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Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 18th, 2026

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January 17, 2026

Prayer of the Day Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 11th, 2026

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January 7, 2026

Prayer of the Day O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be our …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 4th, 2026

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January 2, 2026

Prayer of the Day O God our redeemer, you created light that we might live, and you illumine our world with your beloved Son. By your Spirit comfort us in all darkness, and turn us toward the light of Jesus …

Hey, Guys: Would You Join a Lunch Group If It Were Simple? Read This

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January 17, 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. Here’s the idea: Men of Esperanza will start …

Footsteps of Faith 5K to Benefit Nigerian City of Sapele

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January 17, 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 …

Trivia Night Resumes in 2026! Please Sign Up Today! Event: Saturday, February 7th, 2026

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January 17, 2026

Join us in support of the Children of Hope Preschool and the Esperanza Campus by attending Trivia Night 2026! Click Here for a printable one sheet Click Here to Sign Up via Sign-Up Genius Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: …

Lent & Easter Schedule 2026 at a Glance

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January 17, 2026

More information / details to come on Esperanza’s Lent and Easter events and services. At a Glance: Ash Wednesday, February 28th, 2026 Maundy Thursday: April 2, 2026. Good Friday: April 3, 2026. Holy Saturday: April 4, 2026. Easter Sunday: April …

Upcoming Meetings and Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!

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January 17, 2026

2026 – 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. Note: …

For Sunday January 11th Worship Service – Please try and find / bring a Baptism photo to service.

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January 10, 2026

Homework from Pastor Chris for Sunday! Pastor Chris is requesting for those attending worship this coming Sunday (January 11th) to try to track down an image of their baptism or of another baptism they participated in. The hope is to …

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

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January 17, 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 …

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

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January 17, 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 …

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

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January 17, 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 …

Christmas Giving Tree Nets 370 Pounds of Food for KFRC

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January 7, 2026

Thank you to all who helped to build the giving tree of canned goods on Christmas Eve at church. You gave 370 pounds of food to the Kyrene Family Resource Center! The center supports basic needs in order for all …

Esperanza Surpasses 2025 Goal for KFRC Food Donation

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January 2, 2026

Thank you for donating to the Kyrene Family Resource Center during 2025! We came through for the center again! Our totals for the year were: 2,563 pounds of non-perishable food 7 pounds of school supplies 4 backpacks Several pairs of …

Hope for Newborns Still Meeting the Needs of Infants and Mothers

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January 2, 2026

Hope for Newborns, a group of volunteers that makes clothing items for Arizona infants in need, has been known by different names in its lengthy history at Esperanza. But its mission hasn’t changed, according to a 15-year member of the …

Monday January 19

All Day: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Jazz Group Practice

Tuesday January 20

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Esperanza Council Meeting

Wednesday January 21

9:00 am – 10:00 am: 12-Step Group Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Mary Circle / Prayer Shawl Group
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Esperanza Men's Lunch Group Meeting