ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

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April 24, 2025

Dear Esperanza Community, There is a small dish in my home that reads, “You stand taller when you kneel to help a child.” As a mother for more than 30 years and an early childhood educator for more than 25 …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, April 27th, 2025

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April 24, 2025

Prayer of the Day Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith in you and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who lives …

This is the Night!

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April 19, 2025

People of Hope, A few years back, I was serving another congregation and walking with them through their Holy Week journey. Much like we experienced here at Esperanza at our Good Friday worship service, one of the practices on Good …

Return of the prodigal son, Relief on main altar in the church of Saint Matthew in Stitar, Croatia on November 24, 2015

The Father’s Prodigal Love

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March 30, 2025

This parable in scripture we hear in Luke’s gospel today is often given a name. It’s often called the parable of…. What…? The Prodigal Son. The Prodigal Son. But how many of us know what the word “prodigal” really means? …

Breaking the Cycle of Temptation

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March 9, 2025

Most of you in this room have been in this world long enough that when you hear certain words, you get certain ideas or feelings in your head right away. One of the ways to describe this is in terms …

Taking the Mountaintop With Us

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March 2, 2025

I think it could be argued that last Sunday – when we celebrated thirty-five years as a congregation here at Esperanza – would be a mountaintop experience, right? We celebrated wonderful memories, ministries that made a difference in the lives …

Mrs. H Is Passing the Torch

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April 24, 2025

Jazz Night Save the Date! Monday, April 28th, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.

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April 24, 2025

Join us on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the Sanctuary for a casual Jazz get-together while we listen to our very own Steve Newell, Steve Waters, Dick Dorwart, John Yocky and Dan Meyer from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feel …

Save the Date – Mission Plan Question & Answer Session Scheduled for Sunday, May 4th Following 9:00 AM Service

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April 24, 2025

There will be an informal Q&A Session on Sunday, May 4th following the 9:00 AM service to discuss the July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, Mission Plan (Budget). Please plan to attend. You can obtain a copy of the …

Volunteers Make Latest I-HELP Dinner a Success

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April 24, 2025

Many thanks to the 14 volunteers who served our 19 guests at the I-HELP dinner. Everything was delicious and the room was alive with conversation! I-HELP individuals work with a case manager and establish personal and professional goals to regain …

Pancake Breakfast for Homeless on May 4 Needs Volunteers

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April 24, 2025

Esperanza is looking for 12 to 15 volunteers to prepare and serve a pancake breakfast for the homeless on Sunday, May 4, hosted by Grace Lutheran Church in downtown Phoenix. As many as 100 guests are expected. Here are the …

A group of people standing in a parking lot

Make Plans to Help Out at Easter Parade April 19th, 2025

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April 15, 2025

Ahwatukee’s annual Easter parade is fast approaching! Esperanza will have a spot in the parade, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19th, near Warner Road and 48th Street. Volunteers are needed at that location at 9 …

Thursday April 24

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 25

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

Saturday April 26

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday April 27

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