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Weekly Worship Messages

God’s Presence Never Changes Amid Life’s Twists and Turns

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January 15, 2025

If you’ve lived in this world for more than a day, you’ve experienced a moment where things didn’t go according to plan. Sometimes it’s a simple thing beyond your control, like an unexpected slowdown in traffic that makes you a …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 19th, 2025

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January 15, 2025

Prayer of the Day Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of …

Grand Canyon Synod Happenings

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January 15, 2025

Did you know that Esperanza is partnered with Lutheran churches throughout Arizona, Southern Nevada (including Las Vegas), and St. George, Utah? All churches in this region (called a synod) who are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are …

Baptism of the Lord, stained glass in the Catholic cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta in Baruipur, West Bengal, India

Chosen and Beloved

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January 12, 2025

Throughout scripture, there are certain moments that I call “goosebump moments.” They’re those places where the imagery used is so powerful – the language so descriptive – that when recited well, the listener can almost find themselves witnessing these events …

confused lost unsure puzzled text on wooden signpost outdoors in the rain.

Good morning, you brood of vipers!

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December 15, 2024

I have to be honest, at first I think it’s hard to see the “good news” that is being proclaimed by John in our gospel today. And I think it’s partly because John is so direct about how he addresses …

Conceptual Image Of The Word Trust Chiselled Into Stone Or Rock

Where We Place Our Trust

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November 24, 2024

I usually don’t start my sermons with a disclaimer, but every now and again it’s worth it. This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. It’s where as a community and as leaders in the church we’re challenged to examine our …

The day we’ve worked for: Habitat Marino Home Dedication Saturday, January 18th at 1:00 PM

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January 15, 2025

January 18, 2025 will be the house dedication for the home that we helped to build in 2023/2024 for the Marino family. The house was completed in May 2024, but due to road and power issues, the dedication and move-in …

Personalized River Stones to Commemorate Esperanza’s 35th Anniversary!

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January 15, 2025

Inscribed Stones (engraved) For 35 years, Esperanza has been grounded in hope. During the anniversary celebration, we will build a permanent marker that will remind future generations that our church was founded and built with hope. We plan to outline …

35 Years with Hope – Story in Pictures Featuring the Garden of Eatin’

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January 15, 2025

More than a dozen years ago, then-Pastor Steve Hammer and members Wendy Benz and Julia Richards hatched an idea for the use of some empty land on Esperanza’s roomy campus: a community garden. The idea took root and within a …

It’s the Souper Bowl, and You Can Make It a Winner

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January 15, 2025

Fired up for Super Bowl 59? What about the Souper Bowl? Esperanza will host a Souper Bowl of Caring competition during the church service on Feb. 9, 2025, which is Super Bowl Sunday this year. The football game, in New …

Children of Hope Center Recognized by National Publication

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January 10, 2025

Esperanza’s Children of Hope Child Development Center, under the direction of Lynn Hockenberger, was featured recently by the national publication of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. The ELEA is the education arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). …

Esperanza Sends Year-End Gift of $5,260 to World Hunger

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January 3, 2025

Fifty years ago, Lutherans in the U.S. launched the World Hunger appeals to stand with neighbors experiencing hunger. Today, working through congregations and other partners, ELCA World Hunger reaches out to communities in need with meals, micro loans, water wells, …

Friday January 17

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters (Ahwatukee Chamber)
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Hope for Newborns
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)

Saturday January 18

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Habitat Dedication
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Al-Anon Meeting - Every 3rd Saturday at 5pm

Sunday January 19

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