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Weekly Worship Messages

The Tension of Waiting Makes the Advent Season Special

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November 20, 2024

Not too long ago, my wife and I were invited to attend a fundraiser that had a live auction component. This was the first time I had been at a live auction outside of the small town environment I grew …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, November 24th, 2024

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November 20, 2024

Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious …

Ein Adventskranz zu Weihnachten sorgt für romantische Stimmung in der stillen Advent Zeit.

Christmas 2024 Schedule of Worship Services

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November 17, 2024

Christmas 2024 Schedule Wednesday, December 4th – Mid Week Advent Service – 7:00pm Sunday, December 8th – Promesa de Esperanza Cantata – 7:00pm Monday, December 9th – Jazz Night Christmas Concert – 6:30pm Wednesday, December 11th – Mid Week Advent …

The top of wailing wall of Jerusalem city

Certainty in God Alone

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November 17, 2024

Sometimes I think it’s important to remind ourselves that when we read scripture, we’re reading it not just as if Jesus were speaking to those present in those moments that are being recorded, but he’s also speaking to those first …

Roman silver coin with portrait of caesar

Why We Give

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November 10, 2024

I have to be honest, when I read this gospel text today, I have this image in my head of Jesus and his followers sitting on a bench mere feet from the collection box. And as each person comes forward …

Life Unbound

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November 3, 2024

Lazarus was dead. There was nothing that could change that. Lazarus was dead, and though Mary had seen Jesus do amazing works over the course of his ministry, he did not come in time to save Lazarus. It was too …

Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social

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November 20, 2024

All are welcome to a joint Thanksgiving Eve worship with our sister congregation Mountain View Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 27th at 6:30 pm! We will gather at Mountain View Lutheran, 11002 S 48th St, Phoenix in their sanctuary with …

Esperanza Names Andrew DeValk as Choir Director

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November 20, 2024

Esperanza is excited to welcome Andrew DeValk as the new choir director of Promesa de Esperanza! Andrew has been a high school choir director since 2001 and currently teaches at Corona del Sol High School. He also has taught at …

2024 Mission Plan Results Through October

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November 20, 2024

October 2024 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $321,628 $271,443 $50,186 Plan $275,700 $276,378 ($678) Through October, total receipts continue to run well ahead of our plan. Pledge giving is slightly ahead of expectation, while non-pledge giving is well ahead, …

Esperanza Donations to KFRC Help Make Thanksgiving Special

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November 20, 2024

Thank you for your continued support of the Kyrene Family Resource Center! Donations for Thanksgiving have included boxes of dressing, canned yams, instant potatoes, fried onions, canned green beans, canned mushroom soup and Reynolds cooking bags. This past week, the …

NEED VOLUNTEERS! Next Street Cleanup Scheduled for Sunday, December 8th

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November 20, 2024

Please join us on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. for our fourth Adopt-a-Street cleanup of 2024! We will park and meet at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School, which is located at the intersection of South Ranch Circle and …

Take the Challenge, Support ELCA’s World Hunger Relief

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November 20, 2024

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35 Fifty years ago, Lutherans in the U.S. launched the World …

Wednesday November 20

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 November 21

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 November 22

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