ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, September 21st, 2025

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September 17, 2025

Prayer of the Day God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love for one another. Keep our feet from evil paths. Turn our minds to your wisdom and our hearts to the grace revealed …

On Sin, Violence, and Absolutism

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September 12, 2025

People of Hope: Content Warning: this letter will contain conversations around school shootings, general violence (especially gun violence), and the recent murder of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk. When I was in high school, I remember coming home from school on …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, September 14th, 2025

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September 10, 2025

Prayer of the Day O God, overflowing with mercy and compassion, you lead back to yourself all those who go astray. Preserve your people in your loving care, that we may reject whatever is contrary to you and may follow …

Brunette hispanic girl holding red megaphone surprised with an idea or question pointing finger with happy face, number one

One Voice

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June 22, 2025

Family of God, there’s work to be done. It’s holy work. It’s good work, it’s hard work. And yet, when we look at the state of our world, it’s apparent that most of the world – especially the powerful and …

Teambuilding game for group of people for getting team spirit and increase friendship for colleagues. Team game with ball and sticks.

All Together

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June 1, 2025

Alleluia! Christ is risen! Have any of you ever – either in work or a school environment – had to do one of those retreats where they do team building exercises? You know, trust falls, and the like? When I …

A vertical shot of the Jesus Christ standing in the water with his hands and head towards the sky

Transforming Witness

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May 4, 2025

Alleluia! Christ is risen! Well, fortunately, after all of that, I’ve managed to get the need to relate everything to Star Wars out of my system for today. After all, a reading from Acts involving a person who has ruthlessly …

HOPE Sign River Stones Orders – Open Now for Christmas Delivery

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September 17, 2025

Inscribed Stones (engraved) For over 35 years, Esperanza has been grounded in hope. During the anniversary celebration, we built a permanent art piece that reminds us and future generations that our church was founded and built with hope. The word …

2025 Mission Plan Results Through August

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September 11, 2025

July marked the beginning of our new fiscal year which runs July through June and aligns with the preschool. We will refer to this as the “2026 Fiscal Year”, ending June 30, 2026. While we experienced a small deficit in …

Stewardship 2026 Kick Off Coming Soon! Intent Sunday, November 2, 2025

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September 10, 2025

Our 2026 Stewardship Program ‘Planting Seeds of Faith’ will commence on Sunday, October 5, 2025! Stay tuned for temple talks, informational mailings and Worship Service Updates. Intent Sunday is Sunday, November 2, 2025 (All Saints Sunday) Speakers Include: October 12 …

Hope for Newborns Still Meeting the Needs of Infants and Mothers

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September 16, 2025

Hope for Newborns, a group of volunteers that makes clothing items for Arizona infants in need, has been known by different names in its lengthy history at Esperanza. But its mission hasn’t changed, according to a 15-year member of the …

Packing of Medication Kits for SPW to Take Place on Oct. 5 – Sign Up Now!

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September 3, 2025

Esperanza again will assist Sonoran Prevention Works in packing naloxone (Narcan) kits. The event will begin in the Fellowship Hall after the Oct. 5 church service and conclude at noon. Last year, we packed 999 kits; our goal this year …

Next Service Opportunity for Feed My Starving Children Is Oct. 11

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September 3, 2025

The mission of Feed My Starving Children is “Feeding God’s Children in Body and Spirit.” Fifty volunteer spots have been reserved for us at FDMC for an event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. The address …

Wednesday September 17

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

Thursday September 18

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 September 19

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters (Ahwatukee Chamber)