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Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 4th, 2026

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January 2, 2026

Prayer of the Day O God our redeemer, you created light that we might live, and you illumine our world with your beloved Son. By your Spirit comfort us in all darkness, and turn us toward the light of Jesus …

Grand Canyon Synod Happenings

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January 2, 2026

Click Here for New about the Grand Canyon Synod

Jesus is Coming on Christmas Eve. Join Him (and us) There!

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December 23, 2025

For those of you who may have missed this post from Pastor Chris we are posting it for your reading. Last week, the Children of Hope preschool put on their annual Christmas pageant to bring a little of the holiday …

Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for January

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January 2, 2026

Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for January 2026

Join The Prayer Chain!

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January 2, 2026

Join Esperanza’s Prayer Chain! We recently met and agreed to streamline, simplify, and automate the prayer chain process so that manual intervention is limited. Those who sign up will be reviewed, and everyone on the prayer chain will continue to …

Upcoming Meetings and Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!

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January 2, 2026

2026 – 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. Note: …

Christmas Eve Worship Services – 4pm (Children’s Service) & 7pm (Traditional)

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December 23, 2025

Christmas 2025 Schedule Wednesday, December 24th – Children’s Christmas Eve Service – 4:00pm Wednesday, December 24th – Traditional Christmas Eve Service with Carols & Candlelight Service – 7:00pm No Christmas Day Worship Check out our amazing Promesa de Esperanza Choir …

End of Year Giving Deadlines

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December 23, 2025

In order for your giving to be included on your 2025 giving statement: Cash and checks must physically be in the office by noon on Tuesday, December 30th. This would include IRA or donor advised fund donations paid by check. …

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Tonight – Blue Christmas Services – Wednesday December 17th

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December 16, 2025

The service is ecumenical and open to the community, in response to the difficulty experienced by many during a season that our culture has made a festival of merriment. For those who have suffered loss or who are lonely, disappointed, …

Esperanza Surpasses 2025 Goal for KFRC Food Donation

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January 2, 2026

Thank you for donating to the Kyrene Family Resource Center during 2025! We came through for the center again! Our totals for the year were: 2,563 pounds of non-perishable food 7 pounds of school supplies 4 backpacks Several pairs of …

Esperanza to Continue as Big Help to I-HELP in 2026 – Tuesday, February 24th

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January 2, 2026

Thank you to all of our volunteers who served in person, our contributors who helped pay for chickens, and prayers offered by all of you for the I-HELP ministry. Blessings are mutual with I-HELP. Guests share their stories and we …

Interested in Reading to First-Graders? Let Us Know (You’d Love It)

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January 2, 2026

Esperanza has a partnership with Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School. We are currently assisting the school with several initiatives, and we have a potential new opportunity, The first-grade teachers at the school would love to have volunteers read a …

Hope for Newborns Still Meeting the Needs of Infants and Mothers

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January 2, 2026

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 …

Volunteers Needed for Family Promise Dinner on Dec. 30

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December 23, 2025

Once again Esperanza volunteers will be helping the people of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church by hosting one evening’s dinner for Family Promise families. We will be serving the families at St. John Bosco school, located at 16035 S. 48th St., …

Esperanza Donates to Help St. Mary’s Food Bank

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December 12, 2025

Thank you to all who donated non-perishable food for St. Mary’s Food Bank during November! A total of 700-plus pounds of food was donated. If you have any questions, please contact Larry Hanson of the Community Outreach Team at [email protected]

Monday January 5

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Women's Group
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Girl Scout Troop 3384
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Jazz Group Practice

Tuesday January 6

All Day: Epiphany
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Outreach Team Meeting - 2nd Tues of Each Month

Wednesday January 7

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