This past week, I was blessed to join four Esperanza youth and over 100 youth from across the Grand Canyon Synod in participating in Lutheran Campformation at Camp Pinerock in Prescott. Of those youth, about 30 were high school and …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longs for your loving care. Hear the cries of everyone in need, and turn our hearts to love our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus …
Prayer of the Day O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus, you are the city that shelters us, the mother who comforts us. With your Spirit accompany us on our life’s journey, that we may spread your peace in all …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We have been blessed recently to have two young people join the Audio Visual / Livestreaming ministry at Esperanza: Cian Collett and Riley Hanania Cian approached the existing livestreaming team a few months ago and said that he would like …
Hey Esperanza Members! “God’s Work. Our Hands.” T-shirts are available for purchase by congregation members and anyone else who would like one. They are also great for gift giving and it’s never too early to start that Christmas shopping! This …
Children of Hope Preschool, a ministry of Esperanza Lutheran Church, is seeking a Lead Pre-K teacher to join an amazing established staff to continue a tradition of excellence in stewarding the growth and development of our pre-k children, preparing them …
For the last three years, Esperanza has prepared sack lunches for Grace Lutheran Church’s heat respite program for the homeless. Grace, located in downtown Phoenix, recently advised us of some changes to the program. Grace and eight other organizations (many …
Esperanza’s next opportunity to serve I-HELP, the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program, will be on Tuesday, July 22. We are planning a picnic theme of cool foods, such as three-bean salad, coleslaw, fruit to complement Tastees, and hot dogs. Sign …
Esperanza will again celebrate the Fourth of July holiday during the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce annual children’s bicycle parade! The parade will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Foothills Baptist Church parking lot on Friday, July 4th. It will end …
