was dead, and though Mary had seen Jesus do amazing works over the course of his ministry, he did not come in time to save Lazarus. It was too …

Denkmal von Martin Luther auf dem Marktplatz von Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland

Where Freedom Leads

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October 27, 2024

I’m going to give you all a quick test of Bible knowledge this morning. Confirmation kids, you’re off the hook, because we’re going to cover this next session. Who were the people who were enslaved in Egypt when Moses was …

Magnifying glass on a contract with selective focus on the word "contract".

True Greatness

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October 20, 2024

Quick show of hands – who among us have ever had that moment where you’re making a purchase of some sort, and there’s been a legal contract drawn up, such as when you take out a loan for a new …

2025 Stub Mission Plan – This Sunday November 10th Question & Answer Session

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November 5, 2024

At the upcoming congregational meeting on Sunday, November 17, we will vote to approve a “stub” Mission Plan for the first six months of 2025. This six month budget is needed to transition to a new fiscal year per our …

Congregation Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, November 17th Following 9:00 AM Service.

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October 29, 2024

There will be a Congregation Meeting on Sunday, November 17th following the 9:00 AM service. Meeting agenda items will include voting to: • Approve the Congregation Meeting Minutes from Esperanza’s May 19, 2024, meeting. • Approve the 6-month “Stub” Budget …

Butter Braids are Back in Time for the Holidays! Order Online Until November 8th

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October 29, 2024

IYKYK! (That’s “if you know, you know.”) Children of Hope Preschool is selling Butter Braids again, just in time for the holidays! Online orders will be accepted until Nov. 8, and the delicious pastries will be delivered to the church …

Kyrene Family Center to Distribute Food Boxes for Thanksgiving

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November 5, 2024

The Kyrene Family Resource Center will be assembling boxes of food and providing them to families in need for Thanksgiving. Requested foods include: Boxes of dressing Canned yams Instant potatoes Fried onions Canned green beans Canned mushroom soup Reynolds cooking …

Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for November

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November 5, 2024

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

I-HELP Dinner on Nov. 26 Needs Helpers From Esperanza

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October 29, 2024

Volunteers are needed for the I-HELP chicken dinner to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe. Plans are being made to serve 27 guests and volunteers at the dinner. …

Wednesday November 6

9:00 am – 10:00 am: 12-Step Group Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Mary Circle / Prayer Shawl Group
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Shawl Group Knitting 1st Wednesday of Each Month
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

Thursday November 7

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