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 …
Prayer of the Day O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we …
The other day, as I was helping prepare my kids for bed, my middle child asked for me to read him a book (he really meant four books, but I digress). I agreed, and he went and grabbed a book …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We are pleased to announce that the Nominating Committee is promoting the following nominees for congregation approval at our May 19th congregation meeting: Chris Armfield – 1st 2 Year Term (returning council member who filled a vacated seat from 2023 …
Esperanza may not be able to live-stream this Sunday, May 5th Worship Service. This possible cancellation is due to lack of volunteer support. If by 9:00 A.M. the live-stream link is not showing the sanctuary, then you will know there …
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” …
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, …
Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for May 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
