ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

The Importance of Welcoming Those We Meet on the Way

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April 25, 2024

The other day, as I was helping prepare my kids for bed, my middle child asked for me to read him a book (he really meant four books, but I digress). I agreed, and he went and grabbed a book …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, April 28th, 2024

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April 25, 2024

Prayer of the Day O God, you give us your Son as the vine apart from whom we cannot live. Nourish our life in his resurrection, that we may bear the fruit of love and know the fullness of your …

Anticipation and Action: God Is Present in Both

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April 16, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, we heard the retelling of Jesus – shortly after his resurrection – coming to visit the disciples as they were locked in a room for fear of the religious authorities who had instigated the event …

The Good Shepherd

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April 21, 2024

I don’t know about you, but throughout the course of the week, I find I spend a little too much time on news websites – some local, some national. And what I mean by “too much time” I really mean …

Christ is Risen

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March 31, 2024

Today is the day that we encounter the empty tomb, and wonder. Today we hear the good news that – Christ is risen! I promise there’s a point to that. We hear this good news. We have already broken out …

Helplessness

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March 30, 2024

There’s something insidious about the power of death, and about the feelings of helplessness that come with it. Today we see the consequences of death’s power, when Mary Magdalene approaches the tomb and finds it open, the body of Jesus, …

Next Saturday May 4th Join Our Green Team Clean Up Crew — Arrive Between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.

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April 25, 2024

Help fellow Esperanza Community members and Ahwatukee volunteers to clean-up Esperanza’s campus for a few hours and you will make a huge impact! Ever Wonder How Our Property Is Managed? Click Here Our next clean-up will be: Saturday, May 2nd, …

The Importance of Welcoming Those We Meet on the Way

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April 25, 2024

The other day, as I was helping prepare my kids for bed, my middle child asked for me to read him a book (he really meant four books, but I digress). I agreed, and he went and grabbed a book …

Powerful Lessons in Faith From the People of Honduras

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April 25, 2024

By Kathy Elsaesser It was with much gratitude and thanksgiving that Robert and I set off for Honduras in February with 750 toothbrushes and several hundred tubes of toothpaste and containers of dental floss. When we arrived at “The Ranch” …

Save the Date – Congregation Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, May 19th Following 9:00 AM Service

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April 25, 2024

There will be a Congregation Meeting on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 following the 9AM service. Details to come in a future Words of Hope Newsletter. On Sunday, April 19th, 2024 the Congregation voted to approve the proposed constitution changes by …

Representing Esperanza at the Synod Assembly Meeting June 13 – 15, 2024

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April 25, 2024

Esperanza annually participates in the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly meeting which will take place in Mesa Arizona from Thursday June 13 through Saturday June 15th. Esperanza is seeking at least 2 representatives. Esperanza is allowed 2 lay representatives, plus potentially …

Let’s Celebrate 35 Years Together!

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April 25, 2024

During our communion liturgy we often sing Now the Feast and Celebration. Well, it is time to celebrate an important birthday in our life as a community: the 35th anniversary of our founding. A team of members is already at …

Vacation Bible School Registration is now open!

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April 25, 2024

Vacation Bible School (VBS) registration opens on April 1, 2024! We are excited to announce VBS: Everest – Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power! Please find the VBS PDF Document to learn more about this year’s VBS. Registration is now …

Upcoming Worship Services & Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!

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April 25, 2024

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. Click Links …

Mission Plan Results Through March – General Fund

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April 16, 2024

March 2024 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $91,765 $73,768 $17,997 Plan $87,200 $78,146 $9,054 Through March, total receipts are a little better than planned. Pledge giving is a little behind but more than offset by non-pledge giving and …

Esperanza Turns Out for Ahwatukee’s Easter Parade

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April 12, 2024

What do bunny ears, volunteers, a deacon, a director, preschool families, decorated bicycles, and a 1965 Ford Thunderbird have in common? All were participants in the 48th annual Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade on behalf of Esperanza Lutheran Church. On Saturday, March …

Food Donations to KFRC Hit 429 Pounds Through March

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April 3, 2024

Esperanza’s longtime partnership with the Kyrene Family Resource Center is off to a good start in 2024. Through March, we have donated 429 pounds of food, putting us more than a third of the way to our goal for the …

Join the Meal Brigade to Provide Food for Those in Need

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April 3, 2024

Esperanza’s meal brigade is up and running! The cool people are in the club. Want to join? You’re invited! Every now and then, a church friend is in need of a meal or more, delivered to their home. Peggy Wagner …

Friday April 26

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

Saturday April 27

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday April 28

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 April 29

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