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Weekly Worship Messages

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

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February 13, 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 15th, 2026

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February 13, 2026

Prayer of the Day O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you …

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 …

Tomorrow! Garden of Eatin’ – Garden Work Day Saturday, February 14th

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February 13, 2026

We are excited to kick-off our 2026 Garden activities. Here is an update of leadership, spring planting and upcoming events! Julie Burke was elected to be our new Garden of Eatin’ Chair. Thank you Julie for your leadership! Spring planting …

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

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February 13, 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 …

Easter Mums Order Now!

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February 13, 2026

Flower Order Form:

Lent & Easter Schedule 2026 Including Easter Mums Order Form & HOPE Stones Order Form

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February 13, 2026

Now! Lenten Challenge for ELCA World Hunger Easter Mums Order Form (order by March 29th) HOPE Stones Order Form (order by February 20th) Schedule at a Glance: Ash Wednesday Worship (2/18), 7 P.M. – This service will be live-streamed. Mid-Week …

A Message from Bishop Hutterer for the Lenten Challenge

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February 13, 2026

Esperanza’s 36th Anniversary Acknowledgement March 1st with Cake

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February 13, 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 …

Who Won This Year’s Souper Bowl? People Who Need Food

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February 15, 2026

During our church service on Feb. 8, Esperanza hosted a Souper Bowl of Caring competition. Thank you to all who participated! The following donations were received: 173 pounds of non-perishable food $187.42 in cash Food donations have been delivered to …

Volunteers Needed for Family Promise Dinner on March 10

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February 15, 2026

Family Promise needs our help in March! Esperanza volunteers will be assisting the people of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church by hosting one evening’s dinner for Family Promise families. We’ll again be serving the families at St. John Bosco school, located …

Footsteps of Faith 5K to Benefit Nigerian City of Sapele

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February 13, 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 …

Lend a Hand to Community at Hidden Treasures on Feb. 22

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February 13, 2026

Come one, come all, to team up in the cleaning and organizing of Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop before they open their doors for another week of service to the community. Hidden Treasures is a nonprofit ,faith-based entity giving grants to …

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

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February 13, 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 …

Sign Up to Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children on March 11

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February 13, 2026

A packing event will take place at Feed My Starving Children on Wednesday, March 11. Packing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1100 W. Grove Parkway, Suite 101, Tempe. There are two ways to sign up: Sign up …

Tuesday February 17

All Day: Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Esperanza Council Meeting

Wednesday February 18

All Day: Ash Wednesday
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