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Weekly Worship Messages

Kindling the Flame

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February 5, 2026

For a lot of us, life is pretty stressful. There’s work stress, family stress, stress from paying attention to what’s happening in the world, and more. In fact, I’m pretty sure a lot of the media we consume – via …

Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 18th, 2026 at 7 p.m.

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February 4, 2026

Our Lenten journey begins with Ash Wednesday on February 18th, 2026, a day we hear both that we are loved and that we are dust. The cross made on our foreheads with oil in Holy Baptism is retraced with ashes, …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, February 8th, 2026

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February 4, 2026

Prayer of the Day Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, …

Esperanza’s 36th Anniversary Acknowledgement with Cake

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February 6, 2026

Join us for Esperanza’s 36th Anniversary Acknowledgement on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 immediately following Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a cake to celebrate as well as a video montage of our 35th Anniversary Celebration. During the …

Yard Sale Tomorrow (Saturday 2/7)! Support Esperanza’s Garden of Eatin’ 🌱

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February 6, 2026

The Garden of Eatin’ is sponsoring a Garden of Eatin’ Yard Sale on Saturday, February 7th, 6am to 12pm at the Nelson’s home (15637 S 6th Ave.) A portion of the proceeds will benefit garden improvement projects. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fooSpWwwLmzCuFT37

Order by February 20th! HOPE Sign River Stones Orders – Easter Delivery!

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February 6, 2026

ORDER BY FEBRUARY 20th for Easter Delivery! If you don’t order by February 20th we will do another order for Christmas 2026. Inscribed Stones (engraved) for the HOPE Sign (in front of the office) For over 36 years, Esperanza has …

Esperanza Strategy Session Summary

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February 4, 2026

From October to November, four strategy sessions were held after Sunday services to hear from our members about our strategic strengths and development areas as we deploy ministries to our congregation and community. Six questions were asked in a guided …

Gratitude for Mark Entsminger, Welcome to Dan Beeks

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February 4, 2026

Dan Beeks will take over as chairman of Esperanza’s Finance Committee as Mark Entsminger steps down this month. In his tenure, Mark Entsminger contributed to the creation and maturing of our finance team; the creation of a sound month-end reporting …

Hey, Guys: Next Men’s Group Lunch – Wednesday, February 11th at noon

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February 4, 2026

Sometimes guys just need a lunch group they can call their own. Otherwise, they might bust out the accordions, white pants, weird hats, and polka music. Things could get out of control. The next lunch for all men of Esperanza …

Yard Sale Tomorrow (Saturday 2/7)! Support Esperanza’s Garden of Eatin’ 🌱

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February 6, 2026

Are We Fired Up for Another Souper Bowl? Of Course We Are

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February 4, 2026

Esperanza again will host a Souper Bowl of Caring competition during our church service on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8. The football game to be played in Santa Clara, Calif., is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Arizona time. You …

Footsteps of Faith 5K to Benefit Nigerian City of Sapele

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February 4, 2026

Esperanza is forming a team to participate in the Mission Africa Footsteps of Faith 5K Run/Walk! The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. You can register at https://www.missionafricaproject.org. After you …

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

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February 4, 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 …

Listening to First-Graders Read – Volunteer Opportunity – Sign Up Now!

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February 4, 2026

The first-grade teachers at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School have given us the thumbs-up for the opportunity to listen (we are no longer reading) to a child read a teacher-chosen book. In the time you’re there, you might be …

Our KFRC Food Donation Goal for 2026: 2,026 Pounds

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January 31, 2026

Through January, Esperanza has donated 115 pounds of food to the Kyrene Family Resource Center in 2026. Our goal for the year is 2,026 pounds. Let’s do it! Esperanza is helping with non-perishable food needs on multiple fronts at the …

Friday February 6

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

Saturday February 7

6:00 am – 12:00 pm: Garden of Eatin' Yard Sale
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday February 8

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream
10:00 am – 10:30 am: 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 February 9

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Women's Group
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)