ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

Lean Into Hope

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February 24, 2026

“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in him because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. …

Prepare for Worship: Wednesday, Feb. 18th, and Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 2026

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February 17, 2026

Prayer of the Day Gracious God, out of your love and mercy you breathed into dust the breath of life, creating us to serve you and our neighbors. Call forth our prayers and acts of kindness, and strengthen us to …

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

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February 17, 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, …

Soup-and-Salad Supper Wednesdays During Lent at 6 P.M.

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February 24, 2026

Refresh your body and spirit each Wednesday during Lent by joining a simple soup-and-salad supper at 6 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by a brief, meditative worship service. Supper Dates Starting 2/25/26. If you can’t make both, come for just …

Registration Open at Children of Hope Preschool Now (returning families) and March 2nd (new families)

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February 23, 2026

Enrollment for the upcoming 2026-27 school year at Children of Hope Preschool is open for returning families and for new families registration will open on March 2nd, 2026. Spots are limited! More information can be found at childrenofhopecdc.com or by …

2025-26 Mission Plan Results Through January

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February 17, 2026

January 2026 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $205,259 $219,188 ($13,929) Plan $215,058 $220,434 ($5,376) January Offerings were one of the lowest months we’ve seen in recent years. As a result, we are now running a sizeable deficit through …

Easter Mums Order Now!

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February 17, 2026

Flower Order Form:

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

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February 17, 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 …

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

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February 17, 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 …

This Event Has Been Canceled – Hidden Treasures on Sunday, Feb. 22

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February 20, 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 …

Volunteers Needed for Family Promise Dinner on March 10

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February 17, 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 …

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

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February 17, 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 …

I-HELP Volunteer Opportunity – Tuesday, February 24th

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February 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 …

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

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February 17, 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 …

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 …

Tuesday February 24

6:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: I-HELP Service Event

Wednesday February 25

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 February 26

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Thursday Matters Bible Study