ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

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Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, September 24th, 2023

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September 20, 2023

Prayer of the Day Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, September 17th, 2023

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September 14, 2023

Prayer of the Day O Lord God, merciful judge, you are the inexhaustible fountain of forgiveness. Replace our hearts of stone with hearts that love and adore you, that we may delight in doing your will, through Jesus Christ, our …

Congratulations and Thank You, Deacon Connie!

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September 5, 2023

People of Hope: Deacon Connie serves Esperanza as our Family Ministry Coordinator. In that role, she coordinates Vacation Bible School and Sunday Funday, leads monthly preschool chapel services and builds relationships with all the kiddos and their families who make …

The Freedom of Forgiveness

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September 17, 2023

Pentecost 16A2023 Matthew 18:21-35 We might have gotten distracted during the reading of the gospel by the latter portion of Jesus’ parable. Where a king hears that a person the king has generously forgiven is now violently assaulting someone who …

Beloved Gentiles & Tax Collectors

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September 10, 2023

Pentecost 15A2023 Matthew 18:15-20 At the beginning of Matthew 18, the disciples come to Jesus and ask him, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Imagine Jesus receiving this question. He knows each of the disciples are wondering: …

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Following Jesus

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September 3, 2023

Pentecost 14A2023 Matthew 16:21-28 These days, we quite often ask the question: Why is the church rapidly declining as an institution? And maybe more importantly: What will bring new life to it? We might look to our neighbors who lead …

Mission Plan Results Through August – General Fund

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September 21, 2023

July 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $219,979 $197,668 $22,311 Plan $212,020 $195,454 $16,566 Note: Not included above is a $13,235 non-cash asset write-off of original playground equipment removed in June 2023. Through August, pledge giving is a …

Don’t Miss Out! Order Your God’s Work Our Hands T-Shirt Today!

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September 20, 2023

Hello Esperanza Members! With fall rapidly approaching (perhaps not rapidly enough based on current temperatures), it is time to start thinking about that new wardrobe. Good news! Esperanza will be ordering T-shirts for purchase by congregation members and anyone else …

Green Team Cleanup Saturday September 30th at 6:00 A.M.

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September 20, 2023

Help fellow Esperanza Community members and Ahwatukee volunteers to clean-up Esperanza’s campus for 2 hours and you will make a huge impact! The entire summer was a consistent turnout of volunteers to help keep our campus clean! Thank you so …

Jazz Night at Esperanza Monday, October 2nd at 6:30 P.M.

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September 20, 2023

On Monday, October 2nd, you’re going to want to join us in the Sanctuary for a casual Jazz get-together while we listen to our very own Steve Newell, Steve Waters, Dick Dorwart, John Yocky and Dan Meyer from 6:30 p.m. …

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Blessing of the Animals Scheduled for Oct. 8

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September 20, 2023

All creatures, with the strict exception of snakes, are welcome at the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. in the Lower Courtyard of Esperanza! Treats and water will be provided for non-human animals, and blessings …

Oktoberfest 2023 is Just Around the Corner! Sign Up Here!

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September 20, 2023

Join us for our Annual Fall Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. There will be contests for the best potato salad, best use of kraut and German costumes if you wish! Brats, hot dogs …

Wine or Your Favorite Beverage in the Garden of Eatin’ – November 4th

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September 20, 2023

All are Welcome! Join us for fellowship, wine or your favorite beverage on November 4th in Esperanza’s gem of a garden, The Garden of Eatin’. Saturday, November 4th, 2023 Time: 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. Come for some time in …

New Member Orientation Set for Sunday, October 29th 2023

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September 20, 2023

You are invited to join the Esperanza worshiping community! New Member Orientation will be on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Orientation will include a light lunch, a tour of the Esperanza campus, …

Upcoming Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!

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September 20, 2023

Don’t be the last to know on what’s going on at Esperanza and our Community engagement and events! Keep up to date on all ministries, events and outside organizations visiting and using our campus, through our online calendar. All are …

Garden of Eatin’ Clean Up Day Saturday, October 7th 2023

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September 20, 2023

Got a green thumb? Want to get one? Not sure? You are at the right place! Several open garden beds are available to be claimed when the Garden of Eatin’, a community garden on the Esperanza campus, will have a …

Wine or Your Favorite Beverage in the Garden of Eatin’ – November 4th

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September 20, 2023

This Sunday – Hope Talk on Mental Health, Sunday Sept. 17 1:00 P.M. – Tips & Tools for 2s, Teens, & Beyond

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September 14, 2023

We are people of hope! And because we are, we have a message to share with our community at large. This Sunday, September 17, 1-3 pm, we will be opening up our sanctuary to the community for our first ever Hope …

Thursday September 21

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Thursday Matters Bible Study
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: In-Person Women's Bible Study

Friday September 22

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

Saturday September 23

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday September 24

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream w Celebration of Deacon Connie's Celebration
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Fellowship
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Funday School - 10:15 Youth; 10:30 Adults
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Time TBA - Yoga with Aubree - Upstairs Community Room

Esperanza Lutheran Church

2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Phoenix, AZ 85048