ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, August 17th, 2025

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August 15, 2025

Prayer of the Day O God, judge eternal, you love justice and hate oppression, and you call us to share your zeal for truth. Give us courage to take our stand with all victims of bloodshed and greed, and, following your …

Grand Canyon Synod Happenings

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August 15, 2025

Click Here for New about the Grand Canyon Synod – August 15, 2025

‘For the Life of the World’ Theme Fits Our Church’s Work

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August 7, 2025

This past week, I and a few other members of Esperanza (along with people from across the Grand Canyon Synod) were blessed to be able to volunteer at the triennial ELCA Churchwide Assembly, which was being held here in Phoenix. …

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 …

This Sunday 8/24 – Celebration of Service for Lynn Hockenberger Immediately After Service

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August 20, 2025

A celebration for Lynn Hockenberger’s many years of service to the Children of Hope Preschool will take place after worship service on August 24th, 2025. More information to come.

Have a Burrito at Chipotle and Help Our Preschool This Coming Wednesday – Aug. 27th

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August 20, 2025

Children of Hope Preschool will hold a family dinner night and fundraiser at Cbipotle, 4111 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Hours for the event will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with 25% of sales during those …

Adopt-A-Street Cleanup – Saturday, September 13th at 7:00 AM

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August 20, 2025

Help us go the extra mile and sign up for Saturday, September 13th, at 7:00 AM. Please join us on Saturday, September 13th, at 7:00 AM for our third Adopt-A-Street cleanup of 2025! We will park and meet at Kyrene …

Next I-HELP Service Opportunity This Coming Tuesday – Aug. 26th

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August 20, 2025

Thank you to those who donated and those who served for I-HELP in July! We served 24 guests, and the room buzzed with conversation. We will serve again on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Desert Cross Lutheran Church in south Tempe. …

Packing of Medication Kits for SPW to Take Place on Oct. 5

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August 20, 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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August 20, 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 …

Friday August 22

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

Saturday August 23

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday August 24

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Celebration of Service for Lynn Hockenberger/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

Monday August 25

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