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Weekly Worship Messages

God’s Presence Never Changes Amid Life’s Twists and Turns

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January 15, 2025

If you’ve lived in this world for more than a day, you’ve experienced a moment where things didn’t go according to plan. Sometimes it’s a simple thing beyond your control, like an unexpected slowdown in traffic that makes you a …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 19th, 2025

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January 15, 2025

Prayer of the Day Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of …

Grand Canyon Synod Happenings

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January 15, 2025

Did you know that Esperanza is partnered with Lutheran churches throughout Arizona, Southern Nevada (including Las Vegas), and St. George, Utah? All churches in this region (called a synod) who are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are …

Baptism of the Lord, stained glass in the Catholic cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Teresa of Calcutta in Baruipur, West Bengal, India

Chosen and Beloved

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January 12, 2025

Throughout scripture, there are certain moments that I call “goosebump moments.” They’re those places where the imagery used is so powerful – the language so descriptive – that when recited well, the listener can almost find themselves witnessing these events …

confused lost unsure puzzled text on wooden signpost outdoors in the rain.

Good morning, you brood of vipers!

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December 15, 2024

I have to be honest, at first I think it’s hard to see the “good news” that is being proclaimed by John in our gospel today. And I think it’s partly because John is so direct about how he addresses …

Conceptual Image Of The Word Trust Chiselled Into Stone Or Rock

Where We Place Our Trust

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November 24, 2024

I usually don’t start my sermons with a disclaimer, but every now and again it’s worth it. This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. It’s where as a community and as leaders in the church we’re challenged to examine our …

Prayerfully Consider Donating: Lutheran Disaster Response California Fires

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January 18, 2025

People of hope, For the past couple weeks we have been reading and watching reports of the horrific fires in Southern California. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, lives uprooted, and there is very real need for aid. For generations, …

Lent & Easter Schedule 2025 – Sunday, April 20th 2025

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January 17, 2025

To Sign-Up for Easter Parade, Spring Fling, Easter Pancake Breakfast, Egg Hunt & Easter Flowers (Available in late February) Schedule at a Glance: (for live-streamed services, visit our Worship Page) Ash Wednesday Worship (3/5), 7 P.M. – This service will …

The day we’ve worked for: Habitat Marino Home Dedication Saturday, January 18th at 1:00 PM

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January 15, 2025

January 18, 2025 will be the house dedication for the home that we helped to build in 2023/2024 for the Marino family. The house was completed in May 2024, but due to road and power issues, the dedication and move-in …

It’s the Souper Bowl, and You Can Make It a Winner

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January 15, 2025

Fired up for Super Bowl 59? What about the Souper Bowl? Esperanza will host a Souper Bowl of Caring competition during the church service on Feb. 9, 2025, which is Super Bowl Sunday this year. The football game, in New …

Children of Hope Center Recognized by National Publication

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January 10, 2025

Esperanza’s Children of Hope Child Development Center, under the direction of Lynn Hockenberger, was featured recently by the national publication of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. The ELEA is the education arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). …

Esperanza Sends Year-End Gift of $5,260 to World Hunger

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January 3, 2025

Fifty years ago, Lutherans in the U.S. launched the World Hunger appeals to stand with neighbors experiencing hunger. Today, working through congregations and other partners, ELCA World Hunger reaches out to communities in need with meals, micro loans, water wells, …

Tuesday January 21

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

Wednesday January 22

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

Thursday January 23

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Thursday Matters Bible Study
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)